About this Course

Delivered in partnership with Medics Camp. Discover the fascinating world of medical science, health and the human body. As a junior medic, you’ll get an up-close look at the incredible nervous system, uncovering how the brain works and the importance of mental health. Next up, take a gut-powered journey through the digestive system, starting in the mouth where you’ll experience how we smell and taste food, and ending with the chance to make your own (fake and odourless!) poop! Your body is a sensory powerhouse, constantly helping you experience the world. So let’s understand how those peepers (eyes) and hearing holes (ears) work and test those senses using doctor skills. And let’s not forget the skin — the body’s largest organ — as you learn how it contributes to your sense of touch, how different types of anesthesia work to block sensation, and why it’s such an important tool in medicine. While you’re at it, you’ll explore the interesting parallels between human and animal health through pet care and veterinary medicine. You’ll also discover the science of communication, learning to spell your name in sign language and the braille alphabet. Top it off with a test of your precision and focus as you practice your surgical skills on a banana. Finish the week with First Aid Friday and gain useful first aid skills. Note: The camp day is 8:30am to 4:30pm. Camp programming runs from 9am to 4pm. Before & After Care is available for campers who require care before the camp day begins, from 7:30-8:30am, and after the camp day has ended, from 4:30-6pm. Separate registration is required.