Summer Just Got Smarter

(and more confident)

This summer, your child won’t just stay busy — they’ll build real skills.

Edge Up’s boutique summer camps include AI Explorers, Mini CEO Lab (entrepreneurship + pitching), and Lights, Camera, Confidence, where kids create and present their own content (think on-camera speaking + mini “podcast-style” segments).

Every camp ends with a live family showcase. Spots are limited

Summer Camp 2026

All summer camps are hosted at Narra Collective, 333 Washington Street, Floor 3, Jersey City.

🕒 Elementary Camps: 3:00–5:00 PM (Ages 7-10)
🕔 Model UN Intensive: 5:00–7:00 PM (Ages 11-14)

Our camps are designed as afternoon intensives, making them a perfect complement to morning camps or summer day programs.
Select Kid Biz Market Lab workshops will culminate in a live pop-up market experience at a nearby Jersey City park.

  • AI Explorers

    AI Explorers

    Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life. Instead of passively using technology, this camp helps kids understand it, question it, and build with it.

    In AI Explorers, students will:
    • Learn what AI is and how it actually works
    • Explore how humans and AI collaborate
    • Create AI-generated art, stories, and imaginative tools
    • Ideate and design “future helper” inventions
    • Practice presenting their ideas clearly and confidently

    This camp doesn’t just teach kids to use AI — it helps them think critically about it, challenge it, and learn how to work alongside it.

    * The week ends with a live family showcase where students present their AI creations and ideas.

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    📅 June 29 – July 3 | 3:00–5:00 PM
    💰 $545 | $499 Early-bird pricing

  • Mini CEO Lab

    Entrepreneurship is more than selling something — it’s about solving problems, thinking creatively, and learning how to share ideas with confidence. This camp helps kids step into the role of founder, creator, and leader.

    In Mini CEO Lab, students will:
    • Identify everyday problems and brainstorm creative solutions
    • Invent a product or business idea
    • Create a brand name, logo, and visual identity
    • Learn basic pricing and value strategy
    • Practice pitching their idea clearly and confidently

    This camp doesn’t just teach kids how to start a business — it helps them think like innovators, communicate like leaders, and believe in their ideas.

    * The week ends with a live family showcase where students pitch their business, Shark Tank–style.

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    📅 July 6 – July 10 | 3:00–5:00 PM
    💰 $545 | $499 Early-bird pricing

  • Lights, Camera, Confidence

    Communication is one of the most powerful skills a child can build. This camp helps kids find their voice, organize their thoughts, and feel confident being seen and heard.

    In Lights, Camera, Confidence, students will:
    • Practice storytelling and on-camera speaking
    • Learn how to organize ideas clearly and confidently
    • Develop interview and presentation skills
    • Create short segments such as mini talk shows, news-style updates, or podcast-style recordings
    • Receive supportive coaching and real-time feedback

    This camp doesn’t just help kids perform — it helps them communicate with clarity, presence, and self-belief.

    * The week ends with a live family showcase where students present their media segments and speaking projects.

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    📅 July 13 – July 17 | 3:00–5:00 PM
    💰 $545 | $499 Early-bird pricing

  • Model UN Intensive

    Understanding the world — and learning how to speak about it — is one of the most powerful skills a young leader can build. Model UN Intensive gives students the tools to think critically, debate respectfully, and lead with confidence.

    In Model UN Intensive, students will:
    • Learn how the United Nations works and how global diplomacy functions
    • Research real-world international issues
    • Write position statements and persuasive speeches
    • Practice debate, negotiation, and coalition-building
    • Develop confidence speaking in formal settings

    This program doesn’t just teach students about global issues — it teaches them how to analyze complex topics, defend their ideas thoughtfully, and collaborate toward solutions.

    * The program culminates in a full Model UN Summit Simulation on July 18th where students represent countries and debate real global challenges in front of families.

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    📅 July 6 – July 17 | 5:00–7:00 PM
    💰 $1,150 | $1,050 early-bird
    (No session on Tuesday, July 7)

  • Lil’ Kid Biz Market Lab (Ages 6–9)

    A playful introduction to real-world selling.

    Students will learn what a business is, help choose what treats to sell (lemonade, popsicles, snacks & more), create colorful signs, and practice talking to customers with confidence.

    Then they’ll run a real pop-up stand in the park and count their earnings together — learning what “profit” means in a fun, hands-on way.
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    📅 July & August 2026 — Date Released to Waitlist First. Hosted locally in Jersey City.

    5-hour experience | Pizza lunch included

    💰 $165 per child

  • Kid Biz Market Lab (Ages 10-14)

    Branding. Pricing. Strategy. Real selling.

    Students will decide what to sell, set pricing, design signage, and develop customer conversations — then put it all into action by running a live pop-up market.

    They’ll track revenue, calculate profit, and reflect on what worked — gaining real entrepreneurial skills and confidence along the way

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    📅 July & August 2026 — Date Released to Waitlist First. Hosted locally in Jersey City.

    5-hour experience | Pizza lunch included

    💰 $185 per child

There’s more than one way to shine.

Meet Bani

Bani, a New York City native, has lived in Jersey City since 2009, raising her 12-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son. With a Master’s in Communications Design from Pratt Institute, she has excelled as a product designer, educator, and people manager. Her career spans diverse corporate environments, including Amazon, MealPal, and mid-sized firms, managing 260+ client teams and leading product teams of 19+ contributors.

Bani has also contributed to academia as an adjunct professor at New York Tech and a Lead Instructor at Flatiron School and General Assembly. Her passion lies in empowering the next generation, evidenced by her project "Edge Up," which she has dedicated 3.5 years to developing. "Edge Up" focuses on teaching soft and hard skills to young individuals, preparing them for future success.

Bani Phul-Anand
Founder