Twice a year, FDRHPO partners with local hospitals and educational institutions to offer its Medical Academy of Science and Health Camp — better known as “MASH” Camp.
MASH Camp is a unique opportunity for students entering grades 8 -12 to experience the healthcare world in an interactive way. It provides an opportunity for students to take advantage of and experience the field of healthcare and start their educational pathway in pursuit of a degree.
By participating in interactive, hands-on activities that highlight various career opportunities, students learn about the educational requirements, skills, typical job duties and personal qualities of specific health professionals. Involvement in MASH Camp will also increase student awareness and understanding of healthcare careers available in clinical settings and structures. Additionally, this program provides students the opportunity to network with healthcare professionals in their community, thus building long-term mentoring relationships.
The two to three-day sessions (summer) and two-day sessions (winter) will help answer questions and provide students with a path to explore their options thoroughly. Regardless of the placement with one of our healthcare partner organizations, each day is different, providing interesting and thought-provoking exercises and real-life activities and experiences.
MASH Camp is offered approximately 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. over the course of two-to-three days at various hospitals and healthcare organizations throughout Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties.
IMPORTANT DATES:
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MASH CAMP APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED AT THIS TIME FOR THE 2026 SUMMER SESSIONS.
MASH CAMP LOCATION AND DATES:
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River Hospital: July 6th – 8th
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Samaritan Medical Center **Session #1**: July 13th – July 15th
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Claxton- Hepburn Medical Center: July 21st – July 23rd
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North Country Family Health Center: July 22nd – July 23rd **This is a new location, and the camp will be for 2 days.**
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Fort Drum, MEDDAC: July 27th – July 28th **This is a new site, camp will be 2 days. The location of this camp is TBD, it may be off post and at an outdoor location**
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Lewis County Health System (Lewis County Hospital) : July 28th – July 30th
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Gouverneur Hospital: July 28th – July 30th
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Samaritan Medical Center **Session #2**: August 10th – August 12th
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Carthage Area Hospital: August 12th – August 14th
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Samaritan Medical Center **Session #3**: August 24th – August 26th
WHAT STUDENTS SAY
Winter MASH Camp Student at Carthage Area Hospital
I really enjoyed MASH Camp. I think that the hospital environment is amazing and the people really are educated in their jobs. This experience really allowed me to learn about other medical jobs and more about myself.
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