Across Free Town constituency, young aspiring creators and innovators are wrapping up a hands-on deep dive into the world of business this week, thanks to a new youth initiative organized by local Member of Parliament Lincoln Deal. The three-day Kid-Preneur Summer Camp, hosted on the campus of Palmdale Primary School, has opened its doors to participants between the ages of 10 and 16, offering a unique curriculum focused on building real-world entrepreneurial skills that go far beyond traditional classroom learning.
Unlike generic youth development programs, this camp centers on interactive workshops and experiential learning activities, designed to introduce core concepts of business ownership, personal finance, and independent thinking to young participants. Over the course of the event, campers have worked through step-by-step lessons covering every foundational stage of launching a small venture: from brainstorming and refining original business ideas, to crafting a distinct brand identity, developing tangible products, and preparing compelling pitches to share their vision with others.
As the program draws to a close on its final day, it will cap off the learning experience with Community Market Day, a public event that gives every young participant the chance to test their new skills in a real-world setting. Attendees will set up stalls to showcase and sell the products they developed throughout the camp, turning their week of learning into tangible practice that connects them directly with local consumers. Upon completing all program requirements, every participant will also receive an official business certificate recognizing their work, walking away with more than just new knowledge – they will leave with their own established brand, a polished business pitch, and first-hand experience selling products to the public.
In comments on the initiative, MP Lincoln Deal explained that the summer camp is a core part of a wider strategy to invest in the future of young people across Free Town constituency. The goal, he noted, is to equip the area’s youth with practical economic and life skills that will serve them well into adulthood, while also fostering a culture of innovation and encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age. By introducing these concepts before young people enter the workforce or higher education, the program aims to remove barriers to entrepreneurship and give local youth a head start on building independent, successful futures.