Summer Health Care Camps

Explore health care careers at East Alabama Health this summer.

East Alabama Health is hosting health care exploration camps for high school students (grades 9–12) this summer. The camps will offer hands-on hospital experiences, tours and interactive learning to explore medical careers, with separate sessions by grade level.

Students who attend will gain real-world experience, complete skill activities and receive a certificate, while parents are invited to a closing session with career pathway information. Seats are limited and cost $15 per student.

Interested in attending? Find the camp for your grade below and click the link to register.

Purpose

To inspire high school students to explore health care 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 health care pathways.
• Build a sustainable health care 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 health care 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 East Alabama Health, have hands-on skill stations, hear from different departments in the hospital setting, and complete exciting challenges and competitions. At the end of day, each student will receive a certificate and information sessions for their parents regarding career ladders, "Earn and Learn" opportunities, dual enrollment information, and more.

Class Dates and Registration

Each class is for a specific grade level. Use the links below to be sure you are registering for the appropriate class.