EWU Hosts High School Students at Washington Business Week Camp

by Lorna Harris

From July 27th to August 1st, 2025, Eastern Washington University proudly hosted a Washington Business Week (WBW) summer camp for 49 high school students on the Cheney campus. This marked the program’s first return to the east side of the state since 2019. Students lived on campus and were able to experience college student life, and 57% received a scholarship to attend. Throughout the week, students from across the state immersed themselves in a hands-on, team-based experience designed to simulate the real world of business. Divided into teams known as “companies,” students collaborated to manage their own mock businesses, and provided stockholder presentations which culminated in a trade show.

Local professionals volunteered their time as Company Advisors, providing coaching, mentoring, and facilitated learning throughout the week. The WBW program featured a dynamic mix of guest speakers, interactive sessions, and team-building activities focused on key themes such as leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurship. Participants earned two college credits, walking away not just with valuable knowledge, but a head start on their academic journey. In fact, 56% of participants left the camp interested in attending Eastern Washington University!

We couldn’t provide this opportunity without the support of EWU Admissions, Housing and Residential Life, College of Professional Programs, School of Business, the Washington Business Week team, and all the faculty, staff, and students who worked and volunteered to make this a meaningful experience. Looking forward to our second camp in summer 2026!