Medics Camp

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• 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.