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UPDATE: We will be accepting current 8th graders into this Springs' Camp as we will probably not be able to offer the camp during the Summer.

Crafty, artsy, and creative teens looking to start their own small business: we have the camp for you!

Join TeenHQ to bring your business from idea to sales in less than 2 months this February and March, 2025. This intensive camp will walk you through business fundamentals, pitching, target audience, cost, supply, basic branding and marketing, and sales.

Participants will have 4 intensive class days in February, access to the TeenHQ MakerSpace to work on and create their product or service and sell their product or service at the Creative Futures Fair, on Saturday, March 15th 2025.

Requirements To Participate:

• Be a current high schooler, Freshman through Senior or current 8th Grade Student.
• Be able to attend required Saturday camp days in February (1, 8, 15, & 22) at the downtown Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, in-person
• Be able to attend the Creative Futures Fair, Saturday, March 15 at Yerba Buena High School
• Willing and able to work on product/service development and assignments outside of camp days
• Willing and able to work in groups, create presentations, express ideas, and present ideas
• Willing and able to work hard to make your business the best it can be

Perks:

• Each business will receive $75 in seed funding to use for specific aspects of their business
• Access to TeenHQ’s MakerSpace Resources: Sewing Machines, Green Screen, Photography Studio, 3D Printer, GlowForge, Poster Printer, Button Press, and more on optional Mondays and Thursdays

How To Register:

• Talk with your adult caregivers to make sure you can attend all Saturdays in February and the Creative Futures Fair on March 15th
• Register for the Camp using this form
• Wait for email confirmation of your registration
• Registration closes on Wednesday, January 29th, at 12:00PM

Fine Print:

• The camp is limited to 20 high schoolers. A waitlist will be created as needed.
• You must attend the February 1st camp day to guarantee a spot in the camp. If you are unable to attend, your space may be given to a waitlisted individual. First day of camp is crucial (as are all other Saturdays in February).
• The Creative Futures Fair will be held at Yerba Buena High School. Set up is at 9AM and closes at 2PM.

Funding provided by the San José Public Library Foundation.

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