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Perfect for creative, curious adventurous risk-takers wanting to:
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Turn an idea into a money-making adventure
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Explore starting a business
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Have fun with scavenger hunts, guest speakers, tours, games and social media/ad creation
Teaches campers how to:
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Express and harness creativity
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Solve problems
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Budget and manage money
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Design logos and create marketing plans
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Build a diverse team
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Present and sell ideas
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Think like an entrepreneur
Additionally, the top 3 pitches will win cash prizes.
Hear what former participants had to say about their experience!
What to Expect
“This experience is very helpful for learning about business at a young age, which helps us to do business better now than it would have if we hadn’t been taught these skills until high school. The staff was very helpful and I would recommend this camp to many friends.”
Wow! What an amazing day! We are so proud of these two (Beckett and Jennaca) for their work. We are also excited to introduce their award-winning business, The Fidget Frenzy!
Over the last four days, they came up with a business plan, logo, an investor pitch, a website, business cards, order forms, a budget and products. Today, they presented to a room full of business leaders and their peers' families, and came away with a second-place finish, earning start-up money from their investors as a prize!
Thanks to Jeanne Dau and Elevate for the amazing experience! Our region is full of amazing kiddos- we left feeling so inspired and impressed!
Over the last four days, they came up with a business plan, logo, an investor pitch, a website, business cards, order forms, a budget and products. Today, they presented to a room full of business leaders and their peers' families, and came away with a second-place finish, earning start-up money from their investors as a prize!
Thanks to Jeanne Dau and Elevate for the amazing experience! Our region is full of amazing kiddos- we left feeling so inspired and impressed!
“All of the staff was super kind and helpful. The games they played were all so fun and I got a lot of helpful advice for my business. I would definitely recommend this experience for any young entrepreneurs who want to start a business like me.”
Chaya H.
Registration - June 5-8, 2022 at the Effingham Library
$189.00
Apply for a Full or Partial Scholarship
Sponsorship Opportunities
You can either pay by check or online. Make checks payable to: Dau Consulting, 1250 Nursery Road, Charleston, IL 61920 and send in with a registration form below.
Bring this Camp to Your town, school, library or organization!
In 4 days, youth ages 11-15 learn how to start a business! There are two ways to bring Camp Start-up to your area.
1. Have the qualified and experienced professionals at Dau Consulting facilitate your Camp! Director and Dau Consulting’s Founder, Jeanne Dau, MBA & CEDFF, and has facilitated numerous entrepreneurship camps and clubs in Illinois. She also taught ClassE, the Coles County Entrepreneurship Class and was involved in the formation of the Effingham CEO program which teaches high schoolers how to start a business.
2. Identify a person in your organization to become a certified Camp Start-up Facilitator. They will be given access to the curriculum and taught by Dau Consulting staff on how to facilitate the camp.
