Engaged Generation: YES Camp (Young Entrepreneurs for Society)

Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers

Engaged Generation: YES is an inspiring bootcamp designed to transform children into confident community leaders. Through a dynamic blend of interactive workshops, storytelling and team projects, participants explore the fundamentals of civic engagement and social entrepreneurship. Children are challenged to identify real-world problems, think critically about their causes and design creative, sustainable solutions.

What sets YES apart is our peer-learning model: mentored university students facilitate the sessions, creating a relatable and high-energy environment. This unique approach builds leadership in our mentors while fostering empathy, collaboration and bold problem-solving in the children. Join us to give your child the tools, mindset and confidence to create a meaningful impact today.

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Learning Outcomes

• Master the art of finding innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Develop a deep understanding of community needs and human perspectives.
• Build essential interpersonal skills to lead and inspire others effectively.
• Learn to work productively within diverse groups to achieve common goals.
• Enhance your ability to analyze information and make informed choices.
• Professionalize your ideas and present them confidently to a wider audience.
• Understand the basics of social entrepreneurship to identify and address real-life problems.
• Design lasting innovations that effectively solve community and environmental challenges.
• Build a strong sense of social responsibility and commitment to your community.

Duration and Location

• July 5-9, 2026
• Sessions will run daily from 9 am to 3 pm
• AUC New Cairo campus
• Fridays and Saturdays off
• AUC holidays will be compensated for with extra hours

Fees

• EGP 4,400 (price includes materials need)
• The following discounts are offered:
  • 10% discount for siblings
  • 10% discount for AUC faculty and staff
  • 15% discount for AUC alumni

Who Can Apply?

Students aged 10-14 years.

Certification

All the bootcamp participants will receive a certificate of participation from AUC.

Transportation 

The AUC Bus Service is available for extra fees. Details on the schedule will be shared before the program's start date.

Accommodation 

Accommodation is offered at the University Residences in case needed. 

About the Instructor

Experienced trainers, facilitators and technical assistance providers in the areas of a rights-based approach, conflict resolution and peace building, communication, presentation, awareness delivery, and leadership.

Refund Policy

A 100 percent refund of the program fees will be granted if the request is submitted at least two weeks before the course start date, or if the request is due to one of the following reasons:

• Course cancellation
• Medical withdrawal
• Visa denial

A 75 percent refund will be granted if the request is submitted within the last two weeks before the course start date.

No refund will be issued if the request is submitted after the end of the last working day (4 pm) and before classes begin, including the weekend prior to the course start date, or after the course has begun.