H.E.A.L.T.H. Camp

Health Education And Leadership Training for a Hopeful future (H.E.A.L.T.H) Camp is a free weeklong summer camp for young people from mostly medically underserved communities in Grand Rapids to learn more about their own health and health careers at Â鶹ÇøÌý(Map).Ìý
Campers will:Ìý
Learn about exercise in the Calvin Sports ComplexÌýÌý
Use microscopes to see human cellsÌýÌý
Make healthy snackÌý
Do hands-on activities at Â鶹Çø’s Health ServicesÌý
Learn about cool jobs in the medical field like nursing, speech therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, and social workÌý
H.E.A.L.T.H. Camp is an electronic device free camp. Campers are asked to leave phones, tablets, smartwatches at home. If a child needs to bring a phone to camp, camp staff will collect and store the electronic device in a safe place during camp.
H.E.A.L.T.H. Camp Dates
All camps run from 9 am-3 pm.Ìý
Girls’ CampÌýÌý
June 16-18, 20, 2025 (no camp on Juneteenth) for ages 9-11Ìý
June 23-27, 2025 for for ages 12-15Ìý
Boys’ CampÌý
June 23-27, 2025 for ages 12-17
Application for 2025
Thank you for your interest in HEALTH Camp! Our camp applications are listed below and due on May 2, 2025.ÌýÌý
Your application will be reviewed on the closest application review date. Our application review dates are February 28, March 28, April 11, April 25, and May 5, 2025. Once we review your application, you will receive an email on the status of your application and the next steps. Due to the high interest in HEALTH Camp, we prioritize accepting first time campers and families from our neighborhood partners and partner organizations.ÌýÌý
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Contact
Email: healthcamp@calvin.edu
Phone: 616-526-6255