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Wednesday, July 9 - Friday, July 11, 2025 | Commuter 

Point SPARK: Summer Program for Aspiring Rising entrepreneurs and Knowledge-seeking high school students is an immersive three-day camp designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit and foster innovation among high school students. Through hands-on workshops, interactive activities, and mentorship sessions, participants will embark on a journey of exploration, creativity, and collaboration. Hosted by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs, SPARK provides a supportive environment where students can discover their passion for entrepreneurship, develop essential skills, and gain valuable insights into launching their own ventures. From ideation to pitch preparation, SPARK offers a unique opportunity for students to unleash their potential, build confidence, and become future leaders in the world of business.

 

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To participate in this exciting program, students must be entering grades 9-12 as of Fall 2025 and/or be a 2025 high school graduate. 

Important Dates:

Program Start Date: Wednesday, July 9,2025
Program End Date: Friday, July 11, 2025

 

Class Outlook:

Classes will be held Wednesday-Friday with a 1-hour lunch break on campus.
The below is subject to change. 
Wednesday, July 9 Schedule
Time Activity
9:00 - 9:15 am Check-in and Introductions
9:15 - 10:30 am Ideating and Pitching Your Start-Up
10:30 - 11:15 am The Art of Public Speaking
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Product Design Workshop
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 2:15 pm College and Financial Advising Workshop
2:15 - 3:00 pm Pilot Your Purpose Workshop

 

Thursday, July 10 Schedule
Time Activity
9:00 - 9:15 am Check-in and Morning Announcements
9:15 - 10:15 am Who Are Your Customers?
10:15 - 11:00 am Building a Business Workshop
11:15 am - 12:00 pm Supporting Entrepreneurship & Innovation Through Partnership
12:00 - 12:30 pm Entrepreneurship and the Arts with the Pittsburgh Playhouse
12:30 - 1:15 pm Lunch
1:30 - 2:15 pm Business Ideation and Concept Development Workshop
2:15 - 3:00 pm Influencers and Entrepreneurship: From Concept to Execution

 

Wednesday, July 9 Schedule
Time Activity
9:00 - 9:15 am Check-in and Introductions
9:15 - 10:30 am Starting and Pitching a Social Venture with Women Who Rock
10:30 - 11:30 am The Art of Public Speaking
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Building a Pitch and Selling Your Ideas
12:30 - 1:15 pm Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 pm Pitch Presentations and Closing Ceremony (parents/guardians welcome!)

 

Drop-Off / Pick-Up For Commuters

Commuter students should be dropped off each day in our designated "Drop-Off Zone".
This zone is located at Academic Hall, 201 Wood St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Parents and guardians should stop and park on Third Ave. The student should enter the building through the entrance facing Third Ave. and make their way to their assigned classroom. Pick-up will begin at 4 pm. Parents and guardians
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This program is free to high school students! Sponsorship is graciously provided by Point Park University and local Corporate Sponsors.

Welcome to our campus!

All classes will be held on campus at Point Park University.

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Address: 
Point Park University
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Community and Summer Education Contact Information
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Email summercamps@pointpark.edu
Call 412-392-3456
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