This summer, North Lamar ISD hosted its first-ever Mini Medical Camp, giving 50 students in grades 3-8 an exciting, hands-on introduction to the world of healthcare. The two-day camp was presented by North Lamar HOSA and offered completely free of charge thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.
Campers spent two action-packed days exploring a variety of healthcare careers while learning important medical concepts through engaging activities and friendly competition.
Students researched healthcare professions and taught their classmates about careers they may one day pursue. They created professional healthcare badges, explored the “Bone Zone” to learn about the skeletal system, performed simulated organ transplants, discovered medical equipment used by healthcare professionals, and became “Heart Heroes” while learning how the heart pumps blood throughout the body.
The camp also featured hands-on CPR training, allowing students to practice lifesaving skills, as well as interactive lessons on germs and hygiene. Campers used black lights to discover just how many germs were hiding on their hands and learned why proper handwashing is one of the most powerful tools in preventing illness.
One of the favorite activities of the camp was creating “snot slime” while learning about the body’s natural defenses. Students also participated in Medical Bingo, made new friends, and competed in a hilarious “Dress Like a Healthcare Worker” relay race.
Throughout the camp, students explored careers ranging from doctors, nurses, surgeons, therapists, and veterinarians to countless other healthcare professions.
The camp was organized by North Lamar HOSA sponsors Kendra Waldroup, Katelyn Peek, and Carrie Pevey, whose dedication helped make the first-ever Mini Medical Camp a memorable success for all participants.
With enthusiastic participation from all 50 campers, the inaugural event proved that North Lamar’s future healthcare heroes are already hard at work preparing to make a difference in their communities.
