Biomedical Youth Program Summer Camp

Each year at the Biomedical Youth Program (BYP) summer camp, youth from the inner city, northern communities and across Winnipeg  get the the chance to fill in teeth, swab cheek cells, test blood pressure and try out test out all kinds of research and health-related procedures.

This popular summer program, launched in 2006 with only 15 participants, now hosts 150 students each year!

The camp is held annually in the 3rd week of July of each year at the University of Manitoba Bannatyne campus. Each day of the week-long camp is organized into daily 90 minute morning and afternoon sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

To participate, students must be in Grades 5 - 12 with Grade 5 being completed by June 30 in the year of the camp (no exceptions).

Volunteers are a vital part of the Biomedical Youth Camp - we couldn't provide this fun and educational event without you!

As a volunteer, you will share your knowledge and enthusiasm for science as a supervisor, activity leader, or session leader. Chaperones also play an important role throughout the week, providing support and guidance to students as needed.

Volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including undergraduate and graduate students, health sciences students, community groups, and parents who accompany their children.

To volunteer or for more information, contact program director Dr. James Gilchrist or call 204-789-3252.