Sizzlin’ Summer Camps 2015

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Brr!  Even though it’s cold outside right now, our staff are warm inside our building planning for summer camps.  We are going to host 13 week-long sessions for 2nd-6th graders, and we can’t wait to welcome in the new batch of summer campers.  Camps kick off the week of June 8, which will be here before you know it.  We’ll …

Tales from Towne: Summer Camp Mini Marketplace

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All summer camps are full of opportunities for children to make friends, get out of their comfort zones, express themselves in new ways, and, of course, to learn everything you could possibly need to know about running your own business!  Well, maybe not all summer camps, but Young American’s Running Your Own Business (RYOB) camp is full of amazing opportunities …

Tales from Towne: Summer Camp Guest Speakers

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Summer camp is in full swing and the Programs staff is enjoying having 2nd through 7th graders in our facility for week long camps. Our camps give the staff a chance to teach kids all about running your own business, being your own boss, International Towne, and Young Ameritowne.  Programs staff love getting to know kids throughout the week of camp. Practical …

From Snow to Summer: Check Out Our Camps

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Brr, it’s cold outside!  What better way to beat the chill than to think about summer!  It’s time to plan for summer camps, and we have some great week-long camps available for a wide age range.  Our incredibly popular camps fill up rapidly each year, so be sure to check out the schedule and register as soon as you can! …

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Ask Amy: What Are the Best Books for Learning to Talk to Kids About Money?

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This post is made possible through the generous support of Great-West Great-Teachers, a program of Great-West Financial. In today’s mobile world, iPhone and iPad apps are a great, quick way for kids to learn, experience and practice a financial concept.  You can check out my suggestions for mobile financial games and tools here.  However, sometimes we all need a bit …

The Inside Scoop on Summer Camp

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We’re in the midst of our third week of summer camp at Young Americans, and things have been great!  We’ve had more than 400 young people come through our various camps, including Run Your Own Business, Young AmeriTowne and International Towne. During the day… So what is a typical day like during one of our summer camps?  Watch this video …