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Every Girl Brings a Solution.

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Camp Ascendela Helps Her Turn It Into a Venture.

A 20-day entrepreneurship accelerator for bilingual girls ages 11-13 in Boston.

Founders arrive with ideas for solving real community challenges. Through creativity, entrepreneurship, leadership, and community impact, they transform those ideas into meaningful ventures.

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Explore the Founder Journey

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✅ Tuition-Free for Accepted Founders

✅ Bilingual by Design

✅ Small Teams of Four

✅ Creativity Every Monday

✅ Build Day Every Friday

✅ Startup Capital for Every Team

Every Girl Brings a Solution

Most programs start with a problem.

Camp Ascendela starts with a founder.

Before the accelerator begins, every founder chooses a challenge she cares about and develops a Solution Proposal describing how she hopes to make a difference.

Over four weeks, founders learn how to research, communicate, collaborate, build, test, and present ideas that create positive change.

They don't simply learn about entrepreneurship.

They practice it.

Four Community Challenges

Every founder chooses one challenge area before camp begins.

Disability Access

Creating communities that are more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

Homelessness

Supporting individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity.

Food Access

Improving access to healthy, nutritious food.

Sustainability

Protecting and improving the environment for future generations.

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How Camp Works

Every week follows the same rhythm.

Monday

Creativity

Live creativity sessions with Jimena that strengthen innovation, problem solving, and original thinking.

Tuesday

Weekly Learning Topic

Applied entrepreneurship, leadership, and venture development.

Wednesday

Weekly Learning Topic

Hands-on learning connected to founder ventures.

Thursday

Weekly Learning Topic

Preparation for Friday Build Day.

Friday

Build Day (In Person)

Founders collaborate, build, create, test ideas, meet guest speakers, and earn Founder Passport stamps.

The Founder Journey

Week 1

From Solution to Business

• Market Research

• AI & Technology

• Brand & Story

Week 2

Get the Word Out

• Marketing

• Content Creation

• Community

Week 3

Make It, Sell It, Count It

• Operations

• Sales

• Financial Literacy

Week 4

Lead, Measure, Pitch

• Leadership

• Impact Measurement

• Public Speaking

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What Founders Gain

Through entrepreneurship, leadership development, and real-world learning experiences, founders build:

Confidence

The courage to share ideas and take positive risks.

Leadership

The ability to work with others, solve problems, and contribute meaningfully.

Communication

Strong speaking, storytelling, and presentation skills.

Entrepreneurial Thinking

Creativity, adaptability, initiative, and innovation.

Community Impact

A deeper understanding of how positive change happens.

Signature Experiences

Launch Party

Families celebrate founder progress and view team-created promotional content.

Camp Market

Founders practice entrepreneurship through real-world learning experiences.

Pitch Fest

Teams present their ventures and celebrate graduation.

Parent Peace of Mind

Families can expect:

✅ Small Teams

✅ CPR & First Aid-Certified Camp Director

✅ Director Present During All Friday In-Person Programming

✅ Child Protection & Safeguarding Policies

✅ Emergency Procedures

✅ Parent Communication Plan

✅ Bilingual Learning Environment

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Program Snapshot

20 Founders

A small cohort designed for meaningful relationships and personalized support.

5 Teams

Small groups that encourage collaboration and leadership.

20 Days

Four weeks of learning, building, and growing.

Startup Capital

Every team receives funding to support venture development.

Real Ventures

Every team develops a solution focused on community impact.

What We Hope Every Founder Leaves Believing

I can lead.

I can create.

I can solve problems.

I can speak up.

I can help others.

I can build something meaningful.

My ideas matter.

My voice matters.

My future matters.

And I can make a difference.

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Ready To Begin?

If your daughter has an idea she wants to bring to life, we'd love to meet her.

20 Founders · 5 Teams · 4 Weeks · One Incredible Journey

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