Announcement
The 2026 Summer Healthcare Success Academy Application will be available October 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026. Be sure to check back and apply.
Summer Healthcare Success Academies
at BCTC campuses
Leestown (Lexington), Winchester, Lawrenceburg
Free for High School Students
| Event Date | Event Details |
|---|---|
| June 1-5, 2026 9:00 am – 4:00 pm* |
Healthcare Careers Exploration Camp Incoming Freshman and Sophomore high school students
Come meet healthcare professionals and explore a range of healthcare careers.
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| June 8-12, 2026 9:00 am – 4:00 pm* |
Healthcare Skill-Building Camp Incoming Junior and Senior high school students
Come to campus & learn skills essential to first-year success in a healthcare program
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*Breakfast, lunch, & snacks are provided
Mandatory Parent Orientations
| Location | Date/Time | Campus Information |
|---|---|---|
|
Winchester-Clark County Campus 2020 Rolling Hills Ln. Room 7 |
Monday, May 4, 2026 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. |
Winchester-Clark County Campus Information |
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Lawrenceburg Campus Room 106 |
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. |
Lawrenceburg Campus Information |
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Leestown Campus (Lexington) Building C Room 136 (Conference Room) |
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. |
Events for 11th and 12th grade students are made possible by U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Strengthening Community Colleges Grant funding.
Events for 9th to 10th grade students are made possible by Kentucky Council of Postsecondary Education KCTCS Healthcare Workforce Collaborative Funds.
Photos
- View photos from our 2025 Summer Healthcare Success Academy (Flickr)
- View photos from our 2024 Summer Healthcare Success Academy (Flickr)
- View photos from our 2023 Summer Healthcare Success Academy (Flickr)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes. No applications will be accepted after March 31, 2026. We must keep to this deadline to ensure the academies run as smoothly as possible.
Every application is accepted until we hit our capacity at each campus. If you apply after we are at capacity, we will contact you directly.
No, the academy is completely free to attendees.
Yes, but the person driving must be listed on your checkout sheet.
Transportation is available upon request. Please let us know as soon as possible if this is something you may need so we can get that set up for you.
Transportation is not door-to-door. Shuttle stops will be set up and a list emailed to those who requested Transportation Assistance.
No, please list your allergies and dietary restrictions on the Microsoft Forms and we will make accommodations.
Absolutely! We have fridges and are able to store your lunch if you bring your own.
Each student will attend the campus they elected when filling out the application.
The week you attend is determined by the grade you are entering in the Fall of 2025.
- Incoming Freshmen and Sophomores attend June 1-5, 2026
- Incoming Juniors and Seniors attend June 8-12, 2026
9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Every Day
Casual professional attire will be enforced. Closed toed shoes must be worn on lab days, no long jewelry, hair must be pulled up on lab days, no profanity, no spaghetti straps, if you choose to wear shorts, they must be within fingertip length.
Yes. You will still need to complete and submit an application by the deadline.
Not to worry, you can fill out all forms at Parent/Guardian Orientation.
Yes. Additional forms will need to be filled out at Parent Orientation.
Yes. Students may not attend the academy unless parents have attended orientation or met 1-on-1 with camp leaders.
Email: BCTCHCsuccess@kctcs.edu
Materials for Teachers
As the application open date draws closer, the promotional material will be updated. Please check back for more.
