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    Entrepreneurial Minds: From Ideas to Action
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    Entrepreneurial Minds: From Ideas to Action

    by Appleby College Summer Academy

    Appleby’s entrepreneurship camp turns creative ideas into mock business plans through design thinking, team projects and personal reflection.

    Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Entrepreneurial Minds at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Applications open

    Eligibility

    Grades 6-8; strong English

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 12-14

    Location / Region

    Appleby College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

    Cost

    $625 + HST per week

    Duration

    1 week

    Format

    In-person

    Application deadline

    Rolling · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

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    EntrepreneurshipBusiness & EconomicsDesign
    Class size: Maximum 15 students
    Meals: Daily lunch included
    Certificate / Outcome: Certificate; mock business plans
    Campus experience: 4 classroom hours; 1.5 active hours daily
    Daily hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

    Entrepreneurial Minds summary

    Students use design thinking to develop and test ideas, then turn them into mock business plans inspired by real challenges.

    Group projects combine entrepreneurship with goal setting, teamwork and personal reflection. The experience suits students who want to try business through practical collaboration.

    What is Entrepreneurial Minds: From Ideas to Action?

    Entrepreneurial Minds: From Ideas to Action is Appleby College’s junior entrepreneurship enrichment course. Students explore Design Thinking and learn how to develop, test and turn an idea into a practical plan.

    The course combines hands-on group projects with personal reflection, using real challenges as inspiration for mock business plans. It also develops goal setting, teamwork and leadership, with connections to Career Studies and future Business Studies.

    Why Succeed highlights Entrepreneurial Minds

    • Developing and testing an idea gives students a concrete way to explore entrepreneurship.

    • Mock business plans connect creative thinking to practical decisions.

    • Group work and individual reflection encourage students to understand both their ideas and their contribution to a team.

    • The 15-student class limit and daily active learning provide a structured setting for younger learners.

    Who is Entrepreneurial Minds for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy generating ideas, solving practical problems and working with others, especially those considering future business study.

    Not ideal if

    You want mainly recreational activities or prefer working alone, because classroom learning and group projects are central to the course.

    Is Entrepreneurial Minds worth it?

    This is a useful introduction if you want to discover whether developing business ideas interests you. Testing ideas and creating mock plans gives you specific work to reflect on, while collaboration adds practice in leadership and teamwork.

    The main limitation is the short introductory scope: creating a mock plan is a starting point for learning about business. Students seeking sustained venture development may benefit from a longer experience, and repeating this course in another week will cover the same content.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    $625 + HST per week; includes Enrichment classes and group activities., Daily lunch., Daily junior active-learning time., Certificate with attendance on every program day..

    Meals

    Daily lunch included

    Supervision or safety information

    Families can pre-register for weekly Before & After Care, covering supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students without this service arrive at their classrooms and leave independently.

    Provider details

    Review the Appleby College Summer Academy provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    1 week; Appleby College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

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    How much preparation does Entrepreneurial Minds need?

    Effort level

    Moderate, with an academic day and collaborative projects.

    Best started

    Begin planning a few weeks before your chosen session; allow extra time for a language assessment if needed.

    Main challenge

    Turning a creative idea into a practical plan with a team.

    Typical preparation

    • Think of an everyday problem and a possible product or service that could address it.

    • Arrange a laptop or tablet, athletic shoes and a reusable water bottle.

    • Plan daily transportation and decide whether your family needs Before & After Care.

    Useful if

    You want an introductory experience before future business study.

    What do students do on Entrepreneurial Minds?

    You explore entrepreneurship by developing and testing ideas with other students. Design thinking, group projects and personal reflection help turn those ideas into mock business plans.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore the principles of Design Thinking.

    2. 2

      Develop an idea inspired by a real challenge.

    3. 3

      Build out and test the idea.

    4. 4

      Work with your group to create a practical mock business plan.

    5. 5

      Reflect on your teamwork, goals and leadership.

    Entrepreneurial Minds dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Applications

    Rolling admissions

    Reference date

    Entrepreneurial Minds: From Ideas to Action Jr. — July 6-10, 2026

    6-10 July 2026

    Full-week day session.

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    Entrepreneurial Minds: From Ideas to Action Jr. — July 20-24, 2026

    20-24 July 2026

    Full-week day session.

    Reference date

    Entrepreneurial Minds: From Ideas to Action Jr. — August 4-7, 2026

    4-7 August 2026

    Four-day session following the Civic Holiday.

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    Eligibility and requirements

    • Junior Enrichment participants ages 12-14.

    • Junior programs accommodate students in grades 6, 7 and 8.

    • High English language proficiency is required.

    • English language learners must self-identify during application.

    • English language learners require an online assessment before acceptance.

    How much does Entrepreneurial Minds cost?

    Full-week program fee

    $610 — 2026 fee in Canadian dollars; 13% HST additional.

    Funding or discounts

    • Four-day program fee: $488 — 2026 fee in Canadian dollars; 13% HST additional.
    • Cancellation deposit: $100 — 2027 policy retains this per week from the registration total.

    What's included

    Enrichment classes and group activities., Daily lunch., Daily junior active-learning time., Certificate with attendance on every program day.

    How to apply to Entrepreneurial Minds

    1. 1

      Follow the course’s online application link to Appleby’s CampBrain portal.

    2. 2

      Create an account or sign in to your existing summer-program account.

    3. 3

      Choose the junior course and provide accurate participant and medical information.

    4. 4

      If you are an English language learner, self-identify and complete the required online assessment.

    5. 5

      Read the registration email and the welcome email sent one week before your session.

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    What does Entrepreneurial Minds cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Design Thinking

    Explore how to develop, test and turn an idea into a practical plan.

    Mock business planning

    Create mock business plans inspired by real challenges through hands-on group projects.

    Leadership and teamwork

    Practice goal setting, group dynamics, teamwork and motivating others.

    Personal reflection

    Reflect on your projects and your development as a confident leader.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Entrepreneurial Minds?

    A typical day during the program.

    Program day

    Applicable holidays are excluded.

    First classroom block

    1.5 hours of classroom learning followed by a break.

    Active learning

    1.5 hours of outdoor group games and active learning, moving indoors during rain.

    Second classroom block

    2.5 hours of classroom learning after lunch.

    Who teaches on Entrepreneurial Minds?

    Appleby’s enrichment instructors support classroom discussions, group activities and collaborative learning. Junior classes combine academic work with structured active learning.

    Classes have a maximum of 15 students per session.

    Where do students stay on Entrepreneurial Minds?

    Non-residential plan

    • Day-campus experience: Junior students combine classroom projects with 1.5 hours of daily active learning.
    • Dining hall lunch: Lunch is included in the course fee and provided daily.
    • Extended supervision: Weekly Before & After Care offers supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

    Before & After Care requires separate pre-registration.

    What happens after Entrepreneurial Minds?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Create mock business plans inspired by real challenges.

    Develop confidence in teamwork and leadership.

    Explore interests relevant to future Business Studies.

    Earn an enrichment certificate by attending every program day.

    Where does Entrepreneurial Minds take place?

    The course takes place at Appleby College, 540 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Families should plan daily arrival and departure around the campus program day.

    Entrepreneurial Minds FAQs

    Students develop mock business plans inspired by real challenges, using design thinking, group projects and personal reflection.

    Junior participants have four hours of classroom activities and 1.5 hours of active learning each day. The regular day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Yes. A daily lunch is included in the course fee and served in the dining hall.

    Bring a laptop or tablet, comfortable athletic shoes and a reusable water bottle. Cell phones cannot replace the device used for classwork.

    Enrichment participants must attend every day of programming to earn a certificate.

    Families can pre-register for weekly Before & After Care, covering supervision from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students without this service arrive at their classrooms and leave independently.

    Content stays the same between sessions. Appleby recommends choosing different programs rather than repeating the same course in one summer.

    High English proficiency is required. English language learners must identify themselves during application and complete an online language assessment before acceptance.

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