YouthBiz VIRTUAL Spring Break Mini Camp with Denver Public Library

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Grades: 4-8 Format: Live sessions facilitated by a YouthBiz staff member Technology Needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection Description:  3-day program running Wednesday, March 31 - Friday, April 2  Win $100 for your business idea this spring! At YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp you will: Learn about yourself and others Compose your own power team Develop a business idea Create a prototype Pitch your ...

YouthBiz VIRTUAL Spring Break Mini Camp with Denver Public Library DAY 3

VIRTUAL

Grades: 4-8 Format: Live sessions facilitated by a YouthBiz staff member Technology Needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection Description:  3-day program running Wednesday, March 31 - Friday, April 2  Win $100 for your business idea this spring! At YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp you will: Learn about yourself and others Compose your own power team Develop a business idea Create a prototype Pitch your ...

Let’s Make It Official: Protect Your Name

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Ages: 12-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Do you have a business and you’re ready to make it official? We’ll go through a 3-step method to making your business official. You’ll learn about the ways to figure out if your business name has been taken or not, ...

Let’s Make It Official: Getting Down to Business

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Ages: 12-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Do you have a business and you’re ready to make it official? We’ll go through a 3-step method to making your business official. You’ll learn about the ways to figure out if your business name has been taken or not, ...

Let’s Make It Official: Money, Money, Money…Taxes!

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Ages: 12-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Do you have a business and you’re ready to make it official? We’ll go through a 3-step method to making your business official. You’ll learn about the ways to figure out if your business name has been taken or not, ...

Online Sales: ECommerce vs. Multi-Vendor Marketplace

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Ages: 10-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Since last year, entrepreneurs have had to shift the way they do business. If you were a brick and mortar, you had to start learning ways to expand your business, and one of those ways was having an online presence. ...

Online Sales: Shopify-Build Your Online Store

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Ages: 10-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Since last year, entrepreneurs have had to shift the way they do business. If you were a brick and mortar, you had to start learning ways to expand your business, and one of those ways was having an online presence. ...

YouthBiz Marketplace Success Strategies

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Ages: 6-21 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Do you have a product idea you want to sell at the YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace? Join us in this live boot camp! Participants will learn about market research, product development, and financials.  We'll also discuss all of the new requirements and what to expect in this year’s Marketplace. REQUIRED FOR ...

Online Sales: Etsy, Bitsy Business

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Ages: 10-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Since last year, entrepreneurs have had to shift the way they do business. If you were a brick and mortar, you had to start learning ways to expand your business, and one of those ways was having an online presence. ...

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 States

The 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 States

Free 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

Free

Piggy Banks Scavenger Hunt

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Have 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 States

Join 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 States

Ages: 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 States

Ages: 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 ...

$10.00

2021 YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Find 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 States

Young 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 States

Young 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 States

Young 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 States

Young 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 States

Ages: 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 States

Ages: 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 ...

$10.00

Business Idea Challenge Workshop

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Ages: 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 States

Ages: 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 ...

$10.00

Tie-Dive Into Color Workshop

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Ages: 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 ...

$10.00

YouthBiz Marketplace Success Strategies

Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States

Saturday, 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 States

Ages: 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 States

Find 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 States

UPDATED 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 States

Support 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.