Scrubs Camp - Brainerd - Central Lakes College, Essentia/St Joseph's Day Camp
Day camp in Brainerd offering hands-on experiences in healthcare careers at Central Lakes College and local medical
▌ Editor's read Scrubs Camp is a day camp for high school students interested in healthcare careers, held at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. The camp is a collaborative effort involving HealthForce Minnesota, Essentia Health, and St. Joseph's Medical Center, as indicated by the camp's registration page. It provides hands-on activities and simulations to expose students to various healthcare professions. The camp is designed to be an immersive experience, allowing students to explore different medical fields. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for staff. The camp appears to be a short-term, educational program rather than a traditional recreational summer camp.
Who thrives here Ages 12–18
Scrubs Camp - Brainerd - Central Lakes College, Essentia/St Joseph's Day Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 12–18
- Address: 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401
- Cost notes: $0
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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