Okanagan Young Entrepreneurs
Summer Camps 2026
Where creativity meets confidence, and young ideas grow into real-world success.
ABOUT OUR UNIQUE PROGRAM
The Okanagan Young Entrepreneur Camp empowers youth to explore creativity, build confidence, and develop real-world business skills by creating, branding, and selling their own products — culminating in the exciting opportunity to sell at a live community market.
Designed for youth ages 8 to 13, students are guided through a complete micro-enterprise journey: from concept and creation right through to selling their work in front of the public. Delivered in a calm, inspiring environment, our program emphasises collaboration, confidence, and real-world learning — helping students understand how creativity, business, and community are meaningfully connected.
Having successfully run a well-received Winter Camp and Spring Camp, we are proud to bring two unique summer programs to the Okanagan this year. Both camps are created and facilitated by experienced educators and community builders who are passionate about helping young people discover what they are capable of.
TWO TYPES OF CAMPS TO CHOOSE FROM
"The Original" Okanagan Young Entrepreneur Camp
For the creative builders and makers! Students use their imagination and the materials provided to design and craft unique handmade products. Along the way they learn our full entrepreneur curriculum — from business idea right through to market launch — gaining the confidence and skills to run a real micro-business.
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Dates: July 20 – 23, 2026
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Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
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Market Day: August 29 — Truck 59, West Kelowna (voluntary
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Location: East Kelowna Hall, 2704 East Kelowna Road, Kelowna
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Fee: $325 per student (all-inclusive)
"Farm to Market" Entrepreneur Camp
For the food lovers and kitchen creators! Students work in an Interior Health–certified commercial kitchen, learning food safety, proper equipment use, and cleanliness — then make packaged food products to sell at the East Kelowna Market. The same entrepreneur curriculum from business start to market launch is woven throughout the week.
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Dates: August 10 – 13, 2026
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Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
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Market Day: September 19 — Luckhurst Farm (voluntary)
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Location: East Kelowna Hall, 2704 East Kelowna Road, Kelowna
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Fee: $325 per student (all-inclusive)
WHAT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE
Supervised instruction
Arts, crafts & hands-on product making
Entrepreneur curriculum — business idea through to market launch
Branding, packaging, marketing basics
Canning & food production (Farm to Market Camp only)
Mini-market & selling practice
Indoor & outdoor games
Gardening & nature exploration
Movement breaks
Live market day — selling to real customers
THE MARKET DAY EXPERIENCE
Participation in the market day is voluntary. Whether or not a student attends, every student in the camp will receive their equal share of the total sales revenue generated on market day — because the products truly are a team effort.
That said, we warmly encourage all students to take part. Selling directly to the public is a powerful, memorable experience and an important part of the group journey they share with their peers.
How Proceeds Are Shared
75% — To the young entrepreneurs. Divided equally among every student in the camp, whether or not they attended market day.
25% — To a local community cause. Donated to a local school or nonprofit — chosen by student vote at the very start of camp week.