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Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency

Berkeley · $3,975/week

The Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) offers high school students an intensive summer entrepreneurship residency at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Bu...

▌ Editor's read The Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) is an intensive summer entrepreneurship residency for high school students, operated by the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. The program is designed to provide a pre-collegiate experience in business, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The website details a curriculum that includes lectures, case studies, team projects, and a startup pitch competition. The program is an overnight residency, with students living on campus. While there are no specific Google reviews for B-BAY itself, the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business generally holds a high reputation. The program is not accredited by the American Camp Association, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles for the Haas Business Academy are @ucberkeleyhaas on Instagram and 'haasbusinessacademy' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 2220 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. In-state: $7,450 for two weeks. Out-of-state: $7,950 for two weeks. Limited needs-based scholarships available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency

What ages does Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency accept?
Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency is open to children ages 15–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency cost?
Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency publishes $3,975/week for the standard session. USD. In-state: $7,450 for two weeks. Out-of-state: $7,950 for two weeks. Limited needs-based scholarships available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency's hours?
Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency?
Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency provide lunch?
Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency compare to other academic camps in Berkeley?
Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-BAY) - Summer Entrepreneurship Residency is one of 9 academic camps in Berkeley that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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