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IDEA Camp | Forest City

Location Forest City, IA
Event Date(s) Jul 2, 2025
Grades 6th to 8th
Register By Jul 1, 2025 11:59pm CST
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IDEA Camps
 

Grades: 6th - 8th
Check In: 8:30 a.m.
Time: 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $49 | Lunch Included

Location: See Below

July 2nd
NIACC Career Center, Forest City

IDEA Camp

Innovation, Discovery, Entrepreneurship & Achievement


Dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship at our dynamic day camp designed for 6th-8th grade students! This hands-on program guides young innovators through the essential stages of business creation, from brainstorming ideas to crafting a solid business model. Whether students come with a business idea in mind or need help discovering one, our camp provides the tools and support needed to bring their entrepreneurial dreams to life.

What Students Will Learn

  • Ideation and Discovery: Develop creative thinking skills and learn how to identify problems and opportunities that can lead to innovative business ideas. 
  • Business Model Canvas: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the nine key building blocks of the Business Model Canvas, including value proposition, target market, and revenue streams. 
  • Value Proposition: Discover how to define and deliver products or services that meet customer needs. 
  • Target Market: Understand the importance of identifying and analyzing the ideal customer for a business idea. 
  • Marketing Strategies: Learn how to create simple, effective marketing plans to promote a business idea. 
  • The Role of Partnerships: Explore how key partners, resources, and activities can strengthen a business. 
  • Financial Literacy: Create simple financial projections to estimate costs and revenue.  

Activities & Deliverables:

  • Interactive Workshops: Hands-on sessions focused on real-world applications of entrepreneurship concepts. 
  • Business Model Canvas: Each student will complete a Business Model Canvas for their business idea, outlining the critical elements of their proposed venture. 
  • Executive Summary: Students will write a clear, concise overview of their business, showcasing their understanding of the entrepreneurship process. 
  • Financial Projections: Simple, guided exercises to help students estimate startup costs, pricing, and potential revenue. 
  • Pitch Presentation: The camp culminates in a presentation where students pitch their ideas to peers and instructors, gaining confidence and feedback.  

Who Should Attend?

This camp is perfect for middle schoolers eager to explore entrepreneurship, develop creative problem-solving skills, and build confidence in their ability to create and innovate. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and enthusiasm!

Why Join?

Our IDEA Camp offers a supportive and engaging environment where students can:

  • Develop valuable life skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking. 
  • Learn from experienced instructors and mentors. 
  • Make new friends and collaborate with like-minded peers. 
  • Experience the thrill of turning ideas into action.  

Embark on a journey of innovation and discovery—enroll in our IDEA Camp today!