Summer program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp is a summer program run by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Open to: 16 and up.
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Not stated
- Season
- Summer
- Cost
- Free
About the program
The Disease Detective Camp is a one-week public health camp run by the CDC Museum in Atlanta. Applicants contact cdcm_phacademy@cdc.gov for details.
Students learn about public health and work as disease detectives in an academically demanding program at CDC headquarters.
Key facts
- Run by
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Where
- Atlanta, GA
- Who can join
- 16 and upHigh school students during the summer before their junior or senior years; at least 16 years old
- Commitment
- 1 week
- Applications
- Not posted
- Cost
- Free (unpaid)
- Good fit for
- Pre-Med, Nursing and Health, Biology and Environmental Science
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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Pre-Med opportunitiesNursing and Health opportunitiesEvery opportunity
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp?
16 and up. High school students during the summer before their junior or senior years; at least 16 years old
How many hours does Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp require?
1 week
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