Summer Academic Camps at Fisher: Registration Now Open
March 9, 2026
This summer, the Wegmans School of Nursing, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, and School of Business will host academic camps for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in pursuing a career in nursing, pharmacy, or business. The camps are hosted by each of the Schools on the Fisher campus.
Registration is now open for all three camps. Space is limited, and interested participants are encouraged to register early.
Cardinal Nurse Camp
Cardinal Nurse Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 10, at the Wegmans School of Nursing and includes a shadowing experience at Rochester General Hospital.
The week-long camp offers a range of activities to provide a better understanding of the nursing field and offers hands-on experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to learn critical life-saving skills including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, explore nursing through virtual reality simulations, engage in skill lab activities, and learn more about the college application process. They will also be able to meet Fisher alumni as well as current nursing students to hear about their experiences with the program.
The Cardinal Nurse Camp fee is $500 with lunch included. The deadline for registration is June 5, 2026. Participants seeking sponsorship for camp will require a letter of recommendation from their school counselor. Please contact Corey Jackson at nursecamp@sjf.edu or call (585) 385-8241 for more information.
Pharmacy Camp
Pharmacy Camp will take place from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 3 through Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. The camp also offers a shadow experience at Strong Memorial Hospital.
Pharmacy Camp allows participants to immerse themselves in the pharmacy profession with simulations and workshops that will teach them more about antibiotic plating, compounding, and glow germination, as well as clinical skills such as how to take blood pressure. In addition, they will have the opportunity to obtain critical CPR and Narcan training. A campus tour and information session about the college application process will be included.
The Pharmacy Camp fee is $300 including lunch, snacks, and beverages. Students can register by July 31, 2026, or until capacity is reached. For more information, call (585) 385-7203 or email gcipriano@sjf.edu.
Business Camp
Business Camp runs from Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the School of Business at Fisher.
Interested participants will enjoy a fun, hands-on week exploring the world of business and entrepreneurship. They will learn from professors, meet real-world business leaders, and work with peers to launch their own business idea. Highlights include guest speaker perspectives from college and graduate school students as well as local industry leaders, and a team-based “Shark Tank” style business competition to end the week. Topics covered include business foundations, leadership, entrepreneurship, personal finance and economics, and more. Participants will also have focused time to build a resume and college portfolio and explore paths from the classroom to a potential career.
Registration includes daily lunch, t-shirt, supplies, and a certificate at the end of Business Camp. Early bird registration is $349 for those who register by April 30. Beginning May 1, registration is $399. For more information, call (585) 385-8446 or email bpasquale@sjf.edu.