Jacobson Entrepreneurship Academy
Middle School Camp for Students Completing Grades 7-9
The Jacobson Entrepreneurship Academy is a week-long day camp for Iowa students who have completed 7-9 grades and are interested in entrepreneurship and owning a business. The Jacobson Institute holds two academies each summer, in Iowa City and Des Moines.
Camp participants:
- Hear entrepreneurial start-up stories from nationally recognized entrepreneurs
- Learn the nuts and bolts of starting a business from University of Iowa faculty
- Network with other young Iowans interested in starting their own business
- Compete for SEED CAPITAL CASH PRIZES at the end of the week
- Receive recognition as a top young entrepreneur in Iowa
What is the Jacobson Entrepreneurship Academy?
A week-long day camp geared for young people who want to start, operate, or improve their business.
How much does the Jacobson Entrepreneurship Academy cost?
Through generous support from the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation, you pay only $159 for a weekâlunch, snacks, materials, and T-shirt are included! If you register early, the cost is reduced to $139!
Who can apply?
Current Iowa students who have completed 7-9 grades living in the Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, or Des Moines area. Contact the Jacobson Institute for more information.
Schedule
Campers spend the day in the classroom learning about entrepreneurship, hearing guest speakers, and developing their business plan. By the end of the week, camp participants have developed a business plan, business cards, flyer and PowerPoint presentation that they present to a panel of judges who award CASH PRIZES to the top plans! Up to 32 young entrepreneurs will be honored.
Transportation
Iowa City: 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.
Des Moines: Transportation to and from the camp is the responsibility of the parent.
If you are interested in getting more information about this program, contact Dawn Bowlus at 319-335-0985 or dawn-bowlus@uiowa.edu.
