Youth month
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Youth Month is designed to teach youth about smart money habits and saving to have a bright financial future. Typically, we celebrate Credit Union Youth Month each April for all members 12 years and younger. This year, we have expanded our offerings and are encouraging our Pee Wee members (0-12 years), Teen Club (13-18 years) and their parents to join the fun!
This educational series is an opportunity to embark on a financial journey with your family. Families will learn about loans, interest and borrowing through fun activities, an underwater-themed map, and short videos with friendly sea guides! Remember, wise money habits start early, and there’s no better time to dive into learning than now!
Popcorn: we will be popping fresh popcorn every Friday in April!
Piggy Banks: all new youth accounts opened will receive either a piggy bank or a cash cube!* Youth accounts are for members 18 years of age and younger.
* Piggy banks / cash cubes will not be mailed, must be picked up.
For many adults, the first real lesson about borrowing comes after a mistake – a credit card balance that grows too fast, a student loan that feels heavier than expected, or a car loan that costs more than the car.
‘Dive into Lending’ teaches kids before that moment. Kids learn the basics now – when examples are simple and curiosity is high. This helps them understand credit cards and student loans before they’re ever asked to sign up for one.
This experience includes a map and worksheet, plus short animated videos that explain:
- What it means to borrow
- Why interest adds up
- How small choices can become expensive
Parent Guide: click here to download the full Parent Guide.
Lending Basics:
- Loan: Money you borrow and must pay back.
- Lender: The person / group who gives you the loan.
- Borrower: The person who borrows the money and promises to repay it.
- Interest: The extra money the borrower pays for using the loan.
Worksheet: click here to download / print the worksheet
Scan the QR code, or click the link below, watch a short video together, then complete the matching worksheet section. The sea creature explains first – you just talk it through.
The goal isn’t to scare kids away from borrowing. It’s to make sure their first lesson doesn’t come from a costly mistake.
Videos: click here to access the ‘Dive into Lending’ videos.