Girls in Business Camp Chicago 2026

The Girls in Business Camp Chicago 2026 introduces girls to basic business principles including the forms and types of businesses, business strategy, marketing and finance. Each student will be guided through creating her own business and completing the activities below.

1. Name her business
2. Create a mission statement
3. Create a logo
4. Create a slogan or tagline
5. Design a business card
6. Create a marketing plan
7. Create a finance plan including a budget
8. Create a pitch for investors

After students create their businesses, each student CEO will pitch a group of mock investors (fellow students) for the funding to launch her start-up. Participating Girl Scouts and Girl Guides meet the qualification to earn a business owner, business plan badge or an entrepreneur badge. Badges are not provided. Ticketing options for ages 9-11 and ages 12-17.

For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 2, via email at [email protected] or visit our website at www.girlsinbusinessinitiative.com. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.

Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.

Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.

All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children. Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in business/executive management.

Host or Publisher Girls in Business Initiative