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Give your teen a financial head start

A hands-on summer camp that teaches middle and high school students practical money skills they'll use for life — budgeting, saving, investing, smart spending, and confident decision-making.

Students at a Financial Success Academy camp
The Curriculum

Real-world money skills every teen should learn

Interactive, age-appropriate, and focused on real-world application.

Create and manage a simple budget

How saving and investing actually work

How investing early and wisely makes a difference

Use money to make smart decisions

How credit works — before they ever get a card

Feel confident talking about money

Manage loans, including student loans

Understand career tracks and their financial impact

The Week

Five days, five money themes

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Day 1: Money & Budgeting Basics

Learning “Spend, Save, Invest, Give” and building a starter budget.

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Day 2: Economic & Banking Essentials

Understanding banks, borrowing, interest, and inflation.

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Day 3: Money & Mindset

Smart habits, avoiding common financial mistakes, and building confidence.

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Day 4: Investing & Diversification

Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, the Rule of 72, and long-term wealth strategies.

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Day 5: Earning & Entrepreneurship

Jobs, income, side hustles, and launching a simple business idea.

A typical day

9:00 – 9:45 AMMorning icebreaker
9:45 – 10:45 AMFinancial literacy lesson
10:45 – 11:45 AMFinancial group activity
11:45 – 12:30 PMLunch
12:30 – 2:00 PMOutdoor fun or indoor games
2:00 – 2:45 PMCareer exploration
2:45 – 3:00 PMFree time
3:00 – 3:30 PMPick-ups
Professional Instruction

Taught by Michael Nawar, MBA, CFEI®

  • 20+ years in corporate finance
  • Years coaching families and individuals
  • Professor of Finance & Economics at Kennesaw State University
"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

Secure your child's spot at Financial Success Academy. Registration takes just a few minutes.

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Complete the registration form and select your camp location.

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Receive a confirmation email within 24 hours with simple payment instructions.

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Your spot is held once payment is received.

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FAQs

Parent questions, answered

Who is this camp designed for?
Middle school and high school students, ages 11–18. No prior financial knowledge is required.
What makes this camp different from other summer programs?
It 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.
Is the camp educational or fun?
Both! Teens take part in interactive activities, games, challenges, team projects, and simulations that make money lessons exciting and memorable.
When is drop-off and pick-up?
Drop-off is between 8:30–9:00 AM. Pick-up is between 3:00–3:30 PM.
Is late pick-up available?
Yes — optional late pick-up runs 3:30–5:30 PM for $150 for the full week, paid upfront. Teens enjoy supervised activities, games, or free time until pick-up. You can select this during registration or contact us after signing up.
What should my teen bring?
A readiness to learn and some energy. We provide materials, notebooks, and pencils they can take home at the end of camp.
Is lunch provided?
Lunch is not provided — please pack a lunch and a water bottle. We provide light snacks at the end of the day.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refunds are available up to 7 days before camp start. After that, a credit may be applied to a future workshop.