THE 4-HOUR SUMMER CAMP BUSINESS: How One Teen Turned a Pink Laptop Dream Into a Successful Summer Business

What if you could make over $5,000 during the summer… while working just 4 hours a day as a teenager?At just twelve years old, Haylee Pottichen started Camp Haylee — a neighborhood summer camp inspired by her love of dance, creativity, mentoring younger girls, and one very specific goal: earning enough money to buy a pink MacBook.What began as a small summer idea quickly turned into a profitable teen-run business that generated thousands of dollars in just a few weeks each summer — all while allowing Haylee to still enjoy her teenage years, spend time with friends and family, and do something she genuinely loved.In The 4-Hour Summer Camp Business, Haylee shares exactly how she built Camp Haylee from the ground up and why she believes teenagers dramatically underestimate their ability to create income, opportunity, and impact for themselves.This book is not about getting rich overnight.It’s about learning how to work smarter, create real value, and build something meaningful instead of spending your entire summer working long hours for minimum wage.Part entrepreneurship guide, part personal story, and part practical roadmap, this book gives teenagers a realistic and inspiring look at how simple skills and interests can become a successful business.Inside, readers will learn:• How to turn hobbies and interests into a profitable summer business• How Haylee structured camps that kids became obsessed with• Simple marketing strategies that actually worked• How to price camps for strong profit margins• How to keep expenses low while maximizing profit• Why parents are willing to pay for great experiences• Leadership lessons learned through working with children• Mistakes, stressful moments, and lessons from the journey• Why entrepreneurship builds confidence far beyond moneyFilled with colorful visuals, camp memories, profit breakdowns, practical tips, and real examples, this book is perfect for:• Teen entrepreneurs• Creative teenagers looking to make money• Dance, cheer, sports, and camp leaders• Parents who want to encourage independence and confidence• Teens searching for alternatives to traditional summer jobsMost teenagers do not realize how valuable their skills, energy, and creativity already are.Haylee hopes this book changes that.Because sometimes one small idea can build far more than income — it can build confidence, leadership, independence, and a completely different future. Read more