Scrubs Camps help young people explore a future career in health care
July 16, 2025
Claire was one of 47 students who participated in a Scrubs Camp last month at Bethel University in Arden Hills. Scrubs Camps are designed to give people a high-level look at a variety of health care fields to help them explore career options. Most Scrubs Camps, like the one in June at Bethel University, are intended for high school-age students. There are also camps for middle school-age students. The Minnesota State HealthForce Center of Excellence works with Bethel and 15 other colleges and universities across Minnesota to offer Scrubs Camps. More than 650 middle and high school students registered to attend Scrubs Camps this summer. Claire, who is 16 years old and considering a career as a nurse, says she learned a lot through her experience at Scrubs Camp.