About this Event
Big Dreams Start Here!
Does your child dream of starting a business? Whether they want to open a bakery, launch a fashion brand, create a beauty product, own a hotel or build airplanes, Kidpreneur Academy is where their imagination meets opportunity.
Our hands-on, eight-week entrepreneurship program helps young founders transform their ideas into business concepts through creativity, market research, financial literacy, branding and public speaking.
We believe no dream is too big to explore.
Our philosophy: Planting Seeds for Sequoia Trees.
We're not expecting children to build million-dollar companies in eight weeks. We're helping them develop the confidence, curiosity and foundational skills to pursue their dreams for years to come
What your child will experience
Develop a real business idea
- Explore their interests, research customers and create a handwritten business plan.
Build a product or prototype
- Create samples, develop a service or design a working representation of an ambitious business concept.
Create their own brand
- Design a business name, logo, signage, product lookbook and expo presentation.
Learn to pitch with confidence
- Practice public speaking, introduce their businesses and learn to communicate with customers.
Launch at Kidpreneur City
- Present their businesses at an interactive public expo featuring student-designed storefronts, demonstrations and opportunities to sell or showcase their work.
KIDPRENEUR ACADEMY — WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Week 1 | January 16 — DREAM IT
Discover your interests, explore business ideas, and choose your business.
Week 2 | January 23 — SEE IT
Bring your vision to life through sketches, models, and creative design.
Week 3 | January 30 — PROVE IT
Research your market, explore competitors, and gather customer feedback.
Week 4 | February 6 — PLAN IT
Write your first business plan and prepare your startup budget.
Week 5 | February 13 — PRICE IT
Learn about costs, pricing, profit, and managing money.
Week 6 | February 20 — BRAND IT
Create your business name, logo, storefront design, signage, and product lookbook.
Week 7 | February 27 — PITCH IT
Develop your founder's pitch and practice public speaking.
Week 8 | March 6 — LAUNCH READY
Finalize your product or prototype, rehearse your pitch, and prepare for the expo.
Week 9 | March 13 — OPTIONAL PREPARATION WEEK
No regular class. Optional support and final preparations.
Week 10 | March 20 — KIDPRENEUR CITY BUSINESS EXPO
Showcase your business, meet customers, and celebrate your launch!
IMPORTANT: ONE REGISTRATION COVERS THE ENTIRE PROGRAM
Kidpreneur Academy includes eight Saturday classes beginning January 16, 2027, an optional preparation week and our Kidpreneur City Business Expo on March 20, 2027. You only need to purchase one ticket per child.
Week 1
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Dream It: Discover Your Business Idea
Info: Welcome to Kidpreneur Academy! Young entrepreneurs will explore their interests, discover exciting business opportunities, and begin turning their biggest dreams into business ideas.
Through creative brainstorming and guided activities, each student will develop 5–10 ideas and select one to explore throughout the program.
Students will complete their first Business Idea Sheet, identifying what their business does, who it serves, and why it matters. We'll also introduce the Founder's Code and begin building confidence through short founder introductions.
WEEK 1 OUTCOME
Every student leaves with a business idea and a vision for what they want to create.
Week 2
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
See It: Bring Your Vision to Life
Info: It's time to turn imagination into something you can see! Young entrepreneurs will visualize their businesses through sketches, creative designs, models and mockups. Whether they're planning a bakery, fashion brand, hotel or manufacturing company, students will begin developing a visual representation of their big idea.
Weekly outcome: Every student creates an initial visual concept of their business.
Week 3
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Prove It: Discover Your Market
Info: Who are your customers, and what do they really want? Students will explore market research through interactive activities, examine similar businesses and gather feedback from potential customers. They'll discover how research can help them improve their ideas and make informed business decisions.
Weekly outcome: Every student identifies their target customers and gathers feedback on their business idea.
Week 4
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Plan It: Write Your First Business Plan
Info: Every great business needs a plan! Students will create a handwritten, one-page business plan explaining their product or service, customers, startup needs and first steps. They'll learn how entrepreneurs present their ideas and prepare a proposed budget for their $100 Founder's Grant.
Weekly outcome: Every student completes a one-page business plan and an initial startup budget.
Week 5
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Price It: Learn the Business of Money
Info: Let's talk money! Young founders will explore startup costs, pricing, revenue, profit and basic money management. They'll learn how to calculate the cost of producing a product or providing a service, set prices and make thoughtful decisions about their startup funds.
Weekly outcome: Every student develops a simple budget and pricing strategy for their business.
Week 6
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Brand It: Create Your Business Identity
Info: It's time to make your business stand out! Students will develop their business names, logos, brand colors and messaging. They'll design their Kidpreneur City storefronts, signage and product lookbooks or service brochures, bringing their unique business personalities to life.
Weekly outcome: Every student creates a brand identity and submits their initial expo display designs.
Week 7
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Pitch It: Find Your Founder's Voice
Info: Every entrepreneur has a story worth telling! Students will develop their business pitches, practice public speaking and learn how to introduce their products or services with confidence. They'll also practice answering customer questions and presenting their ideas professionally.
Weekly outcome: Every student prepares and rehearses a two- to five-minute founder's pitch.
Week 8
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Launch Ready: Prepare for Business
Info: The countdown to Kidpreneur City begins! Students will refine their products, prototypes or demonstrations, review their pricing and practice their customer presentations. They'll complete their final expo preparations and learn what it takes to represent their businesses on launch day.
Weekly outcome: Every student has an expo-ready business presentation and a final preparation checklist.
Optional Week
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Founder Preparation Week: Final Touches
Info: There is no regular class this week! Students can use this time to finish products, organize their displays, practice their pitches and prepare for the Business Expo. Optional assistance may be available for founders who need additional support.
Preparation week: Students have extra time to complete their final preparations.
Expo Day
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Kidpreneur City: The Business Expo
Info: Welcome to Kidpreneur City, where big dreams open for business! Our young entrepreneurs will showcase their products, services and innovative concepts in an interactive marketplace featuring their own branded storefronts. Families and community guests are invited to meet the founders, explore their businesses, experience demonstrations and celebrate everything they've accomplished.
Expo outcome: Every student presents their business to the community and celebrates their entrepreneurial journey.
Event venue & nearby stays
Little Five Points Community Center, 1083 Austin Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, United States
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