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Fun Entrepreneurship Activities To Inspire Youth in Your Out-Of-School-Time Program

Teaching entrepreneurship in an out-of-school-time program is as inspiring as it is challenging.

How do you introduce the excitement of launching a company or solving real-world business problems when you're juggling limited resources, diverse age groups, and varying abilities?

That’s where Mizzen Education comes in.

Our free digital platform provides instant access to high-quality entrepreneurship activities designed to spark creativity, build problem-solving skills, and give young people the tools to lead and innovate.

Whether you’re looking for simple activities for younger learners or in-depth projects for older youth, our resources are tailored to meet the needs of all ages and abilities.

Join Mizzen Education today and help your students bring their entrepreneurial dreams to life!

Explore Our Most Popular Youth Entrepreneurship Activities

Entrepreneurship 1

What is an Entrepreneur?

Grades: 1-2
Duration: 25 mins
Learning Standards: N/A

Entrepreneurship isn't just about starting companies; it's a skill set and way of thinking. In this activity, students will watch a video from Kid President on what it takes to be an inventor to get them thinking about and discussing what an entrepreneur is. Then, students will make a poster representing themselves as entrepreneurs to start cultivating the mindset and thinking that they, too, are entrepreneurs. 

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Entrepreneurship 2

Elevator Pitch Practice: Scripted Pitch

Grades: 3-12
Duration: 20 mins
Learning Standards: Common Core (ELA)

In this activity, students practice presenting a provided pitch. The goals are to become more comfortable presenting to a group; start to establish a safe space by practicing constructive feedback with peers; develop or refine presentation skills such as pace, volume, tone, eye contact and confidence.

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Entrepreneurship 3

Mind Mapping Business Success

Grades: 6-8
Duration: 45 mins
Learning Standards: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Business success often involves the ability to think about ideas and concepts in creative ways. Students will merge concepts with creativity as they use the notetaking technique of mind mapping to show how some well-known internet-based companies continue to experience success.

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Entrepreneurship 4

Inventions (Team Building) Game

Grades: 3-12
Duration: 30 mins
Learning Standards: CASEL: Self-management, CASEL: Decision-making, CASEL: Problem Solving

With only minutes on the clock, your team must create, sketch, and present a hilarious invention to solve an odd-ball problem!

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Entrepreneurship 5

Pitch Yourself

Grades: 7-10
Duration: 50 mins
Learning Standards: N/A

As an engaging way to start NFTE’s Entrepreneurship 1 course, students will learn about what it means to be an entrepreneur and then create 30-second pitches about themselves to pitch themselves as potential entrepreneurs to their classmates.

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Entrepreneurship 6

Build a Better Mousetrap

Grades: 9-12
Duration: 45 mins
Learning Standards: Common Core (ELA)

Student teams work together to improve an existing product and then present their ideas to the group. This activity builds analytical thinking and cooperative learning skills while developing speaking and listening skills.

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What Are the Benefits of Teaching Entrepreneurship in Your Afterschool Program?

Teaching entrepreneurship in afterschool programs provides students with invaluable skills that go far beyond starting a business. It fosters a mindset of innovation, resilience, and independence - all while preparing them for the challenges of the future. 

Here are just some of the benefits entrepreneurship education can unlock for students in your out-of-school-time program:

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Builds problem solving and creativity

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Develops leadership and teamwork skills

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Encourages financial literacy and planning

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Promotes resilience and adaptability

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Inspires confidence in goal-setting

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Prepares students for future careers

With Mizzen’s free digital platform, you can easily integrate entrepreneurship into your afterschool curriculum. Access high-quality, ready-to-use activities that empower students to dream big, think critically, and embrace their potential - all with minimal prep time.

Voices from Out-of-School Time

"Entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting companies; it’s a skill set and way of thinking. Our thanks to Mizzen Education (and VentureLab!) for making these resources and so much more available to the out-of-school time community."

- Florida After School, Inc. 

"We're thrilled to see our entrepreneurial learning activities highlighted as a way to inspire creativity, teamwork, and play in OST programs. Thank you, Mizzen Education, for helping us spread the spirit of entrepreneurship!"

- VentureLab

"Students have the innate creativity. They just need to flex these skills like a muscle. These are the skills that colleges look for in incoming freshmen and employers look for people they hire. Whether they start a business or not, this helps students find more pathways to success."

- Jason Delgatto

Vice President, Curriculum and Research, NFTE

 Teaching Entrepreneurship Afterschool FAQs

Why Teach Kids Entrepreneurship?

Teaching kids entrepreneurship develops critical life skills like creativity, problem-solving, and financial literacy.

It fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, helping children think innovatively, take calculated risks, and adapt to challenges.

By learning entrepreneurship, kids gain confidence, teamwork skills, and the ability to turn ideas into action.

These lessons not only prepare them for potential careers but also equip them to be proactive, resourceful members of their communities.

Afterschool programs are ideal for teaching entrepreneurship, offering hands-on opportunities to explore business concepts in a supportive and engaging environment.

What Are Some Examples of Effective Enterpreneurship Activities for Students?

Effective activities include creating mock businesses, running fundraising events, and designing product prototypes.

Role playing as entrepreneurs or participating in pitch competitions builds confidence and teamwork. Digital tools like business simulation games can also engage students.

Mizzen provides ready-to-use entrepreneurship activity plans that integrate seamlessly into afterschool programs, helping you inspire creativity and collaboration.

What Strategies Can I Use to Teach Entrepreneurship in an Afterschool Setting?

Focus on experiential learning and encourage students to brainstorm ideas, solve problems, and collaborate.

Break lessons into small, engaging projects such as developing a business plan or organizing a market day. Guest speakers from the local business community can provide real-world insights, too.

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