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.

Participants who attend this class will be guided through the steps necessary to earn their Business Owner badge. Girls will discuss qualities and characteristics of being a business owner and will brainstorm how to start and run their own business.  They will end the class by coming up with a business plan to implement their ideas.

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.

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.

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 ...