Big Ideas Start Small
Empowering kids to dream, create, and build through fun, hands-on entrepreneurship programs.
Where we empower kids to learn to think like entrepreneurs.
Welcome to Junior Venture Camp - a safe, vibrant space where children learn to think like entrepreneurs. Through gamified, age-appropriate activities, they’ll explore ideation and business concepts in ways that make sense to them.
Our dynamic summer camp and afterschool program inspires children to explore the world of entrepreneurship by developing real business ideas and showcasing them at our interactive Entrepreneurship Fair. Along the way, they gain essential skills in financial literacy, leadership, and innovation—all while building creativity, resilience, and problem-solving abilities through hands-on, engaging experiences.
Programs
Future Founders Camp
Our summer camp is thoughtfully designed for youth aged 15–17, offering five engaging in-person sessions that run for 1.5 to 2 hours each. With a small group format of up to 10 students per class, participants benefit from personalized attention and meaningful peer interaction. The program blends individual tasks with collaborative group activities, encouraging independence, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. Guided worksheets are provided to support hands-on learning and reflection, helping teens turn ideas into action while building essential skills in a fun, supportive environment.
KidVenture Camp
Our summer camp for children aged 5–7 is a joyful introduction to creativity, teamwork, and early entrepreneurial thinking. Through five fun-filled in-person sessions, each lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, young campers explore big ideas in a small group setting of up to 10 kids—perfect for making friends and feeling supported. Activities are a delightful mix of individual play and group adventures, designed to spark imagination and build confidence. With colorful, guided worksheets and hands-on materials, every child gets to learn through doing, dreaming, and discovering. It’s a playful launchpad for curiosity, kindness, and bold little thinkers.
Afterschool Program
Our afterschool program for children aged 7–12 is a weekly adventure in creativity, collaboration, and early entrepreneurship. Held once a week for 1 to 1.5 hours, each session offers a playful yet purposeful mix of hands-on activities, team challenges, and guided exploration. In a supportive small-group setting, kids dive into imaginative projects that build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a spark for innovation. Whether they’re designing a mini business, crafting a product prototype, or learning the basics of money and leadership, every moment is crafted to inspire curiosity and empower young minds to think big and dream boldly.
About Us
What makes us Unique
Gamification
to make it fun, collaborative and interactive
Youth-Oriented
age-appropriate methods and content
Skill Building
creativity, critical thinking and financial literacy
Entrepreneurial Fair
to showcase products and practice live pitches
Founder’s Story
From Personal Challenge to Purposeful Change
Junior Venture Camp was born from a deeply personal challenge—one that many working parents face. When I began my full-time role at an entrepreneurship hub, I found myself navigating the demands of work while searching for meaningful child-care options. My time at Sheridan EDGE introduced me to ‘entrepreneurial mindset’: identify a problem, solve it, and build something meaningful. And I thought: What if we taught this mindset to children?
As a former homeschooler and educator at heart, I had already seen the power of entrepreneurship in action. Back in the Philippines, my children and I ran simple projects together—selling ice candies in the summer, making sundried tomatoes from surplus produce—activities that quietly instilled resourcefulness, initiative, and grit. Looking back, I realized I had been nurturing their entrepreneurial spirit all along.
When I spoke to other parents, my experience wasn’t unique. Many echoed the same concern: a lack of educational depth in existing programs, and noticeable gaps in the Canadian education system. That’s when the idea truly took root.
Junior Venture Camp is my response—a space where children can dream big, start small, and learn the skills that matter most: creativity, critical thinking, financial literacy, and leadership. Through hands-on experiences and real-world challenges, we foster the kind of learning that sticks.
This isn’t just a business. It’s a movement, a mission, and a mother’s hope to raise a generation of changemakers.
Let me help your children discover their potential—just as I helped mine.