Nursing Summer Camp 2025
Welcome to the 2025 School of Nursing Summer Camp!
If you’re a high school student eager to explore the nursing profession, join us for our Nursing Camp on Friday, June 27, 2025!
Experience a full day of interactive activities and hands-on training, where you’ll explore patient care and discover the diverse and rich career paths in nursing.
Who can attend?
High school students who have completed Grades 10, 11, or 12.
What to Expect?
- Nursing Roles and Career Exploration: Discover the diverse roles within the nursing profession and explore various career paths in nursing.
- Interactive Workshops: Take part in hands-on sessions led by experienced nurses, where you’ll learn new skills and gain real insights in a supportive, engaging environment.
- Clinical Simulation: Immerse yourself in lifelike scenarios at our cutting-edge simulation center, where you’ll have the opportunity to reflect on the vital role of nursing in critical settings and its importance within the healthcare team.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from personalized guidance and mentorship from our esteemed nursing faculty, who are committed to sharing their knowledge, addressing your inquiries, and fueling your passion for nursing.
Learning about the financial assistance: offered through LAU’s Financial Aid & Scholarships Office (FASO) and understanding eligibility, guidelines, and the application process.
Networking Opportunities: Forge connections with fellow participants and nursing peers who share your dedication to nursing and healthcare, cultivating both personal bonds and professional networks to bolster you throughout your academic journey.
- Scholarship prizes: Compete in a quiz for scholarship awards, with the top five winners receiving tuition coverage from 10% to 30%*.
*Please note that besides these scholarships, the LAU Nursing Program offers additional financial assistance through the nursing grant and financial aid.
Camp objectives:
- Gain practical skills through interactive workshops and simulations, including Basic Life Support skills
- Learn from passionate nurses and healthcare professionals
- Explore various nursing specialties and career paths
- Enjoy fun, recreational activities, and connect with friends
- Experience life on a university campus
- Learn about the financial assistance offered through LAU’s Financial Aid & Scholarships Office (FASO)
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8:15 - 8:45
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Greetings + breakfast + Icebreaker activities The program starts with a light breakfast and fun icebreaker games to help everyone connect and feel comfortable. The school’s dean will give a warm welcome to start the day. |
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| 8:45 - 09:10 |
Introduction to Nursing:
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| 09:10 - 09:35 |
Financial aid: all what you need to know Discussion of scholarships, grants, and other financial support available to nursing students. |
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| 09:35 - 09:45 | Break and moving to the Simulation Center | ||
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Behind the Scenes of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) A simulated ICU scenario will emphasize the crucial role of nursing in caring for critically ill patients, demonstrating how nurses use their knowledge and skills to monitor, treat, and work alongside other healthcare professionals. |
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| 10:00 - 10:45 |
How nurses save lives: skills that matter A hands-on session on adult and pediatric Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and choking relief. |
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| 10:45 - 12:30 |
Hands On: Step into the Role of a Nurse with Real-Life Skills An experiential session on essential nursing skills, including hand hygiene, measuring vital signs, conducting physical assessments, taking patient history, … |
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| 12:30 - 13:00 |
Lunch Participants will have lunch with nursing students and faculty, offering a chance for networking and casual conversations. |
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13:00 - 14:30
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Master the Skills: Practice Makes Perfect Building on the morning sessions, this practice session will allow participants to refine and apply all the skills they have learned. |
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| 14:30 - 14:50 |
Play and mingle with Nursing Students A series of fun and educational booths designed to reinforce key nursing and healthcare concepts. |
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| 14:50 - 15:30 |
Wellness 101: Self-care Presentation and interactive discussion on self-care tips, including the importance of sleep, exercise, stress management, and avoiding harmful habits like smoking and excessive screen time. |
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| 15:30 - 15:40 |
Take a break A short break + refreshments |
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| 15:40 - 16:20 |
Put Your Knowledge to the Test A quiz for participants to assess what they’ve learned during the camp, featuring nursing-related questions and a small math section focused on logic and reasoning skills. |
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| 16:20 - 16:50 |
Explore our Campus Students will take a guided tour of the campus, gaining insights into student life and the facilities available. |
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| 16:50 - 17:30 |
Awards distribution and closing Participants will be recognized for their efforts with certificates of attendance and invited to share their feedback through a post-camp evaluation to help enhance future camp editions. The top five quiz winners—ranking first through fifth—will receive scholarships ranging from 10% to 30%, applied in addition to any financial aid or grants they qualify for. |
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Camp Summary Highlights:
- Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
- Time: 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Capacity: 40 participants. Registration will close once this capacity is reached.
- Location: LAU Byblos campus, Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury Health Sciences Center
- Registration: $30
- Registration deadline: June 19, 2025
Registration fees will cover the following:
- Practical training in nursing skills, including first aid and Basic Life Support
- Two meals
- Engaging and interactive activities
- Certificate of Attendance
Click on “Register Now”, select “Nursing Summer Camp”, then enter your contact information. After registering, you will receive an invoice via email, which you can use to settle your registration fees at any OMT or BOB Finance branch. Please note that you have seven days from the registration confirmation to complete your payment; otherwise, your registration will be canceled.
Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your journey toward a rewarding and impactful career in nursing!
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