JA Biztown Summer Camps

Get ready to dive into a world brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and economic intrigue for your young ones at JA BizTown Summer Camp. In this hands-on, dynamic, learning simulation, students aged 10-14 grapple with the intricacies of business, entrepreneurship, and financial planning in a way that brings the quintessential American free enterprise system to life. Students from across Oregon, SW Washington, and beyond get a taste of real-world scenarios, embedding them in the helter-skelter world of business and finance. The camp has a commitment to workforce development, economic education, and experiential learning — so it’s buckets of fun with a healthy helping of education tossed in for good measure. The JA BizTown Summer Camp isn't just marked with kids hunkered over ledgers and calculators. Instead, it actively engages the children in a thrilling game of commerce, teaching them the importance of teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership. As they navigate the bustling mock streets of JA Biztown, they'll uncover the thrill and the challenges of entrepreneurship. Rest assured, every summer at the JA BizTown camp is as much a thrilling ride as it is an enlightening journey. They'll make new friends, learn invaluable life skills, and perhaps even start plotting their own start-up. So buckle up and let their imagination run wild in the most productive way. Do note, it's not always about the dollars and cents - it’s the invaluable lessons they'll bag by living a day or many in the shoes of a business tycoon. Delving into an adventurous business journey has never been this fun!