Description
Delivered in partnership with Medics Camp, a stem.org-accredited organization. Are you a curious kid who loves science, discovery and hands-on learning? Medics Camp is where future doctors and healthcare professionals begin their journey! Get ready to experiment, diagnose and think like a real doctor as you explore how the human body works and how healthcare professionals keep it healthy through engaging, hands-on activities. As a young medic, you’ll investigate germs and disease transmission, test your handwashing skills and use real medical equipment to take vital signs. You’ll observe a pig heart dissection, examine a cow’s long bone to see where blood is made and work in teams in a birth simulation, learning the basics of newborn care and the role of medical teams in welcoming babies safely. Then you’ll study the skeletal system, use a life-size skeleton to identify major bones, examine x-rays and run your own fracture clinic, practicing splints and casts. The week wraps up with First-Aid Friday, where you and your fellow campers gain hands-on experience with CPR on manikins, choking response and EpiPen training, setting you up with essential life-saving skills. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.