Youth Education: Raising a Summer CEO
6/17/2025 1:00:00 PM
Summer’s here — and so are opportunities for kids to earn, save, and learn! Whether it’s launching a lemonade stand, helping a neighbor, or doing extra chores around the house, summer is the perfect time to build money confidence.
3 Tips for Raising a Summer CEO:
- Make Every Job Count. Whether it’s walking the dog or doing dishes, treating tasks like real work helps kids understand the value of effort and earning.
- Turn Ideas Into Action. A lemonade stand, craft sale, or neighborhood helper gig gives kids hands-on experience with goal setting, planning, and customer service.
- Reward Growth, Not Just Income. Encourage kids to reflect on what they learned, how they solved problems, and how proud they feel—not just how much they made.
Featured Activity
This month’s printable activity walks kids through starting their own business, from brainstorming ideas and setting prices to designing a flyer and tracking profits. It also includes helpful links to tools and resources, and ends with a certificate to celebrate their hard work and achievement. Download the booklet below.
Helpful Tools and Resources
America’s Best Checking for Students
Whether you want to teach your child about finances or transfer spending money for that upcoming school trip, America’s Best Checking for Students makes it easy.
Youth Education - Emergency Savings
Even kids need to be ready for the unexpected. Learn how to teach your kids to save with an "oops fund."