UW-Green BaySummer Camps
Life's a Lab: July 29-August 1, 2012
In partnership with Bellin College, Green Bay
For students entering grades 10-12+
Your Future In:
- Physical Therapy
- Sports Medicine
- Radiology
- Emergency Medical
- Research
- Veterinary Science
Camp Specifics:
- Dates: July 29 - August 1, 2012
- Fees: $249 for commuter day students; $439 for students who live on campus
- Daily Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (M-W) Housing students will check into housing on Sunday afternoon, July 29 and check out by 4:30 on Wednesday, August 1.
Summer 2011 was a huge success! Join us for our third year! This camp is for campers entering grades 10-12+ with interests in physical therapy, sports medicine, emergency medical fields, radiology/oncology, veterinary (NEW)! or research science, this camp will acquaint campers to an array of growing health science fields. In a partnership between UW-Green Bay's Office of Outreach and Extension and Bellin College (Green Bay), this camp offers campers an ideal experience for those interested in pursuing a college degree in science or a profession that requires a science foundation.
Each day, campers will spend their mornings in UW-Green Bay's state-of- the art science labs for anatomy and physiology classes. During these sessions, campers will experience hands-on science including but not limited to sheep hearts and brain dissection, patellar/Achilles reflex testing, cat muscle and vascular dissection,, iWorx reflex testing lab and muscle contraction/fatigue. These classes will be taught by UW-Green Bay faculty member Amanda Nelson and her team, from the UW-Green Bay Human Biology Department.
In the afternoons, the team from Bellin College have coordinated on-site tours for campers to observe and encounter an array of health science professions including the following fields: oncology, radiology, sports medicine, physical therapy, research, EMT, paramedics, trauma flight services and surgery. In addition, the new Bellin College high tech simulation and radiology labs will provide opportunities for practicing skills learned in the science labs.
If you have a science aptitude and are looking for a future in health sciences this camp is for you! Because of the popularity of these topics, and attention to individual needs, this camp is limited to only 36 students. Register early!
General Information
The Perfect Camp Location - This 700 acre campus location is a perfect setting for summer camps. Located five miles from the downtown Green Bay area.
Resident Housing Students - UW-Green Bay's two-person dorm rooms are comfortable, offer a private bathroom per room, and are within a five minute walk to the campus facilities. Campers are assigned a roommate of the same gender and age; we honor one roommate request.
Special evening activities are planned for campers who live on campus. These events may include a talent show, field trips, game night in our newly renovated University Union, swimming at the state of the art Kress Events Center, outings to recreational areas in the Green Bay area, etc. Our campers aren't bored in the evening!
Students who choose to live on campus will be supervised by a team of overnight camp counselors. This highly trained team undergoes hours of emergency training, simulated role-plays, and are experienced in working with today's youth.
Commuter Students - Students who don't live on campus, must provide for their own daily transportation to and from campus each day. Lunch meals are available for an additional fee. Order online when you register!
Scholarships - As many as 50% of our campers attend on scholarships or other assistance. Many community civic organizations, local businesses and area clubs often provide assistance to students.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) offers some scholarship assistance for non-athletic camps. Scholarships are given on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to eligibility based on financial need. Application forms are available on our scholarships page.
Health Services and Insurance - The UW-Green Bay Health and Counseling Center is available to students 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Accident insurance through the University of Wisconsin is provided for all camps. This limited policy covers injuries relating to camp accidents only. It is understood that medical costs in excess of camp insurance will be borne by parents or guardians.
Disciplinary Policies - The camp reserves the right, upon notification of parents, to dismiss any student during any session for improper conduct, language, dress or attitude which, in the judgment of the summer camp administrative and counseling staff, is detrimental to the well-being of other students or smooth operation of the camp.