Change The World Innovation Camp (10-12 years) | Mon-Fri, 9.30AM-3.30PM

What it's about:

In our signature Change The World Innovation Camp, campers will have a fun 5 days tinkering with coding and AI, and mashing that with design thinking and systems thinking to identify problems and brainstorm solutions, and create a tech-enabled business idea pitch with a team!

Dates:

• 2-6 Dec 2024 (Mon-Fri), 9.30AM - 3.30PM or
• 9-13 Dec 2024 (Mon-Fri), 9.30AM - 3.30PM

Location: Network Hub, Guoco Midtown (Bugis MRT)

Key learning outcomes:

At the end of this camp, campers will:

• Grasp the concept of design thinking - the art of using empathy to identify real world problems, and ideating solutions
• Be able to articulate the key components in a business proposal - marketing, sales, revenue, and cost
• Be able to craft marketing and sales pitch and design marketing collaterals, using tools like Canva
• Learn to collaborate as a team to build a prototype and a business pitch
• Experience pitching their business idea to parents and other campers
• Gain the leadership and decision-making skills of an effective entrepreneur
• Become confident communicators, efficient collaborators, and socially responsible leaders
• Have experienced and acquired key 21st century skills of critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and communication.

Sample schedule:

Day 1 : Design Thinking and Wayfinding

They will learn what it means to identify problems, and come up with potential solutions. They will start pitching their ideas and form teams to create a business plan.

Campers will also go through Stanford d.School's Wayfinder program to identify their own joy and skills, helping them build self-awareness and confidence.

Day 2: Entrepreneurship

Campers will learn what it means to really build a tech-enabled business, from interviewing people, to planning their business strategy and deciding on a revenue model.

Day 3: Marketing and Design

Campers will be exploring social media advertising and graphic design, and try creating their own website or marketing collaterals to support their idea.

Day 4: Introduction to Basic Money Matters

Campers will learn the basics of financial literacy, and what it takes to run a business and make a profit.

Day 5: Pitch Day!

They will fine-tune their proposal, put the finishing touches to their pitch, and pitch to a panel of judges!

They'll end the week with lots of fun and laughter, and a better understanding of yourself and the power they have to change the world!

Past Students' Creations:

What Do Students Get:

• Showcase your own business pitch and marketing materials
• Lunch across all days
• Official certificate

What Do Students Need to Bring: Laptop

Capacity:

Capacity: 14 to start, maximum 25.

We reserve the right to cancel the camp and refund your fees in full if the minimum number is not met.

Host or Publisher Smarter Me Pte Ltd