WKU Camp CARE
Welcome to Camp CARE!
Calling all future healthcare heroes! Join us at Camp CARE and explore different fields of healthcare through hands-on activities under expert instruction. Campers will engage in simulated experiences of intubation with a respiratory therapist, investigate a food-borne outbreak, learn life saving measures, mix compounds with a pharmacist, practice dental care activities, experience emergency care services in real time with EMTs, paramedics, and flight nurses, and so much more! This camp offers aunique opportunity to learn, connect, and ignite your passion for healthcare.
Camp CARE is limited to the first 100 applicants (50 per session)
Due to limited seating, a student may only enroll in one session
Date: Session 1: June 23 - 27, 2025 (M - F)
REGISTRATION FULL FOR SESSION 1
Session 2: July 7 - 11, 2025 (M - F)
REGISTRATION FULL FOR SESSION 2
Time: Day and Overnight Options
Location: Med Center/WKU Healthcare Complex
Price per Student: $49
Ages: 13 - 15
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for active participation in hands-on activities.
- Water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Any necessary medications or medical supplies, labeled with participant's name.
Meals: Provided each day
Tentative Itinerary
- Overnight Campers Check-In
- Night Activity: Pizza & Meet and Greet
- AM Presentation: Med Center Health Physical Therapy
- AM Presentation: Med Center Health Hospital Tour
- Midday Presentation: Med Center Health Labor & Delivery Nursing
- PM Presentation: Med Center Health Anesthesiology/CRNA
- PM Presentation: Med Center Health Hospital Tour
- Night Activity: Bowling Night
Day 3:
- AM Presentation: Med Center Health Emergency Medical Services
- AM Presentation: Med Center Health Hospital Tour
- Midday Presentation: Air Vac Lifeteam
- PM Presentation: Med Center Health Hospital Tour
- PM Presentation: WKU School of Nursing
- Night Activity: Swimming & Game Night
- AM Presentation: Med Center Health Phlebotomy and Lab Services
- AM Presentation: Med Center Health Hospital Tour
- Midday Presentation: Med Center Heatlh Respiratory Therapy
- PM Presentation: Med Center Heatlh Pharmacy
- Night Activity: Outdoor Movie Night
- AM Presentation: WKU Public Health
- Midday Presentation: WKU Campus Tour
- PM Presentation: WKU Dental Hygiene
- PM Presentation: Recognition Reception/Meet Big Red
This scholarship is designed for students who have demonstrated financial need.
Please explain how Camp CARE will benefit you, your interest in the medical field, and your financial need to be considered for scholarship to Camp CARE.
Request Scholarship
- (270) 745-1912
- cpd@wku.edu
WKU Knicely Conference Center
2355 Nashville Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101