UW-Whitewater Pre-College Programs

Business & Commerce Camp

2011 Business & Commerce Camp Booklet

students in a business seminar

GRADES

Entering 6th through 12th grade by fall of the upcoming school year

OBJECTIVES

  • Learn about the nuts and bolts of starting a business and techniques for business management: finance; economics; accounting; marketing; management; entrepreneurship.
  • Provide exposure to business careers.
  • Develop academic and technical skills that will enable students to participate in the economic development of their communities.

ACTIVITIES

Students will be paired in groups to create and present a business.

Previous on-site visits:
  • The Federal Reserve Bank
  • Chicago Board & Trade
  • Mercantile Exchange