Future Founders Club

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”

kids playing and working together at ignite academy

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.