HCA Rising Middle School Program

Description

Mitchell College invites New London County residents entering grades 6–9, with an interest in science, health, and wellness, to enroll in HCA Rising, a summer program on campus, July 7–18. 

HCA Rising, a pre-academy program designed to foster an early interest in healthcare fields, is part of the Mitchell College Healthcare Academy (HCA) for New London County high school students.

HCA Rising offers middle school students an opportunity to explore the connection between STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and healthcare careers through fun and engaging activities:

• Hands-on science experiments
• Fun physical activities like dance, theater, and athletics
• Field trips to Mitchell Woods and Mitchell Beach
• Small group sizes for personalized learning
• Engaging weekly themes like ‘Sensory Science: The Five Senses & Environmental Science & Wellness’