NEXGEN RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP

"We are in the age of entrepreneurship and innovation"

This summer camp, hosted by the Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at North Carolina A&T, is designed to be a fun, interactive, and engaging experience for high school students. Participants will: (1)
Develop an entrepreneurial mindset grounded in problem-solving, innovation, and opportunity recognition; (2) Learn how to identify real-world challenges and explore solutions that meet genuine market needs; (3) Collaborate with peers to develop, refine, and confidently present a business idea.

The week-long residential camp will include a few field trips, including: (1) A visit from Molten Makerspace, a premier maker space for inventors and entrepreneurs; (2) A 3D Interactive Entrepreneur Program Show; (3) UNC Greensboro PORTAL tour and panel discussions with entrepreneurs and other support service professionals; (4) Top Golf Greensboro; (5) North Carolina A&T State University Campus Tour. Also, participants will be exposed to personal financial literacy concepts and interactive STEM activities (i.e.,Python programming and Game Development).

Ultimately, the camp will provide a peek into entrepreneurship and innovationas a career pathway, so participants can have more choices when pursuing post-secondary options. Of course, there will be other fun activities like Movie Night, Karaoke Night, Mix & Mingle events!