Program archive
Financial literacy with the YMCA.
Through the YMCA's Safe N' Sound program, Build-A-Biz brings recurring financial literacy lessons to students throughout the year, meeting them where they already learn and play.
Naperville, IL
What we taught
Lessons from YMCA.
01
Budgeting Basics
Students learned the difference between wants and needs and built their first spending plans using the 50/30/20 rule.
02
Saving & Goals
We explored short- and long-term savings goals and how small, consistent habits add up over time.
03
Smart Spending
Hands-on activities on comparison shopping, advertising, and making intentional money decisions.
Photo archive
Moments from YMCA.
Photographs from our sessions. New pictures are added after every program.
