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About Young AmeriTowne

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Serving nearly 34,000 students a year

Each year, teachers from more than 420 Colorado schools use Young AmeriTowne to teach banking, business and economics in a fun and hands-on way.  The AmeriTowne program:

  • Meets school district standards and benchmarks
  • Engages all types of learners
  • Fosters learning and self-esteem

Read more about the short-term and long-term expected outcomes of the Young AmeriTowne program.

Which program is right for you?

There are three, permanent locations of AmeriTowne and two rotating On the Road versions in Colorado.  Choosing the correct program for your students ensures that students and teachers have the best experience possible!  If your school group is small (65 students or fewer) or located far from Denver, AmeriTowne On the Road is a better fit for your group.

Young AmeriTowne program is also offered in conjunction with partner organizations in other states.  Summer Camps are available for 2nd-5th grade students wanting to attend Young AmeriTowne without a school group.

YOUNG AMERITOWNE IN DENVER AND BELMAR

AmeriTowne began in 1990 in Denver and remains a highlight of elementary school today.  Two nearly identical facilities in Denver and Belmar serve school groups of 65-120.

YOUNG AMERITOWNE ON THE ROAD

This portable version of AmeriTowne is perfect for smaller schools (groups of 25-65) and for schools far from Denver.

RURAL AMERITOWNE

Located in Wray, Colorado, Rural AmeriTowne reaches elementary and middle school students in eastern Colorado and Kansas.  Rural AmeriTowne accommodates school groups of 40-80.

OUT-OF-STATE LICENSEES

Young Americans licenses the Young AmeriTowne programs to partners in both Kansas and Wyoming.