Through our core expertise areas of leadership and innovation, we offer a variety of programs designed to help aspiring and established professionals develop a more creative, engaging, and entrepreneurial culture.

Summer Youth Programming

The Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute is excited to announce its youth summer programming. We will be hosting a series of camps for grades 2nd-8th and 11-12th grades. If a student falls between grades, please select the camp most appropriate for them.

Our institute prides itself in preparing youth to be changemakers and problem solvers by providing them opportunities to learn about their own strengths and talents while learning the importance of collaboration and teamwork. Camps are designed for students who like to think with their hands and play outside of the box while being challenged.

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Cost: $50 (scholarships available)

Space is limited to Minimum of 10/Maximum of 20

This program will provide students the opportunity to tell their story through LEGO® Serious Play. While using LEGO® participants will see the value they bring to their family, their peers and society.

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Cost: $50 (scholarships available)

Space is limited to Minimum of 10/Maximum of 20

Campers will be given a challenge to complete. In teams, students will learn the importance of collaboration and communication while appreciating the unique strengths of their teammates. From concept to a final LEGO® build, participants will be presented with intermittent challenges that will force them to pivot and adapt to external forces.

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Cost: $50 (scholarships available)

Space is limited to Minimum of 10/Maximum of 20

This camp is for students who thrive when they have the chance to be creative in an innovation process. Campers will find new ways to approach problems and create solutions through the innovation lens.

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Cost $150 (scholarships available)

Space is limited to Minimum of 10/Maximum of 25

This program is designed for those students who wish to develop a foundation of skillsets needed to emerge as leaders.  Over three days, we will focus on self-leadership, others-leadership and problem solving.  Participants will spend time learning about their own strengths and talents while understanding the importance of collaborative and creative work styles. Campers will learn the importance of communication and how each unique problem-solving preference plays a role when it comes to teams.

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All camps will be held at the ELI Launch Pad, located in the Oakwood Building, Room 133 on the Ball State campus. Snacks and lunch will be provided daily.

Our campers will enjoy a full day of creative, imaginative and entrepreneurial activities. We will take breaks from the indoors to enjoy some fun outside (weather permitting).

Online registration for all camps is now open through June 30, 2023

*Note: All camps must have a minimum of 10 participants. A decision will be made no later than June 30th if there aren’t enough registrations to host the camp.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships that reduce the cost of the camp are available. Contact Candy Dodd for more information and details about how to apply for a scholarship.

The Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI) is an institute that is focused on leadership and innovation, our program offerings are carefully designed for a range of audiences including students, professionals both at Ball State and in our local communities, as well as organizations that are looking to strengthen their teams and see their mission in action. The ELI is funded through the generosity of the Menard Family and the Charles Koch Foundation.

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Executive Education & Consultation
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Executive Education and Consultation

We offer a wide variety of highly impactful workshops, team building sessions, training programs, and problem solving, innovation, and strategy facilitation services. These services focus on creativity, leadership, innovation, engagement, personal productivity, doing business like Disney, financial management, and operational excellence.

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University Programs

Our campus programs speak to what is right and good in our students, faculty, and staff. We offer several talent discovery & development tools and workshops in combination with assessments from Gallup and other reputable organizations.

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Community Programs

Our community programs are centered on leadership development through an innovation lens. We aim to help aspiring creators and entrepreneurs lead with passion, energy, and integrity. Our offerings target local youth, women, and organizations seeking assistance with problem-solving and strategy development.

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Please contact us with questions about any of our programs or our mission. We're excited to work with you!

Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute

Oakwood Building (OW), Room 131
2501 N. Oakwood Avenue
Muncie, IN 47304

8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer hours: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

765-285-7272