MASH Camp: Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence Counties

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 the hospital setting and structure. Additionally, this program provides students the opportunity to network with healthcare professionals in their community, thus building long-term mentoring relationships. The 3-day sessions (9:00 a.m -3:00 p.m.) will help answer questions and provide students with a path to explore their options thoroughly. Regardless of the hospital placement, each day is different, providing interesting and thought-provoking exercises and real-life activities and experiences.

Where is MASH Camp held?

MASH Camp is offered in the summer at Lewis County General Hospital, Carthage Area Hospital, Samaritan Medical Center, Gouverneur Hospital, River Hospital and SUNY Jefferson. MASH Camp at SUNY Jefferson is a 2-day, lab-based camp that explores Life Sciences through fun and engaging experiments. Students will learn proper lab technique while conducting experiments and activities in microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, blood typing and DNA analysis. Additionally, MASH Camp is offered in February (winter break) at Carthage Area Hospital, Lewis County General Hospital, River Hospital, Gouverneur Hospital and Samaritan Medical Center.

How do I apply?

DUE TO COVID-19 COMPLICATIONS, MASH Camps have been postponed during the winter of 2022. Please check back for a possible Summer MASH Camp. Thank you!

 Applications for MASH Camp are reviewed and ranked based on the following criteria:

1. Application —
   • As part of your application, you’ll be asked to include a 250-word essay, which explains: why you are interested in MASH Camp; the healthcare field you are most interested in, and other plans you have for your future. Application and essay must be completed and submitted electronically via SurveyMonkey.
2. School Counselor Reference & Ranking Form — Click Here
   • This form verifies that you have a GPA of 75 or higher and a good school attendance record. It must be completed by your school counselor and submitted to FDRHPO via fax, mail or email.

ACCEPTED STUDENTS:

Students selected to participate in MASH Camp are required to submit the following documents by __________. *Important note: forms and specific details related to these requirements will be emailed to accepted students as the requirements may vary by placement site.

• Parent/guardian consent form
• Media release form
• Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) form
• Up-to-date immunization records
• Proof of physical within the past year
• Proof of flu vaccine
• TB/PPD tests and results

RECAP OF KEY DATES:

• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, winter 2022 MASH Camp events have been postponed.

If you have any questions regarding MASH Camp, please contact workforce@fdrhpo.org or call 315-755-2020, ext. 25 or ext. 19.