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Youth About Business Camp 2025, Hosted by Private Equity Program at Columbia Business School

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Columbia Business School is hosting a 5-day business camp July 7-11, 2025, for high school students ages 14-17. Participants will take on executive roles, negotiate mock deals, and present to professional panels while exploring different business functions.

The program targets students new to business, those in business clubs, and high-potential students seeking challenges. It focuses on building confidence, leadership skills, career exploration, and networking with professionals.

Limited to 50 students with scholarships available. Applications through Youth About Business.

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  • Greta Larson
Published
June 4, 2025
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Private Equity Program News
Students at Columbia Business School with Professor Donna M. Hitscherich

Students at Youth About Business Camp learn at Columbia Business School

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Donna Hitscherich

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Bernstein Faculty Leader
Bernstein Center for Leadership and Ethics
Private Equity Program Co-Director
Private Equity Program Co-Director

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Step into the world of business this summer! 

July 7 -11, 2025 - Youth About Business Camp at Columbia Business School

Take on the roles of executives, negotiate a mock business deal, and present to a panel of professionals. Explore how finance, law, marketing, tech, and operations fit together inside a company—and learn about which careers spark your interest, and which ones do not.
 

Who Should Apply

  • High school students between the ages of 14-17
  • Curious students who want to explore business for the first time
  • Students involved in DECA, FBLA, or other business/leadership clubs
  • High-potential students who are ready for a real challenge

What Makes This Experience Unique?

  • Confidence: Build executive presence and confident communication
  • Challenge: Lead a Team. Defend your ideas. Stretch yourself!
  • Clarity:  Explore careers you have not considered
  • Network: Connect with professionals and learn what real business careers look like

Key Details

Open to rising 9th–12th graders
No school paperwork required
Capacity limited to 50 students
Scholarships available!

 

Learn More & Apply for the camp via Youth About Business
Learn more about Columbia Business School's Private Equity Program

For further information about the camp, contact Youth About Business– [email protected]  

To contact the Private Equity Program at Columbia, email [email protected]

About the Researcher(s)

Photo of Prof. Donna Hitscherich

Donna Hitscherich

Senior Lecturer in Discipline in Business
Finance Division
Co-director
Private Equity Program
Bernstein Faculty Leader
Bernstein Center for Leadership and Ethics
Private Equity Program Co-Director
Private Equity Program Co-Director

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