School of Business Administration
Quick Center

Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
tel: 610-499-4300
fax: 610-499-4614

Jessica F. Hoopes
Assistant Dean, Relationship Development
Quick Center, Room 141
tel: 610-499-4304
fax: 610-499-4615 jfhoopes@mail.widener.edu

Business Summer Camp

Summer Business Camp

Widener University's School of Business Administration hosted a weeklong camp that culminated with students working in teams to establish, operate, and analyze their own business venture. Video.


Summer Business Camp

Click the image above for a slideshow capturing the camp's activities.


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Many high school students remain uncertain about what field of study they will pursue in college until last minute.

Especially, there is a general lack of knowledge about the career opportunities in business fields and what type of college education will prepare them for these opportunities. In order to help these students make better choices, the Widener University School of Business Administration is preparing four types of educational programs for high school students. Through these programs, we would like to introduce these students to the opportunities that lie ahead in the field of business while at the same time exposing them to some college learning experience.

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Summer Business Camp offered July 9 - July 13, 2012

During last year's Summer Camp, Dr. Joe Hargadon and members of the SBA faculty conducted a highly interactive event. Thanks to the generous support of the TD Bank Charitable Foundation, the SBA was able to host 22 students from around the region for a four-day FREE Summer Camp. Each day the students learned how to start a business. They bought supplies, learned about income statements, and got a taste of what it was like to be a young entrepreneur.



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Highlights of the week include:

  • Trip to TD Bank to learn about banking
  • TD Bank Wow Zone Training
  • Team work at dollar stores to buy supplies for sales at University Center
  • Selling products at Widener University
  • Bowling in Teams
  • Tour of PPL Park to see where the Philadelphia Union MLS team plays
  • Presentations to parents and quests