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County Public Health Services, in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education, will host the second annual Public Health Advocacy Camp for high school students.
Thirty-eight students are registered for camp this year, an increase of 10 from last year.
“The goal of this camp is to inspire high school students to become public health advocates in their communities and learn about careers in public health,” said Dr. Ankita Kadakia, interim county public health officer.
The week-long camp, taking place at the Linda Vista Innovation Center from July 15-19, aims to educate teenagers about health issues relevant to their age group.
During the camp, students will learn about important health issues and actively engage in creating their own public health campaigns that reflect the daily work of public health professionals.
Last year, a high school senior said about the program, “I knew I wanted to go into the medical field, but I was also looking into public health. It sounds really interesting.”
She appreciated how media campaigns can help keep communities safe.
“It was so enlightening to know that we can do something, even if it’s something small. If we can spread the word, a lot can be accomplished,” she said.
To participate, students must go through an application process, which has already closed. The free program is made possible through donations from county officials and the Department of Education. Applications for next year’s camp will open in April of next year and will be distributed through local schools.
