camp inc. brochure
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A SUMMER OF INSPIRATION,
INNOVATION, & ENTREPRENEURSHIP.TM
The Camp InC. mISSIOnWe provide 6th - 12th grade campers with a unique Jewish summer camp experience
that introduces and develops creativity and invention through entrepreneurship.
We will teach our campers how to turn their ideas into reality and leave them with
a tool box of skills that promotes community, confidence, independence, leadership,
giving, and Jewish identity so they can become innovators in business, philanthropy,
and the Jewish community.
Learn How to Start a BusinessCamp Inc. is where leaders are born and teams are built. Campers learn how to turn
ideas into reality by working together to launch a product or service from scratch.
After forming their own startup teams, campers explore business
fundamentals including idea development, branding, financial
management, marketing, sales, and ultimately pitching their
company to a panel of investors “Shark Tank” style.
Experience our Jewish overnight camp communityCampers bond with friends through boating
and swimming, rock climbing, playing sports,
exploring our gorgeous Colorado mountain
property, and much more. They live in cabins,
eat meals together, and build Jewish identity
through song, Israel, and Shabbat.
The Camp InC. eXpeRIenCe
eXplOReRS(6Th - 7Th GRade)
Camp Inc. offers programs for campers
entering 6th - 12th grades that take place
on our stunning property in Steamboat
Springs, CO. They spend time each
week experiencing exciting behind
the scenes tours of local companies,
engaging with technology, working on
their team projects, interacting with
guest entrepreneurs, and spending free time hiking,
swimming, boating, playing sports, and doing arts and crafts.
The Explorers (Chokrim) program
gives campers an opportunity to
explore what it means to be an
entrepreneur. In these sessions,
campers work together to launch a
product or service using the skills
and tools learned through daily
team challenges, interactions with
successful entrepreneurs, tours of
local businesses, and “Shark Tank”
style pitches.
Camp InC. pROGRamS
appRenTICeS
(8Th - 9Th GRade)
enTRepReneuRS
(10Th - 12Th GRade)
The Apprentices (Mitmachim) program
gives campers an opportunity to learn
about the process of launching a company
along with the skills and tools needed
to bring a product to market. Each
session includes a focus on team building,
leadership training, and philanthropy. This
program includes a two-day trip to Boulder
to tour startups, meet investors, and visit
non-profits.
The Entrepreneurs (Yazamim) program digs into the details of how to build a
sustainable company, and hones in on specific skills great entrepreneurs need to
have. Campers get hands on experience in logo design, website creation, social media,
presentation skills, financial management, and more. Each session has a focus on
team building, leadership, and philanthropy. This program includes a two-day trip to
Boulder to tour startups, meet investors, and visit non-profits.
It is critical that every entrepreneur have a well-rounded skill set no
matter what type of company they launch. Camp Inc. campers choose a
hobby (chug) each session in one of five key areas:
• Web Design (front and back-end coding)
• Graphic Design (Photoshop and Illustrator)
• Presentation Skills (Powerpoint, Prezi, and public speaking)
• Digital Marketing (Google Adwords and social media for business)
• 3D Prototypes (CAD software and 3D printing)
Camp InC. hObbIeS
JewISh COmmunITyCamp Inc. is a program of the Boulder JCC and
is dedicated to building a strong and welcoming
Jewish community.
With the support of counselors and professional
staff, campers explore how Jewish values impact
their own lives right now and as future business
leaders. From interacting with Israeli startups
and networking with other Jewish teens, to
eating in our Kosher dining hall, helping to lead
our Friday night Shabbat services, and singing
Hebrew songs around the campfire, Camp Inc.
combines the best of Jewish summer camp with
a top notch business program.
Camp InC. hObbIeS
OuR InCRedIble SITe
The Camp Inc. PropertyCamp Inc. sits on 70 beautiful acres in Steamboat Springs, CO. We teach
a work-life balance, and our property provides the best of both worlds.
Mixed in to the traditional overnight camp feel are 10 high-tech
work spaces, a Mac lab, and a 150-seat indoor theater. With multiple
lodges, playing fields, an athletic center with basketball and rock
climbing, an outdoor amphitheater, miles of hiking trails, and a short
drive to boating and swimming, there is always plenty to do.
Visiting Local BusinessesWhile we spend most of our time on the property, an important part
of Camp Inc. is getting out into the community and experiencing
entrepreneurship first hand. Our location allows campers to tour local
startups and have guest entrepreneurs visit regularly.
Where do Campers Live?Campers live in cabin groups of 6-12 campers each, with an average
counselor to camper ratio of 1:4. Our lodge-style residences are a short
walk from the dining hall, athletic center, arts and crafts hut, playing fields,
amphitheater, and main lodge. Our Kosher kitchen serves 3 meals per day, plus
mid-day and late-night snacks. The food is high-end and healthy, with a weekly
Shabbat dinner featuring brisket, challah, matzah ball soup, and grape juice.
OuR InnOVaTIVe
Camp Inc. is directed by Josh Pierce, a
successful entrepreneur, camp professional,
husband, and father of two girls. Josh spent
years as a camper and staff member at a
JCC overnight camp. He studied music and
business at UW-Madison and has built and
sold a number of companies.
Associate Director, Dan Baer, brings a wealth
of camping experience to our team. Prior to
Camp Inc., Dan spent 5 years as the Associate
Director of a JCC overnight camp in the
Midwest. He grew up in Akron, OH, and
studied Applied Economics and
Management at Cornell University.
From our counselors and specialists, to our
guest entrepreneurs, every staff member
is passionate about helping campers reach
their full potential by building a supportive
camp environment.
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Camp Inc. is a program of the Boulder JCC and is funded by the Jim Joseph Foundation and AVI CHAI Foundation, in
partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp.
Our Partners & Supporters
Camp Inc. Office3800 Kalmia AveBoulder, CO 80301
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@CampInc@camp_inc
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Join Us This Summer!
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