MedStars Bend

MedStars- Bend is an overnight multi-day residence camp for high school juniors in the Cascades East region who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Students stay in COCC’s dormitory for the duration of camp while exploring the educational pathways available to them as well as learning hands-on skills from health career professionals.

  • MedStars Bend Information

    DATES: July 13-17th, 2025

    LOCATION: Central Oregon Community College- Wickiup dorm (students will share dorm rooms with other participants)

    WHO CAN APPLY: Open to current juniors in the 2024-2025 school year.  We are reserving at least one spot for each of the following counties: Harney, Grant, Klamath, Crook, Jefferson, Deschutes, Lake, and Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. We are limited to 20 participants.

    COST: Free! All students will be provided a scholarship for the cost of camp. 

    TRANSPORTATION: Transportation to camp and back home is up to the participant.   If you are selected for camp and transportation is a hardship, please contact CEAHEC staff to see if we can help.

  • Highlights of Camp

    · Learn about COCC’s Health Career Programs with hands-on activities

    ·  Experience dorm living

    ·  Explore OSU-Cascades’ state of the art labs

    ·  Become BLS certified

    ·  Learn medical basics such as suturing and stopping life threatening bleeds

    ·  Build connections to help you pursue your career pathway

    ·  Engage and learn from caregivers at St. Charles

  • How to Apply

    · Use the link below to fill out the online application form. Applications will be due May 1st, 2025.

    ·  You will be asked to upload a word document with your responses to the following questions:

    Why are you interested in a healthcare career?

    Please share your educational goals after high school.

    How would you contribute positively to our camp learning environment? Why should we choose you?

    · Be prepared to upload your current Resume that includes your work experience, leadership positions, extracurricular activities, certifications, and volunteer experience.

    ·  You will need one individual to fill out the Teacher Recommendation form for you. The recommendation form must be filled out by a teacher, health professional, school counselor, school administrator, or community leader (they cannot be a family member). Share the link to this web page with them.