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My children, Luc and Anya, were not thrilled when they heard I’d signed them up for a camp about entrepreneurs and philanthropy. My son, Luc kept saying, "I can't believe you drafted me into this!" But by the end of the second day at JA BizCamp, they emerged from camp pleading, “Mom, when can we do this again?!” This is their first summer camp experience where they feel engaged, excited and inspired. And no wonder. You and your enthusiastic staff have found wonderfully imaginative ways to address “grown-up” concerns such as taxes, insurance, and community service, and have hooked my kids completely on good citizenship. Yesterday on the way home from camp, Luc announced, “Mom, I am only going to use a debit card when I grow up. Then you don’t accumulate debt, which accrues interest. Interest is like a thief, isn’t it?” I love the positive effect your camp is having on my kids and the enthusiasm it has ignited in them, with its emphasis on building life-skills and enhancing their sense of competency. Thank you for creating this stimulating and fun environment that reminds children why we are here: to make the world better through inventive, responsible, and caring leadership. Warm Regards, Julie Talatinian |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Are there different themes for each of the weeks? No, the same curriculum, although we are very aware of those campers that are joining us for a second week, offering alternatives when possible. Do the students go over the same information each week? I am trying to understand the benefit of signing up for multiple weeks or is it intended for a one week session only? Perhaps the best validation to our camp is the number of campers that choose a second or third week in the same summer or the children that choose to come back for several years. We have pretty loyal alumni and they "age out” before they lose interest. Campers that join us for a second week are able to choose the business they would like to work in that week and that will vary their afternoon simulation experience. On Monday mornings the camper will choose to go the invention or business plan route. A second week, that same child could choose the other; for instance, develop a business plan for the invention they created the first week. Also, a different group of campers changes the week for all of us. It really depends on your child.
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