Wright State University and Premier Health Nursing and Health Careers Camp

June 16–18, 2026
Wright State University/Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton Campus

Are you a rising high school junior or senior thinking about a career in healthcare? Join us June 16-18 at the Wright State University/Premier Health Nursing and Health Careers Camp.

You’ll get hands-on training and experiences and find out what you need to know about how healthcare professionals work together to provide full patient care. Focus areas will include nursing, social work, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

  • Earn CPR certification
  • Receive Stop the Bleed training
  • Work with state-of-the-art patient simulators
  • Explore Wright State’s facilities and degree programs
  • Tour Miami Valley Hospital and meet with healthcare professionals there

All three camp sessions last from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and your day will be filled with activities designed to help answer your questions about a future career helping others.

This camp is only $25.

Nursing and Health Careers Camp is designed for rising high school juniors and seniors. 

Note: Latex gloves will be used during this camp.


Reactions from campers

“This was a great program! I have definitely learned more about WSU’s Nursing Program and am very interested in pursuing a career in healthcare!”

“It was all honestly very, very good and it was very beneficial to walk through and get a tour of the hospital and it gave me an opportunity to experience different things I am now interested in.” 

“Thank you so much for this program! I love it and it has made me fall in love with Nursing even more!”

Learn more about our previous camps.


2026 Camp Schedule

Day 1 - at Wright State Dayton Campus

Time

Activity

8:30-9 a.m. 

Check-In

9-9:30 a.m.

Welcome Session

9:30-12:40 p.m.

Patient Simulation Activity and Breakout Rotations

12:40-1:45 p.m.

Lunch

1:45-2:30 p.m.

Student Health Care Team Plan of Care Sharing

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Stop the Bleed and Recovery Position

3:30-4 p.m.

Debrief and Wrap Up

Day 2 - at Wright State Dayton Campus

Time

Activity

8:30-9 a.m. 

Check-In

9-12 p.m.

HeartSaver CPR AED Training    

12:15-1 p.m.

Lunch

1:00-2:30 p.m.

Campus Tour

2:30-3:15 p.m.

Holistic Wellness and Career Pathways                                  

3:15 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Student Panel     

3:30-4 p.m.

Debrief and Wrap Up

Day 3 - at Miami Valley Hospital Main Campus

Time

Activity

8:30-9 a.m. 

Check In

9-9:30 a.m.

Executive Welcome                                                           

9:30-11:00 a.m. 

Interactive Session Rotations

11:00-12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00-3:30 p.m. Department Tours 

3:30-3:45 p.m.

Career Opportunities

3:45-4 p.m.

Debrief and Wrap Up

Partner Organization

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About Previous Camps

2024 Nursing and Health Careers Camp

August 6, 2024: Wright State University and Premier Health – Nursing and Health Careers Camp encourages high school students to build skills and learn about health care careers

2023 Nursing and Health Careers Camp

July 26, 2023: Premier partnership—Hands-on camp for high school students hopes to fill local nursing shortage