Give Your Teen a Financial Head Start
Financial Success Academy is a hands‑on summer camp designed to teach middle and high school students practical money skills they’ll use for life—budgeting, saving, investing, smart spending, and confident decision‑making.
The program is interactive, age‑appropriate, and focused on real‑world application.
Registration details below.
Real-World Money Skills Every Teen Should Learn Before Adulthood
What Your Teen Will Learn
How to create and mange a simple budget
How savings and investing actually work
How investing early and wisely can make a difference
How to use money to make smart decisions
How credit works before they ever get a card
How to feel confident talking about money
How to manage loans including student loans
Understanding career tracks and implication to finances
Professional Instruction
Michael Nawar, MBA
Certified Financial Education Instructor℠
- 20+ years in corporate finance
- Years coaching families and individuals
- Professor of Finance and Economics at KSU
"After seeing how many adults wish they had learned money basics earlier, I designed this program to give teens a strong foundation before adulthood."
Register Your Teen
Submit registration form below and be sure to select camp location.
You'll receive a confirmation email within 24 hours with simple payment instructions.
Your spot is held once payment is received.
FAQs
What will my child learn?
- Day 1: Money & Budgeting Basics — learning “Spend, Save, Invest, Give” and building a starter budget.
- Day 2: Economic & Banking Essentials — understanding banks, borrowing, interest, and inflation.
- Day 3: Money & Mindset — learning smart habits, avoiding common financial mistakes, and building confidence.
- Day 4: Investing & Diversification — stocks, bonds, mutual funds, Rule of 72, and long‑term wealth strategies.
- Day 5: Earning & Entrepreneurship — jobs, income, side hustles, and launching a simple business idea.
What does a typical day look like?
- 9:00 – 9:30 AM — Morning Icebreaker
- 9:30 – 10:30 AM — Financial Literacy Lesson
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM — Group Activity
- 11:30– 12:30 PM — Lunch
- 12:30 – 1:00 PM — Creative Workshop
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM — Outdoor Fun
- 2:00 – 2:30 PM — Career Exploration
- 2:30 - 3:00 PM — Free Time
- 3:00 – 3:30 PM — Pick-ups
When is drop off and pick up?
Drop off is between 8:30am-9:00am. Pick up is between 3:00pm-3:30pm.
Is late pick-up available?
Yes! We offer an optional late pick‑up service for families who need extra flexibility.
- Late Pick‑Up Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
- Cost: $150 for the full week, paid upfront
- How It Works: Teens will enjoy supervised activities, games, or free time until they are picked up.
This add‑on can be selected during registration or by contacting us after signing up.
Who is this camp designed for?
The camp is ideal for middle school and high school students (ages 11–18). No prior financial knowledge is required.
What makes this camp different form other summer programs?
This camp gives teens real-world money skills they’ll use for life—budgeting, investing, entrepreneurship, and smart decision-making—taught in a fun, age‑appropriate way.
What to bring?
A readiness to learn and some energy. We will provide materials, notebooks, and pencils that they can take home with them at the end of camp.
Is the camp educational or fun?
Both! Teens participate in interactive activities, games, challenges, team projects, and simulations to make money lessons exciting and memorable.
Is lunch provided?
Lunch is not provided. Please pack a lunch for your child and have them bring a water bottle. We will have light snacks at the end of the day.
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds are available up to 7 days before camp start. After that, credit may be applied to a future workshop.