Future Makers 8-Week Workshop
About this Event
This is a 8-week, hands-on program designed for kids and teens who are working towords becoming the future leaders of society.
Future Makers Workshops are not a lecture-style classs.
It’s a small-group learning lab where participants learn by building, creating, and presenting their own ideas in a guided and supportive environment.
Over 8 weeks, participants will:
- Learn how branding and marketing work (in a real, practical way)
- Create their own “brand” or creative concept
- Develop content (short-form, visual, storytelling)
- Understand how budgets work, and business finance
- Build confidence in presenting ideas and thinking creatively
Program Structure:
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Sessions: 2x per week (120 minutes)
- Format: Guided learning + hands-on activities
- Group Size: Small and intentionally limited (max 20 seats/group)
What they'll walk away with:
- Build a personal idea brand or creative concept
- Understand personal and basic business finance
- Develop stronger confidence and communication skills
- Present their interests n a final small showcase
Who It's For:
- Ages 8–12 (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Ages 13-17 (Monday & Wednesday)
- Creative, curious, or exploring future interests
- Interested in leadership, business, or content creation
Final Showcase
At the end of the program, participants will have the opportunity to present their work in a small showcase setting for parents and invited guests, on what they've learned.
Agenda
Week 1 - Intro + Identity
Info: Founders & Ideas: What is a brand (simple, real examples). They will be able to answer "What is a business and what problems exist around me?"
Week 2 - Marketing Position & Personal Budgets
Info: We touch base on personal finance, budgets, how to resist the "urge" of marketing and target marketing.
Week 3 - Content Basics
Info: What makes content engaging? We introduce the kids to Instagram and TikTok algorithms and go over what a "hook" is and "visuals"
Week 4 - Content Creation Day
Info: Filming basics (phone is good enough)
Week 5 - Editing + Storytelling
Info: Simple editing apps are introduced plus brainstorming on captions, discussing "pace"
Week 6 - Consistency + Content Systems
Info: We discuss why consistency matters and how to create a simple content plan so the posts are more intentional. We discuss how trends work and when to follow vs. create.
Week 7 - Businesses & Finance
Info: Since we're touching base on finance this week, we'll go over some programs available for kids in terms of savings and business and investing terminology.
Week 8 - Pitch & Showcase
Info: We've been building our pitch since the beginning of the program. In this week, they will be able to share what they've learned in a pitch-like platform.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 152.25 to CAD 236.25
