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Youth Entrepreneur Camp

Elementary Camp for Students Completing Grades 4-6

Area students who have completed 4th-6th grades have an opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and business during the Jacobson Institute's Youth Entrepreneur Camp, sponsored by Hills Bank & Trust Company.

This one-week day camp is held at the John Pappajohn Business Building at The University of Iowa. The camp runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

During the camp, students will:

• Learn about entrepreneurship through classroom and practical experience
• Meet successful area entrepreneurs
• Identify the basic skills required of entrepreneurs
• Learn how to market a product or service
• Determine profit potential for a new venture
• Develop a plan to start their own business
• Have fun!

How much does the Youth Entrepreneur Camp cost?
Through generous support from Hills Bank & Trust Company, you pay only $159 for a week—lunch, snacks, materials, and T-shirt are included! If you register early, the cost is reduced to $139!

Transportation
For Cedar Rapids area students, transportation will be provided from a central location in Cedar Rapids to Iowa City and back again each day. It will be the parents' responsibility to provide transportation to and from the drop-off point each day. For Iowa City, students transportation to and from the camp is the responsibility of the parents.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Dawn Bowlus at 319-335-0985 or dawn-bowlus@uiowa.edu.