Student Experience
How students described their overall camp experience92%Positive words onlyMixed or neutral: 8%Our Impact
Braiding confidence. Building futures.
Youth Braid and Business Academy brings hands-on beauty and business education to young people through schools, community colleges, libraries, and recreation centers across Virginia.
◯20+Partner
OrganizationsProgram reach shared by Youth Braid and Business Academy
OrganizationsProgram reach shared by Youth Braid and Business Academy
⌖55+Locations
ServedProgram reach shared by Youth Braid and Business Academy
ServedProgram reach shared by Youth Braid and Business Academy
⌁8Virginia
CitiesProgram reach shared by Youth Braid and Business Academy
CitiesProgram reach shared by Youth Braid and Business Academy
Summer 2025 Camp Feedback
What students shared across eight Virginia cities.
The feedback below reflects how students described their Youth Braid and Business Academy summer camp experience.
Student Sentiment
How students felt during camp92%Happy, proud, or excitedNeutral or tired: 8%Feedback Quality
Students with zero complaints or areas for improvement83%No complaintsConstructive notes: 17%Student Voices
What students said after camp.
“Our teacher created a very nice environment for me and the other students. Everyone was kind and no rude remarks were tolerated.”
“I feel proud of myself for what I learned today. I felt pretty good and skilled.”
“I liked doing the makeup because I never thought I would have any interest in doing it.”
“I enjoyed everything about this camp and they give you space to learn at your own pace.”
“Do this every single year! I am so happy that I came to this camp.”
“I felt good; it was a great experience! You may learn new things you have done or not. Have longer classes or after-school classes here!”
Serving Youth Across Virginia
Growing through local partnerships.
Programs have reached Richmond, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg, Yorktown, Chesterfield, Henrico, Petersburg, Norfolk, and Suffolk.
