Never Too Young to Catch the AI Wave
What every camper leaves with
See what a week at camp looks like
Winter Camp is coming to Newport Beach
Dec 28 – Jan 1, for ages 12–16. Turn winter break into launch week — campers dream up a business, make a real product, and start the new year as founders. Spaces are extremely limited.
More than a camp — a launchpad for young founders
In one unforgettable week, your child goes from a spark of an idea to a real business — a brand, a product they made themselves, a live online store, and a confident pitch to a room full of families. We blend AI tools, hands-on making, and real mentorship so kids learn by doing.
Real ideas, not busywork
Every camper turns their own idea into a real, launchable business — start to finish.
Explore this →AI fluency for the future
Kids learn to use the same AI tools founders use — to brainstorm, design, and market.
Explore this →Made with their own hands
3D printers, presses, and a full maker space turn digital ideas into products they keep.
Explore this →Confidence & mentorship
Small teams, a mentor at every table, and a Friday pitch that changes how kids see themselves.
Explore this →Not your typical summer camp 😎
Same sunshine, same friends — a completely different summer. See how every part of camp becomes something bigger.
Your camper's week, start to finish
Tap any step to go deeper — the plan, the fun, the workbook, and the big finish.
The 5-Day Schedule
See exactly how each day unfolds — from idea to launch — mapped 30 minutes at a time.
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Hands-On Activities
Breakout teams, maker sprints, daily snack breaks, and a mentor at every table.
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The Camp Workbook
Peek inside the 30-page founder workbook every camper builds their business in.
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Pizza & Pitch Day
A two-minute pitch to families over pizza, awards, and a certificate — the proudest moment of the week.
See Pizza & Pitch DayCamp in action 🎬
A look back at our latest camp — real kids, real businesses, one unforgettable week.
Top 6 Outcomes
What students actually leave with after 5 hands-on days. Tap any card to explore.
1. Business Concept
A solid business name, brand identity, and viable concept.
Learn more2. Physical Prototype
Custom t-shirt, 3D print, or mug created in our maker space.
Learn more3. E-Commerce Website
A fully functioning website built and ready to take orders.
Learn more4. Marketing Plan
Social media and on-a-dime marketing tactics.
Learn more5. Financial Basics
Budgeting, early investing, and an investor-ready pitch deck.
Learn more6. Confidence & Network
AI tool mastery, mentor connections, and real-world confidence.
Learn moreThe Maker Space
Hosted in a beautifully renovated former woodworking shop steps from the sea. State-of-the-art tools meet summer fun.
Pizza & Pitch Day: when it all comes together
On the final day, families arrive for a pizza party as every camper delivers a confident two-minute pitch of their real business to a room full of parents and mentors — followed by awards and a celebration of how far they've come. The pizza is on us.
Parents get the video
You'll receive a recording of your child presenting their business idea — a keepsake of the moment they became a founder.
An achievement award
Every camper leaves with a certificate and recognition for the business they built from scratch.
- 1Families arrive at 11 AM — pizza's on us
- 2Every camper delivers their two-minute pitch
- 3Ask the builders: kids demo their stores & products
- 4Awards and Certificates of Graduation, camper by camper
- 5Mix & mingle with mentors until 1 PM
Safety first, fun a very close second
Small groups, real adults
Camp weeks are small by design — around 15 campers max — with founder mentors and staff in the room the whole morning, never a video call.
Kid-safe, supervised AI
Campers use moderated, kid-safe AI tools with a mentor at their side. We teach smart prompting and honest, ethical AI use.
Clear media policy
The camp waiver covers photos and video from camp activities, and a separate optional checkbox at registration decides whether we may spotlight your child's projects — first name and last initial only.
You're part of the finale
Parents are in the room for Pizza & Pitch Day and take home the video of their camper's pitch. Nothing happens behind closed doors.
Questions about allergies, supervision, or drop-off? Read the FAQ or ask us directly.
Birthday parties where kids launch businesses & build video games
Now you can book the YEC maker venue for a 2–3 hour birthday party! Choose the Young Entrepreneur Bash (real website, logo, printed merch) or the Video Game Creator Party (a playable game they code themselves). Pizza and drinks included, up to 20 kids — guaranteed fun or your money back.
