Youth Exploration Camps

Exploration Camps provide a transformative opportunity for high school students across Alaska to dive into the world of healthcare professions. Designed specifically for students ages 15鈥�19, these intensive, hands-on camps go far beyond the standard curriculum.

Each camp is structured to award 2鈥�3 college credits and provides students the opportunity to earn highly sought-after, industry-recognized credentials. Whether you are curious about clinical practice, emergency medicine, or behavioral health, our programs provide the essential foundation needed to launch your career.

HEALTH CAREER CAMPS

Our Health Career Camps offer immersive exploration into a wide variety of clinical and allied healthcare professions. Students don't just sit in a classroom鈥攖hey engage directly with critical medical topics through interactive learning modules.

Key topics covered include:

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Ethics and Patient Confidentiality (HIPAA)
  • Professionalism in the Workplace
  • Emergency Response and Triage

Throughout the camp, students are tested on their skills and may graduate with vital industry certifications such as CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen training, and Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) credentials.

Why Attend?

Kickstart your healthcare journey by earning real-world certifications alongside college credits, giving you a competitive edge for college applications and immediate employment opportunities in clinical support roles.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CAREER CAMPS

The Behavioral Health Career Camps are designed for students passionate about psychology, social work, and community wellness. This camp provides an in-depth exploration into mental health career pathways.

Students learn critical intervention and wellness techniques regarding:

  • Abuse, Neglect, and Trauma-Informed Care
  • Addiction and Substance Use Disorder
  • Grief, Stress Management, and Mental Health Resilience

Upon successful completion of the behavioral health track, students will receive national certifications in either Teen Mental Health First Aid or QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention, empowering them to become advocates in their own communities.

Make a Difference

Behavioral health professionals are in critically high demand across Alaska. This camp equips you with the fundamental skills needed to support others and save lives during a mental health crisis.

CAMP HIGHLIGHTS

High school student confidently practicing CPR chest compressions on a medical training dummy during a health camp

Students receive strict, hands-on guidance on how to perform life-saving CPR.

Expert clinical instructors displaying an active AED device to an attentive group of teenage students

Instructors show students how to rapidly deploy and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in an emergency.

Two smiling teenage girls practicing tying medical arm slings on each other safely during a first aid workshop

Students show off their sling-making skills during the interactive First Aid workshop.

Host a Camp in Your Community

Are you a community leader, school administrator, or local healthcare provider? Partner with us to bring these transformative camps directly to your region!