In-Person
Camp Mode
Mon-Fri
schedule
13 to 18
age
Entrepreneurship
The Pathway Entrepreneur Summer Camp offers an exciting, hands-on experience for anyone looking to dive into the retail world. You’ll explore key topics like understanding your customers, researching competitors, and crafting unique strategies to stand out in the market. Through real-world projects, you’ll get to practice everything from selecting the right products and setting prices to managing supply chains efficiently and effectively.
By the end of the camp, you’ll walk away with practical skills to design eye-catching promotions, streamline operations, and analyze sales data like a pro. Whether you’re aiming to boost a current retail business or start a new venture, this camp will equip you with the tools and confidence needed to thrive in the fast-paced retail industry.
– Mr. Anson Zhao
Learning Outcomes:
Market Insight:
Gain a deep understanding of market segmentation and how to effectively identify and target specific customer groups.
Customer-Centric Strategies:
Develop the ability to assess and respond to customer needs and preferences, ensuring product and service alignment with market demands.
Competitive Analysis:
Acquire skills in researching and analyzing competitors to inform strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for differentiation.
Product and Pricing Proficiency:
Learn how to select, source, and price products strategically to achieve sales targets and maintain profitability.
Supply Chain Management:
Master the fundamentals of demand forecasting and inventory management to optimize supply chain efficiency.
Promotional Design:
Create compelling promotional materials and visual displays that capture customer attention and influence buying behavior.
Operational Efficiency:
Develop plans to streamline operations and enhance workflow efficiency within a retail setting.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
Gain proficiency in analyzing sales data to make informed business decisions and adjust strategies as needed.
Real-World Application:
Apply learned concepts through a group project, providing hands-on experience in managing real retail business scenarios.
Program Overall Schedule
WEEK 1
Retail Business Foundations
June 30 – July 4
Campers will learn retail basics—product selection, pricing, and inventory—and develop a basic inventory plan for their chosen retail concept.
WEEK 2
Learning Store Operations
July 7 – July 11
Teach campers the core operations of running a retail business, including visual merchandising, customer service, and more.
week 3
Launch and Retail Showcase
July 14 – July 18
Campers will run a mock retail store during a showcase event this week, simulating customer interactions, sales, and presenting their retail concepts.
Our mission is to nurture students to become well-educated individuals of exemplary moral character. To this end, we provide a rigorous college preparatory and classical arts education steeped in the traditional values of the West and the East.
We are accredited by the Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Institutions of the Middle States Association.
