BestPrep doesn’t stop when the school bell rings, summer is one of our favorite times of year!
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your financial skills, explore the world of investing, or dive headfirst into business and entrepreneurship, we have two exciting summer programs designed just for you. Read on to learn about the Summer Session of the Stock Market Game and Minnesota Business Venture, and find the right fit for your summer.
Free · Open to All
Stock Market Game – Summer Session
The Stock Market Game Summer Session is a free, six-week investing experience open to everyone — students, teachers, parents, and individuals alike, no prior experience required. Running from June 29 through August 14, participants manage a virtual portfolio of $100,000 using real stocks, bonds, and mutual funds from the NYSE and NASDAQ, making strategic investment decisions while tracking how real-world market events shape the global economy. Along the way, you'll build genuine financial literacy through interactive videos, self-guided lessons, and fun online activities — all while competing for cash prizes. The 2026 Summer Session at BestPrep is generously underwritten by the Charles Schwab Foundation, RBC Wealth Management, the Old National Bank Foundation, the Wells Fargo Foundation, Allianz Life Insurance of North America, and the FINRA Foundation. It is offered completely free to all participants nationwide through the SIFMA Foundation.
Free · All Ages · As Little as 10 Minutes
Family InvestQuest
Family InvestQuest is a free, self-guided investing simulation from the SIFMA Foundation designed to help families learn the fundamentals of long-term investing together. Players start with a $1,000 balance and choose from three simplified investment paths — a piggy bank, a high-yield savings account, or an index fund — then navigate 18 simulated years of contributions and market activity to see how consistent investing and compound growth shape long-term outcomes. The Quick Play option takes as little as 10 minutes, making it an easy way for any family to sit down together and get a real feel for investing, while the full self-guided experience offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels for a deeper dive. Family InvestQuest also illustrates the same savings mechanics behind childhood investment accounts like the new 530A/Trump Accounts, making it a timely, hands-on companion to real-world financial news.
Grades 9–12 · Weeklong Camp
Minnesota Business Venture
Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) is BestPrep's weeklong business and career development summer camp for students in grades 9–12 from public, private, charter, and home schools anywhere in the United States. Working in small teams, students create a fictional product and full business plan, then pitch it Shark Tank-style at the end of the week — all while hearing from real entrepreneurs, practicing mock interviews with professionals, building their resume, and developing skills they'll use in college applications and beyond. With two sessions available this summer — July 17–22 (Session 1 is waitlist only) — MBV is an energetic, hands-on week packed with networking, teamwork, and career exploration. Thanks to BestPrep's generous sponsors, the cost is kept accessible for all students.