Explore Toronto’s Premium After-School Academic Enrichment Program: The Future Founders Club
Join a vibrant 14-week journey where young innovators build confidence, creativity, and entrepreneurship skills through teamwork and hands-on activities. This after-school program is meant for 8-12 year olds who have lots of energy and bold ideas. It is an academic enrichment program, re-enforcing TDSB curriculum via entrepreneurial projects. Participants receive a welcome package and workbooks.
Join the Future Founders Club
Our professionally led 14-week program inspires kids ages 8–12 to develop entrepreneurial skills through teamwork, creativity, and hands-on projects.
DATES: TUESDAYS 4-5:30 (Pick up from King George Elementary and James Culnan Catholic school optional for an extra cost) or THURSDAYS 5-6:30.
COST: $770, EARLY BIRD PRICE: $700
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: Ana Caracaleanu, MBA, business professor, serial entrepreneur and local mom. CPR and First Aid certified, Police and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Program Overview
Explore our 14-week journey where young minds dive into entrepreneurship, building skills through fun, collaborative activities.
Phase 1: The Mindset & The Team (Weeks 1–4)
Focus: Confidence, Collaboration, and Ideation.
Week 1: The Spark – What is an Entrepreneur?
Week 2: Team Up & Brainstorm
Week 3: The Big Idea – Filtering & Selection
Week 4: Brand Identity – Naming & Logos
Phase 2: Market & Money (Weeks 5–9)
Focus: Financial Literacy, Business Basics, and Prototyping.
Week 5 Market Research – Who is this for?
Week 6: Money Matters – Cost vs. Price
Week 7: Prototyping I – The Rough Draft
Week 8: The Feedback Loop – Testing
Week 9: Prototyping II – The Refinement
Phase 3: Design, Build, Test & Launch (Weeks 10–14)
Focus: Marketing, Psreentation Skills
Week 10: The Story – Marketing Your Idea
Week 11: Public Speaking 101 – Voice
Week 12: Public Speaking 101 – Body
Week 13: The Rehearsal
Week 14: The “Ignite Showcase”
Engaging Activities
Interactive lessons and fun challenges spark creativity and build confidence.
Core Business Skills
Learn market research, financial literacy, prototyping, and public speaking essentials.
Final Presentation Showcase
Participants present their projects, celebrating innovation and teamwork at 347 Jane St.
Join the Future Founders Club Now
Join our 14-week journey where kids aged 8–12 unlock entrepreneurial skills, build confidence, and showcase creativity in a supportive team environment.