Summer Career Academies
2025 STEM Summer Academy Season
A golden opportunity awaits your child at Summer Career Academies! Each participant will get to explore in-demand careers, boost their college applications, make new friends, and most of all have FUN. These summer camps are the perfect combination of learning and entertainment, whereby your child will develop leadership and business-critical skills through hands-on activities, mentoring and shadowing opportunities, and career exploration in our local community.
STEM Discovery Camp: Ages 10 – 13 (ITAG) $499
This Summer, the CCEDC is excited to welcome budding STEM enthusiasts to explore a wide array of STEM & HEALTHCARE career paths and hands-on activities.
Throughout the week, students will dive into fields like healthcare, forensics, veterinary science, pediatrics, technology, and beyond, gaining valuable knowledge and skills along the way. Donning their scrubs, participants will engage in activities such as:
- Conducting a forensics scavenger hunt.
- Using medical tools like stethoscopes, otoscopes, and sphygmomanometers to explore heart health, ear anatomy, and blood pressure.
- Examining specimens under microscopes and analyzing scientific data.
- Practicing surgical techniques by suturing and dissection activities.
- Exploring pediatric care and first aid with baby mannequins.
- Meeting animals and learning about veterinary science up close
- Meeting STEM and Healthcare professionals to learn about career pathways and opportunities
- Creating a “STEM in the News” project and honing their videography skills.
… and much more!
This immersive experience will leave students inspired and ready to take their next steps in the exciting world of STEM!
July 7th – 11th, 2025
9:00AM – 3:00pm
Chester County Economic Development Council, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA
STEM Discovery Camp: Ages 14 – 15 (HC) $699
Is your high schooler curious about a career in the medical field? The more students are exposed to medical terminology, professionals, and hands-on experiences, the more confident and prepared they’ll feel for future college courses and career paths.
The Healthcare Explorer Academy offers an engaging opportunity for students to dive into the world of healthcare and discover what it truly means to be a medical professional.
Participants will take part in activities such as:
- Using medical tools like stethoscopes, otoscopes, and blood pressure cuffs to explore heart and lung sounds and measure vital signs.
- Learning Babysitting CPR techniques.
- Practicing emergency response skills in a “Stop the Bleed” workshop.
- Conducting dissections with medical instruments.
- Evaluating health conditions, providing first aid, and making decisions during a triage simulation.
- Exploring medical terminology and the drug development process.
Additionally, students will participate in an exciting field trip to a Healthcare facility to see healthcare careers in action, meet professionals, and explore real-world medical environments.
… and much more!
This immersive academy will inspire students and help them build a strong foundation for a future in healthcare.
July 14th – 18th, 2025
9:00AM – 3:00pm
Chester County Economic Development Council, 737 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA
Medical Excursion Program: Ages 15 – 16 (HC) $799
Medical Excursion: A journey into Healthcare Careers
Does your high schooler dream of a career in the medical field? The CCEDC’s Medical Excursion offers an unforgettable experience where students can explore the fascinating world of medicine through hands on learning, professional interaction, and real-world exposure to various healthcare careers.
This program goes beyond the classroom, providing students with onsite observation hours at medical facilities, which culminate in a Certificate of Completion—a valuable addition to their academic and career portfolio.
Highlights of the Medical Excursion include:
- Visiting diverse medical facilities to observe healthcare professionals and learn about their daily responsibilities.
- Gaining hands-on experience through activities like dissection, surgical suturing, and first aid training.
- Interacting with medical professionals who will share their expertise, career journeys, and practical advice.
- Discovering innovative medical tools and technologies shaping the future of healthcare.
- Earning observation hours, verified with a Certificate of Completion at the end of the program.
- This immersive program is designed to inspire and prepare students for their next steps in pursuing a rewarding career in healthcare. Whether it’s a love for patient care, science, or technology, Medical Excursion provides the perfect launchpad for future medical professionals.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to turn curiosity into confidence and passion into purpose!
