Future doctors, veterinarians, and healthcare heroes start at Little Medical School!
Science and STEM are back in session this 2024! Little Medical School of the Treasure Coast offers year-round excitement and learning for young kids ages 5 to 11 years old. Their programs and classes offer hands-on exploration on a variety of topics in science, medicine, and animals. The programs are packed with interactive lessons, themed crafts, and exploration of future careers led by their dedicated and trained instructors. It’s as immersive as it gets!
See below for class titles, location, dates, and times. Space in each class is limited so early registration is recommended.
Register your kid for their favorite subject at https://littlemedicalschool.com/treasurecoast/events.
- Dog Body Language 101 Class | Ages 5 - 11
Little Prodigy School of the Arts - 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart 39494
Tuesday, February 6th, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM | $15 per child
In this special class on veterinary medicine, kids will learn about physical exams for dogs through some hands-on activities. They will learn some common dog body postures and what they could be saying about how the pet is feeling, list 3 signs that a dog needs more space, list some signals that a dog is relaxed, and list 3 situations that might make a dog not want to be touched or approached. This class is a great way to introduce topics about animals to kids. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Little Veterinarian School Horse After-School Program | Ages 5 - 11
Little Prodigy School of the Arts - 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart 39494
Wednesday, February 7th - March 13th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | $160 per child
Hello future veterinarian! Kids will learn all about becoming a little veterinarian through fun and creative hands-on activities in this unique 6-week after-school program. These future veterinarians will learn the anatomy of horses, proper horse care, and more. Students will go home with models, worksheets, and their own horse plushie “patient.” CLICK HERE for complete details.
- All About the Heart Class | Ages 5 - 11
Little Prodigy School of the Arts - 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart 39494
Tuesday, February 20th, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM | $20 per child
In this special class on the heart, kids will learn the different parts of the heart and what it looks like, learn how to use a stethoscope (which they will get to take home), and do a few class exercises together that shows how hard the heart works. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Eye Spy Dog Anatomy Class | Ages 5 - 11
Little Prodigy School of the Arts - 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart 39494
Tuesday, February 20th, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM | $20 per child
In this special class on dog anatomy and injuries, kids will name and label the different parts of a dog’s eye, recognize the types of abrasions that can be found in the eye, understand the process that vets use to treat these abrasions, and compare what colors dogs see to what colors people see. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Wilderness Medicine School Mini-Day Camp at Tradition | Ages 5 - 11
Tradition Square - 10807 SW Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie 34987
Thursday, March 14th, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | $75 per child
Unleash your wild! Kids will engage in dynamic activities covering various aspects of hands-on medicine in the wilderness in this unique spring break camp. These future adventurers will learn what to do in a forest fire, apply splints and tourniquets, and first aid for hypothermia. Kids will go home with models, worksheets, and more! We will leave some camp time for a playground break and snack break. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Little Veterinarian School Cat Mini-Day Camp at Tradition | Ages 5 - 11
Tradition Square - 10807 SW Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie 34987
Friday, March 15th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $75 per child
Calling all veterinarians! Kids will learn all about becoming a veterinarian through fun and creative hands-on activities in this spring break camp. These future veterinarians will learn cat behavior, cat enrichment and home life, and tip-to-tail exams! Students will go home with models, worksheets, and their own cat plushie “patient”. We will leave some camp time for a playground break and snack break. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Little Healthcare Hero Mini-Day Camp at Tradition | Ages 5 - 11
Tradition Square - 10807 SW Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie 34987
Monday, March 18th, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | $75 per child
Unleash your wild! Kids will engage in dynamic activities covering various themes of hands-on medicine in this unique spring break camp. These future healthcare heroes will learn about the anatomy and function of our spines, how to conduct first aid and build their own first aid kits, and the anatomy and functions of our brain (+ build their own brain “thinking” caps). Kids will go home with models, worksheets, and more! We will leave some camp time for a playground break and snack break. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Babysitting 101 Teen Course | Ages 11 and up
Little Prodigy School of the Arts - 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart 39494
Tuesday, March 19th, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM | $85 per child
In this 2.5-hour class designed for students ages 11 and up who are interested in babysitting, pre-teens and teens will have an introduction to basic care, safety, and first aid for infants and children. They will also learn about the developmental stages of infants through school-age children and design activities to use with each age. Health, nutrition, and sleep for each developmental age will be taught. They will also learn the Heimlich maneuver and how to use an EpiPen. Finally, these pre-teens and teens will design a babysitting advertisement for their future business and receive a Little Medical School certificate of completion. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Sports Medicine School After-School Program | Ages 5 - 11
Little Prodigy School of the Arts - 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart 39494
Wednesdays, March 27th - May 1st, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | $160 per child
Think fast! Kids will engage in dynamic and hands-on activities to learn about sports medicine in this unique after-school program. These future sports physicians will learn about common sports injuries, Tommy John surgery, and more. Students will go home with models, worksheets, and more! We will begin with a white coat ceremony and end with a graduation ceremony. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Cat Stress & Enrichment Craft Class | Ages 5 - 11
Little Prodigy School of the Arts - 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart 39494
Tuesday, April 9th, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM | $28 per child
A stress-free cat is a healthy cat! In this special class on cats, kids will learn about what causes stress for cats, strategies to reduce stress, what makes a great cat toy, and will create their own cat toys using various crafts tools. They will get to go home with their own plushie cat “patients” and the cat toys they create. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Preparing For A Sibling Class | Ages 5 - 11
Little Prodigy School of the Arts - 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart 39494
Tuesday, April 16th, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM | $28 per child
In this special class on pediatrics, kids will learn about describing how to keep a baby safe when they sleep, discuss the Finnish Baby Box and make their own, write their own book to read to their baby, and learn a song to sing at bedtime. This class is wonderful for kids who are getting ready to become big brothers or sisters for the first time and for moms looking to introduce their kids to the concept of caring for a sibling in a way that helps mom and the family. Kids in this class will go home with their own plushie baby “patient” to continue honing their sibling skills at home. We’re happy to be able to bring this class to help celebrate National Siblings Day on April 10th. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Little Pediatrician School After-School Program | Ages 5 - 11
Little Prodigy School of the Arts - 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart 39494
Wednesday, May 1st - May 29th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | $140 per child
Is your kid getting ready for a new sibling? After “adopting” their own plushie baby, students will role-play the key responsibilities of a pediatrician and learn how to perform a head-to-toe exam on a newborn. These future pediatricians will learn about diapering, diaper rash, bottling, burping, the infant Heimlich maneuver, childhood immunizations, and safe sleeping. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Horse Anatomy 101 Class | Ages 5 - 11
Little Prodigy School of the Arts - 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart 39494
Tuesday, May 7th, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM | $28 per child
Let’s “build a horse” and learn about this beautiful animal’s anatomy! In this special class on veterinary medicine, kids will learn about the organs, bones, mouth, and hooves of a horse through hands-on activities. They will build their own horse organ and skeletal anatomy model to take home and will learn about hoof care using tools such as hoof picks, curry combs, and spray bottles. They will practice alongside their own plushie horse “patients” which they will get to take home. CLICK HERE for complete details.
- Pharmacy & Medications Class | Ages 11 and up
Little Prodigy School of the Arts - 851 SE Johnson Avenue, Stuart 39494
Tuesday, May 21st, 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM | $15 per child
Your challenge? Dispense the right amount of medication! In this special class highlighting being a pharmacist for the day, kids will hone their mathematical skills by learning what a prescription is and what information it must contain, discuss what a doctor must consider before prescribing medication, understand how a pharmacist dispenses prescriptions, and practice “prescribing” and “filling” medications orders at different amounts in a fun class game. Kids will go home with their own Little Medical School prescription pads and white coats. CLICK HERE for complete details.
