Our typical Camp Med Program has traditionally been held in person throughout the Northwest AHEC 17-county region for students in grades 9-12. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 created an opportunity to transition this program to a virtual platform where we reached 900+ students last year!
In 2021 we've been able to re-open the in person Camp Med within 9 counties in our region. One program in particular is located within Catawba County Schools, who's program is in full swing and even getting some attention in local news papers - Hickory Daily Record News Story.
Pictured below are students who participated in Catawba County Schools' Camp Med 2021 Summer Program, and a video submitted by their camp coordinator to show all the fun the students had this year. The four-day summer program is designed to identify, recruit, educate and prepare diverse high school students for careers in the health profession. Camp Med activities include presentations from local experts, tours, observations and hands-on activities.
YOU STILL HAVE A CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE!
Virtual Camp Med provides 20+ hours of on-line content designed to give students a fun and rewarding experience while gaining the knowledge and skills to help them make informed decisions about future careers in health.
Don't forget to submit your video for the Video Contest where you can win a $200 gift card!! View full contest rules here and get ready to submit.
Questions about these programs or want to get involved?
Contact... Melanee W. Mills, Health Careers and Workforce Diversity Coordinator, 336-713-7714, mgmills@wakehealth.edu