Summer Program

A startup bootcamp for young entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurial Ventures Summer Program is a partnership between Horn Entrepreneurship and Schoolyard Ventures, an organization that develops university-level learning opportunities for ambitious high school students. This eight week virtual program gives students a taste of real-world entrepreneurship via the process of launching their own businesses or non-profits. The program features small class sizes (6 students per cohort) with a strong focus on one-on-one personalized support and guidance. Students will also engage with University of Delaware student entrepreneurs and innovation-focused faculty as well as earn a college credit from the University of Delaware (additional fee).

, to create a high impact opportunity for a select cohort of ambitious high school students as they prepare to launch their ventures. This intensive two-week camp, hosted on the University of Delaware campus, provides engagement between high school students, University of Delaware student entrepreneurs and innovation-oriented faculty. Participants graduate from the camp with a launch plan, resources and a network of like-minded peers.   Students who participate in the program have the option to receive one college credit from the University of Delaware.

This program is eligible to students in grades 8, 9, 10, and 11.