The Creative Builders Academy

    Future-Ready Kids, Built Through Entrepreneurship and Creative Problem Solving

    Two programs built around founder thinking, hands-on prototyping, and the confidence to pitch. Young Entrepreneurs Club for teens 13-18, Columbus Wednesday Drop-in for kids 6-12.

    Built for Families Raising the Next Generation of Builders

    Whether you homeschool, after-school, or anchor everything in faith - we help your kids become future-ready through real entrepreneurship and creative problem solving.

    Homeschool Families

    Structured enrichment that fits your schedule and values.

    After-School Learners

    Engaging programs that go beyond homework help.

    Faith-Driven Parents

    Purpose-rooted curriculum that anchors everything we teach.

    Free Interactive Tool: Discover Your Child's Next Skill

    Answer a few quick questions about your child and get a personalized activity guide built on our Future-Ready Skills framework.

    Try It Free
    Why Future-Readiness

    Your kid is smart. But will they be future-ready?

    The playbook just got rewritten. Memorization and compliance are fading. The future belongs to kids who can spot problems, build solutions, and pitch ideas like founders. That's what we teach - through entrepreneurship and creative problem solving, every week.

    What keeps you up at night

    • ·"My kid is smart, but has no idea what to do with it."
    • ·"They can follow instructions, but they can't think through a problem alone."
    • ·"School is preparing them for 2010, not 2030."
    • ·"They're creative at home, but freeze the second they have to share it."
    • ·"I want them rooted in purpose, not chasing every new trend."

    What your kids will walk away with

    • They can spot a real problem and build something to fix it, on their own.
    • Sharper thinking and judgment that hold up under pressure.
    • The confidence to pitch an idea to a room and not flinch.
    • A portfolio of real work - prototypes, stories, even small businesses.
    • They know who they are and why it matters, so every skill has a foundation.

    Identity first

    Skills without identity is just performance. We start with who they are.

    Creators, not consumers

    Every week, kids make something real - not just watch or click.

    Faith-friendly & values-rooted

    A trusted framework that aligns with what you're already teaching at home.

    Future-ready, not fad-driven

    Problem-solving, storytelling, and entrepreneurship - the skills that compound.

    Two Paths to Future-Ready

    Young entrepreneurship for teens. Creative problem solving for kids.

    Two programs, one mission: raise kids who build, pitch, and solve real problems - grounded in identity and purpose.

    Coming September
    Ages 13-18 · Homeschoolers

    Young Entrepreneurs Club

    Our signature program - hybrid or fully online.

    Teens learn to spot real problems, talk to real people, test a real solution, and pitch like founders.

    $45 online / $65 hybrid · per family, per month
    Learn More
    Wednesdays
    Ages 6-12 · Columbus, OH

    Columbus Drop-in: Creative Problem Solvers Club

    Wednesdays 2:00 - 4:30 PM. Parent lounge on-site.

    Kids build, prototype, and pitch real-world solutions. Parents work in a quiet lounge with coffee, snacks, and Wi-Fi. Playroom available for ages 2-5.

    $40 per child · $60 family rate, per session
    Learn More
    Student Outcomes

    What your kid actually walks out with

    Real skills, built through real projects in entrepreneurship and creative problem solving.

    Communication

    Speaking, pitching, and telling their story with clarity and conviction.

    Creativity

    Generating original ideas and turning them into things that didn't exist yesterday.

    Confidence

    Standing up, sharing an idea, and handling feedback like a founder.

    Teamwork

    Building with peers, listening well, and leading a group toward a shared goal.

    Entrepreneurship projects

    Teens 13-18 · Young Entrepreneurs Club

    • Interview 5 real customers and write a validated problem statement
    • Launch a small service or product and get their first paying customer
    • Deliver a founder-style pitch to peers and parents
    • Iterate quickly on their idea based on real feedback from customers

    Problem-solving projects

    Kids 6-12 · Wednesday Drop-in

    • Prototype a cardboard invention that solves a real everyday problem
    • Design and build a mini city, vehicle, or course as a team
    • Pitch their build and explain the "why" behind every choice
    • Collaborate through disagreements to ship a finished project
    Built for Real Family Life

    Flexible, homeschool-friendly, parent-friendly

    Whether you're running a business, working remotely, or homeschooling multiple kids - our programs fit.

    For Teens 13-18

    Young Entrepreneurs Club

    • Weekly founder challenge by email

      Real business design thinking - do it at your teen's pace.

    • Monthly meetup (online or Columbus)

      Pitch, get feedback, and build with peers.

    • Kicks off September

      Built for homeschool teens.

    $45online · $65 hybrid /month per family
    Learn more →
    Columbus, OH

    For Kids 6-12

    Wednesday Drop-in Program

    • Wednesdays · 2:00 - 4:30 PM

      Hands-on prototyping and pitching. Additional weekdays may open based on demand.

    • Parent lounge on-site

      Work while your kids create. Coffee, snacks, and Wi-Fi included.

    • Playroom for ages 2-5

      Bring younger siblings - parent supervises in the room.

    $40per child · $60 family rate, per session
    Learn more →
    The Framework

    The Future-Ready Skills Every Child Needs to Master

    The skills most curricula skip. Not soft skills - survival skills for the world our kids are growing up into. Built every week through entrepreneurship challenges and creative problem-solving projects.

    Thinking Skills

    How your child processes problems, analyzes information, and builds sound judgment.

    • Creative Problem Solving

      Looking at broken situations and imagining new solutions.

    • Systems Thinking

      Seeing the whole picture: causes, effects, and feedback loops.

    • Critical Analysis

      Asking better questions and evaluating information carefully.

    • Financial Intelligence

      Understanding value, money, and how businesses work.

    People Skills

    How your child communicates, collaborates, leads, and builds relationships that last a lifetime.

    • Communication and Influence

      Speaking, writing, and storytelling with clarity and conviction.

    • Collaboration and Facilitation

      Leading groups with different perspectives toward shared goals.

    • Empathy and Perspective-Taking

      Understanding others' experiences, backgrounds, and needs.

    • Conflict Resolution

      Finding shared ground and proposing solutions that honor both sides.

    Making Skills

    How your child turns ideas into real things: inventions, stories, businesses, and presentations.

    • Invention and Prototyping

      Turning ideas into real things that can be tested and improved.

    • Storytelling and Content Creation

      Building narratives, storyboards, scripts, and presentations.

    • Business Design

      Creating offers, understanding customers, and building something real.

    • Pitching and Presenting

      Communicating ideas to a real audience with confidence.

    Want a personalized version for your kid?

    Try our free interactive guide. Build your child's profile and get age-tuned activities for every skill in the framework.

    Open the Free Tool

    What Parents Are Saying

    "My daughter came home buzzing with ideas. She drew her storyboard for three hours that night. This is exactly the kind of creative spark we've been looking for."

    Mom of 3

    Lewis Center, OH

    "It's not another class. It's a community. The presentation moment at the end built more confidence in one afternoon than a whole semester of co-op."

    Parent of 2

    Powell, OH

    "Finally a program that treats my kids like creators, not consumers. Hands-on, thoughtful, and genuinely future-focused."

    Dad of 2 young inventors

    Columbus, OH

    Common Questions

    Ready to Raise a Future-Ready Kid?

    Join the waitlist and be the first to know when spots open in either program.