Youth Briefs & Gallery

CLARKSDALE Immaculate Conception Parish, after school spiritual and educational enrichment camp, May 9-12, from 4 – 6 p.m. for youth ages five-14 years old. Instructors will be Dr. Jyothi Gupta and Dave Chapman along with their grad students of the Department of Physical Therapy from St. Catherine University, St. Paul, Minnesota.
During the mornings they the youth will volunteer at the Care Station, SLA Jones Senior Activity Center, Clarksdale Physical Therapy, George H. Oliver Elementary School and The Clarksdale Children Clinic.

HERNANDO Holy Spirit Parish, deadline to sign up for the annual men and women’s retreat (open to all high school students) is Sunday, May 15. Meeting with participants and their parents, Wednesday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m.

JACKSON Holy Family Parish, Knights of Peter Claver Court #171 will distribute its annual scholarship to a deserving high school senior. Applications and criteria are available
now. Details:  Kathy Harris, 601-750-9063.

– St. Richard School Flight to the Finish, 5-K or one mile fun run, Saturday, May 7, hosted by the Cardinal Men’s Club.

Catholic camp
The Catholic camp for children in North East Mississippi will be held June 12-18 for boys and girls ages 8-11 years and June 19-25 for boys and girls ages 12-14.
This is a residential, over-night camp that includes daily Mass, sports, art and opportunities to meet other Catholic children in north MS. The cost is $100 per week. Scholarships and reduced fees are available. Application deadline is June 5. Details: your parish youth minister and Father Tim Murphy, 662-304-0087.

Summer camps
GREENVILLE St. Joseph School is offering the following summer camps:
– Mini cheer camp, May 31-June 2, from 8 a.m. – noon in the school’s gym for ages three to 12-years-old. Cost is $50 per student. Details: Perlita Dixon, 662-378-9711.
– Summer science camp, June 13-15 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. for ages five to 12-years-old. Cost is $45 per student. Details: Missi Blackstock, 662-378-9711.
– Sport camps for ages five to 12-years-old boys and girls. Cost is $45 per camp. If attend all the four games cost is $160, three camps is $125..
Football, May 31-June 2 from 8 a.m. – noon. at the field house. Green/white game on Thursday, June 2, at 11:30 a.m. led by Coach John Baker.
Baseball, June 6-9 from 8 a.m. – noon in the baseball field, led by Coach Chris Williams. Thursday features special guest Reggie Smith of the Boston Red Sox.
Basketball,  June 6-9 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the gymnasium, led by Coach James Hunter
Soccer, June 13-15 from 8 a.m. – noon at the practice field. Led by Coach Craig Mandolini. Green/white game on Thursday at 11:30 a.m.