CREATIVE CURRENCY CLUB
Where every kid's strengths become their currency
What if your middle schooler could turn their natural strengths into income?
Most kids graduate without understanding how money works or how to create value. We’re changing that.
Creative Currency Club teaches teens and preteens financial literacy AND entrepreneurship—how money works (currency) combined with how to create value (creativity).
- July 7-18, 2026 or July 20-31, 2026
- Rockville, MD
- Ages 11-14
Limited to 20 Founding Members
CREATIVE CURRENCY CLUB
Where every kid's strengths become their currency
What if your middle schooler could turn their natural strengths into income?
Most kids graduate without understanding how money works or how to create value. We’re changing that.
Creative Currency Club teaches teens and preteens financial literacy AND entrepreneurship—how money works (currency) combined with how to create value (creativity).
- July 7-18, 2026 or July 20-31, 2026
- Rockville, MD
- Ages 11-14
Limited to 20 Founding Members
The Problem Schools Don't solve
Most kids graduate high school without understanding:
How to budget or save money
How credit cards and debt actually work
How to invest or build wealth
How to turn ideas into income
How to leverage their unique strengths financially
They’re entering adulthood unprepared for the financial decisions they’ll face—and schools aren’t teaching them.
Meanwhile, the most successful people aren’t just good employees. They’re value creators who understand how to turn their creativity into currency.
Your child can learn this now
The Creative Currency Club Solution
We teach teens and preteens TWO essential skills:
Currency
How Money Actually Works
Financial literacy—earning, saving, spending, investing, budgeting, compound interest, banking basics, and building wealth.
Creativity
How to Create Value Using YOUR Strengths and interests
Entrepreneurship—turning ideas into income, solving problems, building businesses based on what you’re naturally great at.
The combination? Your child learns both HOW money works and How to CREATE it—in ways that honor who they naturally are. Whether they’re artists, problem-solvers, or social connectors, we show them how their strengths and interests to generate real currency
Program Details
When
Cohort A: July 7-18, 2026
Cohort B: July 20-31, 2026
9:00am - 3:00pm daily
Where
Rockville, MD
(Exact location shared upon enrollment)
WHO
Ages 11-14 (5th-8th graders)
Limited to 20 students per cohort
Small group = personalized attention
Investment
$1,250 = $625/week
Students bring lunch, snacks provided.
60 hours of hands-on learning
What They'll Leave With
A starter business plan that includes their big idea, who they’ll serve, how they’ll make money, and concrete next steps to get started.
Foundational money skills they'll actually use
Understanding of their unique strengths
Confidence about money and value creation
Practical skills they'll use immediately
curriculum
What Club Members Will Learn
WEEK 1 :
FOUNDATIONS + DISCOVERY
- How to create and stick to a budget
- The difference between needs and wants (and why it matters)
- How to set savings goals and calculate timelines to reach them
- The 5 uses of money: Earn, Save, Spend, Invest, Give
- How to make smarter spending decisions
- Discover your unique strengths (creative, technical, or social)
- How to spot problems that could become business opportunities
- How to think like a value creator, not just a consumer
- Turn your ideas into potential income sources
- Identify who your customers are and what they need
WEEK 2 :
BUILDING + APPLYING MONEY SKILLS
- Banking basics: What banks do and how accounts work
- How interest works (savings grows your money, debt costs you money)
- What investing is and why starting early matters
- How to recognize marketing tricks designed to make you spend
- Money and values: Aligning your spending with what matters to you
- How to price your product or service
- Understand basic profit: Revenue - Costs = Profit
- Build a simple business plan framework for YOUR idea
- Create a basic pitch for your business
- Present your business at our Mini Marketplace showcase
The Outcomes
Skills are important. But feelings determine whether those skills get used. After Creative Currency Club, we want your child to feel:
- I'm capable - I can manage money and create value
- I have value to offer - My strengths solve real problems
- Money isn't scary - I understand it and can handle it
- I'm unique and that's good - My way works for me
- I can start now - I don't have to wait to be an adult
- I'm braver than I thought - I did hard things and survived
- Someone sees me - I was recognized for who I actually am
- I’m part of the money-smart entrepreneur community.
Why Creative Currency Club is different
We’re not another generic summer camp. Here’s why:
Currency + Creativity Combined
We’re the only program teaching both financial literacy (how money works) AND entrepreneurship (how to create value using your unique strengths). Your child learns the mechanics of money AND how to generate it in ways that feel true to who they are.
Learning by Doing, Not Just Listening
Your child won’t just learn ABOUT budgets-they’ll track their real spending and create a real budget. They won’t just learn ABOUT entrepreneurship-they’ll survey real customers, validate business ideas, and present to real people. Every lesson includes hands-on practice with real money and real decisions.
Strengths-Based, Not One-Size-Fits-All
We don’t force every kid into the same idea or business model. Artists have different advantages than engineers. Social connectors have unique strengths. We honor that. We help each child discover how THEIR specific strengths can generate income.
Validation Over Production
We teach kids to TEST ideas before going all-in-just like real entrepreneurs do. Instead of rushing to create products, they learn to survey potential customers, get feedback, and validate demand. This is a life skill that will save them time, money, and heartache in the future.
Skills They'll Use This Year
These aren’t theoretical concepts for “someday.” Your child will use budgeting skills with their allowance THIS MONTH. They’ll recognize marketing tricks THIS WEEK. They can start their service business THIS SUMMER. Immediately useful, not abstract.
Two Weeks of Real Depth
Most camps spend 1 week scratching the surface. We spend 2 weeks going deep enough actually transform how kids think about money and value creation.
Join the Founding Cohort
Limited to only 20 members
This is our first-ever cohort. Your child will be part of Creative Currency Club’s founding group the original members who helped launch something meaningful.
SPACES ARE FILLING FAST!
Only 20 spots available per cohort
How to Reserve Your Spot
- Click the button below to pay a $350 deposit (applied towards tuition)
- Receive instant confirmation email
- We'll reach out with more details in May
- Balance of $900 due June 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my child has no business experience?
Perfect! This program is designed for beginners. We meet students exactly where they are and guide them step by step. No prior knowledge needed.
Is this just for kids who want to be entrepreneurs?
No! These skills benefit everyone. Whether your child becomes an entrepreneur, employee, doctor, or artist—they’ll need to understand money and create value. These are life skills.
What if we have a scheduling conflict?
Contact us at creativecurrencyclub@gmail.com. We’re exploring multiple cohorts based on demand and can discuss alternatives.
Is lunch provided?
Students bring their own lunch. We provide snacks and water throughout the day. If dietary restrictions are a concern, reach out to us.
Is there before or aftercare?
We are currently exploring these options, based on demand. If you need either before and/or after care, please send us an email at creativecurrencyclub@gmail.com
What's your refund policy?
Your $350 deposit is fully refundable until April 24, 2026. After April 24, 2026, refunds are subject to our cancellation policy
How do I know my child will be safe?
All instructors are background-checked and experienced with youth education. We maintain appropriate supervision ratios and the program is fully insured.
My child isn't interested in finance. Will they be bored?
We make this FUN and relevant. This isn’t dry lecture—it’s hands-on projects, games, real business creation, and discovering what they’re great at. Students consistently say “I didn’t know this would be so interesting!”
What if my child is shy or struggles in groups?
Small groups (15-20 max) make this easier. We also honor different strengths—introverted kids often discover their unique advantages in business. Quiet observers become strategic thinkers.
Can siblings attend together?
Yes! If both are ages 11-14. Contact us about a sibling discount for multiple enrollments.
Payment & Tuition Information
Clear and simple payment details for reserving your child’s place in the Creative Currency Club program
About Creative Currency Club
Creative Currency Club exists to prepare young people to be resilient, versatile, adaptable, and financially stable in the future-in ways that feel true and natural to who they are. We teach kids how money works (currency) and how to create value using their unique strengths (creativity), because we believe financial success in an ever-changing world comes from both understanding the mechanics of money AND knowing how YOU specifically can generate it. Our ultimate goal: equip kids with the tools to thrive financially, no matter what the future holds, while honoring their individuality.
Our mission:
Prepare young people to be financially confident and entrepreneurially minded—ready to turn their creativity into currency.
