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January 2020
2020 Summer Camp Registration Opens
Summer camps are a great way for young people to experience FUNancial education through our award-winning programs! Young Americans Center for Financial Education offers 9 different camp options for youth who will enter 3rd-8th grade in the 2020-2021 school year. Registration opens Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
Find out more »Girl Scout Badge Class: Cadettes (ages 11-14) Budgeting Badge
Participants who attend this event will be guided through the steps necessary to earn their Budgeting badge. Girls will determine their spending values, track their spending habits, set savings goals, and imagine what their lives may look like in ten years.
Find out more »YouthBiz Workshop: Create a Business Plan
If you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you! During this one day workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan! No need to even have an idea—we will help you with that! Participants will learn how to create a SWOT analysis, market analysis, and financial analysis of their business idea while also considering operations, staffing, and marketing. By the completion of this workshop, participants will…
Find out more »YouthBiz Workshop: Top Your Pop!
Calling all bakers and chefs! Whether you have an established baking business or have a goal to start a bakery, this is the workshop to have fun in the kitchen! Participants will think creatively about flavor combinations, frosting and glaze options, and decorative pieces for their very own cake pop creations, along with getting tips on packaging, display, and differentiation in the crowded baking industry. All participants will leave with at least one beautifully designed and packaged cake pop! Ages…
Find out more »February 2020
YouthBiz Workshop: Curate your media presence
Ever wondered, “I have an Instagram/Facebook page, how can I generate some money using this?” Well, ask no more! We have a special guest coming in to take us through a journey on how to use any social media outlets to make money. Whether you sell a product, provide a service, or would like to be an influencer and start a business! Come and bring a friend. This workshop leads to a great opportunity of our Open Media Foundation tour…
Find out more »YouthBiz: Interactive Business Tour at Open Media Foundation
As a continuation to Media and making your presence known on social media. We will be leading a tour at the Open Media Foundation, where you’ll be able to learn about what goes into filming, AND you’ll be able to create your own media clip. Use all that you’ve learned in the “Curating a Media Presence” workshop or other experiences and create something that will appeal your target market to buying your product. Ages 10-16.
Find out more »YouthBiz Workshop: Machine Sewing for Beginners
The ability to sew creates all kinds of business opportunities for young entrepreneurs, and we know many who just need to learn the basics. Come to this workshop to learn entry level machine sewing, basic skills that can yield dozens of different fabric-based products! All participants will leave with their very own, self-made scrunchie, supply organizer, or a variety of other options using simple stitching techniques. Ages 8-14. There is a $10 fee for materials.
Find out more »Girl Scout Badge Class: Daisies (ages 5-7) Making Choices Badge
Participants who attend this class will be guided through the steps necessary to earn their Making Choices badge. Girls will discuss the differences between needs and wants and how choices and decisions affect one’s ability to meet these. They will finish by creating their very own savings jars to take home.
Find out more »March 2020
Girl Scout Badge Class: Juniors (ages 9-11) Savvy Shopper Badge
Participants who attend this class will be guided through the steps necessary to earn their Savvy Shopper badge. Girls will identify the difference between “needs” and “wants,” and will discuss advertising techniques and how ads affect consumer decisions. Participants will also make a time capsule about what they think they will purchase as adults, which they can open in 10 years.
Find out more »April 2020
Girl Scout Badge Class: Brownies (ages 7-9) Philanthropist Badge
Participants who attend this class will be guided through the steps necessary to earn their Philanthropist badge. Girls will discuss the differences between needs vs. wants and will learn why it is important to share with others. They will define the term “philanthropist” and will come up with ways that they can share their time, talent and treasure with others.
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