What age is this program for?
It's designed for kids between the ages of 8 and 13 years old.
My child is a money novice. Are they ready for this program, or is it too advanced for them?
This program is meant for money newbies, plus those that have been handling their money for a few years. Why is that? Because, quite honestly, even most adults are handling their money wrong (and they've had their hands on it for years!). There are many things your child will learn if they're more advanced, and we'll be starting from the bottom up for those who are pretty new to money. Since it's housed in an adventure program, no one will get bored working through it, no matter which category they fall into.
How will they be able to apply + build their money know-how from this information once the simulation is over?
Your child will be filling out an Everest Ground Support Team Money Plan as we go along in the simulation, and will get to take this home.
On top of that, they'll get a free digital surprise from me that they can use when crafting their savings plans for any money goal they have moving forward in life.
What's the REFUND policy?
Because this is a live simulation, we are unable to grant refunds. However, if you have an emergency, we may be able to reschedule your simulation in the future (based on availability).
Are you teaching my child to climb Everest, (*ahem*) something I don't want them to do?
Don't worry, Mama Bear. I outline all of the dangers and improbabilities a climb on Everest entails. So they'll get the full story from my end on how difficult an Everest Summit bid can be.
What if my kid is too shy in groups to actually answer questions, will they still learn?
Each child will be responsible for filling out an Everest Ground Support Team Money Plan as we move through the simulation. We work from the principle of no team member left behind, meaning I call on kids throughout and make sure everyone is on the same page before we move forward.
If your child is too shy to speak up, there is also a chat box that some of the kids like to use to message one another + me.
What technology + materials will I need for this to work on my end?
I'll be using Zoom Meeting to deliver this program online (free for you) — you'll want to make sure whatever device your child uses on the day of our simulation has a working mic + speakers. You'll need to print out several documents ahead of time that will be sent by file once you complete your payment. Your child will also need: a calculator, a pen/pencil, a pair of scissors, and an extra sheet of paper.
What is the Time Commitment of this program?
There are a few to-do's to complete before our simulation begins, such as a short pre-quiz for your child to take that will help me see where they're at with their personal money education. Each simulation will run a bit differently in terms of time. From start to finish, you'll invest about 2.5-3 hours in the program.