Mini Med School: Doctor in Training

Service Description

Investigate it. Diagnose it. Build it. Care for it. Mini Med School gives campers an inside look at how science, data, and compassion come together to help people stay healthy. Through hands-on investigations and real-world experiences, explorers learn how the human body works while discovering how doctors, nurses, and first responders think, solve problems, and provide care. Grounded in Virginia K–5 Standards of Learning and enriched by visits with local healthcare professionals, this immersive week builds knowledge, empathy, and confidence — empowering kids to better understand both their bodies and the world around them. 🔍 Big Question: How do doctors and nurses use science and care to help people? 🧠 What Campers Will Explore: 🫀 Science: Human body systems 🩺 Technology: Medical diagnostics 🎨 Arts: Anatomy drawing 📊 Math: Understanding and interpreting health data ⚙️ Engineering: Medical tools and first-aid design 🚀 Signature Project: Campers will design and assemble their own personalized first-aid kits while creating practical healthy-habits guides, applying what they learn to real-life situations. Because understanding health isn’t just academic — it’s a life skill. 🌎 Adventure-Based Learning: This week’s destinations include... M: Ida Lee Park — Body systems exploration T: INOVA Loudoun Hospital — Behind-the-scenes hospital tour W: Local EMS Station — Emergency response Th: Grocery Store — Everyday health tools in action F: Morven Park — First-aid kit assembly & review These experiences transform complex concepts into meaningful, memorable learning. 🤝 Community Partners INOVA Loudoun Loudoun EMS Local Healthcare Professionals ⭐ Ideal For Campers Who… * Are curious about how the body works * Love science and discovery * Enjoy solving real-world problems * Show compassion toward others * Thrive in hands-on learning environments (No prior medical knowledge needed — just curiosity and a willingness to explore.) 👉 Spots are intentionally limited to preserve a high-quality, small-group experience.