Pathways to Purpose Day Camp
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
East Alabama Medical Center-Classroom C
2000 Pepperell Parkway
Opelika, Alabama 36801
About this event
Purpose:Purpose
To inspire high school students to explore healthcare careers through hands-on hospital experiences and age-appropriate career exposure.
- Expose students to real hospital careers and hands-on learning.
- Provide clear, grade-specific insight into healthcare pathways.
- Build a sustainable healthcare workforce pipeline.
- Strengthen community engagement.
Target Audience
- High school students only (Grades 9–12) during the camp day
- Parents/guardians attend only the closing ceremony
Expected Outcomes
- Students gain excitement and understanding of healthcare careers.
- Older students leave with actionable next steps.
- Parents leave informed and engaged at the conclusion of the day.
Program groups are divided by grade level. Each group will get a tour of EAH, have hands-on skill stations, hear from different departments in the hospital setting, and have exciting challenges and competitions. End of day each student will receive a certificate and information sessions for their parents regarding career ladders, Earn and Learn opportunities, Dual Enrollments information, and more.
Each class is for a specific grade level. Be sure you are registering for the appropriate class.
- June 24th-Upcoming 9th graders
- July 8th-Upcoming 10th graders
- July 16th-Upcoming 11th graders
- July 23rd-Upcoming 12th graders
Please print and sign a copy of the Non-Disclosure Agreement shown below. Bring a completed copy with you to class.
On day of class, you will meet Workforce Development Staff in the hospital main lobby to turn in Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Materials
Non-Disclosure Agreement-Tours.pdfAdditional dates
Wednesday, June 24
8:00 am - 5:00 pm East Alabama Medical Center6 spots left
Tuesday, July 14
8:00 am - 5:00 pm East Alabama Medical CenterNo spots available
Wednesday, July 22
8:00 am - 5:00 pm East Alabama Medical Center-Classroom C2 spots left