Middle school students interested in a career in healthcare have the opportunity to participate in St. Vincent’s 2019 HCAMPS, a program presented by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, in partnership with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation and the Catholic Diocese of Evansville. 2019 HCAMPS will take place June 10 – 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
HCAMPS is open to current seventh grade students (eighth graders in 2019) in Gibson, Posey, Warrick and Vanderburgh counties who are interested in a healthcare related field. During the camp, students will work in simulation labs, tour local health science facilities and perform various hands-on activities. In addition, students will learn about the variety of careers possible in the healthcare industry, the best healthcare positions to pursue to gain employment and the academic requirements for healthcare related fields.
Students interested in attending need to fill out an application at https://bit.ly/appHCAMPS2019 by 4 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2019. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent to apply. In addition, each student must complete a 150-word essay explaining why he/she is interested in participating in the program. Cost for the program is $100 (due after acceptance) and financial aid is available.
For more information regarding the program, contact Margaret Moutseous, program director with St. Vincent/Ascension, at 812-485-4221 or by email at mlmoutseous@ascension.org. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Vic Chamness, EVSC director of science and health, at 812-435-0904 or by email at hcamps@evsck12.com.
