Carlmont DECA Summer Camps
These are two summer camps that Carlmont DECA is offering at Carlmont High School for the 2025 Summer.
Camp SPARK Marketing Camp
Camp SPARK is a hands-on marketing camp that gives middle schoolers the chance to think big and get creative. Students will dive into real-world business and marketing strategies, explore the marketing mix, and gain digital design and data analysis experience.
Throughout the week, students will film and edit advertisements, design digital promotions, and build a pitch deck and written report. The camp ends with formal presentations to a juging panel, boosting creativity, public speaking, and teamwork skills.
Date: June 23 to June 27
Discounted Registration Deadline: May 14th
Regular Registration Deadline: June 19th
Carlmont Business & Tech Camp
At the Carlmont Business & Tech Camp, students will team up to create their own startup business plans. With guidance from Carlmont DECA mentors, they’ll explore the basics of business, entrepreneurship, technology, and design. Each group will bring their ideas to life and pitch them Shark Tank-style to a panel of judges and parents on Friday, building confidence, creativity, and public speaking skills along the way.
Students will learn the valuable skills of developing a startup business plan, professional pitching and asking for an investment, creating a prototype or wireframe, and using spreadsheets and formulas.
Date: July 28 to August 1
Discounted Registration Deadline: June 6
Regular Registration Deadline: July 18
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q: What is the difference between Camp SPARK and the Business & Tech Camp?
A: Camp SPARK is for marketing and students are focused on developing a marketing plan and creating digital advertisements. On the other hand, the Carlmont DECA Business & Tech Camp is focused on business and technological skills, where students will build a startup business plan and work with data.
Q: My student is interested, but they don’t have any experience with business, marketing, or product design. Can they still participate?
A: Yes!! No prior experience is necessary. All we ask is that students are excited to learn and come with a positive attitude and that they are proficient in English.
Q: My student wants to come to the camp, but they are nervous about public speaking and/or working in a group. Is that okay?
A: Yes; this camp is a great opportunity to learn public speaking skills. We will have workshops on public speaking skills & presentations to prepare the students for the competition on the final day. There will also be an instructor working with each group to ensure that they stay on track and to guide them through the process.
Q: What is DECA?
A: DECA is an international organization of school clubs that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. In addition, DECA provides the opportunity for students to compete at regional, state, and international levels.
Q: Who are the instructors?
A: The camp is led by Carlmont DECA members. They have all been trained to teach the students.
Q: Are there financial aid opportunities?
A: Yes! Please contact us directly at jrowe@seq.org for more details. If you have any other questions, please contact jrowe@seq.org. We will be sending out more updates soon.
Camp SPARK Marketing Camp
Camp SPARK is a hands-on marketing camp that gives middle schoolers the chance to think big and get creative. Students will dive into real-world business and marketing strategies, explore the marketing mix, and gain digital design and data analysis experience.
Throughout the week, students will film and edit advertisements, design digital promotions, and build a pitch deck and written report. The camp ends with formal presentations to a juging panel, boosting creativity, public speaking, and teamwork skills.
Date: June 23 to June 27
Discounted Registration Deadline: May 14th
Regular Registration Deadline: June 11th
Carlmont Business & Tech Camp
At the Carlmont Business & Tech Camp, students will team up to create their own startup business plans. With guidance from Carlmont DECA mentors, they’ll explore the basics of business, entrepreneurship, technology, and design. Each group will bring their ideas to life and pitch them Shark Tank-style to a panel of judges and parents on Friday, building confidence, creativity, and public speaking skills along the way.
Students will learn the valuable skills of developing a startup business plan, professional pitching and asking for an investment, creating a prototype or wireframe, and using spreadsheets and formulas.
Date: July 28 to August 1
Discounted Registration Deadline: June 6
Regular Registration Deadline: July 11
Camp SPARK Marketing Camp
Camp SPARK is a hands-on marketing camp that gives middle schoolers the chance to think big and get creative. Students will dive into real-world business and marketing strategies, explore the marketing mix, and gain digital design and data analysis experience.
Throughout the week, students will film and edit advertisements, design digital promotions, and build a pitch deck and written report. The camp ends with formal presentations to a juging panel, boosting creativity, public speaking, and teamwork skills.
Date: June 23 to June 27
Discounted Registration Deadline: May 14th
Regular Registration Deadline: June 11th
Carlmont Business & Tech Camp
At the Carlmont Business & Tech Camp, students will team up to create their own startup business plans. With guidance from Carlmont DECA mentors, they’ll explore the basics of business, entrepreneurship, technology, and design. Each group will bring their ideas to life and pitch them Shark Tank-style to a panel of judges and parents on Friday, building confidence, creativity, and public speaking skills along the way.
Students will learn the valuable skills of developing a startup business plan, professional pitching and asking for an investment, creating a prototype or wireframe, and using spreadsheets and formulas.
Date: July 28 to August 1
Discounted Registration Deadline: June 6
Regular Registration Deadline: July 11
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q: What is the difference between Camp SPARK and the Business & Tech Camp?
A: Camp SPARK is for marketing and students are focused on developing a marketing plan and creating digital advertisements. On the other hand, the Carlmont DECA Business & Tech Camp is focused on business and technological skills, where students will build a startup business plan and work with data.
Q: My student is interested, but they don’t have any experience with business, marketing, or product design. Can they still participate?
A: Yes!! No prior experience is necessary. All we ask is that students are excited to learn and come with a positive attitude and that they are proficient in English.
Q: My student wants to come to the camp, but they are nervous about public speaking and/or working in a group. Is that okay?
A: Yes; this camp is a great opportunity to learn public speaking skills. We will have workshops on public speaking skills & presentations to prepare the students for the competition on the final day. There will also be an instructor working with each group to ensure that they stay on track and to guide them through the process.
Q: What is DECA?
A: DECA is an international organization of school clubs that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. In addition, DECA provides the opportunity for students to compete at regional, state, and international levels.
Q: Who are the instructors?
A: The camp is led by Carlmont DECA members. They have all been trained to teach the students.
Q: Are there financial aid opportunities?
A: Yes! Please contact us directly at jrowe@seq.org for more details. If you have any other questions, please contact jrowe@seq.org. We will be sending out more updates soon.