Teen Entrepreneur Challenge Summer Camp: Fun And So Much S’more!

Interested in attending TEC 2024?

Registration opens February 1, 2024

Lehigh Valley LaunchBox will be holding zoom information sessions the first week in March to provide additional information.

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One-Week Residential Camp
Penn State Lehigh Valley faculty and staff deliver fun, interactive programs to teach rising high school students key strategies for starting a business and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Through light instruction and team-building events, students gain exposure to real-world problems that they can solve in collaboration with business leaders. They'll form corporate teams, develop products and pitch their marketing plans... all while having fun and gaining critical-thinking skills that last a lifetime. Applying is as easy as 1-2-3! First, indicate your interest and apply today! Then we'll get back to you to set up a brief conversation. We'll tell you more about the experience, and you can let us know a bit more about you. Then, lastly, if you're eligible we'll help you finalize your registration. Apply today and take the first step!
Program Details:
  • Sunday, July 28 to Saturday, August 3, 2024
  • $995.00; tuition assistance available
  • Field Trips
  • Rising Grades 9-12, all students are encouraged to apply!

Get an Inside Look

Take a tour of the TEC camp and see its positive impact. Campers gain valuable business skills in a fun environment that encourages camaraderie and team-building!

What to expect… encouragement, inspiration and lots of cool ideas.

Campers will:

  • Work in teams to design a product or service-based business
  • Learn market place dynamics, financial strategies, and how to make business plans
  • Present their strategic thinking in a pitch competition
  • All while having fun!!!

Plan to be enriched… Penn State Leigh Valley faculty and staff host an action-packed week. From s’mores and water balloon fights, to brainstorms and business solutions, this camp is an all-in-one experience of a lifetime.

Ask how you can earn college credit for participating!

Financial Assistance Available

We are working diligently to secure a limited amount of funding which will be used to offer scholarships to students that qualify for financial assistance. If you're interested to learn about your options, please email LVLaunchBox@psu.edu with "TEC Financial Assistance" in the subject line and someone will be in touch with you.

Questions

For additional information, email the LaunchBox Team at LVLaunchBox@psu.edu.

Thank you to our generous 2023 sponsors: Victaulic & Bosch