FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital will host Summer Scrub Club, a health careers exploration camp, from June 20-23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The camp is designed to introduce participants to a wide variety of careers available in health care and is open to all students who will be entering grades 8 to  12. A sampling of careers explored may include: physical therapy, sports medicine, nursing, orthopedics, community health, dentistry, and emergency medical services.

Campers will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities and demonstrations such as casting, suturing, first aid, and emergency response to a mock accident. All campers will receive certification in American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR, First Aid and Stop the Bleed.

The cost for the camp is $50 and includes lunch each day.

For more information or to register, contact the FMH Education Department at 779-2381 or email jennifer.stevens@mainehealth.org.


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