Camp 911

An interactive day camp introduction to emergency medical services (EMS) designed for youth entering sixth grade in the 2024-25 year.

By UP Health System - Portage

Location

Mercy EMS

23298 Airpark Boulevard Franklin Township, MI 49913

About this event

1 day 6 hours

Camp 911will be held August 13 and 14, 2024 at Mercy EMS from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The camp is brought to you by Aspirus Health, Mercy EMS and UP Health System - Portage.

Camp 911 participants will have the opportunity to learn lifesaving emergency care, careers in the medical field (EMS, nursing or public safety), injury prevention and more!

The two-day event is FREE, but space is limited and registration does not guarentee attendance. Participants will be selected at random after registration closes on June 17. Notifications will be sent out by July 1 on attendance.

Camp curriculum includes:

Day 1:

Extrication/load and go demo
Tour of EMS, police and fire and
rescue vehicles
Injury prevention
Superior search an rescue demo

Day 2:

Fire safety
Internet safety
Wilderness survival
Rescue relay
Certificates

All participants will receive lunch, a t-shirt and bystander care kit.

Organized by

UP Health System - Portage

The UP Health System is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our facilities comprehensive services to residents throughout the Upper Peninsula. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most – our community.