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

On July 28,2024 twenty high students came to the Penn State Berks campus for the 2024 Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge. A program of Lehigh Valley LaunchBox. The Challenge included learning entrepreneurship through education and project-based learning. Each team of four created a product or service. Throughout the week they learned the entrepreneurial mindset, marketing and communication, financial literacy, economic and ethics, artificial intelligence, and teamwork. They heard from PSU LV faculty, guest speakers, pitch competition winners, and networking experts. They created power points, logos and delivered pitches to more than forty family members and judges. We cannot begin to express how these young people impressed the judges. The winning team and most outstanding presenter have bragging rights to take back to school this month. We are so proud of what all of these students achieved.

Check back for information on the 2025 Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge

Summer 2025 dates TBD

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!

Details for Summer 2025 coming soon!

Want to know more?  email lvlaunchbox@psu.edu

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 2024 sponsor: Bosch

 

Interested in Sponsoring the 2025 Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge?  email lvlaunchbox@psu.edu