Mini Makers Camp
Dates:
Enrollment is open on this page April 1st-30th for the program running July 10th-31st! SCROLL DOWN FOR ENROLLMENT FORM.
Format:
In our three week summer entrepreneurship program, students ages 7-18 will start and run a real business and learn what it means to be an entrepreneur. Participants can choose from self-guided business kits or a DIY video course, both of which are designed to help the student rapidly launch and operate their business. Students can choose from:
- Homemade Dog Treats
- Luxury Bath Bombs
- Gourmet Cake Pops
- Delicious Homemade Fudge
- Luxury Soap
- Self-guided video course to execute your own consumer packaged goods (CPG) business idea!
Materials will be shipped to participants homes at the beginning of July in time for the start of the program.
Supplemental Training:
Traditional in-person programs are being suspended for 2021 due to COVID-19 precautions, but will be replaced with other supplemental training and content delivered remotely throughout the program. Business kits will be shipped to participants' homes, and the video course will be accessible remotely online.
Pitch Competition:
The program will also include a video pitch competition with a judging panel and incredible cash and other prizes on the line! Check out 2020's winners on our Competition page.
Cost:
$150/participant, however we do have approximately 220 financial scholarships available for Austin participants to where the program is FREE to join. Those that are able to pay are encouraged to, thus leaving a scholarship for a family that might not otherwise be able to afford the program. Scholarships are made possible by our incredible donors, including Naturally Austin and generous individuals that wish to remain anonymous.
Enrollment:
Enroll using the form at the link April 1st-30th.We also have programs specific to Dallas, Fort Worth, and Waco. If you are located in those cities, please sign up within your respective geography. Visit the Cities page for more information.
Last Year's Program:
Check out last year's highlight video to get an idea of what is in store for 2021!
Details
April 20, 2021
Austin Chamber of Commerce