Club Med sessions will engage the students in creative and dynamic activities that nurture an interest in personal health and the health of the community. It will also improve academic readiness for health career programs using the math and science enrichment curriculum tailored for middle and high school students. The curriculum to be used in Teen-Club Med will highlight four major areas:
- Nutrition, Wellness and Health
- Math and Science Enrichment Activities
- Hands on activities with medical equipment
- First Aid and CPR Certification
Teens will be given educational projects and guidance in the fields of science, technology and health. Through the collaborative effort with the USF Office of Diversity and USF AHEC Program, assistance will be given in coordinating health modules. These modules will be implemented by student teachers from the departments of Nursing, Public Health and Physical Therapy, who will provide instruction to the teen age participants.
Furthermore there will be a three-day Health Careers Summer Camp where students will be introduced to additional health careers and given a more in-depth view of the health professions (medicine, radiology, nursing, physical therapy and public health). Field trips will be arranged for students to go to the University of South Florida and Health Sciences Center (Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and School of Physical Therapy), local hospitals and to “The Amazing You” human body exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI).
The fieldtrips will provide an educational environment for the participants to learn, gain “hands-on” experience with health careers and become familiar with what a university setting has to offer.
Volunteer students from a variety of medical student organization on the University of South Florida Health Science Departments will provide ongoing support and curriculum assistance and will present some of the health and wellness content during the after-school program and camps. The Area Health Education Center will also act as a resource which specifically addresses health disparities and health and wellness initiatives. |