Our programming is broken up into two sections; first we have the idea portion where students think, develop, and execute their ideas. For those who decide at the end of the semester they like their idea and want to keep going, they move to 2.0, which grows your business and has endless topics! If a student in 2.0 decides they want to start a new business, well then, they go back to the development class because all of the steps will be necessary to test out before you grow it!
Part of our mission is to be inclusive and available to ALL students. We welcome students of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to participate and will offer support to the best of our abilities. With technological support available at most sites, we are able to provide accommodations like: speech to text, text to speech, as well as typing or drawing options. We do acknowledge that some students require a little extra support (age, disability) and ask parents to help offer one to one if their child is in need.
Our classes run from September to December and from February to May. We enroll for the session vs. on a class basis. We do allow students to register through week two and with situational permission after week two. Our semester moves fast and we want to make sure each child has the tools to be successful. Starting week three students begin developing their ideas and building their business. In order to join a class after a session has started, students must have an idea and ready to jump in full speed in preparation for our first market.
Our Start-Up community locations don’t have a cost, instead, we ask families to make a donation to help cover programming costs. In our application we state: “Part of the Start-Up Kids Club mission is to be inclusive and available to students–no matter what. The average programming cost per student is $325 a semester. We ask that families consider making a contribution to help cover cost and keep our program available and accessible to all students. Please know that regardless of contribution, your child will be granted a spot to participate, as long as there is a seat available.)
Please note, through our licensing model and school partnerships , there might be a fee associated with your child’s participation. These relationships help us further support the continuation of our mission. For additional information, please contact amber@startupkidsclub.com
As a 501(c)3 organization that offers donation based programming, any money received is tax deductible and in turn nonrefundable. We are happy to credit any unused programming funds towards future participation or apply towards scholarships for other students.
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