Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas

I enjoyed my 2nd time going on a field trip to JA, this time the Finance Park for middle school students. I had previously been to JA Biztown with an upper elementary montessori class (4-6 grades) where it simulates a town. JA Finance Park provides students a hands-on education in personal financial planning and career exploration. At the culmination of this teacher-led program, students participated in an on-site visit to the TowneBank Opportunity HQ, located in Camp North End. During this interactive simulation, students applied all they've learned to real-world experiences. The topics and concepts of JA Finance Park are intended to prompt students to begin thinking about and planning for their financial future. This program helps students build a foundation on which they can make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime, including decisions related to income, expenses, savings, and credit. Students received mentorship from corporate volunteers throughout the simulation. This is an awesome experience for children to see and feel how real life operates from a financial perspective and the choices they make. I definitely recommend!

Great place to bring the students to prepare them for how to navigate the real world. The staff here are friendly and engage with the kids. Definitely will look into their summer camp programs.