Nursing Camp

The Bowling Green State University (BGSU) School of Nursing (SON) had the inaugural BGSU Nursing Camp during the summer of 2022. 

Students learn about high-quality CPR and earn a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, along with Stop the Bleed training and certification. Participants are taught various nursing skills, including hand hygiene, applying personal protective equipment (PPE) and obtaining vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate) by current BGSU nursing faculty and students. Students will get hands-on experiences with state-of-the-art simulators working through real-life patient scenarios. The camp will wrap up with a trauma escape room, healthcare Jeopardy, and a Q&A discussion panel with nursing professionals that are currently working in the student-identified areas of interest.

Camp Details

• NON-Residential Day Camp
• Camp Dates: June 22 - 24, 2026
• Camp Time: 8 AM - 4 PM 
• Meals provided: lunch & light snacks

Who can attend?

Camp participants include high school-age students (who will be entering grades 9-12 in the fall). 

What is the camp format?

This annual camp is non-residential and takes place over three days. 

What does the cost cover?

The cost of $375 dollars (camperships possible) covers all labs, lectures and materials for the program.

Financial Assistance Application

Hotel block for campers and families

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

How do I register to participate?

To participate in the camp, please complete the online registration form. This helps us learn more about you, your interests, and any relevant experience you may have.

To secure your spot, since space is limited, a deposit is required at the time of registration. Once you submit the form, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details about payment and next steps.

Dates & Deadlines

• Registration is open until all spots are filled or April 30, 2026. 
• Space is limited and may fill before the general deadline. Students who register after all spots are filled will be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot becomes available.

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..
• Deposits are non-refundable

Deposit and Payment Information

To secure your spot in the BGSU Nursing Camp, a non-refundable deposit of $65 is required at the time of registration. Please note that camp enrollment is limited to 45 participants, and interest consistently exceeds available space each year.

To guarantee your place, we strongly recommend submitting your deposit as soon as you receive payment details in your registration confirmation email. You also have the option to pay the full camp fee at the time of registration. Final payment is due by May 1.

If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact our office.

Payment Schedule

• Deposit Due: A non-refundable deposit of $65 is required at the time of registration. Payment details will be included in your registration confirmation email.
• Balance Due: Final payment is due by May 1, 2026.

If you need to arrange a payment plan, please contact our office

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 cancelled 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.