8billionideas | Winter Camp | GFS

Mon - Wed

09:00 - 14:30

11 to 14 Years Old

Dubai | 16 - 18 December

Winter Camp - Startup School

GEMS Founders School - Dubai (GFS)

750 AED

The Startup School is a 3-day immersive camp where students will dive into the world of entrepreneurship. From learning foundational principles to pitching for funding, participants will experience the entire startup journey in an inspiring, hands-on environment. Through engaging challenges and teamwork, students will build essential skills like problem-solving, communication, leadership, creative thinking, and resilience.

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Discover some of the activities your child will enjoy throughout the week

From the very start, your child will tap into their inner entrepreneur, crafting and honing a unique business idea, refining the why and how of their product. Our introduction to the essentials of business will equip them with the tools they need: crafting a robust business plan, identifying and understanding their customer base, and learning the art of securing investment. The grand finale? An professional-style pitch where they present their startup to a panel of 'investors,' showcasing their newfound skills with confidence and flair.

Camp outcomes

This camp offers a fantastic opportunity for personal growth and skill-building beyond the traditional curriculum. Students will gain valuable experiences that are highly regarded by universities and future employers.

What is included?

We provide all camp-related activity booklets, materials for prototypes, and journals. It also includes British education expert-led sessions and daily, personalised guidance from experienced facilitators. Each child will also receive a certificate at the end of the camp.

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Adana is really enjoying the camp. She’s eager to tell me what she’s been doing without me prompting her which means it was fun for her. She said she’s learnt even new terminology which was new for her as she’s asked me a few times what does resilience means for example. And she enjoyed most the idea of creating her own country and her own flag and talked about bills and rights which is great to see her talk about things that she isn’t normally exposed to.

Leanne Brown

Mom of 8 years old girl

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TANGIBLE IMPACT ON CHILDREN

Measurable Growth, Real-World Skills

At our camps, we combine high-energy fun with a clear focus on intentional, age appropriate skill building. We create a safe, nurturing space where children can grow the skills we know they’ll need to navigate school, friendships and the world ahead.

Public Speaking

82% were more confident in their public speaking skills, how to clearly express thoughts and actively listen

Teamwork

91% felt more confident communicating their ideas and working together

Leadership

74% felt more confident in leadership roles, supporting, encouraging and motivating others to work towards a shared goal

Confidence

93% felt more confident in themselves and their abilities

What other parents are saying

Adana is really enjoying the camp. She’s eager to tell me what she’s been doing without me prompting her which means it was fun for her... and she enjoyed most the idea of creating her own country and her own flag and talked about bills and rights which is great to see her talk about things that she isn’t normally exposed to.

Leanne Brown

Mom of 8 year old girl

She knows everyone's name. She is really excited to come back. We can't believe how much her confidence increased and she seems to be making friends very quickly. The challenges they faced and the team spirit they have developed were extremely impressive.

Ruxandra

Mom of 11 year old girl

Melek had such a great time in the Invention Camp last week! He definitely felt your energy all day, and I could feel his motivation and happiness when I picked him up every day. He even continued to make some inventions at home after the end of the camp. He told me that the camp was great and the best thing was meeting new friends.

Ali

Father of 9 year old boy

“He gained so much confidence. I especially appreciate that every day encouraged more critical thinking and teamwork. The challenges they faced and the team spirit they developed were extremely impressive.”

Anonymous

Parent of 6 year old child

“The kids had a fabulous time. They really enjoyed it. The feedback was positive all week long. Overall, very great experience. They loved it. I saw their notebooks, their feedback. I think it was very enriching, they all learnt something from this week so thank you very much. It’s quite a unique experience, and I wanted something like that, so it’s been really great!”

Annonymus

Parent of 7 & 11 year old children

“She has had such a good time. She is really enjoying the tasks she is doing and the skills she is learning. She really enjoyed working with the staff and they seem to be having great bonds already.”

Annonymus

Parent of 9 year old girl

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Who teaches the camps?

Our highly experienced team of camp leaders run each of our camps. All have gone through a rigorous recruitment and training process .

Parent-approved, child-loved, our camp leaders don’t just teach, they inspire, mentor and shape campers' experiences allowing them the opportunity to explore new ideas, learn the power of mistakes and most importantly have an incredible time.

What will be the impact on my child?

We understand that a single week won’t change your child overnight. Our goal is to provide a powerful spark and a set of foundational building blocks that fit perfectly into the broader puzzle of their development.

We take important skills like creative thinking, leadership and communication, and turn them into fun, hands-on activities and challenges. This is where children get to safely “flex their skill muscles”, building the confidence and capability they need to thrive.

We have never done a camp like this before, can we try it?

Absolutely! You can give your child a taste of camp by booking one day, this will give them a chance to meet the camp leaders and other campers as well as get a feel for the types of activities we do on camp.

What should my child bring to the camp?

Campers should bring a water bottle, a nut and egg free lunch and snack, plus any required medication (such as an epipen). We are here to have fun so please have your child wear comfortable "play" clothing. Closed toe shoes or trainers are recommended.

Do you offer early drop off or late pick up?

Yes, early drop-off is available from 08:00. Late pick-up until 15:00 — no late pick-up for camps running on a Friday

Is there a refund policy?

We seek to ensure that parents and guardians understand their rights and responsibilities while also safeguarding the operational integrity of the camp. Read the full refund policy here.

Give your child an unforgettable experience

We help children develop, study, learn languages, develop social and communication skills, demonstrate their talents through play-based learning

Safety

A professional first responder will be on-site during all the camps and all our facilitators are first aid trained.

Equipment and materials

All activities equipments and materials are included at no extra cost for all camps.

Refund Policy

We want parents and guardians to feel confident about their bookings. Read our Refund Policy here.

Entrepreneurship

Careers

Courses enable your students to dive into their passions through self-paced learning and guided activities.

Life Skills

Let your students explore new skills, ideas, and passions through our fun, Bite-sized videos – made entirely in-house.

Instant Mentoring

Our certified Mentors are available at the click of a button to offer students feedback and support via chat or video.