Be Smart with your Money!
Attend these programs to learn how to be financially responsible from Certified Financial Education Instructor Donna Cirillo:
Saturday July 11th 11:00am-12:00pm Smart Money Starts Young: Raising Financially Confident Tweens and Teens
Preparing for adulthood starts with the decisions made today. This interactive session helps tweens, teens, and parents explore how everyday choices, habits, and outside influences shape future financial confidence and independence. Participants will gain practical strategies and real-world tools to help young people build healthy money habits, make thoughtful financial choices, and create a strong foundation for lifelong financial success. Taught by Certified Financial Education Instructor Donna Cirillo. Parents/Guardians are welcome to join their teens and tweens for this program.
Thursday July 16th 7:00-8:00pm Smart Spending, Saving & Budgeting Decisions for Tweens and Teens
Tweens and teens make money decisions every day, from spending on entertainment and trends to saving for future goals. This interactive session introduces practical strategies for earning, budgeting, saving, and spending wisely in a relatable and engaging way. Participants will learn decision-making strategies to manage money confidently, avoid common financial pitfalls, and develop smart financial behaviors that support long-term success. Taught by Certified Financial Education Instructor Donna Cirillo.
Tuesday July 21st 7:00-8:00pm Smart Decisions for the Future: Foundations for Financial Success for Tweens and Teens
As tweens and teens prepare for greater independence, understanding long-term financial decision-making becomes increasingly important. This interactive session introduces foundational concepts such as borrowing, debt, and simple wealth-building habits while helping students connect today’s financial behaviors to future opportunities. Participants will leave with practical tools to make smarter financial decisions, build confidence with money, and begin creating a strong financial foundation for the future. Taught by Certified Financial Education Instructor Donna Cirillo.