Students, Parents, & Educators

Camp is free for students, but spots may be limited. It is important to hand in your completed registration as soon as possible.

Camp Med for middle school students is intended to be the length of one class period, but it can vary depending on activities and the number of presenters. Expect one to two hours, but some may last four hours.

Scrubs camp for high schoolers is more in-depth and will occur for one school day. Expect to be at camp from 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Camps consist of sitting, standing, walking, and performing activities, so, students will want to wear comfy, school appropriate clothing.

If your school is registering students, the school or a school administrator will usually provide transportation. If you are registering your child, you may need to transport your child. Parents are always welcome to attend the camp as well!

Activities may vary among Camp Med and Scrubs Camp.

• Fix a Broken Bone
  See how casts are made. Learn how to set and cast a broken bone. Even grab a saw to experience what it’s like to take off a cast. If you dig this activity, you might be interested in being a Physician Assistant, Certified Nurse Practitioner or Orthopedic Surgeon!
• Make Lip Balm
  Hey, this doesn’t sound like a healthcare job! But did you know the skills used to mix up a batch of lip balm are used by pharmacists every day? These skills are called “compounding,” and they’re pretty useful in many jobs. When you leave, you’ll have your very own lip balm to take with you. Like what you see? Maybe a career as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician is the way to go.
• See What Rehab is About
  Have you tried to eat with your non-dominant hand? Or put on your shoes and socks with only one arm? This is what life is like for patients who have had a stroke or serious injury. If you like this activity, consider being a physical therapist or an occupational therapist!
• Do You Have the Skilled Hands of a Surgeon?
  You’ve probably seen surgery on TV. Now, here’s your chance to actually DO surgery. You’ll put on the cap, mask, gown, and gloves, and with a scalpel in hand, you’ll perform surgery – on a pig’s foot! You’ll even sew up the incision. This one’s obvious, but if you like this activity, you might just be “cut” out to be a surgeon!
• In Case of Emergency...
  See what it’s like to be the first to arrive at the scene of an emergency. You’ll see how to assess the patient, communicate to the hospital, and provide necessary care all while your adrenaline is pumping! This activity gives you more than a sneak peek into the life of an EMT and paramedic.
• Remove a Mole
  Well, sort of. In this session, you’ll learn about different skin issues and even get a chance to remove a “mole” from the skin of a banana. Careers in dermatology can be exciting, and this session will show you why!
• You Are What You Eat
  Eating healthy may sound boring, but this session will show you the importance of good food choices and how eating right can speed up recovery. To make it memorable, you’ll concoct a smoothie to show that eating healthy can actually be delicious. Sounds like a tasty activity? Then maybe a job as a dietitian is for you!
• Check out These Gadgets
  Behind every good doctor is some pretty cool high-tech equipment. This session lets you see some of the gadgets used every day to help patients heal. You’ll get to cauterize a steak and learn what’s involved with keeping these machines working. See, not all jobs in healthcare involve working with patients. This activity will show you another side of healthcare: biomedical engineering.

Photos and videos may be taken at camps. To obtain parents/guardians' permission to take pictures and record videos, a “Consent” section is included in the student registration packet. It is also there to remind you what activities may occur. If you have questions, please reach out to your Camp Coordinator.