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:

East Campus

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:

North Campus

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:

July Session

August Session

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.