M.A.S.H. Camp
Medical Academy of Science and Health
Looking for a great summer camp?
Try the Medical Academy of Science and Health - that's M.A.S.H. Camp! The goal of M.A.S.H. Camp is to promote the health professions to young people before they begin selecting high school course work and setting goals for their future careers. M.A.S.H. Camp provides a fun learning experience for students entering grades 8 and 9 where hands-on, interactive activities rule!
CNYAHEC, with support from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, will host 15 M.A.S.H. camps in 2008.
Click here to look for a M.A.S.H. Camp near you!
Don't see a M.A.S.H. Camp scheduled in your area?
Check back often! Camps for 2008 are still being scheduled throughout our 14-county central New York region.
Getting into M.A.S.H. Camp
All students must apply for admission into camp. Camp registration fees range from $15 to $40 depending on the camp location (check out our calendar for camp details). Scholarships are available for families who may need assistance (there is a place to request scholarships on the application form).
Upon acceptance into camp, each student's health information is required for approval to be in the hospital. This information includes a record of current immunizations, a physical examination, and a tuberculosis (TB) test. Space is limited to keep the camps as interactive as possible.
An application form must be completed by each student. Please submit the form by the deadline to the contact person for the specific M.A.S.H Camp you are applying to. Camp contacts and deadlines are listed in the calendar of events.
Just click below for your application form!
Summer 2008 M.A.S.H. Camps Applications
MS Word Application
UHS Wilson Regional Medical Center Application
M.A.S.H. Camp Activities
M.A.S.H. Camp is all about learning what health professionals do each day by participating in activities that highlight their job duties. Camp objectives for students include the following:
- learn about a variety of health professions as viable career options
- learn about the educational requirements, skills, typical job duties, and personal qualities of specific health professionals and para-professionals
- participate in interactive, hands-on activities that highlight the skills, equipment, technology, and resources used by health professionals
- increase awareness and understanding of the hospital setting and structure where many health professionals work
Students who participate in camp enjoy two to four days of fun and interaction at a local hospital. Students receive as part of camp:
- scrubs and lanyard with name badge to wear at camp
- breakfast, lunch and snacks
- certificate of participation
- lots of attention from caring health professionals
M.A.S.H. Camp Locations
CNYAHEC conducts a number of health careers exploration programs for young people in the Central New York area. The Medical Academy of Science and Health was one of the first-established programs of CNYAHEC.
In 2007, 16 camps were held in 12 counties reaching over 300 young people:
Broome County
UHS Hospitals
Lourdes Hospital
Cayuga County
Auburn Memorial Hospital
Chemung County
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Chenango County
Chenango Memorial Hospital
Cortland County
Cortland Memorial Hospital
Herkimer County
Little Falls Hospital
Madison County
Community Memorial Hospital
Oneida Healthcare Center
Oneida County
Rome Memorial Hospital
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
Onondaga County
Community General Hospital
Oswego County
Oswego Hospital
A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital
Schuyler County
Schuyler Hospital
Tompkins County
Cayuga Medical Center
Need more information about a camp near you in 2008? Check out our Camp FAQ's page for answers to the most frequently asked questions!
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A Partner in the New York State AHEC System
Date last updated: 09/08
