Minnesota West Community and Technical College Summer Camps

Academic Camps

Kids Camp

Participants will select their top 3 choices for both athletic and educational offerings, and will get two of their choices. Academics options include: biology lab, art lab, law enforcement lab, agriculture lab, physics lab, and nursing lab. Athletic options include: football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball.

Dates: July 17
Ages: Entering Grades 2-6
Camp Focus: Art, Athletics, Career Exploration, Healthcare, STEM
Cost: $30.00, Scholarships are available
Contact: CJ Nelson, cj.nelson@mnwest.edu

Sanford PROMISE Summer Middle School Camp

Sanford PROMISE summer middle school programs are a great way to gain hands-on science experience and learn about current research being done at Sanford Research. Students will learn Jedi Genetics: Exploring Genetics and Biomarkers Through a Star Wars Lens. What secrets can be discovered about our health and identity at the molecular level? In this one-day program, students will learn about the uses of DNA and biomarkers in the diagnosis of conditions. This camp will operate on a rolling admission, first come, first served basis. Registration will close when a date reaches capacity.

Dates: June 18
Ages: Entering Grades 7-8
Camp Focus: Career Exploration, Healthcare, STEM
Contact: Toni Brouillet, Sanfordoutreach@sanfordhealth.org

Scrubs Camp - Explore Allied Health

Join Minnesota West Community & Technical College and Avera Granite Falls Health Center for a FREE Allied Health Scrubs Camp offered to high school juniors, seniors and non-traditional students looking for healthcare career exploration. Programs showcased: Radiologic Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technology, Nursing, Dental Assistant.

Dates: June 5
Ages: Entering Grades 11-12, Nontraditional students are welcome
Camp Focus: Art, Athletics, Career Exploration, Healthcare, STEM
Contact: Toni Brouillet, toni.brouillet@mnwest.edu