NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host IDEA Camp for Middle School Students
One Day Summer Camp in Mason City, Charles City, and Forest City
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will hold the IDEA Camp for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in Summer 2025 at locations in Mason City, Charles City, and Forest City.
IDEA Camp helps students practice some of life’s key components: innovation, discovery, entrepreneurship, and achievement. This hands-on program guides young innovators through the essential stages of business creation, from brainstorming ideas to crafting a solid business model. Whether students come with a business idea in mind or need help discovering one, our camp provides the tools and support needed to bring their entrepreneurial dreams to life.
IDEA Camp is for creative and ambitious middle school students who are eager to explore entrepreneurship, develop creative problem-solving skills, and build confidence in their ability to create and innovate. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and enthusiasm!
IDEA Camp Summer 2025 Dates and Locations:
Tuesday, June 24 – NIACC Pappajohn Center, Mason City, IA
Friday, June 27 – John V. Hanson Career Center, Forest City, IA
Wednesday, July 2 – NIACC Career Center, Charles City, IA
Time: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Cost: $49 (lunch included)
Register at https://www.niacccamps.com/idea-camp.cfm. For more information, please contact Raegan Hanson, Youth Entrepreneurship Coordinator at the NIACC Pappajohn Center, at 641-422-4234 or raegan.hanson@niacc.edu. Learn more about IDEA Camp at www.pappajohncenter.com/idea-camp/
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is North Iowa’s hub for new business starts, innovation, and rural business success. From Main Street startups to industry leaders, we’re building a stronger Iowa through hands-on advising, stakeholder-driven programs, and a commitment to entrepreneurial education, from the classroom to the boardroom. Contact the NIACC Pappajohn Center at 641-422-4111 or pappajohn@niacc.edu. Visit the NIACC Pappajohn Center online at www.pappajohncenter.com.
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