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Summer 2026 Enrollment OpenBloom & Build · Girls' Edition20 seats per track

Bloom& Build

A five-week immersive program that teaches young women entrepreneurship, financial literacy, branding, and life skills through real-world workshops, guest mentors, and a final pitch showcase.

  • July 7 – August 8, 2026
  • Age: 10 – 18
  • Bloomfield, NJ

5 weeks of curriculum

25 hands-on workshop days

20 seats per track · Bloomfield, NJ

What it is

An entrepreneurship academy designed for the next generation

Bloom & Build is not a summer camp. It is a structured 25-day program where girls aged 10 to 18 learn how to build a brand, manage money, present themselves professionally, and design a real business — taught by Casa de Flora founder Maritza Walton alongside guest experts in beauty, finance, fashion, mental health, and the culinary arts.

Every morning is core curriculum. Every afternoon is hands-on enrichment with a guest instructor. The program closes on August 8th with a public pitch showcase in front of families, mentors, and the Casa de Flora community.

Mentor session
Mentor session
Floral workshop
Floral workshop
Brand styling
Brand styling
Mentorship
Mentorship

Six pillars of the program

01

Identity & Confidence

Personal brand, public speaking, professional presence

02

Financial Literacy

Budgeting, credit, business banking, knowing your worth

03

Brand & Marketing

Social media strategy, content creation, brand shoot day

04

Entrepreneurship

Business structures, pricing, contracts, real pitching

05

Life Skills & Wellness

Etiquette, self-defense, nutrition, mental health

06

Creative Arts

Floral design, baking, makeup, hair, nail art, sewing

A day in the program

Every day is structured for growth

Monday–Friday · 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM · breakfast & lunch included.

  1. 019:00 – 9:30 AM

    Communal Breakfast

    Girls begin every day eating together. A thoughtful conversation prompt sparks connection, laughter, and belonging before the learning begins.

  2. 029:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Morning Learning Session

    Core curriculum led by Maritza and guest professionals. Every session closes with a recap activity so the content sticks.

  3. 0312:00 – 12:45 PM

    Lunch Together

    Another communal meal — social, relaxed, and a chance to decompress before the afternoon.

  4. 0412:45 – 3:45 PM

    Afternoon Enrichment

    Hands-on sessions led by vetted guest instructors across creative, wellness, and professional disciplines — a different skill every day.

  5. 053:45 – 4:00 PM

    Sister Circle Close-Out

    Five minutes of personal journaling, then a Sister Circle where each girl shares one takeaway. Every voice is heard, every day.

Two age tracks · One program

Curriculum that meets her where she is

Every participant is placed on the track that matches her age. Both tracks run together but with age-appropriate depth, language, and activities.

Ages 10 – 13

Junior CEO Track

Visual · Story-driven · Game-based

  • Business concepts taught through stories and creative play
  • Visual workbook activities — vision trees, brand boards, mini marketplaces
  • Age-appropriate health and wellness conversations in a safe space
  • Closes Week 5 with a 2-minute creative business presentation

Ages 14 – 18

Rising Entrepreneur Track

Research-driven · Real tools · Real numbers

  • Real budgets, P&L statements, and business plan outlines
  • Personal brand bios, LinkedIn setup, and content calendars
  • College & career prep — HBCU spotlight, scholarship roadmap, Common App
  • Closes Week 5 with a 3-minute formal pitch including Q&A

Five weeks · One transformation

The 5-week curriculum

Morning · Core Curriculum

9:30 AM — 12:00 PM
  • Day 1Core values & vision board creation
  • Day 2Personal brand statement
  • Day 3Professional presence & dressing with intention
  • Day 4Public speaking & storytelling fundamentals
  • Day 5Body, puberty & wellness (age-separated)

Afternoon · Hands-On Enrichment

12:45 — 3:45 PM
  • Day 1Etiquette Workshop with Maritza
  • Day 2Skin Care 101 with a guest esthetician
  • Day 3Makeup Class with a guest MUA
  • Day 4Open Body Talk + Journaling
  • Day 5Bloom Boldly Dream Daily journal kick-off

What's included

Beyond the classroom

01

Guest Instructors Every Afternoon

25 different hands-on workshops led by working professionals: estheticians, MUAs, cosmetologists, pastry chefs, nail techs, a licensed therapist, a self-defense instructor, and more.

02

NYC & NJ Field Trips

Charter-bus excursions to the NYC Fashion District, the NYC Flower District, and additional New Jersey outings. Transportation, admission, and supervision are all included.

03

Professional Brand Shoot

Every participant leaves with professional brand photos shot in the Casa de Flora Selfie Studio — content she owns and can use immediately.

04

Bloom Boldly Dream Daily Journal

A personal journal she decorates and uses throughout the program. Hers to keep.

05

Vision Board + Brand Board

Built in Week 1, refreshed in Week 3, displayed at the Showcase. A visual record of who she's becoming.

06

Entrepreneur Panel Access

During Entrepreneurship Is Real week — direct Q&A with founders Kashif Jones (Crabbae), Ehi-Faith Oluwadare (House 157), Nneka Nurse (Best Dressed Plate), and more.

07

Public Pitch Showcase

August 8 at 6:15 PM — every girl pitches her business idea to family, mentors, and the Casa de Flora community.

08

Daily Meals & Materials

Communal breakfast every morning and a full Casa de Flora–catered lunch every day — plus all workbooks, journals, supplies, and a resource toolkit to keep building after the program.

Catered lunch
Catered lunch
Floral workshop
Floral workshop
Brand shoot day
Brand shoot day
Showcase venue
Showcase venue

This is not just a program completion. This is a coming-out. These girls walk in on July 7th figuring themselves out — they walk out on August 8th knowing exactly who they are, what they're building, and why they matter.

— Maritza Walton, Founder

Apply for Summer 2026

Save her seat

Twenty seats per track. Submit her details below and we'll follow up within 48 hours with the application packet, deposit instructions, and a welcome call with Maritza.

Forms & info

Download the details

Read the full info packet for everything about the program, or complete the registration form and email it to events@casadeflorabar.com — we'll send a secure link for the $300 deposit to confirm her seat.

Submitting this form does not finalize enrollment. We'll review and contact you to complete the application and secure the seat.

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Questions, answered

Before you enroll

  • Girls ages 10 to 18. Junior CEO Track (10–13) and Rising Entrepreneur Track (14–18) run side-by-side with age-appropriate activities, language, and depth.