YOUTH SUMMER INNOVATION CAMPS
Students develop entrepreneurial mindset, leadership, innovation, and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects, team challenges, mentoring, and real-world learning experiences.
Programs encourage creativity, collaboration, communication, and confidence while helping students explore entrepreneurship, leadership, and future career opportunities.
Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Camp
Designed for high school students and community youth programs, these camps introduce participants to entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, teamwork, and creative problem-solving through hands-on activities and real-world challenges.
Programs may include business idea development, innovation workshops, mentoring, team projects, university engagement experiences, and student presentations.
Youth camps can be customized for schools, community organizations, summer programs, and regional partners throughout Eastern North Carolina.
Five-Day Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program
This five-day program introduces high school students to entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, and creative problem-solving through hands-on activities, team challenges, and collaborative learning experiences.
Working with educators, mentors, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, students explore idea development, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and business concept creation in an engaging innovation-focused environment.
Student Success & Leadership
Three-Day Youth Development Program
Programs may also be offered in other Eastern North Carolina communities through school, organization, or community partnerships.
Designed for youth ages 16–22, this program helps participants build confidence, leadership, communication, and workplace readiness skills needed for the transition into college, careers, entrepreneurship, and professional environments.
Through interactive workshops and practical activities, participants explore entrepreneurial mindset, resume development, interview preparation, communication skills, teamwork, and personal growth while developing greater confidence and forward momentum for the next stage of their lives.
For More Information
Please contact the camps facilitator - Keith Hudson
Registration for 2026 camps is available here