The removal of a soft cast inspired one grimace and a lot of smiles among students who attended this year’s athletic training workshops, but education was the take-home lesson for the 88 budding doctors and trainers who attended the rehab camp this summer.

Led by Chris Hall, TCU’s coordinator of sports medicine and head trainer, students learned the X’s and O’s of how to run a proper rehabilitation and training center, from simple taping techniques to the risks of blood-borne pathogens. Hall was joined by Soccer Coach David Rubinson and Art Prof. Terri Cummings, who also held camps.

The Neeley School also conducted its first EntrePrep Summer Institute, attended by 24 aspiring high school students looking to start everything from lawn businesses to Internet commerce sites.

“We have a band and basketball camp,” said Director Mark Muller. “Why not a business camp?”

In all, TCU played host to more than 4,000 children attending 40 different interest areas, a 32-year tradition.