Build your first business.
Free entrepreneurship programs for students in Naperville, taught by high school students.
Grades 3–8 · Dates and venue to be announced
Free for every family. Student-run since April 2024.
A place for your idea
Start at camp, enter a competition, or work with a mentor. Every program is free. No business experience needed.
Summer camp
Grades 3–8
Develop a business idea, learn how to budget and market it, and practice your pitch.
Explore campFish Tank
Grades 3–9
Present your business to a panel of judges in our annual pitch competition. You can enter without attending camp.
Explore Fish TankWorkshops
Schools & community groups
Bring hands-on business lessons to your school, business fair, or learning center.
Explore workshopsOffice hours
Students with an idea
Work through a business question, catch up on a lesson, or get feedback from a mentor.
Find a mentoring session
AbduRahman Yuldash · Fish Tank 2025 winner
The Better Investor
An investing education app with AI coaching, experience points, and titles to earn as you learn.
One of the businesses presented by 70+ students at Fish Tank 2025. Twelve finalists pitched to a panel of judges, and the top five shared $750 in prizes.
For students.
By students.
Allen Xu and Aarav Khullar started BizBuzz in April 2024 as Naperville North High School students.
Today, our high school team designs the programs, teaches the sessions, and mentors the next group of young entrepreneurs.
- students taught
- 1,584+
- schools represented
- 81
- hours of mentoring
- 830
In the news
Coverage from NCTV17, We Love Naperville, and the Daily Herald, plus a 2025 grant from the KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative.
All coverageHelp keep every program free
Local businesses and organizations have contributed $15,000+ so far. Every contribution goes directly toward camps, competitions, and programs for students.
Hiren Patel
Right Choice Dental Care
AT&T
Kabat American
Midwest Badminton
Teen Philanthropy Initiative