Knowledge Makes Cents

Financial know how, navigating the world of saving ad smart investing are skills that should be nurtured from a young age. In this summer program brought by KMCents, kids gain financial knowledge and skills through fun games, activities and role playing; In addition to your child receiving a KMCents certificate upon completion of this program, special memos are sent to you, the Chief Financial Parent, with tips on how to enhance the money lessons at home.

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Common Cents (7-9yrs):

Week 2 & 3:

Pay My-Future-self First is the Common Cents’ key lesson. Through fun games and activities, your child learns the importance of short-term and long-term savings and giving back to the community. Walter’s FUNtastic Bank™ continues to encourage your child to form good saving habits. Fun pretend shopping experiences (for needs and wants) introduce budgeting and help your kids practice money math including rounding to the nearest nickel.

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FUNancial Freedom Game: (10-12yrs)‍

Week 2 & 3: (10-12yrs)

Through active participation in a fun, competitive, and simplified financial game, your children will experience “real-life” and relevant money situations. They will “earn” their own income, budget between needs and wants, pay income taxes, give back to the community, build assets, and be introduced to the importance and advantages of Paying My Future Self First. Prizes are given to students who achieve financial freedom in this game!

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