AmeriTowne Refresher Video

Teacher Orientation and refresher videos provide critical information about Young AmeriTowne program mechanics and classroom materials.  A short refresher webinar is recommended for teachers who have participated previously in Young AmeriTowne.  Teachers that have never participated in Young AmeriTowne should plan to join a Teacher Orientation. Watch the 2019-20 Refresher Video
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AmeriTowne Out of State Licensees

Young AmeriTowne is based in Colorado, but thanks to partnerships in our region, students in Kansas and Wyoming are also able to participate!  Learn more about the out-of-state licensees of this program below. WyoTowne Young Americans partners with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming to bring WyoTowne to the communities of Casper and beyond. Learn More AmeriTowne of ...

Young AmeriTowne 2019

A hands-on lesson in free enterprise. YOUNG AMERITOWNE: [ ] KATHARINE, 5TH GRADE: I learned how the flow of money works, how to balance a checkbook register, and why you need to understand economics. Young AmeriTowne Reaching nearly 34,100 youth per year, Young AmeriTowne is an award-winning educational program offered to 4th, 5th and 6th grade teachers to help students learn about business, ...

About Young AmeriTowne

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 ...
Young AmeriTowne program in action in Denver

Young AmeriTowne Denver and Belmar

Two permanent Townes in the Denver metro area Young AmeriTowne Denver and Belmar are two permanent facilities that feature a life-like Towne of 16 businesses plus a Towne Hall.  While in AmeriTowne, students-turned-citizens experience a career for a day, they manage their personal finances, and they participate in a free enterprise economy.  Students see the direct impact their actions and ...
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Young AmeriTowne Information for Students

The goal of your teachers and everyone at Young AmeriTowne is to help you prepare for life as an adult.  You'll be doing this in a hands-on way as you work for a paycheck in a real shop, deposit money into a real bank account, shop for real products on your break, and become a citizen of a real Towne. ...

Young AmeriTowne Information for Parents

If your student’s school has signed up for Young AmeriTowne, a hands-on educational experience in free enterprise, you're in for a treat! Young AmeriTowne is a beloved tradition that reaches more than 34,000 students every year. In the next few weeks at school, your student will learn about supply and demand, banking, advertising, careers, business and philanthropy.  Their studies culminate ...
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Program Payment Information

Each school participating in Towne programs is asked to pay a per student fee. The fee includes curriculum, classroom materials, Teacher Orientations and supplies necessary to operate Young AmeriTowne or International Towne. If scholarships or non-traditional payment arrangements are needed, they can be made prior to receiving your program materials by contacting Programs Registration, 303-321-2265. Program Deposit A non-refundable deposit ...

Young AmeriTowne Teacher Information

Teachers bring their school groups to Young AmeriTowne year after year because they see the value in hands-on financial literacy programs. teachers from montview elementary school, Denver: Thank you for being an essential part of contributing to the kind of quality education that we strive to provide for all of our students. Use the links below to help you understand ...

AmeriTowne On the Road Locations & Schedule

AmeriTowne On the Road is a portable version of AmeriTowne that travels throughout Colorado.  Here's where we're headed during the 2023-2024 school year: Location Date Pueblo January 22 - February 1, 2024 La Junta March 2024 Grand Junction April 2024 Durango TBA Interested in bringing AmeriTowne On the Road to your community?  Contact Amanda Krische, Vice President of Programs at ...