Deadline to apply for the 2021 YouthBiz Stars Business Competition
OnlineSpotlight on YouthBiz Stars is Colorado's premier business competition for young people, age 6-21. Young entrepreneurs complete an online application, and then a panel of judges selects a winner and two finalists in each age category. Winners receive up to $5,000, and finalists receive up to $500. Winners are also paired with a leading business owner from the Colorado community. ...
Shape Up US presents Young Lions Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course and Family Festival
Bicentennial Park in Aurora, CO 13600 E. Bayaud Ave, Aurora, CO, United StatesThe Young Lions Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course is a fun 1-mile course featuring 10 crazy obstacles that kids love! Ages 5 – 17 are welcome to participate. Registration is $20/person. Event organizers strongly encourage pre-registration at YoungLionsOCR.com/denver-2021 Other festival activities are free for the whole family and feature inflatables, interactive booths, cool off stations, and more. Stop by the Young ...
Young Americans Summer Bash 2021
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFree Summer Fun at Young Americans Noon - 5:30 -- Food, arts and crafts, games, and prizes! 3:30 - 5:30 -- YouthBiz Stars Mini Marketplace 5:30 - 7:00 -- Finalists Announcement for YouthBiz Stars FOR ALL AGES 3550 E. 1st Avenue, Denver, CO printable flier here
Piggy Banks Scavenger Hunt
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesHave fun and gain money smarts by participating in the 2021 Piggy Banks Scavenger Hunt for kids! Find piggy banks and earn money – up to $50 – for new bank accounts. For ages 4-21. Stop by Young Americans Bank in Belmar (401 S Pierce Street, Lakewood) or Cherry Creek (3550 E 1st Avenue, Denver) on or after JULY 26 to pick up a game card and begin ...
2021 Passbook Party
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesJoin us this Saturday from 10am - 3pm for our annual Passbook Party. Pick up your 2021-2022 passbook and a gift! What is a Passbook? The Money Matters Passbook is for youth ages 3-16. Win prizes for completing activities, going to fun classes, and making deposits in your Young Americans Bank account between September 2021 and August 2022. How to ...
Great Businesses Doing Good, with Good Business Colorado
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-21 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Join us for this social enterprise-themed workshop, featuring three socially minded businesses in the Denver community. Learn why running a social enterprise is good for your community, your customers, and your bottom line by interacting directly with prominent business leaders. We’ll also learn how to start your social enterprise, or incorporate ...
Painting Meets Business
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-18 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Calling all art lovers! Knowing how to sell your art will help you inspire your customers and become familiar with the business side of art. Join us in our autumn-inspired painting workshop and create your own art piece that is ready to sell. Then, learn how to ...
2021 YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFind great holiday gifts while supporting young entrepreneurs ages 6-21. The YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace is the ultimate buy-local, feel-good shopping experience. 40+ young business owners will be selling their handmade products - beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more – unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list! Mark your calendar!
Christmas Eve – YA closes at 1:00 pm
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesYoung Americans Bank and Center for Financial Education will close at 1:00pm on Friday, December 24.
Christmas – YA Closed
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesYoung Americans Bank and Center for Financial Education are closed Saturday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. Merry Christmas!
New Year’s Eve – YA Closes at 1:00pm
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesYoung Americans Bank and Center for Financial Education will close at 1:00pm on New Year's Eve - Friday, December 31.
New Year’s Day – YA Closed
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesYoung Americans Bank and Center for Financial Education are closed Saturday, January 1 for the New Year's Day holiday.
Create a Business Plan Workshop SPRING
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-21 Format: Live, In Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: 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 ...
Cupcake Crafting Workshop–FULL
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: 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 ...
Business Idea Challenge Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-12 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: If you love Shark Tank, this workshop is for you! In this session, participants will go through several fun activities to generate their next big idea! We’ll then put together an entertaining business pitch to “sell” ideas to our panel of judges. The most creative and innovative idea, as ...
Intro to Candle Making Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: It’s hard to beat the warmth and atmosphere created by a well-crafted candle, and in this interactive workshop, students will have the opportunity to make their own wax candles. Participants will explore the basics of wax-and-wick candles as well as learn tips for making scented and specially ...
Tie-Dive Into Color Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Whether you’re a fashionista or enjoy colorful projects, you’ll love creating your own wearable art. Learn how to design and create your own tie-dye clothing, how to package and promote them for customers, and take home a tie-dye shirt for yourself! This is a great opportunity for ...
YouthBiz Marketplace Success Strategies
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSaturday, April 9, 2022 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Ages: 6-21 Cost: FREE Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Do you have a product idea you want to sell at the YouthBiz Spring Marketplace? Join us in this Marketplace prep session! Participants will learn about market research, product development, and financials. We'll also discuss all of the ...
The Perfect Pop Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Salty or sweet, popcorn is a snack that’s always a crowd favorite, and it’s a perfect business for young entrepreneurs! Be ready to brainstorm new and interesting popcorn flavors, and then learn about the best ways and ingredients to make your unique flavors, well…pop! We’ll also discuss ...
2022 YouthBiz Spring Marketplace
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFind great gifts while supporting young entrepreneurs ages 6-21. The YouthBiz Spring Marketplace is the ultimate buy-local, feel-good shopping experience. 40+ young business owners will be selling their handmade products - beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more – unique gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, and more!
UPDATED DATE! What’s After Marketplace Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesUPDATED DATE! Ages: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: Free Description: Calling all up-and-coming entrepreneurs! If you participated in the YouthBiz Marketplace in the last year and had a great time, but are wondering, “What’s Next?” this session is for you! In this interactive workshop, participants will get some actionable tools and tricks so they can keep making ...
YouthBiz Mini Marketplace
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSupport young business owners by shopping for unique hand-made products at the Mini Marketplace from 3:30 - 5:30 on Wednesday, July 13th. Open to the public. Admission is free.