National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care
Pre-college program for high school students interested in medicine and healthcare, held at Columbia University.
▌ Editor's read The National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) offers pre-college summer programs, including Medicine & Health Care at Columbia University. The website indicates NSLC has been operating for over 35 years, providing leadership and career exploration opportunities for high school students. The program is an overnight experience, featuring hands-on medical simulations, guest speakers, and the chance to earn college credit. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While NSLC itself is not ACA accredited, it operates on university campuses. Google reviews for 'NSLC' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the immersive experience and knowledgeable staff. The program is run by a for-profit organization.
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Since 199135+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 13–18
National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1991 (35 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 13–18
- Address: Columbia University, New York, NY
- Phone: 847-982-1100
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $4,595 for 9 days
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care
- What ages does National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care accept?
- National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care cost?
- National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care publishes $3,574/week for the standard session. That sits 110% above the $1,700 median for academic camps in New York — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $4,595 for 9 days Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care?
- National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care is operated by a private business, with 35 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care provide lunch?
- Yes — National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care compare to other academic camps in New York?
- National Student Leadership Conference - Medicine & Health Care is one of 14 academic camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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