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.
Date: July 14 - 17, 2026
Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Location:Med Center/WKU Healthcare Complex
Price per Student: TBD
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: Lunch provided each day
Sample Itinerary
- 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
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
- 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
- AM Presentation: WKU Public Health
- Midday Presentation: WKU Campus Tour
- PM Presentation: WKU Dental Hygiene
- PM Presentation: Recognition Reception/Meet Big Red
Please explain, in your own words, how Camp CARE will benefit you, your interest in the medical field, and your financial need to be considered for scholarship to Camp CARE.
Please note: if you do not answer this question, you will *not* be considered for the scholarship opportunity.
Request Scholarship
- (270) 745-1912
- cpd@wku.edu
WKU Knicely Conference Center
2355 Nashville Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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