International Medical Camp
Future medics, join us! This year we celebrate our 5th anniversary, and to mark this special occasion we are organizing our first international camp. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore your future profession and apply to the only 24/7 medical camp in the Baltics! The camp will take place from July 6–11.
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In the programm:
Basics of dental fillings
Anatomy and preparation
Surgical suturing
Basics of military medicine
Basics of traumatology and immobilization
Injection and venous access training
Psychiatry
Blood sample collection
Obstetrics and gynecology
First aid and emergency medicine
Active recreation
Secret night game
Team competitions, quests
Evenings by the campfire with warm tea
And much more...
Camp location: Ģirti Campsite, Bernāti
The recreation complex “Ģirti” is located in a scenic area in Bernāti, by the Baltic Sea. Camp participants will stay in modern cottages accommodating 4–6 people, with all necessary amenities available on site. The complex also offers a conference hall, sports fields, and leisure areas suitable for both learning activities and free time. The recreation complex is located approximately 20 km from Liepāja and about 220 km from RĪga.
Our team
Anastasija Makarova
Ralfs Zitāns
Mišela Šestopalova
Krišjānis Leja
Highlights from Previous Years:
The BigBrain medical camp is taking place for the fifth year in a row, and we are excited to invite you to join! To get a better sense of the camp atmosphere, take a look at photos from previous years.
Camp price: 585 €
Price includes: Accommodation , Meals (5 times a day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks), Transportation services (from Riga and back), Materials and equipment (everything necessary for the sessions), Gifts, a T-shirt, and souvenir keepsakes
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be dental practice?
→ Yes, we will practice dental drawing and filling teeth.
What age group can participate?
→ The camp is open to young people aged 14 to 19. However, if a younger participant would like to join, it is also possible — every year we have a few 8th grade students attending.
Will it be possible to choose who to stay with?
→ Yes, of course! You can stay together with your friends — the only condition is that boys and girls sleep separately.
Will there be an opportunity to swim?
→ Yes, of course! Every day after lunch you will have free time, during which you can sunbathe, play volleyball, and go swimming.
Will it be possible to go to a shop during the camp?
→ Unfortunately, shops are located quite far away. However, there is a café on the camp grounds where you can buy ice cream and various snacks. There will also be a small camp shop where you can purchase your favorite treats. We recommend bringing €5–20 in cash.
Important information
Documents:
For a child to successfully participate in the camp, a parent/guardian must complete and submit the following documents either electronically before the start of the camp or on the first day of the camp:
- Agreement (in 2 copies);
- Permission for the child to travel to and from the camp independently (to be completed only if the child will travel to and from the camp on their own);
- Photo consent form.