Nursing Camp

BGSU’s Bachelor of Science in nursing degree prepares students for jobs as registered nurses. The program allows nurses to enter one of many care-centered specializations and find rewarding, flexible, and enjoyable work. Join us at the BGSU Nurse Camp, where you will get a glimpse into the life of a nurse. Be a nurse for the day with real-life scenarios and evaluate your nursing skills while working your way through a trauma escape room. 

Camp Details

• NON-Residential Day Camp 
• Camp Dates: July 14 - 16, 2025
• Camp Time: 8:45-4:45 
• Meals provided: lunch & snacks

Camp Activities and Highlights 

• Certifications
  • CPR
  • STOP the bleed
• Mock Skill Labs
  • Injections, Blood Draws, Suturing, Sterile Technique, Taking vitals
• Clinical Rotation Simulation
• Practice Scenarios and Trauma Escape Room
• Mercy Life Flight Demonstration
• Professional and Student Experiences panel

Who can attend?

Students who will be entering 9th through 12th grade and 2025 H.S. Graduates.

What is the camp format? 

The BGSU Nursing Camp is a 3-Day NON-residential program. Students will be provided a lunch and a snack and will depart campus around 4:45 pm daily. 

What does the cost cover?  

The cost of $295 dollars (camperships possible) covers all labs, lectures and materials for the program. 

Financial Assistance Application

Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment Educational Savings Program

Hotel block for campers and families 

BGSU Summer Camps has partnered with local businesses to offer reduced cost accomodations. Details related to the hotel block will be sent in acceptance e-mails. 

How can I apply?

Complete the online form so that we can learn more about you and your interest in discovering more about the health sciences and ample careers.

Application Dates & Deadlines  

• Early Decision Deadline: March 2, 2025 
  • First wave applicants will be notified by March 15 of acceptance 
• Final Deadline to apply: April 25, 2025
  • Final wave applicants will be notified by May 1, 2025
• WAITLIST APPLICANTS will be notified by May 15, 2025

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 anytime. 
• Deposits are non-refundable 

Accepted Campers 

To reserve your seat in camp a $65 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. 

Payment Dates 

• Deposit Due: 10 days from acceptance 
• Balance Due: May 31, 2025 *Please contact the office to request a payment plan if needed. Payment plans extend 

Forms

Forms will be collected via CampDocs. Information with a link to the site will be sent after your acceptance and when deposit has been paid.

Camp Cancellation Policy

Refunds for canceled registrations will be issued to the individual or organization that made the original payment, according to the following schedule:

• On or before May 1: A full refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
• 21 or more days before the start of camp: A 75% refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
• 14–20 days before the start of camp: A 50% refund, minus the non-refundable deposit, will be provided.
• Less than 14 days before the start of camp: No refund will be provided.

Additional Notes:

• No refunds will be given for "no-shows."
• Participants dismissed from camp for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for any refund.