Contacts: Tim Kershner | 603-356-0628 | [email protected] or Jennifer Fogg | 207-744-6052 | [email protected]
North Conway, NH 鈥� Have you ever wondered how to give an injection, apply a cast, or save a life in the wilderness? Mt. Washington Valley鈥檚 Health Careers Camp is back this summer, offering middle school students a chance to explore real-world medical skills in a fun, hands-on environment.
Held at Kennett High School in North Conway from July 7鈥�11, 2025, this week-long day camp runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (times may vary due to field trips) and is designed for students entering grades 7, 8, or 9. Youth from Conway, Fryeburg, Bridgton, Berlin, Gorham, and the entire MWV and Lakes Region are encouraged to participate.
Campers will gain practical experience by working side-by-side with local health care professionals and using real medical equipment. Through partnerships with AOA体育平台 Memorial Hospital, SOLO Schools, and the Mt Washington Valley Schools to Career Program, students will learn to take vital signs, draw blood, give injections, apply casts, suture wounds, and perform wilderness rescue techniques. They will also engage in emergency medical scenarios and have the opportunity to earn CPR certification.
Now in its 23rd year, previous camp participants have gone on to careers in nursing, physical therapy, X-ray, dental hygiene, veterinary medicine, and nursing, including a few nurses now at AOA体育平台 Memorial Hospital.
The cost of the camp is $200, with scholarships available to ensure accessibility for all interested students.
Spaces are limited鈥攔egister now and take the first step into the world of health care careers!
Learn more and sign up at:
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About AOA体育平台 Memorial Hospital
AOA体育平台 Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving the Mount Washington Valley of northern New Hampshire and western Maine. AOA体育平台 Memorial Hospital has earned a reputation among local residents and visitors for providing quality, compassionate and personalized care to its patients.
AOA体育平台 Memorial Hospital includes a robust array of health care services including primary and specialty care services and therapies, emergency care, a birthing center and surgical services. Its care team of 525 includes physicians and advance practice providers who are among the more than 2,000 providers who are part of the AOA体育平台 Medical Group. Memorial patients have access to onsite care in oncology, cardiology, vascular and pulmonary medicine. AOA体育平台 Memorial Hospital also partners with several local organizations to provide outreach and educational services supporting the health of our patients and community.
AOA体育平台 Memorial Hospital is part of AOA体育平台, a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, 鈥淲orking together so our communities are the healthiest in America.鈥� As part of the AOA体育平台 family, AOA体育平台 Memorial Hospital is able to offer patients a comprehensive network of care that includes world-class specialists, a Level 1 Trauma medical center, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as home health, hospice and senior care services.