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June 13-14, 2024       Apply Now

Have you thought about a career in healthcare but just don't know exactly what you want to do? In this camp, you will rotate through various healthcare professions that are not widely known. During these two days, students in grades 9 through 12 will dive into different settings in which these professions work and get hands-on experience in what they do. Come discover what area of healthcare may be the right fit for you!

Camp Details

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the diverse and rewarding fields within healthcare. Join us for an unforgettable 2-day journey into the heart of healthcare innovation and discovery!

  • NON-Residential Day Camp 
  • Camp Dates:  June 13 & 14 
  • Camp Times: 9 AM - 4 PM (arrive by 8:45*) 
  • Meals Provided: Daily Lunch and Snack
  • Camp Cost: $195* 
  • *cost reduced to $95 for anyone participating in another BGSU Health Career Camp such as Nursing, Future Med etc. 

Highlights 

  • Expand your palate!                                      
    • Learn how food can improve your health with a dive into the food and nutrition profession. 
  • Learn how nutrition plays a role in physical activity.   
    • Interact with BGSU athletes and discover how they use nutrition to stay fueled and healthy.    

Why Attend?

  • Students will have the opportunity to explore Medical Laboratory Science by performing simulated lab tests in aiding with diagnosing and managing illness.

  • Gain more career insight into the area of Public Health with learning about environmental health, sanitation, and hygiene. 

Eligibility 

  • Students entering 9th - 12th grade in fall of 2024 who are interested in learning more about careers in the health fields.

Camp Cost   

  • The $195 cost of camp covers all take home supplies, lunch & snacks as well as instruction and lab fees. 
  • Financial assistance is available in the form of campership applications and through partnered grants. 
    • Financial Assistance Information
  • Additionally families may find support through the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment Educational Savings Program.

Application Requirements 

  • Completing the application form & answers to questions 

Application Dates & Deadlines  

  • Early Decision Deadline: March 1, 2024 
    • First wave applicants will be notified by March 22 of acceptance 
  • Final Deadline to apply: April 25, 2024
    • Final wave applicants will be notified by May 3, 2024
  • WAITLIST APPLICANTS will be notified by May 31, 2024

Application Cancellation Policy

  • All programs, or camps within a program, may be subject to minimum enrollment and may be canceled if enrollment minimum is not met. In the event of a cancelled program all fees and registration costs will be refunded.
  • Campers may withdraw their application at anytime by sending an e-mail to falconyouth@bgsu.edu

ACCEPTANCE & DEPOSIT

To reserve your seat in camp a $25.00 non-refundable deposit is due within 10 days of receiving your camp acceptance. Participants who do not pay the deposit by the tenth day are removed and placed on the waitlist.  A deposit made after the 10th day does not guarantee a seat and must be approved.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

  • Camp Week  June 10  Payment Due   May 1, 2024
  • *Please contact the office to request a payment plan if needed.

FORMS

Forms will be collected via CampDocs. Information with a link to the site will be sent with your acceptance.

  • BGSU Waiver
  • BGSU Media Release
  • Camp Rules & Policies 

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If a registration is canceled, the individual or organization making the original CAMP payment will receive:

Full refund minus deposit if cancelation occurs on or before May 1, 2024. 

75% refund minus deposit if cancelation occurs  21 days or more to the start of camp.

50% refund minus depost if cancelation occurs between 14 days and 21 days to the start of camp.

No refund for a "No Show" or for a cancellation request received less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of the program. Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for any refund.

Updated: 05/08/2024 02:13PM