Kids have the best business ideas!
Young Americans Center for Financial Education has offered entrepreneurship camps for kids for the last 23 years, and this year is no exception. But with the addition of three new YouthBiz camps, our Center seems particularly full of creativity this summer!
For example, take Monster Koozies, a creation by Zoe, Wren, and Lillian, that wraps a friendly, furry creature around your drink to keep it cool. Or, Liam's Clip-On-Cleats that turns your ordinary sneakers into the perfect sports shoe.
This summer we are running 30 camps with almost 1,200 youth attending. Even more exciting is these camps take place across the Front Range and in New Mexico.
These fun, hands-on programs encourage kids to be kids. Whether or not these ideas turn into businesses, the real lesson is that doing something you love can reap a large reward.
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Looking for 52 Donor Friends
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If you were 10 years old, and your family had no money for “extras,” what would be the best news ever? How about a scholarship to the summer camp of your dreams!
Fifty-two friends of financial ed for kids are needed, one for each child who applied for a scholarship this summer. Can you fund a partial scholarship ($120)? Or a full scholarship ($240)? Or underwrite all the costs ($500) and qualify for the Colorado Child Care Tax Credit and make your scholarship tax-wise (and bigger than you thought possible!)?
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Did you ever own a business as a kid (mow lawns, sell lemonade, etc.)?
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Teddy Bear Patrol
Sometimes the smallest act can have the biggest impact!
Help your children give back this summer at Young Americans Bank. We're collecting new Teddy Bears from July 9 through August 25 to donate to local first responders.
Don’t have a teddy bear? You can still participate. You may donate cash or check (made out to the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children teddy Bear Patrol Fund) at any of Young Americans Bank’s locations. Each child making a $5 donation will receive a bear to donate.
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Campers in YouthBiz Basics practice their business pitch.
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The Out of the Box Marketplace was a great sales experience for Emilyn and Alexis.
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The Monster Koozie, a creation by Zoe, Wren, and Lillian at Aims Community College's YouthBiz StartUp Camp, was practically market-ready!
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Making your own ice cream is a highlight of Running Your Own Biz camp.
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Tales from Towne: Kids Learn Business Basics at Summer Camp
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For kids who want to work for themselves some day, Young Americans Center for Financial Education's Be Your Own Boss Summer Camp teaches the basics of business ownership. Last week's camp was filled with information and fun, and it included 5th and 6th grade participants from throughout the Denver metro area.
Find out who won "Best Business Pitch" on our blog!
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Entrepreneurs of the Month:
Lily, Chloe, and Sophie Warren, Owners of Sweet Bee Sisters
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Lily, Chloe, and Sophie Warren created Sweet Bee Sisters nine years ago as a way to use the leftover beeswax from their family's beehive. After winning the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition and a youth scholarship from Ernst and Young, the sisters' business has blossomed. Their products were a featured part of Snooze, an A.M. Eatery's Mother's Day promotion and their holiday gifts.
Read more about their successes and watch their segment on Colorado & Company.
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Meet a Board Member:
Heather White, Vectra Bank Colorado
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Sponsor Spotlight:
Amica Companies Foundation Supports Colorado’s Youngest Entrepreneurs
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