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Explore Health Careers This Summer: Events, Camps, and Job Shadowing Opportunities

Updated: Jun 19

Summer is the perfect time for students to dive into career exploration, and this season is full of exciting ways to discover what a future in health and human services might look like. Whether you're interested in nursing, emergency care, or simply curious about the many roles in healthcare, there are hands-on opportunities waiting for you.


Oakland University Health Science Camp | June 16-20 (Section 1) and June 23-27 (Section 2)

📍 Rochester, MI

📅 June 16–20 OR June 23–27

💲480

🎓 Grades 10–12

 Through interactive, hands-on problem-solving and real-world health scenarios, you explore the extensive variety of future health careers that match your current interests.


Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Health Professional Pathways Camp | June 24-26

📍 Ypsilanti, MI

📅 June 24–26

🕘 9 AM – 3 PM

💲125 🎓

Grades 7–10

Campers will participate in hands-on activities that will give them a glimpse into a variety of health professions. Hands-on labs + CPR, AED & First Aid cert.

University of Michigan Flint - Future Nurse Summer Camp | July 16-17

📍 Flint, MI

📅 July 16–17, 2025 9 AM – 5 PM

💲$40

🎓 Grades 9–12

Explore nursing through hands-on activities at UM-Flint! Learn basic CPR and first aid, meet flight nurses and expert faculty, tour the campus, and interact with therapy dogs—all while discovering what it’s like to be a future nurse.

Detroit Mercy Youth Health Exploration Camp | July 24, 25, 31 & August 1

📍 Detroit, MI

📅 July 24, 25, 31 & Aug 1💲FREE

🎓 Middle & High School

 Simulation labs, CPR, hospital field trip, and more

 Want to Go Further? Try Job Shadowing

If you're curious about what a typical day looks like in healthcare, job shadowing is a great next step. Many local health and human service organizations are open to connecting students with professionals for short-term shadow experiences.

✅ Reach out directly to an organization that interests you, or

✅Contact one of our TCHP partners to get connected:


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