After school programs in STEM and medicine that inspire
In our innovative after school programs, kids and teens in Bergen County learn about all kinds of different healthcare fields!
Inspiring the next generation of healthcare heroes
Using hands-on activities and role-play, our engaging programs empower kids and teens to explore medicine and learn real-life skills. Our mission is to inspire the next generation of healthcare heroes.
After school programs we offer
Little Doctor School®
At Little Doctor School, kids will take on the role of a doctor and learn how the body and organs work, how to use medical instruments, administer first aid, and even tie knots like real surgeons. We begin all Little Doctor School programs with a white coat ceremony and end with a graduation ceremony. Est. 2009.
Little Veterinarian School®
At Little Veterinarian School, kids will take on the role of a veterinarian and learn how to perform a nose-to-tail exam, the importance of proper pet nutrition, perform a tick check, and more. We begin all Little Veterinarian School programs with a white coat ceremony and end with a graduation ceremony. Cat and Horse versions are available as well! Est. 2016.
Wilderness Medicine School®
At Wilderness Medicine School, kids will learn about some of the dangers in the wild such as bug bites, snake bites, and poisonous plants, learn how to splint a broken leg, tie a tourniquet, and filter dirty water. We begin all Wilderness Medicine School programs with a white coat ceremony and end with a graduation ceremony. Est. 2017.
Little Medical Schoolers can participate in
Little Medical School programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best through hands-on activities. Kids and teens complete activities in areas like emergency care, veterinary medicine, surgery, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from trained instructors and are encouraged to learn about what most consider to be complicated subjects.
Kids can make new friends, learn real medical skills, and explore the potential of a career in medicine through our programs.
Little Medical School programs are available at partner schools in the area for their students, so request to bring us to your school if we are not part of your after-school offerings yet! You can fund our programs through grants, Title 1 funding, or a flexible parent-pay model.
"The whole idea behind Little Medical School programs is to inspire kids to pursue different careers in medicine and to learn about health at the same time."
All our programs are developed by educators and board-certified physicians, bringing the best of education and healthcare together for your kids and teens.
