Empower your young entrepreneur to
turn BIG IDEAS into a REAL BUSINESS
this summer!

Our month-long Build • Brand • Market Camp is a hands-on, creative program designed for students ages 9 and up who are curious, imaginative, and ready to learn how ideas become products and services in the real world.

Through interactive workshops, team projects, challenges, and guided mentorship, they will:
Develop a unique business idea based on real-world problems and interests,
Learn the basics of marketing, branding, and customer research,
Build confidence in communication, teamwork, and decision-making,
Create a simple business plan,
Present their final business concept.
Sell real products for real money at the Student Business Market!

No prior business experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.
Whether your child dreams of starting a company someday or simply wants to be creative and build leadership skills, this camp provides a fun, supportive environment to learn valuable life skills that last far beyond summer.
If they already have a business idea, great! Our camp can help them refine their ideas and develop their plan.

By the end of the program, campers don’t just learn about business—they think like entrepreneurs.

June 1st-26th - 9am-3pm - Mon-Fri - $997
Includes Camp Enrollment
Booth at the Student Business Market at Peach Jamboree
Event T-Shirt

Ages: 8+

Space is limited.

Parent Commitment Statement

By enrolling my child in the Build • Brand • Market Camp, I agree to support the purpose of this program: the development of ownership, self reliance, resilience, and real world responsibility.

I understand that this experience is designed for students to lead their own work. This means:

My child will generate ideas, make decisions, solve problems, and complete the work themselves.

  • I will not design their product, write their plan, build their materials, or run their business for them.

  • I will allow my child to struggle at times, make mistakes, and learn from those mistakes without rescuing or correcting the outcome.

  • I will encourage effort, discipline, and follow through rather than perfection.

If my child receives startup funds from family members or other supporters acting as investors, I understand that repayment is expected. This reinforces responsibility, stewardship, and the real consequences of financial decisions. Parents may guide conversations, but the student must own the repayment plan and execution.

The goal of this program is not comfort. The goal is growth. Students will have the opportunity to succeed through their own effort and they will also be allowed to fail safely so they can learn how to recover, adapt, and overcome. That process is essential to building confidence, competence, and character.

By signing below, I commit to honoring the process, protecting my child’s ownership of the work, and supporting the development of independence over outcomes.

Waiver and Consent Form

Acknowledgment of Risk
I, the undersigned, acknowledge that participation in the activities offered by Apogee Fredericksburg involves inherent risks that may result in physical injury, illness, property damage, or other unforeseen consequences. I understand and accept these risks.

Medical Treatment Authorization
In the event of an emergency, I authorize the group leaders, volunteers, or appointed chaperones to obtain medical treatment for my child(ren) if I cannot be reached. I understand and agree that I will be responsible for any medical expenses incurred due to such treatment.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY
In consideration for allowing my child(ren) to participate in field trips offered by Apogee Fredericksburg, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and any other participants, I, on behalf of myself and my child(ren), hereby release and discharge Apogee Fredericksburg, it's volunteers and it's contractors (drivers, coaches, etc.) from any and all claims, liabilities, lawsuits, or causes of action deriving from any injury, illness, or damage that may occur during any field trips, activities, or transportation to and from, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above waiver and consent form and agree to be bound by its terms.

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