Overview
Ready to take your business to the next level? In this one-week summer program, students will learn and explore the powerful tools and techniques successful businesses use every day. Delivered by our School of Business faculty, topics include a introduction to business planning using a lean business model canvas.
At the end of the program, you’ll walk away with:
-
Analytical and entrepreneurship skills to make you feel more prepared for college and the world of business.
-
At least one new business idea and a foundation for pursuing it.
-
Improved business presentation skills and gained confidence in public speaking.
Program Dates and Schedule
July 14 - July 18, 2025
Sample Schedule: This is only a sample schedule and is subject to change due to a variety of factors.
| Time |
Activity |
Detail |
| 9 a.m. |
Morning Meetings and Skill Concept Introduction |
Introduction of the skill or concept focus of the day such as: business fundamentals, creativity, project management, presentation skills, etc. |
| 10 a.m. |
Build Your Skills |
Participants have a chance to learn by doing, whether working in teams on challenges, brainstorm business ideas. Learn to develop applications, develop a business plan, collaborate, research and more |
| Noon |
Lunch Break |
All meals are included for students. |
| 1 p.m. |
Apply Your Skills |
We take the concepts and skills learned in the morning and apply them to the ongoing project and goal of delivering high-quality participant-driven business ideas to move towards actual start-ups |
| 3 p.m. |
End-of-Day Review and Debrief Meeting |
A chance to reflect and discuss the day as well as look to the days ahead. |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Break/Commuter Student Dismissal |
Organized activities and a break for residential participants. Commuter students are dismissed to go home. |
| 5 p.m. |
Dinner |
Dinner will be provided for those students with full room and board. |
| 6 p.m. |
Organized Activities (Group Recreation, Games, Guest Speakers, Independent and Group Enrichment Projects) |
Evening is reserved for overnight students to have fun, experience our on-campus amenities, and bond with each other and staff through organized group enrichment activities. |
| 10 p.m. |
Quiet Time |
|
Program Costs
Option 1: 1-week overnight program from Sunday to Saturday. Includes full room and board as well as evening and weekend activities: $1,680
Option 2: 1-week on-campus commuter program from Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Includes lunch daily: $1,400
All options include:
-
One week of faculty-designed and delivered programming, administered online or on campus with educational support staff and program materials
-
Technology and software support
-
A Quinnipiac T-shirt
-
A digital badge for use on social media, resumes or portfolios
-
Access to special Quinnipiac Admissions events
Participation Requirements
Participants must be current high school students. Typically, participants are between the ages of 15 to 18 years of age at the start of the program.
Equipment and Materials
Quinnipiac University will provide all required materials, including laptops, for students within this program. Students are welcome to bring their own laptops or other devices for use outside of instruction periods or with the approval of their instructor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions among prospective students and families regarding our summer programs. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us and we'd be happy to chat.
Review all FAQ's
Accommodations
Quinnipiac University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act as an institution of higher education. Students who have a current IEP or 504 plan are encouraged to share any accommodations or modifications they may require in order to access the fundamentals of a QU summer program or camp they plan to attend.
Students requesting disability-based accommodations should indicate this within the application as well as email summerprograms@qu.edu about any and all specific accommodation needs.
Rules & Regulations
Read Quinnipiac University’s Summer Camp and Pre-College Program Policies
