About the Rotary Club of Austin Camp Enterprise Program
For over 40 years, Camp Enterprise has been an annual event for area high school juniors to experience the free enterprise system, explore the world of business and entrepreneurship and work on a Team that actually puts together a viable business!
Camp Enterprise is facilitated by enthusiastic, qualified, adult professional entrepreneurs who provide stimulating and invaluable business skills and information. The students will be immersed in a three-day, fast-paced, intensive learning environment where the realities of business development will be explored and created. Camp Enterprise is a fabulous opportunity to practice team-building skills, collaborative problem solving, and to meet fellow students in Central Texas with the same interests. The goal of Camp Enterprise is to inspire students to become the next generation of successful business leaders and entrepreneurs for the City of Austin.
Who, What, When, and Where
Who: Juniors in High School from Austin and surrounding areas, hosted by Rotary Club of Austin members
Orientation: 6:00-7:30 PM Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Covenant Presbyterian Church 3003 Northland Dr, Austin, TX 78757
Camp: Friday, Feb. 2nd – Sunday, Feb. 4th, 2024
Where: Camp Buckner, Burnet, TX www.campbuckner.org
(bus transportation, lodging & meals will be provided by Rotary Club of Austin)
Drop-off Time: Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at 8:30 AM
Drop-off & Pick-up Location:
Covenant Presbyterian Church
3003 Northland Dr, Austin, TX 78757
Logistics: Students will ride on chartered buses to and from Camp Buckner
Pick-up Time: Sunday, Feb. 4, 2023, at 3:00 PM
How to be selected:
High school counselors nominate Junior students for interviews which are conducted by members of the Rotary Club of Austin. The interviews will take place in the fall of 2022. We plan to accept 80 – 100 students. Acceptance notices will be extended prior to Thanksgiving break.
Students from a past Camp Enterprise team working together.
What To Do
High School Counselors: Identify business-minded students you believe would be good candidates for Camp Enterprise. Rotary volunteers will come to your school and interview students. If you have not been contacted by a Rotary volunteer, please contact Rotarian Tillery Castillo at tillerymartincastillo@gmail.com.
High School Juniors: Ask your Counselor to contact The Rotary Club of Austin: Contact Tillery Castillo at tillerymartincastillo@gmail.com.