Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention operates an intensive and interdisciplinary program in Atlanta, Georgia. High school students aged 16 or over who are due to complete their final two years of high school may apply. Participants will become immersed in a range of topics related to public health.

Among the key aims of the CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp is to educate the public regarding the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which reflects the ethos of the museum itself.

This demanding program moves along at a fast pace and has a strong academic focus. The topics covered vary from one summer to the next but will include a selection of public health subjects from global to environmental health and outbreaks and much more.

The program is completely free and students just need to figure out their own transport, plus accommodations if required. Non-Atlanta residents are also welcome to apply. Program hours are between 8:45 am and 4:00 pm each day.