Youth Entrepreneur Summit
Impact & Outcomes · 2026

Y.E.S. 2026 #LeadYourWay

Youth Entrepreneur Summit · June 8–11, 2026 · Discovery Children's Museum, Las Vegas
72
Young Entrepreneurs
9
Teams
36
Industry Entrepreneurs
24
Volunteers
4
Transformative Days
By the Numbers
⭐
4.6
Overall Experience
out of 5.0
🏆
93%
Rated 4 or 5 stars
Overwhelming majority
🎤
4.5
Avg Speaker Rating
Across all 3 keynote speakers
🧑‍🏫
4.8
Mentor Quality
Highest rated element
Overall Experience Rating

Distribution of Ratings

Key Headline Numbers

4.6
Mean Overall Rating
Out of 5.0 — "Excellent" threshold
65.5%
Rated 5 — Excellent
19 out of participants surveyed
27.6%
Rated 4 — Good
8 out of participants surveyed
📌 Key Insight Only 2 participants (6.9%) rated the experience 3 out of 5. Zero participants rated it 1 or 2. This reflects an overwhelmingly positive cohort response across diverse teams and backgrounds.
Activity & Experience Ratings

Average Ratings — All Activities (1–5 scale)

Detailed Scores

Board Break
4.2
YES Bank App
4.2
Energy Boost Games
4.2
Leaderboard Game
4.1
Venue / Facility
4.1
Music
4.1
Picture / Video of Day
4.0
Store
4.0
Marble Ramp
4.0
Silent Auction
3.9
Stock Market Game
3.9
Energy Boost Dancing
3.8
Scavenger Hunt
3.7
Daily Fan Favorites

Day 1 — Most Selected Activities

Day 2 — Most Selected Activities

Day 3 — Most Selected Activities

Day 4 — Most Selected Activities

📌 Daily Highlights Day 2's Lemonade Stand Game was the single most selected favorite of the entire summit (22 votes), followed by Walk of Truth (18). Day 4's Silent Auction and Entrepreneur Expo tied at 18. The Board Break on Day 1 — the very first major activity — earned the highest single-activity rating (4.19 avg) and 17 selections, a powerful first impression.
Speaker Ratings

Keynote Speaker Rating (avg, 1–5 scale)

4.5
Average across all 3 keynote speakers
★★★★½

Mentor Quality Rating

4.8
Average out of 5.0
★★★★★
📌 Mentor Impact Mentors received the highest score of any element surveyed. nearly all respondents (an overwhelming majority) rated mentors a perfect 5. Zero rated them below 4.
Meals — Participant Preferences

Which Meals Did You Like? (multi-select)

Meal Feedback Themes

Day 4: Japanese 🏆 Most Loved Day 3: Italian 2nd Day 1: Mexican 3rd Day 2: Chinese Lowest
"The sushi was the best by far." — Participant
"I LOVED THEM SO MUCH" — Participant
"Absolutely perfect. Nothing [to add]." — Participant
"The food was really, really good and I had gotten seconds — compliments to the chefs." — Participant
"Maybe more options for picky eaters." — Constructive feedback
"Mexican food could've been better." — Constructive feedback
What Participants Learned

Themes from "What is/are the best thing(s) you learned?" (29 responses)

TOP LEARNING THEMES
VERBATIM HIGHLIGHTS
"I am not alone in my struggles — and that pushes you to not give up." — Participant
"I now feel capable of anything — I grew into a stronger leader." — Participant
"The Ultimate Business Tool has impacted me to stay focused, be creative, take action." — Participant
"Body language says everything." — Participant
"Upper and lower emotions — learning how to combat bad emotions." — Participant
"Practicing our pitches and getting uncomfortable." — Participant
In Their Own Words

Selected Quotes — Day Comments & General Reflections

"This Youth Entrepreneur Summit was a great opportunity — I grew and became friends with amazing people." — End of Summit
"It was fun, good idea to open up with lots of games!" — Day 1 Comment
"All of the speakers had a deep impact on me. I learned a lot about myself and entrepreneurship." — Speaker Feedback
"I loved every single mentor." — Mentor Feedback
"The Walk of Truth was very emotional — it was good to be honest without people holding it against you." — Day 2 Comment
"Getting to connect with entrepreneurs was a great experience. I'm excited to reach out and build relationships." — Day 4 Comment
"I met someone who will forever change my way of thinking." — Day 4 Comment
"I noticed how amazing YES was and how it had grown me as a person within the 4 days." — End of Summit
"To whoever reads this — thanks for all you do." — Participant
"Best camp ever!" — Participant
Overall Impact Scorecard

Y.E.S. 2026 — Impact at a Glance

Parent / Guardian Feedback

What Parents Said

18 parent responses received · As of June 20, 2026
Parent Snapshot
🌟
5.00
Parent Overall Rating
Perfect score — All 18 rated 5/5
👦
4.7
Child's Experience (parent view)
78% rated child's exp 5/5
🔁
4.7
Likelihood to Return 2027
78% said definitely (5/5)
🏅
4.6
Top Rated: Staff & Camp Quality
Staff, Camp & Venue tied highest
Parent vs. Child Experience Ratings

Overall Rating Comparison

📌 Key Insight Every single parent rated their own experience 5 out of 5 — a perfect score across all 9 respondents. Their perception of their child's experience averaged 4.7, with most rating it a 5.

Likelihood to Return to Y.E.S. 2027

Definitely returning (5)
the majority
Likely returning (4)
several
0 parents rated below 4
Operational Quality Ratings (Parent Perspective)

Average Scores — All Operational Areas (1–5 scale)

Detailed Scores

Y.E.S. Team (Staff)
4.6
Camp Quality
4.6
Venue
4.6
Safety & Security
4.4
Meals Provided
4.4
Communication
4.2
Website Details
4.2
Registration Process
4.1
Drop off / Pick up
4.0 ⚠
📌 Lowest Rated: Drop-off / Pick-up (4.00) One parent rated it 2/5, and one rated 3/5. Multiple comments cited confusion at the venue entrance on Days 1–2 as Discovery staff weren't briefed on the drop-off flow.
What Kids Talked About at Home

Activities Parents Heard Their Child Mention (multi-select)

📌 Board Break & Business Plan dominated dinner table conversations Both tied at nearly all parents hearing about them — meaning nearly every child went home and talked about these two activities. AI, Ping Pong Ball Game, Walk of Truth, and the Economy Leaderboard all tied at 5–6 mentions.
Voice of the Parents

What Parents Are Saying

"I watched my child's confidence grow over four short days in ways I never could have imagined. She was asking about next year before the week was even over." — Parent of participant
"He learned a lot emotionally, economically, and most importantly he learned that there are so many possibilities. It's something he won't forget." — Parent of participant
"The camp gave my son a unique perspective of the world of business." — Parent of participant
"He loved learning about stocks, investing, the YES Bank App, AI tools, and how to start a business." — Parent of participant
"The food my son said was amazing — wow, he never says that LOL." — Parent of participant
"The energy of all the Y.E.S. staff and volunteers was very welcoming and positive the whole time." — Parent of participant
"I would change only one thing — add an extra day and make it a full 5-day experience." — Parent of participant
"Thank you for allowing Lilah the opportunity to attend. She had a great time — thank you for keeping her inspired!" — Parent of participant
"The Y.E.S. program helped Justice see that her voice matters, her ideas have value, and her future is filled with possibilities. This experience has left a lasting impression on our family." — Parent of participant
"Please make it a whole month with different topics — I would love a month with 4 topics per week and an actual result at the end." — Parent of participant
Combined Scorecard — Participants + Parents

Side-by-Side: How Each Group Experienced Y.E.S. 2026

📌 Parents rated their experience higher than participants in every comparable category Parent overall score: 5.00 vs. participant: 4.59. This gap is typical — parents observe transformation from the outside and tend to attribute outcomes more fully to the program. The alignment between both groups on mentors, staff, and programming quality validates the core Y.E.S. model.
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Y.E.S. 2026 Impact Report · Participants + Parents · Generated June 16, 2026 · Youth Entrepreneur Summit · Financially Alert