Regional Math and Science Center

Interested in the Health Professions as a career?

Come be a part of the
sHaPe (Summer Health Activities and Professions Exploration)
program this summer!
 

sHaPe is a one-week day camp introduction to the Health Professions for boys and girls currently in 7th and 8th grades.

sHaPeStudents in sHaPe have the opportunity to study anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and personal health and fitness.  They explore the professions of clinical lab science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, radiation therapy, sonography, speech pathology, sports medicine, and therapeutic recreation.

Program activities include exercising in fun ways, making nutritious meals, collecting data in a laboratory setting, using modern medical equipment, understanding different types of therapies for various injuries and disabilities, and experiencing a field trip to Saint Mary's Health Care.

Sessions will be held at the GVSU Cook-DeVos Center for Health Services in downtown Grand Rapids.  Click here for a virtual tour!

Participants must be between the ages of 12-15, entering the 8th or 9th grade in the fall and Michigan residents.  Preference will be given to students attending Grand Rapids Public Schools. 

The camp is free.  Lunch is provided each day.  There is a $25.00 registration fee due upon acceptance to the program.  Scholarships are available.  Transportation will be available based on need.

sHaPe Camp will be held July 15-18, 2013

2013 sHaPe brochure and application (in English)

2013 sHaPe brochure and application (en espanol)

For questions on the camp, please call Kathy Agee at the RMSC at (616) 331-3031.

Grand Valley State University College of Health Professions

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