We are excited to announce the launch of the Entrepreneurship Club at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County. and we invite you to participate in this incredible opportunity to empower our youth!
This summer, the Kahlert Leadership Academy sparked an interest in entrepreneurship among students, leading them to create a club focused on selling products, generating profit, and reinvesting those funds to support club activities and scholarships for future members. We believe this initiative will teach our young members valuable life skills while providing them with real-world business experience.
The Entrepreneurship Club isn’t just about making money—it’s about teaching our youth essential skills that will help them succeed in both their personal and professional lives. By starting small businesses, they will build confidence, learn decision-making and financial literacy skills, and expand their creativity and innovation.
Progress So Far: In February 2025, we held our inaugural meeting with nine enthusiastic students who began developing ideas for products to sell locally at farmers' markets and events. Some of the ideas generated included freeze-dried candy, jewelry, 3D-printed pocket pets, and personalized items made with Cricut. Members worked on branding and logo design for the club, which has now been renamed Creative Teens. Each member designed a logo, and they worked collaboratively to provide feedback on the logos, focusing on elements that best represented the club’s brand. Kelcie took the lead and utilized her art skills to create a logo that incorporated the preferred design elements. The club created a start-up budget, calculated unit costs/profit margins, and determined break-even points to identify the most profitable idea. Through brainstorming and collaborative work, students selected freeze-dried candy as the most viable product, with an estimated 88% profit margin. Creative Teens first market event will be at Ag Center on April 19th.