Fall Break Camp
Join us for our Bugs, Birds, and Bats Camp! Find out why ants stand for integrity, how birds fly, and if bats really drink blood at this exciting 4-day camp.
MCM will host a day camp during the Jackson Public Schools scheduled Fall Break: Tuesday, October 13, 2026-Friday, October 16, 2026. Registration for Fall Break Camp will open on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Returning MCM camp families will have first access to registration.
Registration for any remaining openings will open to the public at 9am on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Our camp day runs from 7:30am to 5:30pm and is appropriate for children ages 4-10 years old. If you have specific questions about day camps as a whole or a specific day, please email Director of Learning Experiences, Patti Reiss, at patti@mcm.ms.
What You Should Know:
• You are registering for the whole 4 days.
• Only need 3 days? You will still be registering for the whole week.
• Why is there no camp on Monday? MCM is having a Magic Monday on October 12. We know many parents will be off work this day!
Our camp day runs from 7:30am to 5:30pm and is appropriate for children ages 4-10 years old.
Included in camp fees:
Non Member with Lunch: $264.00
Member with Lunch: $237.60
Non Member without Lunch: $240.00
Member without Lunch: $216.00
Lunch is not provided in standard tuition costs. Brown bag lunches are welcome! Or, lunch can be purchased daily for $6.00. You must be logged into your membership on the camp payment page to receive the discount.
Optional Camp Lunches:
All lunch options come with fruit, single serving bag of Lay’s plain potato chips, Oreo cookie pack, and a bottle of water. MCM Camp Lunches can be made free of most major allergens and vegetarians.
Hot Dog
Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich
Peanut Butter Only Sandwich
Jelly Only Sandwich
Turkey Sandwich with or without cheese, lettuce, tomato
Ham Sandwich with or without cheese, lettuce, tomato
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Chicken Nuggets
If you have any specific questions please reach out to the Director of Learning Experiences, Patti Reiss by email at Patti@mcm.ms or by calling 601-709-8967.
Daily Camp Overview
Campers may arrive as early as 7:30 am and stay until 5:00 pm.
| 7:30 to 8:30 | Drop-off and Free Choice |
| 8:30 to 8:45 | Welcome, daily tasks, safety reminders, camp announcements |
| 8:45 to 11:45 | Educational programming, Snack, Outdoor Play, Educational programs |
| 11:45 to 12:30 | Lunch, quiet reading time |
| 12:30 to 2:00 | Museum Exploration |
| 2:00 to 4:00 | Story Time, Educational programming, Museum programming, Snack |
| 4:00 to 5:00 | Pick-Up and Free Choice |
Cancellation Policy for Camp:
- Cancellation requests made 2 weeks before the scheduled camp’s start date will result in a full refund
- Cancellation requests made less than 2 weeks before the scheduled camp’s start date may result in a refund on a case-by-case basis with documentation.
