For those who were born to heal.
This path is for the family with a kid who asks how things work inside the body, who wants to know what the vet is actually doing, or who picks up every book about medicine they can find. Emergency medicine, veterinary science, natural medicine, anatomy, and health (found in Holocaust Core Connections) — while also diving into history, ELA, biology, ethics, and more.
I happen to be a vet tech and I can’t believe Campfire had my kids doing “sulfur/B1 imbalance” and also fecal tests! We’re 5 days into the unit. They’ve listened to animal heartbeat and gut sounds, and today we simulated our cat’s intestines and perforation. ALL my kids got sucked in. It’s perfect for the littles and the teens. -Trina G.
“I taught this unit to 17 children, ages 4–14, all in one group. The kids absolutely loved it and were sad when we finished. Highlights included samples to look for under a microscope, learning how to suture, and trying to guess what ailed each patient.” -Anisha H.
How to Count Credits
Choose any of the units from the list. Think of each unit like an oversized chapter in a year-long course. You complete multiple “chapters” to earn 1 full credit by the end of the year. Because each full unit covers multiple subjects, you can earn a credit in each school subject.
Use it your way:
- All-in-one: Use the main guidebook + Core Connections Companion when included.
- Single subject: Use the guidebook on its own.
- Full-year credit: Choose about 8 units per year (or 4 per year semester). ~8 units = 1 full credit in each subject (history/social studies, science, ELA, geography, ethics, Bible, and elective).
Most families can cover the year in about 8 units — all ages and subjects except math — and still land under $400. Mix and match as desired.
Other curriculum charges by age bracket: if you have three kids at different stages, you’re buying it three times (and again when the next sibling catches up). Campfire is one purchase, used by every child in your home, at every age, indefinitely.
★ If you choose units from this path, a good first unit to start your year is: Holocaust
Academic Portfolio available for pre-order — Natural Medicine (expected release: 2026)
Academic portfolios are optional and include additional note-taking support as well as a record of lab reports, learning extensions, and transcript-ready documentation. The pre-orders have a planned released in 2026.
ACADEMIC & CREDIT HIGHLIGHTS: Students explore emergency medicine, veterinary science, natural medicine, and anatomy through real-world medical questions and expert-led instruction. Drawing on case studies, field-based application, and hands-on simulations, students develop scientific reasoning, medical vocabulary, and analytical writing skills. Holocaust Core Connections dives into all things health and other Core Connections companions provide differentiated history, grammar, composition, and analytical writing instruction across all levels.
“I cannot believe I finally found a Christian curriculum that teaches natural medicine with science behind it! I told my girls we weren’t just going to learn the general info that’s out there. But when the unit challenged us to analyze the NIH studies, I couldn’t believe it. If you are looking for something that goes deeper than what else is out there and evidence to back it up and teach your child how to think, this is it!” – Candice D.
“My 15 yr old who doesn’t like school much was like what…it’s over? Whats next? I guess I will have to look for another unit that’s similar [to ER]!” Dawn R.
“We are doing the ER Provider unit and it is just incredible!! I would say we are about halfway through. Tomorrow we are “performing surgery” on a rotisserie chicken [as per the unit]! I have three eighth grade students (one is my daughter) and they have learned SO much!! It is incredible hearing them use all of the terminology. Love this curriculum!!!” Julie L.
“ER was our favorite unit so far! My kids are middle and high school age, and it exceeded everything I imagined.” – Meredith D.
“We just finished up the Natural Medicine unit and oh my gosh, it was my favorite! So rich and full of so much information! Thank you Campfire for making our school days come alive and teaching not only my kids, but myself an abundance of knowledge! Oh and my youngest 2 wrote their 1st research paper! When we first started this unit 7 weeks ago they thought, “no way”, but they did it, step by step!” – Kelli B.
Have questions?
Here are a few of the most common ones we hear from families just like yours.
Because Campfire is integrated, the science credit doesn't need a specific name right away. Many families temporarily list the course as "Integrated Science" while their student is still working through high school.
When your high schooler is ready to graduate, you can separate those credits. They naturally fall into biology, chemistry, foundational physics, and applied science. Some units will also directly apply to health or pre-med.
Another option: list a specific science course and award partial credit per unit, as shown on each product page. For example:
Biology — 1/6 credit for Holocaust
Over time, those partials add up. Your simplest approaches:
- Option 1 — Use "Integrated Science," then separate credits into subjects once the student is approaching graduation (biology, chemistry, foundational physics, etc.).
- Option 2 — Keep "Integrated Science" permanently. Many public and private schools now do this intentionally — Integrated Science 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Option 3 — Track each unit under a specific science category and award partial credit as you go along.
All approaches work. US transcripts use the Carnegie method (credits based on time spent in a subject). Visit the High School & Newcomer page for more.
Great question! Many parents of younger students opt to complete that unit on its own, pausing other subjects for the duration.
Older students may layer it on top of a regular unit — think "Finance Fridays" or 20 focused minutes a day. Set a timer, stop when it goes off, and it can carry you throughout the year.
Yes. Our Classic units come from our original catalog when the units were structured differently. They include a gentler Core Connections Companion for full subject coverage (except math) and will take less time to complete than our Signature units. They are also organized slightly differently.
Our Signature units carry our deepest, most comprehensive coverage. We plan to move all units into the Signature category over time, and if that happens, you'll receive the Signature version FREE of charge if you purchased Classic.
Check out our History pathway — it shows you exactly how to approach sequence! For any similar questions about structuring your high school years, the High School & Newcomer page lays out everything you need.
Yesterday I drove my daughter 2 hours to do a vet shadow. She was very nervous but equally excited. The goal was for her to stay till lunchtime. She was in the vet office from 7:45am-5:30pm! The entire staff told me how much fun it was having her in the office for the day and they joked they were going to set up a bed for her with the animals that needed to stay overnight. She learned so much from the vet unit! When one of the veterinarians was telling her the things they were going to do with a patient my daughter added if they were also going to do x,y,z. She earned the respect of everyone in the office and took her “job” seriously. Who knows what God has planned for her but if she does go on to be a veterinarian, you played a big role in her dream. Thank you! – Kristina F.