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Become a Founder
Every great venture starts with an idea.
If your daughter has a solution she wants to explore, we'd love to meet her.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
Be ages 11–13
Live in Boston
Be bilingual or interested in strengthening bilingual communication skills
Enjoy learning and collaborating
Have an interest in creating positive community impact
Choose a Challenge Area
Disability Access
Homelessness
Food Access
Sustainability
Applicants choose one challenge area as the focus of their Solution Proposal.
Application Process
Step 1
Choose a Challenge Area
Step 2
Write a One-Page Solution Proposal
Step 3
Submit the Application
Step 4
Submit the $25 Application Donation
Step 5
Participate in a Founder Interview (Selected Applicants)
Step 6
Admissions Review
Step 7
Receive an Admission Decision
Step 8
Complete Enrollment & Attend Parent Orientation
We Look for Potential, Not Perfection
Camp Ascendela is not looking for finished entrepreneurs.
We're looking for girls who are:
Curious
Creative
Kind
Motivated to learn
Interested in helping others
No business experience is required.
One-Page Solution Proposal
Tell us:
What problem do you want to help solve?
Why does it matter to you?
What is your proposed solution?
Who might benefit?
What could success look like?
We're looking for thoughtful ideas, not perfect answers.
Important Dates
Parent Orientation
June 22 or June 24 (Time TBD)
Launch Party
July 23
Camp Market
July 30
Pitch Fest & Graduation
August 6
Ready To Apply?
20 Founders.
5 Teams.
4 Weeks.
One Incredible Journey.
Every Girl Brings a Solution.
Camp Ascendela Helps Her Turn It Into a Venture.