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Each Saturday runs 10AM to 2PM. Students enter a simulation, a survival scenario, an economy, or a negotiation challenge, before anyone explains what to do. They make real decisions under pressure. After the simulation, the facilitator runs a structured debrief. Students identify what happened, why it happened, what it means, and what they will do differently. There are no traditional lectures or homework assignments. Students use structured program materials and reflection tools during the sessions.

The $25 enrollment fee reserves your student's seat in the cohort. All program materials, simulation card sets, workbooks, scoring sheets, and Demo Day materials, are fully provided at no additional cost. It is intentionally low so that cost is never a barrier to a serious student.

The enrollment fee is non-refundable. This is intentional. The commitment is part of the program. However, if the student experiences a documented medical emergency or family crisis, please contact us directly at info@thebigleagueclub.com and we will work with you on a case-by-case basis. Life happens, and we understand that.

None. No prior business, economics, or leadership coursework is required. The only prerequisite is a willingness to show up, participate, and reflect honestly. The program is designed for grades 7, 8, and 9 in any Buffalo-area school.

The program is entirely contained within the Saturday sessions. There are no homework assignments, no outside projects, and no required reading. The only commitment is showing up ready to engage from 10AM to 2PM each Saturday for 8 weeks. We designed it this way intentionally. Students and families have enough going on. The lab does its work in the room.

Yes. The program runs in a structured classroom environment with trained facilitators present at all times. The simulations are entirely discussion and card-based. There are no physical challenges, outdoor activities, or situations that require leaving the building. Facilitator qualifications, background-clearance requirements, and supervision standards are established before each cohort in coordination with the host school or organization. Parent contact information is collected at enrollment, and families are told in advance where sessions are held and who is supervising.

Every student who completes the program earns an official Sollemnis credential. There are three levels: Completion, Distinction, and Honors, awarded based on attendance, completed work, and facilitator scoring across five leadership domains. Each credential carries a unique Verification ID and is supported by program records, available on request. Students may choose to include the credential when describing leadership experiences in applications, essays, resumes, or similar materials. It is a program credential issued under defined completion and performance criteria. It is not academic credit, a state-issued credential, or a government certification.

Students may miss one Saturday and still earn a Completion credential by completing the workbook section for that week. The workbook covers the concepts from that session. It does not replace the session itself. The simulation moves forward, and a returning student rejoins their team where the team now stands. Missing two or more Saturdays affects credential eligibility, since decisions carry forward from week to week. Please consider the full eight-Saturday commitment before enrolling. If you know in advance that your student will miss a session, please notify us at info@thebigleagueclub.com as early as possible.