P-589

Camp Enterprise

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Project Description

Country: USA

Location: Long Beach

Total Budget: $25,000

Areas of Focus: Basic education and literacy, Economic and community development

Activity Type: Education: General

Summary: 25TH ANNUAL CAMP HELD IN BIG BEAR CA FOR 60 HS JRS FROM THE LBUSD


This project introduces HS Junior students from the LBUSD to the Free Enterprise system. This years camp will be held April 1 thru the 3rd. Students are divided into teams of 6 and assigned 2 Rotarian councilors (volunteers) with business experiences and backgrounds. The teams travel by bus to Camp Oaks in Big Bear City, CA on day one and select a (startup) business model to develop. These teams and the Rotarians work over the next 2 days to develop and define their business and market approach from all aspects. On the final day the teams present their plans to a group of Rotarians and the best team is recognized. The funds are needed for transportation and the cost of camp. (lodging and meals)


Addendum to Project Description (added after the project was signed)

This project introduces HS Junior students from the LBUSD to the Free Enterprise system. This year's camp will be held April 1 thru the 3rd. Students are divided into teams of 6 and assigned 2 Rotarian counselors (volunteers) with business experiences and backgrounds. The teams travel by bus to Camp Oaks in Big Bear City, CA on day one and select a (startup) business model to develop. These teams and the Rotarians work over the next 2 days to develop and define their business and market approach from all aspects. Included in the camp experience are exercises to build teamwork, collaboration and confidence. On the final day the teams present their plans to a group of Rotarians and the best team is recognized.

The creativity and business savvy demonstrated in these projects is truly impressive. Last year's businesses included a "hoodie" that adjusted to external temperature and body temp to keep the wearer perfectly comfortable, a technology driven desk to aid both the teacher and the student in the class room, and an environmentally friendly, cruelty free personal hygiene 6-in-1 product for the "athlete in all of us. The winning team created "Custom Eyez", which are interchangeable prescription lenses for a set of three frames to meet your professional, playful, and stylish needs. We see the direct benefits of the Camp Enterprise experience when the members of the Youth Mentoring Committee judge business contests that include Camp E grads; they consistently outperform their peers. Last year we started an internship program, successfully placing 5 Camp E graduates with local businesses matching the student's areas of career interest. The feedback to date has been outstanding.

The funds are needed for transportation and the cost of camp, (lodging and meals).

Project Contact Person

District: 5320

Rotary Club of: Long Beach

Primary Contact: George Reid

Email: greid@reidmri.com

Project Status

Completed
This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners.

Project listed for the 2014-15 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing

Existing Contributions Towards This Project

Date

Cash

DDF

Total

Long Beach (5320)

11-Jun-14

$20,000

$5,000

$25,000

Total

$20,000

$5,000

$25,000

Project Supporting Documents


[16-Jun-14]
Camp Enterprise Budget 2015


[11-Aug-14]
Estimated Budget


[15-May-15]
Final Report


[11-Aug-14]
Grant Summary


[30-Jun-14]
Invoices


[11-Aug-14]
Photos

 

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History Log Entries

11-Jun-14

by Jedd Thomas

Creation of project page.

28-Jul-14

by Jedd Thomas

Project sent for club signatures.

28-Jul-14

by Jedd Thomas

Project signed by Liz Gaston.

28-Jul-14

by Jedd Thomas

Project signed by George Reid.

11-Aug-14

by Jedd Thomas

Project signed by Brian Russell.

11-Sep-14

by Jedd Thomas

Project approved by the District Approval Committee.

18-Sep-14

by Jedd Thomas

Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.

22-Apr-15

by Philippe Lamoise

Access granted to Madrid Zimmerman.

24-Apr-15

by Jedd Thomas

Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.

15-May-15

by Jedd Thomas

Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.

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