Health Professions Explorers Camp
June 14 - June 19, 2026
Austin Peay State University’s Health Professions Explorers Camp is a free, weeklong summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in healthcare careers. Participants live on campus and engage in hands-on learning, simulations and career exploration across fields like nursing, medical lab sciences and radiography.
Note: This program is only open to students in Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Marshall, Maury, Robertson, and Stewart counties only.
Camp Info
Housing and Dining
Participants stay in single dorm rooms on APSU’s campus, with male and female students housed on separate floors. Rooms are assigned individually.
Students are responsible for maintaining their own rooms and bathrooms, while public areas are cleaned by campus staff. Families are financially responsible for any damages caused by intentional or careless behavior.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided daily in the campus dining hall, along with snacks and water. Allergy-friendly options are available.
Transportation (Arrival and Departure)
Students travel to and from campus using designated bus transportation. Pickup and drop-off locations and times will be provided.
Alternative transportation arrangements may be approved with advance written request and coordination with the program coordinator. Students are not permitted to drive themselves.
Authorized adults listed in advance may pick up students with proper identification.
General Information
Students should bring basic personal items including hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, bedding (extra-long twin), towels and a laundry bag. A full packing list will be provided after registration.
Meals and snacks are included, though students may bring optional spending money for vending machines, bookstore purchases or laundry.
Participants are supervised by APSU faculty, staff and camp leaders. The campus is monitored by university police, and a nightly curfew with room checks ensures student safety.
Students are responsible for managing their own medications and must bring a secure lockbox, as staff do not store or administer medications.