PHSC Kids Summer Camps
Each year, PHSC hosts summer camps for students entering 7th or 8th grade. Campers explore future career opportunities, develop new friendships and have fun! Camps held in the past include Forensics, Digital Photography, Summer Safety, Health Science, Coding and Cybersecurity, Engineering, and more. Camps vary from year to year.
Summer 2025 Education Camps
Crime Scene & Forensics Camp at East Campus
July 14-17 • 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • Ages 11-13
Introduce campers to functions of crime scene investigations, photography, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving.
Day 1. Intro to Crime Scene and Photography
Day 2. Fingerprinting and Shoe Impressions
Day 3. Blood Spatter and Drip Patterns
Day 4. Mock Crime Scene and Solving the Puzzle.
Requirements: Must be able to bring a fully charged Cell Phone each day.
Registrations:
Camp LABCOAT at North Campus
June 23-26 • 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Ages 11-13
Students will explore PHSC Nursing labs, including first aid, and safety. Microscopy, Microbiology, and 3D printing as well!
Camp will include topics such as:
- Handwashing protocols
- Intro to Vital Signs
- Manikins and Moulage
- Skeletal System
- Microbiology/Science Lab
- 3D printing Workshop
Registrations:
Health Care Discovery Summer Camp at Porter Campus
Session 1 • July 28-31 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Grades 6-12
Session 2 • August 4-7 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Grades 6-12
The Healthcare Discovery Summer Camp, hosted by the Institute for Nursing and Allied Health Advancement at PHSC, is designed to spark curiosity and enthusiasm for careers in healthcare among middle and high school students. Through a fun and hands-on learning environment, students will explore real-world applications in nursing, medicine, surgical technology, pharmacy and other healthcare professions.
The camp will include topics such as:
- Hands-on learning with PHSC healthcare faculty and simulation equipment
- CPR certification through the American Heart Association Heart Saver course
- Group activities designed to encourage teamwork, leadership, and communication
- A certificate of participation for all campers
Schedule:
Day 1: Life-Saving Skills (3 hours)
- CPR Heart Saver Certification
- Learn the fundamentals of emergency response from certified instructors
Day 2: Behind the Scenes in Healthcare
- Surgical Technology
- Glove up for mock surgical prep
Day 3: Nursing & Medicine in Action
- Engage in basic clinical assessments
- Use of simulation mannequins
- Explore healthcare diagnostics
Day 4: Emergency Response Simulation
- Disaster Day! Put all your new skills to the test in a high-energy disaster response simulation scenario alongside nurses, medics and faculty mentors.
- Panel & Celebration
Registrations:
Help send a child to summer camp
Sponsor a camper this summer who may not otherwise be able to cover the cost of participation. Donate here.
Summer Camp Scholarship
For students who can't attend a camp due to financial hardships, PHSC is awarding summer camp scholarships for those who qualify financially. Limited summer camp scholarships are available. To apply for a summer camp scholarship, complete the application.