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Vet Med ROCKS camps return to K-State this July
Students of all ages can enjoy hands-on veterinary medicine activities and education at KSU summer camps
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MANHATTAN — Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine invites elementary, middle school, high school and college students to explore the world of veterinary medicine at the 2025 Vet Med ROCKS summer camps.

The series of day camps for youth will take place July 28-30 and are hosted by the Vet Med Recruitment and Outreach Club at Kansas State University, or Vet Med ROCKS, a student organization in the College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Vet Med ROCKS is an immersive opportunity for students to experience veterinary medicine in a fun, hands-on and educational environment with current Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students and veterinary faculty and staff. The camps offer interactive activities, expert-led workshops and career insights for participants interested in becoming veterinarians.

“Vet Med ROCKS is an exciting opportunity for kids to dive into the world of veterinary medicine,” said Maeve McDonald, second-year veterinary student and summer camp chair for Vet Med ROCKS. “This year, we’re putting an emphasis on fun, hands-on labs and real-world learning experiences. I’m excited for participants to learn practical veterinary medicine skills and spark their curiosity to inspire the next generation of animal health professionals!”

Callie Rost, assistant dean for admissions in the College of Veterinary Medicine, said last year’s in-person camps hosted 56 elementary students, 101 middle school students, and 99 high school and college students.

“We are looking forward to the eighth consecutive Vet Med ROCKS Camp,” Rost said. “This unique program is designed to expose young, passionate students to the world of veterinary medicine and surgery. Through hands-on experiences at the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine, participants explore real-life procedures and gain valuable insight into the field, fueling their interest in animal healthcare and encouraging the next generation of veterinary professionals.”

High school students entering grades nine through 12 will attend on July 28, middle school students entering sixth through eighth grades will attend on July 29, and elementary school students entering third through fifth grades will attend on July 30.

Registration is now open, and scholarships are available for each camp session. Visit the Vet Med ROCKS website to learn more.