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Summer Programs

2016

E A C H C O U R S E I N C L U D E S :

[email protected] | 604 349 8199 | www.startupskool.com

H O U R S :

L O C A T I O N S :

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e n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o b l e m s . O u r h a n d s - o n p r o g r a m s f o c u s o n

d e v e l o p i n g t h e c o r e s k i l l s t h a t a r e f o u n d i n t o d a y ’ s c u t t i n g e d g e

l e a d e r s : D e s i g n T h i n k i n g , T e c h n o l o g i c a l P r o w e s s , a n d a n

E n t r e p r e n e u r i a l D r i v e . Y o u r c h i l d w i l l l e a r n t h e f u n d a m e n t a l s o f

s t a r t i n g t h e i r o w n b u s i n e s s a n d c r e a t i n g t h e i r f i r s t w e b s i t e ,

u l t i m a t e l y b u i l d i n g a f o u n d a t i o n t o e x c e l i n t h e r e a l w o r l d .

Interactive, Hands-on Learning6:1 Student to Instructor Ratio.Maximum of 20 students Daily Snacks, T-shirts, And TakeHome SwagDigital Portfolios. IndividualHeadshot included!Program Assessments andGraduation Certificate

M - F, 9am - 4pmEarly Drop Off and Late Pick upAvailable At No Extra Charge

Vancouver: UBC Campus, RedAcademy Burnaby: SFU CampusVictoria: UVic Campus + ViatecKelowna: Co+Lab + AccelerateOkanagan

Throughout the week, your child will either build a plan on howto turn their idea into a real business, or work on an existingbusiness challenge. On the final day, they will present their

concept to a “Dragons’ Den” panel of respected localentrepreneurs. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expose your

child to a new way of thinking!


I N N O V A T I O NC A M P

Ages: 9 - 11Level: Beginner - IntermediateCategory: Entrepreneurship &Innovation

W H A T S T U D E N T SW I L L L E A R N :

This hands-on program will bring togethercreative youth to exploreentrepreneurship, the basics of codingand collaborate with like-minded peersand local entrepreneurs. Throughout theweek, students will be challenged toinnovate their own ideas, test the market,build prototypes and finally, pitch theirideas to to a “Dragons’ Den” panel ofrespected local entrepreneurs . By theend of the camp, these young innovatorswill be equipped with the foundation toembark on their entrepreneurial journey.

Fundamentals of Starting a BusinessCritical Thinking, Problem Solving,CommunicationIntroduction to Website Programming:HTML & CSS

W H A T S T U D E N T S W I L LE X P E R I E N C E :

Hands-on InnovationInspirational Presentations from GuestSpeakersSkilled and Thoughtful LeadershipPresenting their very own "Dragon's Den"Pitches to a Panel of Judges

GirlsONLY

options

available


T E C H N O L O G YE N T R E P E R N E U R S H I P



Youth will explore the fundamentals oftechnology entrepreneurship, andcollaborate with peers and local entrepreneurs. Throughout the week,students will engage with guest speakerswho are experts in the tech world, as wellas be exposed to a variety of industryspecific businesses like medicaltechnology, clean technology and e-commerce. Our classes mix theory withpractice, so students will be challenged toinnovate their own ideas, test the market,build prototypes and finally, pitch theirideas to to a “Dragons’ Den” panel ofrespected local entrepreneurs. By the endof the camp, these young innovators willbe equipped with the foundation toembark on their technology journey.

Fundamentals of Starting a BusinessCritical Thinking, Problem Solving,CommunicationIntroduction to Website Programming:HTML & CSSHow to Build a Business ThroughTechnology (apps, online, e-commerce)Technology-focused Businesses


Hands-on InnovationExposure to a Variety of Industries inEntrepreneurship and TechnologyInspirational Presentations from GuestSpeakersSkilled and Thoughtful LeadershipInnovating the Next Best App orTechnology BusinessPresenting their very own "Dragon's Den"Pitches to a Panel of Judges

GirlsONLY

options

available


D E S I G N T H I N K E R S



Youth will explore the principles of designthinking, learn about brand identity, builddigital products around the needs andwants of consumers and be exposed to theendless possibilities of careers in designand entrepreneurship. Students will bechallenged to build wireframes, prototypesand run tests on users - all while usingindustry tools like Invision, Sketch, Canvaand more! Most notably, students will bebroken into teams, given a real worldbusiness design challenge to work onthroughout the week, and then have thechance to pitch their innovations. By theend of the camp, these young innovatorswill be equipped with the foundation toembark on their design & entrepreneurialjourney.

Fundamentals of Starting a BusinessCritical Thinking, Problem Solving,CommunicationIntroduction to Website Programming:HTML & CSS


Hands-on InnovationInspirational Presentations from GuestSpeakersSkilled and Thoughtful LeadershipPresenting their very own "Dragon's Den"Pitches to a Panel of Judges

Have you ever wondered why it is you lovecertain products? Why Apple is the leader

of its industry? Why people spend anaverage of 21 minutes a day on Instagram?

The answer is design!

GirlsONLY

options

available

S C H E D U L E

*prices vary per camp location* www.startupskool.com

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Startup Skool Brochure - okcolab.com · industry tools like Invision, Sketch, Canva and more! Most notably, students will be broken into teams, given a real world business design