Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) Summer Camp 2027

Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) Summer Camp 2027

7EDU's Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) is an in-person summer camp series that takes students in grades 6–12 from a first spark of interest all the way to a tested, pitch-ready venture. YEP is offered in three levels for summer 2027. Each level is a separate session with its own grade range, schedule, and price. Choose the session that fits your student from the options above.

Choose Your Level

• Level 1 – Project Discovery (Grades 6–8): Turn your interest into a project. June 21–25, $1,450.
• Level 2 – Entrepreneurship Lab (Grades 8–10): Team-based exploration and creative problem-solving. June 28–July 2, $1,450.
• Level 3 – Venture Accelerator (Grades 9–12): Build a real venture, aiming to compete in the SBVC competition. July 7–9 and July 12–16, $1,850.

YEP Level 1 – Project Discovery (Grades 6–8)

Turn your interest into a project. Students explore their interests and strengths, learn to spot problems worth solving, and shape one idea into a personal project with a clear plan for continuing it.

• Dates: June 21–25, 2027 (Monday–Friday)
• Time: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM PT
• Format: 5 days, 3 hours per day, individual work
• Location: In person at 20900 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA

Daily Topics

• Day 1: Discovering Interests, Strengths & Opportunities
• Day 2: Creativity, Brainstorming & Finding Problems Worth Solving
• Day 3: Selecting a Project, Defining a Mission & Conducting Research
• Day 4: Building a Learning Roadmap
• Day 5: Testing the Idea, Planning Milestones & Presenting an Action Plan

Final Outcome: Each student presents a personal project idea, a small test or experiment, and a practical action plan for continuing the project.

YEP Level 2 – Entrepreneurship Lab (Grades 8–10)

Team-based exploration and creative problem-solving. Working in small teams, students build an entrepreneurial mindset, dig into real problems and the people they affect, and use AI tools to create a simple mockup of their solution.

• Dates: June 28–July 2, 2027 (Monday–Friday)
• Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM PT
• Format: 5 days, 4 hours per day, teams of 2 or 3 students
• Location: In person at 7EDU Office (10050 Bubb Rd Suite 2, Cupertino CA)

Daily Topics

• Day 1: Entrepreneurial Mindset, Shared Interests & Team Formation
• Day 2: Problem Discovery, Empathy & Understanding the People Affected
• Day 3: Brainstorming, Comparing & Selecting a Solution
• Day 4: Creating a Simple Mockup with AI Tools & Gathering Feedback
• Day 5: Team Idea Showcase, Reflection & Venture Accelerator Readiness

Final Outcome: Each team presents a clearly defined problem, intended audience, proposed solution, and simple visual mockup.

YEP Level 3 – Venture Accelerator (Grades 9–12)

Aiming to join the SBVC competition. Students take a venture from vision to launch: customer discovery, business models, an MVP built with AI tools, branding, marketing, sales, and a competition-ready pitch.

• Dates: July 7–9 (Wednesday–Friday) and July 12–16 (Monday–Friday), 2027
• Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM PT
• Format: 8 days, 4 hours per day, individual work
• Location: In person at 7EDU Office (10050 Bubb Rd Suite 2, Cupertino CA)

Curriculum Topics

• Vision, Mission & Problem Identification
• Customer Discovery & Market Research
• Business Models & Value Proposition
• Building an MVP with AI Tools
• Branding, Website & Product Development
• Marketing Strategy & Customer Acquisition
• Sales, Pricing & Business Operations
• Leadership, Team Building & Execution Systems
• Growth Strategy, Partnerships & Scaling
• Final Pitch, Demo Day & 90-Day Execution Plan

Final Outcome: Each student presents a tested venture with a functional MVP, a clear business model, a go-to-market strategy, a competition-ready pitch, and a 90-day execution plan for launching or continuing the venture.

Why Students Love YEP

• Hands-on, project-based learning from idea to execution
• Builds creativity, research, problem-solving, and public speaking skills
• Practical experience with AI tools for mockups and MVPs (Levels 2 and 3)
• Every student or team finishes with a real presentation or pitch
• A clear pathway: Project Discovery → Entrepreneurship Lab → Venture Accelerator

Frequently Asked Questions

Which level is right for my student?
Level 1 is designed for grades 6–8, Level 2 for grades 8–10, and Level 3 for grades 9–12. Students whose grade fits more than one level can choose based on experience: Level 2 prepares students for the Venture Accelerator, and Level 3 is for students ready to build and pitch a full venture.

Can my student take more than one level?
Yes. The three sessions run on different weeks, so students who fit multiple grade ranges can enroll in more than one level.

Are the camps online or in person?
All three YEP levels are in person. Level 1 meets at Leadways, Level 2 at the 7EDU office, and Level 3 at 7EDU Bubb.