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University of Washington Nurse Camp

University of Washington Nurse Camp

Application Deadline: April 15th, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Join us for the 2025 UW School of Nursing Nurse Camp! We will take all precautions for a safe in-person camp this year. For more information on the UW Operational Guidance for Youth Programs, please visit the main University of Washington website.

Current high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in learning about the nursing field and how to get into nursing school are invited to apply.

This is a free week-long camp geared towards increasing access and opportunities in nursing to a more diverse population of high school sophomores and juniors who are at least 16 years of age by the first day of camp. Students from all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply.

UW Nurse Camp July 14-18, 2025

Important details

  • If you live outside the Seattle area, overnight accommodations, transportation to and from the UW, and meals outside of UW Nurse Camp are your responsibility.
  • You must be 16 years of age by the first day of UW Nurse Camp; there are no exceptions to this requirement.
  • We do not accept high school freshmen or seniors to UW Nurse Camp.

UW Nurse Campers participate in a wide variety of activities throughout the week, including:

  • Shadowing nurses in various hospital units at UW Medical Center – Northwest and UW Medical Center – Montlake
  • Completing CPR and HIPAA training
  • Learning:
  • Participating in nursing “speed rounds,” where you will meet and talk with nurses working in all areas of health care, including forensics, public health, emergency, and research
  • Being mentored by UW School of Nursing students
  • Make new friends and memories!

Applications

If you would like information on our 2025 Nurse Camp, please add your information to our email list.