Youth​ Programs

Inspiring the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and leaders

For Schools, Camps, and Communities

LevelUP brings the Start-Up Nation mindset to tomorrow's leaders, with hands-on Entrepreneurship Programs designed for teens around the world, inspired by Israel’s globally recognized Innovation Culture. We’ll work with you to design the format, duration, and themes that fit your needs for grades 7 -12, anywhere in the world.

Why Students Love LevelUP

LevelUP gives students the confidence, skills, and mindset to explore their ideas and turn them into action. Our programs are built around creativity, teamwork, and real-world innovation – with activities that challenge, energize, and inspire.

Flexible by design, our curriculum can be tailored to your institution – seamlessly complementing your current programs or serving as the foundation for a new, dedicated entrepreneurship experience.

Our Most Popular Youth Programs

Designed for middle and high school students worldwide.
 Train-the-trainer delivery model.

Course 1:

Entrepreneurship in a Nutshell​

(12 Sessions)

Technology

Innovation

Course 1:

Technology

Innovation

Entrepreneurship in a Nutshell

From Idea to Pitch in 12 sessions

Course Description:

Over twelve dynamic sessions, participants gain exposure to entrepreneurial thinking via interactive workshops and hands‑on mini‑projects – covering everything from creative thinking and AI tools to branding and storytelling. The program wraps up with a hackathon format in which students present their own prototype‑driven solutions.

Program Highlights:

Hands-On, Fast-Paced Learning: Twelve high-energy sessions packed with entrepreneurial tools, challenges, and real-time creation.

AI, Branding & Prototyping: Students explore modern tools and trends while learning to shape their own ideas into mini-projects.

Creative Problem Solving: Critical thinking is sparked through games, brainstorming, and hackathon-style teamwork.

Pitch-Ready Projects: Every participant walks away with a concept they’ve developed and pitched, building confidence and clarity.

Course 2:

Venture Academy

(14 sessions)

Resilience

Collaboration

Innovation

Course 2:

Resilience

Innovation

Collaboration

Venture Builders Academy

From Idea to Prototype in 14 sessions

Course Description:

This semester‑long course offers a deep dive into the entrepreneurial process, walking students from concept to marketplace through structured project work. They learn tools like market research, business modeling, prototyping, branding, and public speaking, with plenty of collaboration and resilience‑building – and finish with a community pitch event showcasing fully developed ventures.

Program Highlights:

From Idea to Venture: A deep dive into entrepreneurship, guiding students through ideation, validation, and launch.

Real Startup Tools: Learners gain experience with business models, design thinking, branding, and more—just like real founders.

21st-Century Skills: Develops future-ready abilities: collaboration, resilience, critical thinking, and digital fluency.

Impact-Driven Projects: Students create ventures with real-world relevance and pitch them in front of a live audience for feedback and celebration.

Course 3:

Startup Lab Camp

(30 Hours)

Innovation

Collaboration

Course 3:

Innovation

Collaboration

Startup Lab: Entrepreneurial Summer Camp

From Idea to Launch – 30 hours

Course Description:

Spend an action‑packed summer moving through all stages of a startup journey: from forming teams and sparking creativity to exploring tech, branding, feasibility, and delivering a polished pitch. With hands‑on tools like AI, AR, and no‑code platforms, students collaborate, take risks, and emerge as confident innovators ready to make ideas real.

Program Highlights:

Full Startup Experience: Students go from idea to pitch in a real-world startup simulation, working in teams to develop their own ventures.

Tech & Creativity Fusion: Exposure to trending tools like AI, no-code, and AR enhances creativity and digital confidence.

Presentation Skills for Life: Participants master storytelling and public speaking, building communication skills they’ll use far beyond the program.

Teamwork & Leadership: Group challenges and role-based collaboration promote leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.

Course 4:

B'nei Mitzvah

( 5 sessions)

Identity

Expression

Course 4:

Identity

Expression

B’nei/B’not Mitzvah - Where Heritage Meets Innovation

Bringing Jewish Values to Life Through Innovation

Course Description:

In this five‑session adventure, students celebrating their Bar or Bat Mitzvah journey through Jewish values and social awareness, using innovation and tech to ideate a project tied to a cause in their community. The course fosters empathy, identity, and leadership, culminating in a showcase where each student presents a meaningful idea that combines heritage and action.

Program Highlights:

Meaningful Jewish Identity: Students connect with Jewish values by linking tradition to modern social action.

Create for a Cause: Each participant develops an innovation tied to a personal or local issue—making their coming-of-age truly impactful.

Blended Learning Approach: Combines heritage, design thinking, and hands-on creativity in a way that resonates with today’s youth.

Personal Expression: Final presentations empower students to proudly share their voice, values, and unique take on leadership.

What They’ll Gain

Leadership and social awareness

Participants explore identity through stories and challenges rooted in Israel. They build a deeper sense of belonging by connecting values to action.

Technological thinking

LevelUp equips learners with forward-looking platforms and intuitive no-code tools. Rather than passively consuming technology, students actively engage with it — to create, communicate, and solve real-world problems.

Innovative & Entrepreneurial mindset

Students build ventures from scratch using startup tools like design thinking and business modeling. This mindset encourages proactivity, creativity, and resilience.

Teamwork across diverse groups

Collaboration is central to every LevelUp experience. Learners engage in group tasks that develop empathy, shared leadership & trust.

Public speaking & storytelling

Participants develop their voice through storytelling, pitching, and creative communication. They learn to express ideas clearly and persuasively across formats and audiences.

SEL & life skills

Participants take initiative, make decisions under pressure, and reflect on outcomes. These skills prepare them to lead in school, careers, and community life.

Bring LevelUp to Your Students