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What is Jackson Prep International Program Summer Camp?

Is your child ready to study in the United States for a full year? Are you ready for that transition? If you are unsure, the Jackson Preparatory International Program (JPIP) summer camp can help international students prepare for school in the U.S. or simply improve their English for future success. This two-week, English immersion program, with travel and activities, will give you and your child an opportunity to explore the Southern region of the United States without making a full-year commitment. JPIP summer camp will help international students feel more confident as they move forward with their goals and will give them the opportunity to make new friends from around the globe.



JPIP summer camp will challenge your child mentally and physically. With activities that include playing chess, riding horses, shooting basketball, and spinning the pottery wheel, there is something at Jackson Prep for every camper. The instructors possess superb cross-communication skills and have extensive knowledge in their areas of expertise. The chess instructor teaches AP English Literature and Greek during the school year. Our pottery instructor is the principal of the school and holds a PhD in chemical engineering. As you can see, your child will be taught and coached by adults with years of experience, not high-school and college students. 



Students will not remain on the school’s campus all day but will explore the city and state in the afternoons and on the weekends. There will be field excursions to the home of a Jackson writer, a horse farm, local eateries, two college campuses, the reservoir for a boat ride, Water Park,  as well as a trip to New Orleans, Louisiana.  There are so many fun things to do in Jackson, the largest city in Mississippi. Open up a world of new adventures when you travel to the City of Jackson, Mississippi -- the State Capital .

Students will stay with host families, which will give them a glimpse into the lives of American families. The hosts are current teachers at Jackson Preparatory school and many have children still living at home. The host families will provide transportation to and from camp each day. They will also provide morning and evening meals and a weekend excursion. If parents would like to come for all or part of their student’s visit, we can make recommendations of local hotels and we will arrange pickup from the Jackson International Airport (JAN).

Jackson Prep International Program Summer Camp

$3,500
Plus Travel Expenses
To and From Jackson, Mississippi
Camp dates:  July 19, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Application Deadline: April 15, 2020
$1,000 non-refundable first installment fee, paid by credit card, is required at the time of submission of the online application form.
Remainder $2,500 is due by April 15, 2020

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Virtual Campus Tour

Visiting campus is potentially the most important step in deciding which school your student will attend. Here you can begin to experience the uniqueness of Jackson Preparatory School.


Experience the 360° tour using any desktop, tablet or mobile browser. If you have a virtual reality viewer or Google Cardboard for your smartphone you can escape to our beautiful campus. Follow the steps below:

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STEP 3: Relax. Escape & Tour our Campus. Virtual Reality makes you the Tour Guide

INTEREST FORM
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JANE ZHU

Jane Zhu, Director of the Jackson Prep International Student Program, has over 30 years teaching experience. In addition to being the Director of the International Program, she also teaches Mandarin Chinese classes at Jackson Prep. In her role as Director, Mrs. Zhu supervises the overall international student program, and is the school’s liaison to international students and their families. She manages the international admission process and is the guidance counselor during students' acclimation to Jackson Prep. In addition to her time spent at Jackson Prep, Mrs. Zhu is also a creative writer and caring mother of three children.

KATHERINE HORLOCK

Katherine Horlock is the Assistant Manager of International Camps. Currently, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mississippi. Also, Katherine obtained her Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Delta State University. She is pursuing the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Belhaven University. She holds certifications in elementary (K-6), math (7-12), and science (7-12), in addition to holding an administrator’s license. At Jackson Preparatory School, she teaches seventh grade Life Science and is the junior high cheer sponsor.  

WAYNETTE NOE

Waynette Noe is the Assistant Director of International Camps. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education. She has been at Jackson Prep for four years and is currently teaching Accounting, Financial Management, and Government/Economics. She travels with Seniors every year to New York for a Financial Management trip. Currently, she has two children attending Jackson Prep, Lauren (rising 10th grade, class of 2021) and Maddox (rising 8th grade, class of 2023).

VICKI KING

Vicki King, Camp Liaison, has been working at Jackson Prep for 15 years. She served as the Director of Communications until two years ago when she became the Director of Events and Partnerships. Las year, she added Director of Summer Camps to her job duties. She is looking forward to working with the International Summer Camp program.

DON REGAN

Don, as Director of the International Summer Camp, brings 23 years of
experience in business, technology and leadership into the position. Don began his career upon graduating from The University of Southern Mississippi as a retail manager. After 5 years as a retail manager, Don
began his teaching career at McComb High School as a business instructor and soccer / softball coach for 3 years. He became the computer applications and business education instructor at Terry High School, along with the soccer coach, for 7 years. He left Terry for a position as an 
administrator in Crystal Springs, MS. He spent 11 years with Crystal
Springs before returning to the classroom at Jackson Prep.

Don has a Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing and a Master’s of Educational
Leadership from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is presently working on his Doctorate in Educational Leadership through Delta State University. He is married to Jodie Regan - 19 years. He has a daughter - Rachel - who is a 9th grader at Jackson Prep.

ADDRESS
3100 Lakeland Drive
Flowood, MS  39232

CONTACTS
Email: jzhu@jacksonprep.net
Phone: +1 (1) 601 939 8611
Fax: +1 (1) 601 936 4068