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  • Type:
    Day camp
  • Focus:
    Medical Science
  • Cost:
    $350 to $375/week
  • Ages:
    5 to 17
  • Gender:
    Coed
  • Main language:
    English
  • Capacity:
    Varies
  • Programs:
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  • Summary

    Medics Camp answered our questions

    Who are you as an organization?

    The coolest summer camp where kids are doctors for a week! Our accredited STEM programs will have kids exploring the world of medicine with hands-on activities, real medical equipment, cool experiments, and thematic crafts & games. Each day is completely different in our 4 theme weeks -Discover, Explore, Forensic Med (ages 5-12) and FALCON (ages 13-17). 4 age groups/rooms

    • Special needs: Not available

    What do you do differently or uniquely well?

    "Our unique theme-based and age-based programs offer an experience that is engaging, educational and enriching. Kids will learn about medical science, health and the human body, basic first aid skills as well as life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration. Our hands-on activities are designed to spark curiosity, challenge them at each age level and build their confidence and self-esteem along the way. Friendships, fun and a foundation for the future are waiting for you at Medics Camp. Are you ready to begin your medical journey? "

    Who are your staff and counsellors?

    "Magic happens when kids have an amazing instructor to lead, guide and support them on their medical journey and who help to create that memorable and unique experience Medics Camp is known for! They are typically university students or recent grads who are pursing careers in a medical science related discipline. They love kids and the opportunity to inspire them. Our Medics Camp "unicorns" are smart, kind, patient, creative, curious and fun all of which are requirements to be an instructor with us. All instructors must be certified in standard first aid and CPR. Our onsite summer camp team also includes HS counselors, many of who have been with us for 4+ years.
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    What do families need to know about registration?

    "Registration for our IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMPS located in the greater Toronto area opens January 5, 2024.
    Spaces for our programs are limited and do fill up quickly. Early Bird pricing and sibling discounts are offered.
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  • Programs, Rates & Dates

    Programs and Sessions Calendar

    Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Medics Camp currently has 10 programs available; 5 TBD.

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    Ages: 5 - 6
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, Health Science
    $350 to $375
    Survival skills|Health Science|Medical Science|STEAM|STEM|First-aid/lifesaving |Nutrition
    Ages: 7 - 9
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, STEAM
    $350 to $375
    Survival skills
    Ages: 9 - 13
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, STEM
    $350 to $375
    Survival skills
    Ages: 13 - 17
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, Leadership (multi)
    $350 to $375
    Survival skills|CIT/LIT Program|Empowerment|Leadership Training|Health Science|Medical Science|STEM|First-aid/lifesaving
    Ages: 5 - 6
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, STEAM
    $350 to $375
    Survival skills|CIT/LIT Program|Leadership Training|Health Science|Medical Science|STEAM|STEM|First-aid/lifesaving |Nutrition
    Ages: 7 - 9
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, STEAM
    $350 to $375
    Survival skills|CIT/LIT Program|Leadership Training|Health Science|Medical Science|STEAM|STEM|First-aid/lifesaving |Nutrition
    Ages: 9 - 13
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, STEM
    $350 to $375
    Survival skills|CIT/LIT Program|Leadership Training|Health Science|Medical Science|STEAM|STEM|First-aid/lifesaving |Nutrition
    Ages: 7 - 9
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, STEM
    $350 to $375
    Health Science|Medical Science|STEAM|STEM|First-aid/lifesaving |Nutrition
    Ages: 10 - 13
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, STEM
    $350 to $375
    Arts & Crafts|Health Science|Medical Science|STEAM|STEM|First-aid/lifesaving |Nutrition
    Ages: 5 - 6
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, Health Science
    $350 to $375
    Markham, ON
    933 Bur Oak Avenue
    Jul 29-Aug 02$350 - $375
    Survival skills|Health Science|Medical Science|STEAM|STEM|First-aid/lifesaving |Nutrition
    Ages: 8 - 10
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, STEAM
    $335 to $350
    Survival skills|Health Science|Medical Science|STEAM|STEM|First-aid/lifesaving |Nutrition
    Ages: 8 - 13
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, STEM
    $335 to $350
    Survival skills|Health Science|Medical Science|STEAM|STEM|First-aid/lifesaving |Nutrition
    Ages: 5 - 8
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, Health Science
    $335 to $350
    Survival skills
    Ages: 8 - 10
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, STEAM
    $335 to $350
    Survival skills
    Ages: 8 - 13
    Day Camp
    (Coed)
    Medical Science, STEM
    $335 to $350
    Survival skills



    Financial Aid & Payment Details

    Payment Options:

    Credit card payment Yes

    Discounts

    Discount if paid early $20
    Discount for 2nd child $10
    Discount for 3rd child $10
    Discount for 4th child $10
  • Insider Reviews & Perspectives

    The Our Kids review of Medics Camp

    our take

    There is truly a camp to meet every interest, and Medics Camp is a great example of that. It was founded by Amanda Farris, who brings a wealth of experience, including some gained at the venerable Johns Hopkins University and medical school in Baltimore, Maryland. Play and roleplay are important aspects of the sessions, with kids diving in to their new identities as practicing physicians. There’s a strong curricular element as well, providing kids with a foundation in the medical arts, sciences, first aid, healthy living, and personal safety. Staff are vibrant and attuned to creating an interactive inspiring atmosphere. Before and after care is offered at all three locations, something which families understandably appreciate.

    Three Things: Medics Camp
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    Review(s) of Medics Camp

    (4.9)

    Nancy Yang, Parent

    My younger daughter attended the FALCON Camp 2 years ago when she was 13. She learned and practiced First Aid knowledge in the camp, and even today she feels very proud of the Canadian Red Cross Firs...

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    (5)

    Vivian Lai, Parent

    It’s great for my girl to learn more about health, science, and biology from their discovery program. She gained knowledge and had fun during camp! I do plan to send her back in the summer of 2024 ...

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    May Wong, Parent

    My daughter attended the first time in Discovery Medics Camp in the summer of 2023. She had such a great experience. She had the opportunity to learn about different kinds of doctors, what their respo...

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    J.M., Parent

    Different, Rewarding and FUN!

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    Kristine, Parent

    Kid Approved

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    J.K., Parent

    Excited about Learning

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    Marnie, Parent

    Delighted and Impressed

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    Maria, Parent

    Medics Camp-Great from Start to Finish

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    J.M., Parent

    Different, Rewarding and FUN!

    My kids (9 & 7) attended medic camp a few weeks ago. They had the BEST time. The kids did something new every day and they came away from camp with so many valuable learnings. The camp was very well organized. Amanda was great! The instructors were very nice and fun. We will be back next year! I’d recommend this camp to any parent looking for a camp that’s different and rewarding ... Show More


    Kristine, Parent

    Kid Approved

    My 8 year old daughter absolutely adored this camp. She wasn't sure at first whether she'd like it, but she had a blast every day and on the last day raved about all the fun activities. Definitely recommend it!!


    J.K., Parent

    Excited about Learning

    My 9 year old son came home excited everyday to tell me what he learned. It inspired many discussions about health and disease, genetics and professions that are related to medicine. This camp was ideal because it combined involved and enthusiastic staff, fun activities and a multitude of learning opportunities. We are already looking forward to next year ... Show More


    Marnie, Parent

    Delighted and Impressed

    "What a delightful, educational, comprehensive and exceptionally run camp!! We were impressed from beginning to end, every day a new learning experience and opportunities to grow as a mini medic and empathetic camper. The counsellors were wonderful & fun and the impression and knowledge you left my son with was unmatched by any other camp he attended this summer. Weeks later he is still incorporating his learning & terminology in his day to day and enthusiastically sports his camp medics shirt and badge any chance he gets ;) Superb teaching! Thank you Amanda & Team, we’ll be back! ... Show More


    Maria, Parent

    Medics Camp-Great from Start to Finish

    My daughter had a phenomenal time at the Mini Medics Camp in July. From the very first day she was excited to tell us all about what she learned about germs. She came home on that first day and had to make a ‘home’ for her germ, which she took into camp with her each day the rest of the week. She learned about lungs, the heart, breaks, sprains, choking and much more in a positive an interactive way. She has asked to go back next year. As a parent it is wonderful feedback. This is truly a wonderful program and I am super thrilled to have come across the ad for this camp. The Mini Medics Camp is definitely going to be on our list of camps for next year. Keep up the terrific work. My daughter loved it! - Mari ... Show More


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  • Location & Site Details

    Address

    Richmond Hill, ON
    300 Major Mackenzie Drive West, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 3S3
    Markham, ON
    933 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L6E 1G4


    Accommodations

    Is Medics Camp technology free? We embrace technology as part of our STEM programs and provide tablets for use with activities that require internet access. Personal devices are permitted to be used during before and after care only but responsibility is borne by the individual. Medics Camp is not responsible for any personal items that are lost, damaged or stolen.


    Property Details

    Landscape

    • Open Field

    More details about property: We know kids need time outside in the summer even if attending a STEM camp so we always choose facilities that offer some outdoor space for games and activities. We typically rent space from local school boards so our locations from year to year may vary based on availability and each school has different features. Campers have both a morning and afternoon snack and outside break each lasting about 30 minutes as well as a one hour lunch break. Some camp programming is also conducted outside.



    Rentals & Services

    Offers children's birthday party packages: Yes
    In person (at your location in the GTA) and online birthday parties are currently on hold but are expected to re-launch in Q4 of 2023.


  • What's New

    Director's Message

    Amanda Farris, Owner, Founder and Director of Medics Camp
    BSci. MBA, certified STEM educator, certified Red Cross first aid instructor and training partner

    2024 will be our 8th camp season and my heart fills with joy as I hear from past campers and staff who are going on to pursue careers in the medical field and I'm honoured that Medics Camp was part of their journey.

    Our elite First Aid Leadership Camp for teens which launched in 2022 has been a huge success!  We've had over 150 amazing teens attend and a 98% success rate for those pursuing the Red Cross standard first aid and CPR certification with us. I've also enjoyed seeing the friendships that were made during camp continue on throughout the year and know that they will endure because they request to return with their FALCON friends as counselors and leaders on the Medics Camp team.   

    Each year I look for new engagement activities that will create a spark and inspire curiosity.  I have added more types of medical professionals to this year's program even in the younger age groups because I feel it's important for kids to be aware of what careers exist.  There are so many more healthcare based careers now that many of us have never heard of!

    My amazing team and I are committed to providing each and every child with an amazing camp experience that starts from the time they enter the building  until we say goodbye to them at the end of each camp day.  If your child is interested in the medical field, health and the human body, they won't want to miss our 2024 season and the opportunity to be a doctor for a week or a future leader and first aider.

     

    -Amanda



    In the News

    October 3, 2023
    Medics Camp re-launches live online programs as after school club

    Medics Camp's successful 2020-21 virtual programs have been updated and registration is now open for KARDIA theme which begins January 2024.... Read More

    May 22, 2023
    First Aid Leadership Camp for Teens Returns to Richmond Hill & Markham

    First aid leadership camp for teens returns to Richmond Hill and Markham. Over 75 attended in 2022 and received Red Cross certification.... Read More

    January 16, 2023
    Medics Camp STEM accreditation

    Medics Camp is excited to announce our certification by STEM.org as an accredited educational experience.... Read More



    Stories

    • First Aid Leadership Camp for Teens

      Medics Camp launched it's one of a kind first aid leadership camp for teens in 2022.  Over 75 teens attended and received their Red Cross standard first aid and CPR level C certification as part of their camp week.  FALCON (first aid leadership camp onsite) is taught by Medics Camp founder, Amanda Farris who is both a certified Red Cross instructor and certified STEM educational instructor.  She has infused her 25+ years of healthcare and leadership experience into a unique program for teens ages 13-17 that not only teaches them first aid skills but also provides them an opportunity to get certified during their camp week at no additional cost.  First aid skills are life skills and learning them early will better prepare them for the future.  The leadership component of the camp week emphasizes communication skills, team building and self confidence.  Program dates and our locations in Richmond Hill and Markham ON for FALCON can be found on our website   

    • A Medical Science STEM Camp Like No Other

      Medics Camp is a unique STEM/STEAM camp is where kids ages 5-12 get to be "Doctors for a Week". 

      Whether online or onsite, they provide an opportunity for bright, intellectually curious kids to become immersed in the world of medical science.  Each day at Medics Camp has different medical related themes upon which age based activities, experiments and games are delivered in a fun and creative way.  First Aid Fridays are a part of every camp theme week.  Knowing basic first aid even at a young age is an important life skill.

      They offer 3 age groups so that campers can enjoy their experience with kids their own age.  Munchkin Medics are ages 5-6, Mini Medics are ages 7-8 and Junior Medics are ages 9-12.  There are 8 distinct medical theme weeks to choose from and if there was ever any doubt about the level of creativity behind this camp, check out the names of their theme weeks which are taken from Greek, Latin or just fun science words like “Borborygmi”.  

      Learning Styles: Medics Camp is designed in a way that kids learn while having fun.  Visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning is woven into each daily theme and age based hands-on activity.  

      Kids are challenged.  Most of the daily Medics Camp topics are ones that the average child isn’t introduced to until high school and sometimes not at all.  Giving more kids an opportunity to learn about medical science, health and the human body may change the way they view science and future careers in STEM.  A child who learns about geological or physical science in school may think that’s what all science is about and has no interest in it.  There are so many fields of science and kids need more opportunities at younger ages to see what’s out there.  Medics Camp provides that opportunity.

      FALCON is Medics Camp’s First Aid Leadership Camp and is new for 2022.  Only for ages 13 & 14 this program teaches the first aid skills found in a typical standard first and and cpr course, psychological first aid and leadership skills that will help youth become better leaders at home, school and in their communities.  The addition of Falcon brings the total number of virtual camps to 9.

      Onsite Camps are still currently on pause but there are two theme weeks to choose from, Discover and Explore.  Each week has different daily topics and each age group has its own age based activities.

       

    • Why Virtual STEM?

      Why Virtual STEM is Part of the New Normal and How Medics Camp is Preparing Kids for Futures in Healthcare.

      A traditional in-person STEM camp since 2017, Medics Camp made the pandemic-pivot to virtual in 2020 out of necessity like many other businesses trying to address a need and keep the lights on.  Now, after almost three years into a pandemic, they found that the “T” in STEM which stands for technology is now part of the new normal in ways that would not have been so easily and quickly adopted if the pandemic hadn’t changed the way we learn, work and deliver healthcare.  Online learning at a university level has been around for over 30 years and telemedicine began in the 1960’s so much of what we’ve seen as a result of the pandemic aren’t new concepts, just a fast tracked adoption of them.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “there is an estimated projected shortfall of 18 million health workers by 2030”.  Medics Camp seeks to reduce that shortfall by providing more children an opportunity to experience STEM and medical science at an early age and through the power of technology.  

      The current generation of children ages 5-12 have always had the internet and technology at their fingertips and are as comfortable with technology as they are with their stuffed animals and plastic toys.  STEM education provides kids an opportunity to prepare for careers of the future.  Even if kids think they don’t like Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math and don’t end up  pursuing a STEM specific career, STEM learning focuses on skills that are critical to any career and helps to build a life skill tool box.  Things like problem solving, logical thought processes, critical thinking and creativity are strong mental habits that will help children succeed in any career they pursue.  STEM camps also encourage team building and collaboration.

      Medics Camp virtual programs offer an opportunity for kids to be doctors for a week as they explore the human body, health and careers in the medical field.  Medics Camp gets bright, intellectually curious kids excited about science while having fun learning with like minded peers from around the world because it’s virtual.  Their mission is to inspire kids to help others and to prepare them for the future.  For some children, Medics Camp is the first step in their medical journey.  Each day at Medics Camp has different medical related themes upon which age based activities, experiments, games and crafts are delivered in a fun and creative way.  

      Medics Camp continues to build and expand their virtual program offerings and new for 2022 they’ve launched their First Aid and Leadership Camp called FALCON is for kids ages 13 & 14.  This is an age group that often ages out of the typical day camp but aren’t old enough to be camp counselors.  

      There are now 9 different virtual Medics Camp theme weeks to choose from and virtual STEM programs like Medics Camp are a great option for families who are looking to balance active summer fun with fun active learning.  A split between onsite and online camps is also a great way to keep 8 weeks of camp affordable since programs like virtual Medics Camp is less than half the price of a similar STEM onsite camp.  Virtual STEM programs are perfect for parents working from home or a respite for grandparents who may be caring for children over the summer.  

       

    • Why Camp is so Important for Kids

      Wondering whether sending your child to a camp this year is a good idea? I encourage you to read this infographic on the 11 Benefits of Summer Camp by Ryan at iDTech.com.  https://www.idtech.com/blog/benefits-of-summer-camp-infographic

      Great camps regardless of whether they are a daycamp, overnight camp or virtual, they are more than just childcare.  They are an experience your child can share with like minded peers.  A place to grow, have fun and meet new friends.  They aren't school but learning happens without kids even realizing it and kids need camp this year more than ever! 

      Whatever your plans are for summer 2021, find a great camp for your child(ren) to attend.  The benefits go far beyond the moment and they will remember their camp experience for years to come.



    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Medics Camp have good reviews?
    We've collected reviews from past attendees. Read 5 reviews of Medics Camp here.

    What types of programs does Medics Camp offer?
    Medics Camp runs: day camps. Programming specializes in: Medical Science, Health Science, STEAM, STEM, Leadership (multi). Browse the program calendar for rates and dates.

    What age does Medics Camp start?
    Medics Camp has programs for children aged 5 to 17.

    How much does is cost to attend Medics Camp?
    Fees to attend Medics Camp range from $350 to $375/week.

    Does Medics Camp offer support for children with special needs?
    Medics Camp does not offer support for children with special needs.

    Does Medics Camp offer busing?
    No, Medics Camp does not offer transportation.



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