BIG Ideas Camp: Empowering Girls to Lead Boldly

For Middle School Girls Ages 11–14

Calling all curious, creative, and ambitious middle school girls! This summer, give your daughter the opportunity to unlock her potential, build lasting confidence, and dive into the exciting world of entrepreneurship.

BIG Ideas Camp is a one-week, hands-on experience that blends design thinking, startup skills, and college readiness—all in a fun and supportive environment. Campers will explore who they are, what they care about, and how to take action on their ideas.

We Inspire Girls to Believe:

• Their ideas matter

• Curiosity and risk-taking lead to growth

• Collaboration is powerful and fun

• Mistakes are opportunities to learn

What Will Girls Learn?

• Confidence & Resilience: Girls will express themselves, embrace challenges, and see failures as stepping stones to success
• Entrepreneurial Thinking: They’ll identify real-world problems and brainstorm innovative solutions using the mindset of a founder
• Creative Problem-Solving: Through design thinking, campers will research, ideate, and prototype answers to issues they care about
• Teamwork & Leadership: Working together on projects, girls will strengthen communication and leadership skills in a supportive group
• Presentation & Pitching: Campers will build public speaking confidence and share their ideas at a final pop-up shop experience

Why Choose BIG Ideas Camp?

This camp goes beyond basic skills. It transforms how girls see themselves and their potential. Through high-energy, engaging activities, your child will build creativity, confidence, and resilience—all while having an unforgettable experience.

Spots fill quickly—don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

Meet the Instructor

Kate Jackson, MA, MBA, is the founder and Chief Education Officer of Girl Gonna Launch, a nonprofit on a mission to help girls launch their dreams. Kate teaches at Northwestern University’s Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and previously directed a nationally recognized college entrepreneurship program.

As a founder and educator, Kate brings real-world experience from top global companies like Accenture, Deloitte Consulting, JP Morgan, and PBS. She earned her BA and MA from the University of Chicago and holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.