A new monthly experience for young creators at Westshore Yacht Club
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Dream it. Build it.

Build it. Sell it.Be proud of it.

WYC Young Entrepreneurs gives kids a real place to turn an idea into a business—and share it with the community during 806 Night.

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BIG IDEAS START SMALLWYC Young Entrepreneurs — Dream It. Build It.Ready for launch
Monthly during 806 Night
Real booths and real customers
Kid-led with family support
WHY WE’RE BUILDING IT

Kids learn business best by doing business.

This is more than a table at an event. It is a welcoming place for young people to explore an idea, make decisions, solve problems, talk with customers, and see what they can accomplish.

Once a month, the club will become a small marketplace where WYC’s young creators can present and sell products they have built or developed.

“If you can dream it, you can build it.”

THE YOUNG FOUNDER PATH

From first idea to first customer.

Every business starts somewhere. The goal is not perfection—it is to try, learn, improve, and have fun building something of your own.

01

Dream

Choose an idea based on something you enjoy making, doing, or improving.

02

Plan

Decide what you will sell, who it is for, what it costs, and how much to charge.

03

Build

Create your product, name your business, and design a display that feels like you.

04

Launch

Run your booth, meet customers, make sales, and learn from the experience.

LEARN BY DOING

Skills that last far beyond market night.

Building a small business helps young people connect creativity, confidence, communication, and financial basics to a real experience.

Creative thinking

Turn an interest or problem into an idea people will value.

Money basics

Understand costs, pricing, sales, profit, saving, and giving back.

Brand building

Choose a name, create a look, and explain what makes a product special.

Communication

Practice a short pitch, answer questions, and speak confidently with customers.

Real responsibility

Prepare inventory, manage a booth, make change, and follow through.

Community

Meet other young creators and learn to support one another’s ideas.

ONE IMPORTANT PRINCIPLE

The kids lead. The grown-ups encourage.

Adults can help brainstorm, prepare, practice, and stay safe. During market night, young founders should be the ones greeting customers, explaining their products, handling sales, and learning what works.

A new monthly tradition

The Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace at 806 Night

WYC neighbors can browse one-of-a-kind products, meet the young founders behind them, and support the next generation of community business owners.

Once a month Inside the club During 806 Night

FIRST EVENT

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AT 806 NIGHT

WATCH • LEARN • GET INSPIRED

See young entrepreneurship in action.

These videos from established youth entrepreneurship organizations can help families picture the experience and begin preparing.

START HERE

What a children’s business fair looks like

See young founders create products, run booths, and sell to real customers.

BOOTH BASICS

Tips from young entrepreneurs

Hear practical advice about preparing a booth and welcoming customers.

KEEP GROWING

Building a student-run company

Explore how older students develop ideas, work together, and run a venture.

Educational videos are provided by their respective publishers. WYC Young Entrepreneurs is an independent community initiative.

GET READY FOR MARKET NIGHT

A simple first-business checklist.

Young founders can use these questions to start shaping an idea today.

  1. 1 What do I enjoy making or doing?
  2. 2 Who would want to buy it—and why?
  3. 3 What will it cost me to make each one?
  4. 4 What price is fair for me and my customer?
  5. 5 How will my booth and short sales pitch stand out?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What families need to know.

The program is still taking shape. We will update these answers as the first event details are finalized.

Who can participate?

The program is being created for young entrepreneurs in the Westshore Yacht Club community. The final age range and participation guidelines will be announced before registration opens.

When will the marketplace be held?

The plan is to hold the marketplace once a month inside the club during 806 Night. The first date and future calendar will be posted here and on the WYC Young Entrepreneurs Facebook page.

What can young entrepreneurs sell?

The focus will be on original products, handmade goods, creative projects, and age-appropriate services. Final product, food, and safety rules will be included in the participant guide.

What is the parent’s role?

Parents can coach, encourage, and help children prepare before the event. At the marketplace, the young entrepreneur should lead the booth, explain the product, and interact with customers.

Will there be a table fee?

Table availability, setup details, and any participation fee will be announced with the first event registration.

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

Facebook will be our event headquarters.

Upcoming market dates, registration announcements, young founder spotlights, preparation tips, photos, and event reminders will be shared on the WYC Young Entrepreneurs Facebook page.