06/01/2026
Prepare to turn a child's passion into a business this summer. Be a Trep! Youth Entrepreneurship Camp is back for year 4! This July join your local Small Business Center for a week-long youth entrepreneurship camp for any rising 6th - 9th grade student for the fall of 2026 with an interest in entrepreneurship. It will be held on the Southwestern Community College (Sylva campus) July 20-23, 2026 from 9-3 pm.
Student objectives:
~Gain insight into the entrepreneurship and business fields
~Learn what it takes to turn an idea or passion into a product or career
~Meet and learn from real entrepreneurs
~Create and develop business ideas in a fun environment
~Pitch a business idea to a panel of judges
~Make new friends
The purpose of this camp is to teach entrepreneurship as a viable career option, teach business skills, and give students the opportunity to explore the world of entrepreneurship. Through fun games, group projects, and a business simulation, students will learn business and marketing strategy, teamwork, and essential problem-solving and leadership skills.
We will be taking a field trip to downtown Sylva on July 22, where we will visit small business owners and have lunch. We will provide transportation for the field trip. On the final day of camp, campers will pitch their business idea in front of a panel of judges in the form of a contest.
Parents will be invited to the student's ‘Business Pitch Party’ on the last day of camp Thursday, July 23 at 1 pm. Lunch will be provided each day, but please bring refillable water bottles. Parents will be responsible for providing transportation to and from camp each day.
Spots will go fast so call or email now! The fee for the camp is $50 per camper and we will accept the first 20 students to register. Please contact the SBC at 828-339-4088 or email [email protected] or [email protected] to secure your spot and for registration instructions. Registration ends July 10.
