Junior Achievement Inspiration Center Summer Camp 2026

JA BizTown Summer Session is an exciting and hands-on adventure where students get to become CEO of their own company, manage a budget, and even make big business decisions! In this fun, fast-paced program, students step into a simulated economy, working with their teammates to run businesses, solve problems, and make their community thrive. Along the way, they'll learn awesome skills like entrepreneurship, leadership, and teamwork—all while having a blast. Get ready to take charge, make new friends, and discover what it takes to succeed in the real world!

A glimpse into your camper’s week:

• Monday: “BizPlan” – Begin a new business venture and create a business plan
• Tuesday: “BizProfile” – Complete skills and personality assessment and actively work as a team
• Wednesday: “BizJobs” – Complete applications, interview for jobs, and prepare for the BizTown simulation
• Thursday: “BizPrep” – Present business proposal and continue preparation for the BizTown simulation
• Friday: “BizTown” – Go to work at one of businesses in The JA Betty BizTown!

JA Finance Park Summer Session prepares students for their journey into adulthood. From goal-setting to saving, budgeting, shopping, and paying bills, students step into the future to see what’s possible when they take control of their financial future. By combining an interactive simulation with real-world scenarios, JA Finance Park equips students with practical skills and confidence to make informed financial decisions, setting the foundation for a secure and successful future.

A glimpse into your camper’s week:

• Monday: Discover MY Future – Look inward to create a vision of your future while learning about investments and an introduction to entrepreneurship.
• Tuesday:  Explore MY Future – Dive into entrepreneurship and create a business model while honing your skills at resume building.
• Wednesday:  Ready for MY Future – Career interest assessments and exploration to map your road to the future, along with professional in-person interviews to land that dream job.
• Thursday:  Finance MY Future – Learn the essentials of money management: credit, loans and interest, and pitch your new business idea to real “sharks”.
• Friday:  Imagine MY Future – Participate in the JA Finance Park life simulation and manage a budget for an adult for the day. 

SUMMER CAMP FAQs 

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