Every great invention starts with an idea, and every idea needs a creator brave enough to build it.
In this innovation-focused camp, students become young entrepreneurs and learn to turn ideas into real products. Through teamwork, design thinking, and technology exploration, campers experience the full journey from concept to creation.
Aug 10th - Aug 14th, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WEEK 7
$630.00 + HST
Ages 8 - 12
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
ENDS MARCH 31st
$580.00 + HST
SIBLING DISCOUNT
$25.00 OFF
Extended Care (OPTIONAL)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$120.00 + HST
TECH ENTREPRENEUR LEADERSHIP
Tech Entrepreneur Leadership (AI LIGHT)
In Tech Entrepreneur Leadership Lab (AI Light), students step into the roles of innovators, engineers, and startup leaders. This inspiring, hands-on camp teaches students how real products are created, from identifying meaningful problems to building working prototypes and pitching ideas with confidence.
Campers work in teams to explore real-world challenges, practice leadership and collaboration, and apply design thinking principles to develop technology-powered solutions. Using tools such as Arduino, micro:bit, Lilypad, sensors, and basic AI-inspired logic, students design products that are not only functional, but thoughtful and impactful.
Throughout the week, students experience the full product development and leadership cycle: empathize, ideate, prototype, test, iterate, pitch.
Beyond technical skills, this camp emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking, communication, and decision-making, helping students build confidence as creators and leaders in technology-driven spaces.
Solution Topic
In this camp, students explore investigative questions by designing real technology solutions and discovering how AI Light supports smarter products.
Students will inquire:
How do entrepreneurs identify problems worth solving?
How can technology create smarter solutions?
How do teams improve ideas through testing?
Students explore innovation at the intersection of leadership, design, and intelligent technology.
Design, Experiment, Build
Students work through a guided innovation cycle.
Campers will:
Select a real-world problem
Define users and success criteria
Brainstorm solutions
Choose technologies
Build and test prototypes
Experiment with AI Light behaviours
Refine based on feedback
Pitch their product
This stage emphasizes collaboration, iteration, and communication.
AI Light in This Camp
Students explore how modern products use data, sensors, and logic to make smart decisions. AI Light is introduced through sensor-driven behaviour and intelligent product features, helping students understand how AI enhances real-world products.
Camp Learning Journey
Day 1: Entrepreneur Mindset & Leadership Foundations: From Problems to Possibilities
Students are introduced to the entrepreneurial mindset and what it means to be a leader in technology and innovation. Campers explore real-world problems, practice empathy for users, and learn how leaders identify opportunities. Teams form, define roles, and begin applying design thinking to choose a problem worth solving. Leadership focus: collaboration, decision-making, and vision setting.
Day 2: Product Strategy & Engineering Exploration - Choosing the Right Tools
Students explore how entrepreneurs select the right technology for their product. Campers experiment with Arduino, micro:bit, Lilypad, sensors, and basic circuits, evaluating which tools best solve their chosen problem. Teams begin building early prototypes while learning how leaders balance feasibility, impact, and design. Leadership focus: strategic thinking and team planning.
Day 3: Prototyping & Technical Leadership
Building and Iterating Teams move into active development, building and coding working prototypes. Students write basic programs, test functionality, and refine their designs. Campers learn how technical leaders guide iteration, handle setbacks, and improve products through testing and feedback. Leadership focus: problem-solving, resilience, and iteration.
Day 4: Smart Products & AI Light
Innovation Through Intelligence: Students enhance their prototypes with AI Light concepts, such as sensor-based decision-making, conditional logic, and data-driven responses. Campers explore how modern products use intelligence to adapt and respond to users. Teams test reliability, usability, and refine product behaviour. Leadership focus: innovation and responsible use of technology.
Day 5: Product Pitch, Leadership Communication & Innovation Showcase
Students shift from builders to founders and presenters. Campers learn how to communicate their vision, explain their product’s value, and pitch with confidence. Teams present their prototypes during a Tech Innovation Showcase, demonstrating both technical skill and leadership growth. Leadership focus: communication, confidence, and storytelling.
What will you learn?
Engineering and design thinking processes
Prototype design and testing
Basic circuits and electronics
Programming fundamentals
AI Light concepts for smart products
Presentation and pitching skills
What will you make?
A working technology-based prototype
A product concept grounded in real-world needs
A structured product pitch
What will you take?
Experience building and coding real prototypes
Your completed Prototype
A strong understanding of product development
Confidence presenting ideas and leading teams
Friday Fun Day
Students conclude the week with a Product Pitch Showcase, where teams present their prototypes, explain the problem they solved, and share their design journey.
Campers celebrate innovation, teamwork, and leadership while practicing communication and presentation skills.
PIZZA LUNCH DAY (Campers enjoy PIZZA lunch Party on Friday - On us!)
We will know closer to the camp week if this camp will head to a TECH Company.
Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Problem identification and user empathy
Team collaboration and leadership roles
Decision-making and strategic thinking
Product Development
Design thinking and prototyping Iteration, testing, and refinement
Translating ideas into solutions
Technical Foundations
Electronics, sensors, and programming basics
AI Light concepts for smart products
Communication & Confidence
Public speaking and pitching ideas
Explaining technical concepts clearly
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SKILLS GAINED
Why does this camp matter?
Innovation is more than just coding: it’s about identifying problems, designing thoughtful solutions, and communicating ideas effectively.
This camp helps students see how technology, creativity, and leadership work together to create real impact. By introducing AI Light concepts and multiple technology platforms, students gain exposure to how modern products are built, preparing them for future STEM, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities.