Camp · Academic · Ages 14–18 · $2,874/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 14–18

LaunchX - San Diego Entrepreneurship

San Diego, CA · $2,874/week

A summer program for high school students to develop entrepreneurial skills and launch real startups.

▌ Editor's read The LaunchX website loads as a legitimate program site, detailing its entrepreneurship programs for high school students. The program is described as a hybrid model, offering both online and in-person experiences, with the San Diego program being one of several locations. The 'About Us' page indicates that LaunchX was founded by Laurie Stach and has been operating for 12 years, suggesting a start around 2012. While the website mentions a rigorous application process and mentorship from MIT and other university faculty, it does not provide information on staff-to-student ratios or explicit details about staff background checks. LaunchX has a strong social media presence with an Instagram handle @launchxcamps and a Facebook page 'LaunchX'. Google reviews for 'LaunchX' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, with students praising the program's challenging curriculum, valuable mentorship, and the practical experience gained in building a startup. The program is not accredited by the ACA.
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Since 201412+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

LaunchX - San Diego Entrepreneurship serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2014 (12 years)
Operator
Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about LaunchX - San Diego Entrepreneurship

What ages does LaunchX - San Diego Entrepreneurship accept?
LaunchX - San Diego Entrepreneurship is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does LaunchX - San Diego Entrepreneurship cost?
LaunchX - San Diego Entrepreneurship publishes $2,874/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are LaunchX - San Diego Entrepreneurship's hours?
LaunchX - San Diego Entrepreneurship runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does LaunchX - San Diego Entrepreneurship provide lunch?
Yes — LaunchX - San Diego Entrepreneurship includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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