Special Edition Newsletter: Inaugural Summer Camp
Read more about the IDEA Bank's inaugural summer program for high school students.
This July, the IDEA Bank is hosting its inaugural Entrepreneurship Summer Camp in partnership with the Wiregrass Resource and Conservation Development Council and the Troy University Small Business Development Center.
The camp is a 1-week program for young aspiring entrepreneurs (grades 9-12) to learn what it takes to successfully turn an idea into a profitable business. The camp will provide high school students with technical training, hands-on activities, and real-life leadership opportunities while fostering creativity, innovation, confidence, and idea development.
The week will lead up to a pitch competition, where students will use what they've learned to pitch their product or service to a diverse panel of judges. The winner of the pitch competition will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Troy University!
For more information about the Entrepreneurship Summer Camp, scroll down to read our FAQs or click here. For additional questions, email ideabank@troy.edu or call Lynne George at 334-808-6794.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the camp open to anyone? The camp is only open to high school students (grades 9-12), but it is open to students from any high school.
Is there a cost to attend? The standard registration fee is $150, but need-based scholarships are available. The scholarship application is included in the general application.
What are the dates and times of the program? The camp is from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily July 11-15. The pitch competition is from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, July 18.
Are lodging and meals provided to camp attendees? The Entrepreneurship Summer Camp is a day camp, so overnight lodging is not provided. However, breakfast and lunch will be included each day.
Do students have to own a business to attend? No, but students should have an idea of the type of business they would like to start. The camp will focus on developing individual ideas into a full proposal and/or plan.
Are walk-ups allowed to attend? No, the application deadline is June 17. Due to the amount of individual attention this camp intends to provide, there is limited space available and applications are required.
