“Imagine you are in your house. Then, it floods destroying everything. How do you stop it? STOP IMAGINING!” This joke is just one example of the dozens of jokes shared in Young AmeriTowne every day. Students can decide to mail a Joke of the Day postcard to the Radio Station, and the best joke, as decided by the Radio Station …
Summer Camps On the Road!
Young Americans Center for Financial Education has been hosting summer camps that teach FUNancial education for the last 27 years. And, you don’t have to live in Denver or even in Colorado to attend! This summer we’re offering off-site camps in three locations featuring both Young AmeriTowne and Junior Money Matters: Aurora – Moorhead Recreation Center In conjunction with the …
Eide Bailly shows students that they can do finance
When you ask a 10-year-old, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” chances are high that you’ll receive answers such as, “Veterinarian,” “Doctor,” or even, “I don’t know.” Young Americans Center encourages young people to dream bigger by presenting them with a wide-range of future career options. A valuable partner in this work is the accounting firm …
Farewell at YouthBiz Forum
On Wednesday, May 17, youth participated in the final YouthBiz Forum held at Downing Street. It was a bittersweet event. As YouthBiz is expanding beyond Downing Street and into the communities that need it most, this was the last event held at this location. But, watching students showcase everything they’ve learned over the last three months was an inspiration and …
Sponsor Spotlight: University of Denver and Young Americans promote entrepreneurship
What do Young Americans Center and University of Denver have in common? Beyond our shared heritage of Bill Daniels leadership, both educational institutions are committed to advancing entrepreneurship in Colorado. A hub for entrepreneurial thinking and action, the YouthBiz program of Young Americans Center supports youth at all different phases of entrepreneurship. Forexample, students receive an introduction to business in …
Tales from Towne – An amazing day in International Towne
It is an amazing thing when a student is being challenged at just the right level for growth. Recently in International Towne we had a memorable group of students. They had the most requirements I have ever seen for one day in International Towne: Visit every single country Get their passport stamped by every country Record a greeting and thank …
AmeriTowne On the Road Recap
The AmeriTowne On the Road program wrapped up another successful school year this week! Having reached 2,374 students since September, this year set a new attendance record. Plus, the traveling Towne made its first ever stop in Fort Collins last fall. As the Townes were cleaned and packed away for summer camp, Directors Chris O’Reilly and Susan Stenhaug sat down …
Philanthropy in AmeriTowne
As part of their preparation for Young AmeriTowne, students learn about philanthropy: how to share their time, talents, and treasure with those in need. Then when they visit AmeriTowne, students have an opportunity to put their learning into practice at the Donation Station. Towne citizens can donate their individual or business earnings to one of six Colorado nonprofits, and those …
Sponsor Spotlight: The Colorado Container Corporation
One of the most popular items to buy in Young AmeriTowne is a briefcase from the Container Shop. Hand-folded by hard-working Assemblers, the briefcases hold a citizen’s paperwork, toys, and snacks. And with a starting price of only $3.00, they are a real steal! Briefcases are generously donated to Young Americans Center for Financial Education each year by the Rollie …
A Meeting of the Mayors: Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul visits Young AmeriTowne
On May 11, 80 sixth grade students from Summit Middle School received a special visit from Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul during their trip to Young AmeriTowne in Lakewood. A program of Young Americans Center for Financial Education, AmeriTowne teaches more than 31,514 students a year about personal finance and the free enterprise system in a hands-on, real-life way. Mayor Paul …
