JA Finance Park
JA Finance Park is an onsite simulation focusing primarily on financial literacy that challenges students to create a budget and live within their means. 7th-9th grade students have already completed 12-13 classroom lessons to prepare for their day. Upon arrival, they will be given a life scenario that includes their salary, family situation, existing debt, savings, and credit. This scenario will be their life for the day and students will plan for and implement a monthly budget. Volunteers will serve as a small group facilitator, working with 6-8 students. You and your group will work through each stage of the simulation including budget category research, personal budgeting, shopping and payment. You will lead your group of students though an activity in each segment and support them through their day, sharing your personal experiences and checking for understanding as you go.
This is a fun day of learning, and we would love to have you join us this year. You can access our calendar and sign up directly via Sign Up Genius by visiting: JA Volunteer Opportunities. You will see a tab for both Finance Park and Biz Town programs and can sign up for as many opportunities as you like.
Schedule: Unless otherwise specified, the day begins at 8:45 am with new volunteer training. Students arrive at 9:30am and the day will conclude at 1:30 pm
Location: Community First Career Exploration & Financial Literacy Center, 11 Tri-Park Way, Appleton, WI
Contact: Stacy Sniegowski ssniegowski@jawis.org
