The Smoothie Bar
Skills for learning, life and the world of work
The Smoothie Bar
Students step into the shoes of young entrepreneurs as they create, brand, and pitch their own smoothie idea in a real-world business simulation.
Real-World Business, Real Student Impact
The Smoothie Bar is more than just a one-off activity, it’s a fast-paced, hands-on introduction to the world of business, designed to spark curiosity and inspire entrepreneurial thinking. Students work in teams to design a smoothie concept, sample key elements of branding and marketing, and pitch their idea to a panel of judges.
The program combines creativity, collaboration and real-world financial skills. Students will get a taste of what it means to bring a product to market, from customer research and pricing to basic branding and pitching all while developing capabilities they’ll use far beyond the classroom.
The day culminates in a Shark Tank-style pitch, where teachers step into the role of judges (aka the Sharks) and decide which team deserves to take the crown as top smoothie business.
What Students Will Do
- Research trends and identify a target market
- Develop original smoothie recipes based on health, taste and cost
- Create a memorable brand and marketing strategy
- Crunch the numbers to plan costs and set a competitive price
- Deliver a live pitch to a panel of 'Shark Tank'-style judges
We bring everything: blenders, ingredients and all the materials needed to run the day. Teachers can simply show up and enjoy the session, and yes, you’ll even get to enjoy a smoothie! We also provide detailed allergy and intolerance information ahead of time to help you plan with confidence.
The 2-Day Carnival (Optional Extension)
Ready to take it to the next level? On Day 2, students launch their smoothie brand in a trade show-style carnival. They will:
- Set up smoothie stands and serve the school community
- Engage with customers and promote their brand
- Put their enterprise and teamwork skills to the test in a real-world simulation
CLICK HERE to see The Smoothie Bar Carnival in action!
To find out more, give us a call.
Pricing
Contact us for a quote for The 2-Day Carnival.
Package rates available for multiple year level bookings and whole of school programs.
Minimum numbers apply, get in touch for more information.
Program Information
- This program can be booked as a One-Two Day program.
- This program can be run with up to 120 students at a time (speak to us about options for more students as this is also possible).
- A gymnasium, hall, or large open learning space will be required (Classrooms can be used for smaller groups).
- Access to a projector required.
- Access to powerpoints required.
- Student supervision by teachers is required throughout the session.
- All supplies required to run the program are supplied by TRIPOD.
- The Smoothie Bar is a nut and egg free program. Full allergy information and advice will be provided to you prior to the program.
Years: 7-9
Curriculum Links
- Economics & Business
- Design & Technologies
- Health & Wellness
- Visual Communication Design
- Personal & Social Capability
- Critical & Creative Thinking
- Enterprising & Inquiry Skills
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