Washington Teen Summer Camps
Washington Business Week is a week-long, hands-on, experiential, overnight summer program for high school students to explore what the future holds in the real world. You’ll develop skills in leadership, teamwork, and communication while making decisions that are required in real-life work situations. You’ll be part of a management team of 8-12 participants charged with the task of turning your “company” into a financial success. At the end-of-the-week, after developing a marketing strategy, you’ll compete in a Trade Show and make a Stockholder’s presentation. Each company is matched with a “Company Advisor,” a volunteer mentor from the related business community, who serves as a guide through the week.
Business Week: This program is great for any career track. “Companies” of students compete in an interactive business simulation to develop and market products while pitching their company to investors and trying to keep stock prices rising.
Advanced Business Week: If you’ve already experienced Business Week, we offer an advanced program which gives you an in-depth look at business planning, entrepreneurship and business communications. An additional form is required for admittance into this program – you can download the Returning Students Questionnaire here.
Get AMPT! (Manufacturing) Week: NEW IN 2010! Get AMPT! Week was specifically created to address the demand for quality employees in the Aerospace, Marine and Process Technology professions. You’ll learn about the wide range of excellent opportunities available in manufacturing, do hands-on projects and begin making career plans while exploring training opportunities.
Healthcare Week: “Clinics” of students participate in an interactive simulation where they assume operation of a low-cost health clinic and make real-world decisions that could save lives. You’ll learn about the business of healthcare, while exploring careers in the industry.
Construction Week: “General Contractors” are challenged with creating a simulated building from the ground up. You’ll do outdoor, hands-on projects, explore the broad spectrum of career choices in construction and learn about training opportunities.
Alaska Business Week: NEW IN 2010! Now being offered at the University of Alaska - Fairbanks in partnership with the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce! This is our primary program and is applicable to every teen regardless career choice. “Companies” of students will compete in our interactive business simulation, and develop and market products while pitching their company to investors. Discover what it takes to be successful from the classroom to the boardroom! This program is for students from Alaska, though a few students from Washington State may be permitted to attend. Learn more at the Alaska State Chamber Website.
Washington Teen Summer Camps
Washington Business Week's teen summer camps are held on four different university campuses across Washington State. This lets you choose the specific program or location that best fits your needs and interest.
Our unique teen summer camp puts you in the action seat. In a small group of 10-12 other teens, a volunteer mentor from the business sector works with you throughout the week as your guide. As a team you’ll learn about your particular career focus area, have a blast, and compete in a simulated challenge for major bragging rights. All of the programs are designed to engage teens in hands-on, experiential learning.
One of the best aspects of our teen summer camp is that each week takes place on a university campus! If you are thinking about attending college, this is your chance to test drive the experience by living in the dorm, eating college food (yumm!), and getting a sense of what you can expect.
Bottom line: This is your chance to get direct exposure to the business community and have fun with hundreds of other teens from around the state. We think of it as real-world experience with life-changing results.
NOTE TO PARENTS: During their week at our summer camp, your teen will not only gain exposure to college life and career options, but they’ll also be taught the value of respect and tolerance for others while building their own leadership style. Engaging in teamwork and team-building activities, and working alongside business leaders (team advisors), your teen will enhance their workforce readiness skills and build a stronger connection between school and work. We’ve seen time and again that this is the best way to help teens transition into the workforce.