The Arthur M. Blank School Summer Program

Program at a Glance

Explore our non-credit flexible pre-college summer experience with full-day residential, commuter, and half-day online options for high school students, all designed to fit different schedules, learning preferences, and goals. 

Hosted by the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership and taught by Babson faculty and expert practitioners, this immersive summer experience introduces students to Babson College’s globally recognized entrepreneurial approach to learning, blending academic exploration with real-world application as part of Summer at Babson.

Students can choose from over 40 hands-on courses across business, entrepreneurship, technology, health care, and finance. Through hands-on experiences, students explore how their interests connect to real academic paths and future careers. They might learn to pitch their ideas, hear directly from founders in startup panels, prototype in Babson's state-of-the-art maker space, and participate in career workshops that turn their work into resume-ready experience. Along the way, they gain clarity on what excites them, how they like to work, and how to communicate their ideas with confidence.

Why Should a Teen Learn Entrepreneurship This Summer?

Entrepreneurship isn’t just for starting a business—it’s a way of thinking and problem-solving that can be applied to any field, from technology and healthcare to the arts or social impact. At Babson, students learn how to identify opportunities, take action, and create value—skills that are relevant no matter what path they pursue.

If you're just getting started, explore our guide: Tips for High Schoolers Who Want to Be Entrepreneurs to see how you can begin building these skills today.

 How can a teen learn about entrepreneurship during the summer?

This pre-college summer program is built around Babson’s signature Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (ET&A®) framework, helping students turn ideas into action. The program encourages exploration in:

• AI, Data, & Building with Tech
• Business, Finance, & Markets
• Communication, Culture & Creative Expression
• Entrepreneurship & Startup Launch
• Health, Food, & the Environment
• Management, Marketing, & Teams

Students who successfully complete each course earn a digital Babson credential that can be shared on LinkedIn, resumes, and college applications, highlighting their participation in a selective, summer program at Babson College.