Finance class for kids bears interest

The Dunbar class is the fourth group of Valley elementary school students to receive the award-winning training.

The five-week Operation HOPE Banking on Our Future program covered topics such as the Basics of Budgeting, Get Smart About Banking (Checking and Saving Accounts), Fundamentals of Credit, and Introduction to Savings and Investing.

Each week, students participating in the program learned practical lessons by using hands-on calculations and real-world examples.

“The program is a great way for students to learn about finance with age-appropriate lessons that will teach them the basics of finance so that they will make responsible financial choices in the future,” Operation HOPE Youth Empowerment Program Manager Brenda Johnson said.

In the culminating ceremony held October 28, the students received participation certificates.

“On the last day, we go around the room and listen to each student share a financial concept. It’s amazing to hear how much the kids have learned,” said Fedorchak. “We thoroughly enjoyed working with the team at the Sonoma Valley Boys & Girls Club at Dunbar Elementary School and can’t wait to return for more programs.”

“Working together with Union Bank and Operation HOPE, we have been able to bring the curriculum to students at our Club so they receive a great financial education foundation,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley Chief Executive Officer Robert Hughes “The weekly activities give the children hands-on experiences that they would not normally have.” Check out this finance class.