S.P.A.R.K. - Students Paving a Road to Knowledge

Yes. It is mandatory for all camp attendees to participate in all conference activities. Students will be staying in one of our residence halls on campus at Mississippi State University. If for some reason you are unable to fully participate or attend all events, please contact us at spark@msstate.edu.

Only registered and confirmed participants are allowed to participate. We will not accommodate registration at check-in due to pre ordered resources and material. There will be a concluding banquet that is open to parent(s)/guardian(s) on Sunday. Information regarding the time and location will be sent once the student has applied and his/her attendance is confirmed.

Participants will be able to register for either conference at admissions.msstate.edu/spark beginning Tuesday, April 9th at 3:00 p.m. CT.

Please contact the Mississippi State University Police Department (662) 325-2121 or the Office of Admissions (662) 325-2224 in case of an emergency.

Yes. Students are welcome to drive themselves to the conference. However, students will not be allowed to use their vehicles during the conference. Upon check-in, students who have indicated they are bringing a vehicle will be provided with a parking permit and asked to check their keys in with the S.P.A.R.K. team until the conference concludes.

If a participant has dietary restrictions, they will be prompted to disclose this information during the confirmation process or email us at spark@msstate.edu

Our contact information is spark@msstate.edu and (662) 338-6840 and we are available to answer any questions participants and/or parent(s)/guardian(s) may have.

• Twin XL Bed Linens
• Pillow
• Blanket
• Comfortable Clothes
• Athletic / Walking Shoes
• Khaki Pants (For Banquet)
• Rain Jacket / Umbrella
• Toiletries and Towels
• Electronic Chargers
• Medications (If Necessary)
• Spending Money (Souvenirs / Snacks)

Comfortable clothing and shoes are strongly recommended. Be mindful, it will be hot, and there will be time spent outside as we travel across campus for various activities! You are welcome to wear appropriate shorts/t-shirts/tennis shoes during your time on campus. You will want to bring tan colored jeans or khakis to wear during the closing banquet. Also, don’t forget to bring a rain jacket or umbrella!

Check-in will begin at 4:00pm on Thursday, and the conference will end at 3:00pm on Sunday in the designated residence hall lobby. This location will be provided to confirmed attendees prior to the conference. All participants must check-in by 6:30pm. Students will receive all S.P.A.R.K.-related items and room assignments then.

There will be two S.P.A.R.K. Leadership Conferences. The first session will be held on Thursday, July 11th through Sunday, July 14th and then a second session will be on Thursday, July 18th through Sunday, July 21st at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. Your student can only sign up for ONE session to attend.

The conference provides participants with all meals and snacks during the duration of the conference.

It is mandatory that students are in the residence hall when S.P.A.R.K. activities are not in session. Rooms will be checked at a specific time every night to ensure students’ safety. Residence halls will be monitored by university staff members and the S.P.A.R.K. team.

For S.P.A.R.K. to provide students with a complete college experience, attendees will have a roommate during the duration of the conference. Students will have the option either to select or be assigned their roommate. Communication regarding a preferred roommate will be accepted prior to the conference as roommate assignments will take place during check-in. Males and females will not share the same living space.