Creative HQ

Do you like to build things? Do you enjoy making posters or creating videos? Have you thought about starting your own business?

Our Creative HQ program engages curious students in exploring the fundamentals of starting a real business. Through project-based activities, students will learn all about solving problems, thinking creatively, making products, and how to market their ideas. Students will explore the world of advertising by creating their own videos, building their own products, and meet with entrepreneurs from the community.

Every Friday of this camp, students will get the chance to sell their creations through a market day! At the end of the week, students will walk away with the knowledge and confidence to embark on their own entrepreneurial journey.

The Creative HQ program is a sister program of the Innovation Camp. These programs work independently but are great complimentary programs to cultivate confidence, creativity, collaboration, and community awareness.

The Program:

Ages: 8 – 11
Level: Beginner
Category: Entrepreneurship
Duration: July 13-17 &/or August 10-14, 2020
Prerequisites: None
Skills Taught: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking

Program Details:

Maximum 20 students per class
35 hours of coursework
6:1 student-to-instructor ratio
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Early drop-off and late pick-up available no extra charge
T-shirts, prizes, and take-home swag
Digital portfolios that include all of their work.
Program assessments and graduation certificates

What Students Will Learn:

The fundamentals of starting a businesses
How advertising works
How to effectively market their ideas
How to build and stick to a budget
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication

What Students Will Experience:

Hands-on creativity
The world of advertising
Inspirational guest speakers
Skilled and thoughtful leadership
Selling their creations at market day

Why This Program:

This program is focused on the creative aspects of entrepreneurship while gaining a deep understanding of money. Concentrating on hands-on learning, Creative HQ will transform kids into entrepreneurs in just one week.

Most importantly, students will:

Develop creative-thinking skills
Learn how to market and sell their ideas
Gain financial literacy skills in a fun way
Gain knowledge in subjects they won’t learn about in school

What our students and their parents had to say:

Renit

Parent, Shopify & T-Shirts 2017

“I am so extremely pleased to have found such an amazing space
for kids to learn about the tech world. As someone who is using but
also learning it’s difficult to teach your child things you aren’t 100%
confident in. Keep up the amazing work. You are making the future
better and brighter for our kids!”

Kris Lynn

Parent, Innovation Camp 2016

“Our son just finished his first week of Startup Skool. When we asked him what he thought of it he said it was 10/10 and way better than he expected. He’s talked all weekend about the “business” and website he created. He was so inspired that on Saturday he spent several hours building a website for his dad’s business as a birthday present. In one week our son was completely engaged in all aspects of the camp and on the last day we had tears in our eyes seeing how much he’d accomplished in the week and the depth of the connection he’d made to the leaders. Big thumbs up Startup Skool and a huge thank you!”

Danielle

Parent, Innovation Camp 2016

“Siena loved this camp and has gained both valuable knowledge and confidence in starting a business! We are very pleased with the outcome. Thank you!”

Clara

Parent, Innovation Camp 2015

“I have registered my son for the summer camp again this year. Last year he had a wonderful time and learned so much from your camp! This is the only one camp that he said he will definitely want to come back next year! I have also recommended this program to 2 of my friends and they have both registered their kids for your programs.”

Christina

Parent, Startup Skool 2015

“Just wanted to let you know my son absolutely loved your camp! I believe it is his favorite camp to date. He told me he loved making money! Your camp has really sparked his interest in business and entrepreneurship. Thank you for creating this exciting camp for kids with real life applications In such a positive learning environment. He is very proud of his accomplishments but he would never have been able to experience this without your guidance. You did a great job in making learning fun!”

Terri

Parent, Innovation Camp 2015

“My daughter had a wonderful experience at your camp. The enthusiasm and presentation styles of all the instructors a big impact on her and has contributed to her wanting to learn more.”

Gerard Beaulieu

Barefoot Innovations LTD

Startup Skool has an excellent program to unlock the creativity and potential of our future innovators. Highly recommended.

Arjun

Student, Age 10

I really liked working as a team. You can share your idea and everyone works together to make it even better. It’s fun when you get to work with friends.

Taylor

Student, Age 14

I’ve had this other idea for a while but didn’t know if it could work. But now that we’ve run a business in class and made a lot of money, I think I’m going to give my idea a try this summer.

Corrine

Parent, Startup Skool Innovation Camp 2015

As a parent, I enjoyed the Dragon’s Den on Friday. I was amazed at the fantastic ideas each kid had, their ability to pitch their ideas, and to then get feedback from the guest “dragons” was awesome.

Colleen

Parent, Innovation Camp 2015

“Both my children loved it. They want to go again. I believe that it helped a couple of females be less intimidated about the technical aspect of modern business. Madelyn was one of them. The program helps me supplement the influence I want on my children. Thank you!”

Please note, Startup Skool Camps will be run by Glenlyon Norfolk School in Victoria, BC.