2025 Youth Business Camp Tentative Schedule

Program Objective:
To equip students with foundational business knowledge through hands-on group projects, mentorship, and goal-oriented learning.

Structure:

• Meeting Frequency: Once per week (in-person or virtual)

• Duration: Ongoing weekly program with periodic reviews

Weekly Schedule Overview:

1. Group Formation:

   • Students will be paired into small teams of 2–3 members

   • Group assignments may rotate per term/project

2. Project Selection:

   • Each group will brainstorm and select a business-related project idea to work on collaboratively

   • Ideas can include product development, marketing plans, financial budgeting, or community-based initiatives

3. Milestone Planning:

   • At the start of each week, teams will define one achievable milestone

   • Milestones should be specific, measurable, and relevant to the final project goal

4. Execution & Collaboration:

   • Teams will work on tasks during the week outside of meeting hours

   • They will use shared digital tools or notebooks to track and communicate progress

5. Weekly Check-in Meeting:

   • Teams will present their milestone progress

   • Mentors will offer feedback, guidance, and encouragement

6. Financial Literacy Integration:

   • Dedicated sessions on family financial planning

   • Students will learn to identify and understand household income, expenses, liabilities, assets, and cash flow

   • Activities will include creating a basic family budget and practicing financial decision-making

7. Final Deliverable:

   • Each group will present a final result (e.g., pitch, prototype, report) at the end of a defined project cycle (e.g., every 4–6 weeks)

8. Monitoring & Evaluation:

   • Regular monitoring of progress and participation

   • Individual reflection and group evaluations will be encouraged

Expected Outcomes:

• Improved teamwork and communication skills

• Enhanced understanding of business principles

• Confidence in project ownership and time management

• Real-world application through collaborative problem solving

• Foundational financial literacy including family financial planning