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:
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Analytical and entrepreneurship skills to make you feel more prepared for college and the world of business.
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At least one new business idea and a foundation for pursuing it.
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Improved business presentation skills and gained confidence in public speaking.
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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 |
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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:
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One week of faculty-designed and delivered programming, administered online or on campus with educational support staff and program materials
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Technology and software support
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A Quinnipiac T-shirt
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A digital badge for use on social media, resumes or portfolios
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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.
How to Register for Summer Programs
We've recently launched a new application and registration system for summer programs, camps and courses. Each new student must create an account in order to access this system. If you already have an account and are a returning student, please sign in using your credentials from the main page. If you plan to attend multiple programs, please use the same account, although courses will need to be purchased individually.
Take the Next Step
Students must declare if they plan to attend for either the residential (overnight) experience or the commuter experience at the time of registration. We are currently offering a $100 discount for early bird registrants who register and pay in full before January 15, 2025.
Register and Pay: Early Bird Residential
Register and Pay: Early Bird Commuter
Minimum Required Deposits
If you are not paying in full at the time of registration, you must submit a non-refundable $250 deposit to reserve your spot for 30 days. Any student who places the non-refundable deposit must pay the full remaining cost of the program within 30 days from the date of deposit to be enrolled in the program.
Deposit Only: Residential
Deposit Only: Commuter
Payment Methods and Refund/Cancellation Policy
Discounts and Financial Aid
Partial financial support may be available for those who indicate the need for financial assistance in their online application. Financial support awards are based on a combination of financial need and academic merit.
We are pleased to offer a 15% discount on all summer camps and experiences to current Quinnipiac employees, Quinnipiac alumni and employees of our corporate partners. Please contact summerprograms@qu.edu to request your discount code.
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.
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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
