South Dakota Department of Health offering high school students chance to explore healthcare careers through Scrubs Camps; Events being held in Winner, Mobridge and Chamberlain

The South Dakota Department of Health is holding Scrubs Camps at high schools around the state during the 2024-25 school year.

Health Secretary Melissa Magstadt says the camps are designed for students in grades 9-12 who have an interest in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. She says through interactive activities, students work alongside healthcare professionals and gain exposure to real-world scenarios. By participating in Scrubs Camps, students can build a foundation for understanding the education and skills necessary to enter the healthcare workforce.

Magstadt says camps are held in different locations throughout the state, ensuring students from all regions of South Dakota have the opportunity to participate. In the central part of the state, Scrubs Camps will be held:

Oct. 30 in Winner

Nov. 12 in Mobridge

Nov. 13 in Chamberlain

The date for Pierre/Fort Pierre has yet to be determined.

The DOH partners with schools, healthcare providers and community organizations to offer Scrub Camps to students free of charge. The DOH provides a variety of resources to help students, educators and healthcare providers get the most out of Scrubs Camps, some of which are activity toolkits, promotional materials and detailed camp guides. These resources are designed to enhance the Scrubs Camp experience and help students better understand the healthcare landscape in South Dakota.

Remaining Scrubs Camps dates and locations are:

October 30, 2024 – Winner – Winner Regional Hospital, 475 E 8th St

November 12, 2024 – – Mobridge Regional Hospital, 1401 10th Ave W

November 13, 2024 – Chamberlain – Sanford Chamberlain, 300 S Byron Blvd

November 21, 2024 – Mitchell – Mitchell Technical College, 1800 E Spruce St

December 18, 2024 – Sioux Falls – Southeast Technical College, 2320 N Career Ave

January 29, 2025 – Rapid City Area Schools Scrubs Camp – Hosted at SD School of Mines, 501 E St. Joseph St

March 4, 2025 – Vermillion – USD Lee Medical Building 215 E Clark St

March 12, 2025 – Spearfish – Black Hills State University, 1200 University St

April 21 OR May 1, 2025 – Sioux Falls – USD Sioux Falls Campus

April 30, 2025 – Aberdeen – Northeast AHEC, 201 S Lloyd St, Suite W270

May 14, 2025 – Sioux Falls – Southeast Technical College, 2320 N Career Ave