Little Medical School inspires young minds by sharing our passion for learning, health, and careers in medicine. Through hands-on activities, role-play, and interactive demonstrations, children will not only look like a healthcare provider, but feel like one, too, by using real medical tools. All programs are written by experienced educators, board-certified physicians, and trained healthcare professionals. Our classes are led by a trained Little Medical School® Instructor.
We are excited to partner with Tampa Pinnacle Academy to bring three weeks of programs to the community this summer. You can choose to sign up for a half-day camp (either morning or afternoon) or a full-day camp. Camp descriptions and registrations can be found below.
Location: Tampa Pinnacle Academy on Davis Islands
Address: 207 Como Street, Tampa, FL 33606
Dates: June 10 - 14, June 24 - 28, and July 8 - 12
Cost: Half-Day - $250, Full-Day - $435
Ages: Varies by program/week
Morning Camps - 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Afternoon Camps - 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Full-Day Camps - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
June 10 - 14
Grades: K - 4
*During registration, choose a half-day option (morning or afternoon) or full-day option (both camps listed below)*
Morning Camp:
Little Doctor School
Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a doctor and learn about vital organs in the human body. These future doctors will learn how to use a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and reflex hammer. They will practice administering first aid, learn how pharmacists play a role in administering medications, and create models of parts of the body to learn how they work. At the end of the week, families are invited to attend a ceremony where the campers will “graduate” with their own student lab coat, real-working stethoscope, and diploma.
Afternoon Camp:
Little Veterinarian School - "Adopt a Cat"
After “adopting” their very own plush cat, camp participants will role play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a cat. These future veterinarians will perform a whiskers-to-tail exam, learn about animal body language, and how to maintain a proper living environment to keep their cat healthy and happy. At the end of the week, families are invited to attend a ceremony where the campers will “graduate” with their own student lab coat, plush cat, and diploma.
June 24 - 28
Grades: 1 - 6
*During registration, choose a half-day option (morning or afternoon) or full-day option (both camps listed below)*
Morning Camp:
Wilderness Medicine
Camp participants will role-play emergency situations that would occur in the wild, how to administer basic first aid, and learn how to prepare for natural disasters. These future emergency medics will learn about snake bites, hypothermia, tourniquets, poisonous plants, edible plants, distress signals, forest fires, tornadoes, mosquito bites, and more! At the end of the week, families are invited to attend a ceremony where the campers will "graduate" and receive their Little Medical School emergency use bandana and diploma.
Afternoon Camp:
Sports Medicine
In our Sports Medicine Summer Camp, students will explore the roles of an athletic trainer and sports medicine physician by learning how to diagnose and treat common sports injuries such as sprains, strains, and concussions. Campers will learn about athlete’s foot, hand and knee injuries, why we sweat, cramping, proper hydration and stretching, and more! These future orthopedic surgeons will explore the famous Tommy John (arm & elbow) surgery and make models of a hand, joint, and tendon. At the end of the week, families are invited to attend a ceremony where the campers will "graduate" with their own student lab coat, reflex hammer, and diploma.
July 8 - 12
Grades: K - 4
*During registration, choose a half-day option (morning or afternoon) or full-day option (both camps listed below)*
Morning Camp:
Little Veterinarian School - "Adopt a Dog"
After “adopting” their very own plush puppy, camp participants will role play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog. These future veterinarians will, perform a nose-to-tail exam, practice removing ticks, understand proper animal nutrition and hydration, perform "surgery" on their injured dog, and more! At the end of the week, families are invited to attend a ceremony where the campers will “graduate” with their own student lab coat, plush dog, and diploma.
Afternoon Camp:
Little Doctor School
Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a doctor and learn about vital organs in the human body. These future doctors will learn how to use a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and reflex hammer. They will practice administering first aid, learn how pharmacists play a role in administering medications, and create models of parts of the body to learn how they work. At the end of the week, families are invited to attend a ceremony where the campers will “graduate” with their own student lab coat, real-working stethoscope, and diploma.
About the Owners
Kristina Helton moved home to Florida shortly after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University. She has a passion for educating children of all ages with her certification in grades K-6 and more than six years of professional experience in our Florida schools. After making the difficult decision to leave her full-time teaching role to stay at home with her little boy, Kristina wanted to continue the enrichment of young minds. She and her sister, Samantha Tracy, found something special. Together they are bringing the Little Medical School franchise to Tampa Bay!
