🍋What is Lemonade Day?
Lemonade Day is a fun, hands-on program that introduces youth to the world of entrepreneurship by teaching them how to start, own, and operate their very own business — a lemonade stand!
What began in Houston, Texas in 2007, with just 2,700 kids, has since grown into an international movement, reaching over 1 million young entrepreneurs in more than 80 licensed markets across the U.S., Canada, Bermuda, and U.S. military bases. Through a strategic, lesson-based curriculum, Lemonade Day walks students through every step of launching a business — from forming a dream and writing a business plan to setting goals, budgeting, marketing, and executing their idea. But this program is more than just about selling lemonade. It’s about inspiring youth to believe in themselves and develop the skills they need to thrive in any endeavor.
Participants learn to spend some, save some, and share some of their earnings, encouraging both financial literacy and community-minded values. Lemonade Day helps young people understand that they have the power to shape their future and to give back while doing it.
How is Lemonade Day Impactful?
By participating in the program, children gain:
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Life Skills: Communication, problem-solving, time management, and leadership
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Business Knowledge: Budgeting, goal setting, marketing, and customer service
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Financial Literacy: Understanding how to save, spend wisely, and donate to causes they care about
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Confidence and Character: Building self-esteem and grit
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Civic Engagement: Learning the value of giving back and being part of a community
It’s also an opportunity for families, educators, and local leaders to connect with youth in a meaningful way, nurturing tomorrow’s innovators, changemakers, and business leaders.
Get Involved in Phoenixville’s Lemonade Day! 🍋
The Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce and the Phoenixville Area School District have partnered to bring Lemonade Day into local schools as a club-based program for students, taught by Chamber staff and other community business leaders and volunteers. This exciting opportunity gives students hands-on experience with entrepreneurship, while fostering essential life skills and creativity.
If you have a student interested in joining the Lemonade Day club, please email us at info@phoenixvillechamber.org and include “Lemonade Day!” in the subject line.
Other information to include in your email:
- Child’s Name (First and Last)
- Your First and Last Name
- Your Contact Information
- School Name
- Grade
Lemonade Day lessons can also be taught by you at home with support from Chamber staff, if you are interested in this option, please include that in your email.
Ways to Support Lemonade Day in Phoenixville:
Whether you’re a parent, business owner, family member, educator, or community supporter, there’s a role for you! You can:
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Become a Lemonade Day Mentor
Share your experience and guide a young entrepreneur on their journey. -
Sponsor or Donate
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Volunteer at Events
Be part of the action by helping with student showcases, Lemonade Day markets, and other exciting activities.
Why It Matters
When you support Lemonade Day, you’re doing more than helping a child run a lemonade stand — you’re investing in the next generation of leaders, dreamers, and doers. Together, we can empower Phoenixville’s youth with the tools they need to imagine, build, and grow their future.
