Classes + Camps
Exploring Club Orientation
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesExplore Entrepreneurship Come learn all about the new YouthBiz Exploring Club! This club shows participants how to start and maintain their very own, real life business venture! Orientation will cover all details, schedules, fees, and answer any questions.
Money Matters Class – Why Money? (ages 7-9)
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Belmar 401 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO, United StatesMoney Matters Classes are designed especially for youth and their parents. Games and activities teach young people about the importance of money and banking — and how parents can reinforce those lessons at home. Class participants earn a $10 savings certificate for attending. Certificates can only be deposited into a Young Americans Bank account. Accounts may be opened immediately following class.
Girl Scout Badge Class: Daisies Money Counts Badge
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesParticipants who attend this class will be guided through the steps necessary to earn their Money Counts badge. Girls will learn to identify and describe the different types of coins and the various features of paper money. They will end the class by discussing savings goals and will have the opportunity to create and set goals of their own.
Patent Pending—If, When, and How You Should Explore Patents and Trademarks
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesHave you ever wondered if you could protect your great idea from copycats? Intellectual property is a tricky concept made even more complex if you don’t know the options available. This workshop, facilitated by the US Patent and Trademark Office, will cover if, when, and how to navigate the patent and trademark process. After the presentation, participants will have a ...
Finding Popportunity—Exploring Flavors, Methods, and Ingredients in the Food and Beverage Industry
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesInterested in opening a restaurant, catering business, or packaged food sales? This workshop will explore how to select and start a food-based business that edges out the competition. Participants will learn about efficiencies, uniformity, packaging, shelf life, differentiation, ingredient quality, and more as they navigate their own experiment in creating artisan popcorn! All participants will have a completed and packaged ...
Money Matters Class – Balancing with the Bank (ages 13-19)
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesMoney Matters Classes are designed especially for youth and their parents. Games and activities teach young people about the importance of money and banking — and how parents can reinforce those lessons at home. Class participants earn a $10 savings certificate for attending. Certificates can only be deposited into a Young Americans Bank account. Accounts may be opened immediately following class.
Girl Scouts Badge Class: Juniors Business Owner Badge
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesParticipants who attend this class will be guided through the steps necessary to earn their Business Owner badge. First, girls will learn the steps and character traits needed to start a business. Then, they will explore what kind of support is available for youth-owned businesses.
YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace Success Strategies
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesWhether this is your first YouthBiz Marketplace or you’re a veteran, Success Strategies is a great way to brush up on best practices to maximize your sales on the big day. Product display, pitch, making change, and customer service are just some of the topics to be covered. Ages 6-21.
Girl Scout Badge Class: Juniors Savvy Shopper Badge
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesParticipants 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 ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Lights, Camera, Action!
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesCome develop your interview skills with interview coach Vicki Oehring, President of Climbing Hire. Learn how to talk about yourself and your business while looking and acting professional on camera. We will set up a mock ‘live’ interview just like you would experience if you were on air with Colorado & Company or Good Day Colorado. For youth ages 6 to ...
