The Magic House Children’s Village
The Children’s Village in The Magic House gives kids a chance to practice spending and managing money with a built-in bank and market for kids ages 5 through 11. $11. 516 S. Kirkwood, 314-822-8900.
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Junior Achievement BizTown & Finance Park
This program begins with 12 teacher-taught lessons on finance and concludes with a final trip to either BizTown or Finance Park, where kids can learn about everything from banks and loans to what it takes to run a business in a simulated environment. $15 per program. 17339 N. Outer 40, 636-728-0707.
And JA Summer camp options include JA Biz Wizards Camp: June 11–15, ages 8–9 (must have completed second grade); JA BizTown Camp: June 18–22, ages 10–12 (must have completed fourth grade); and JA Young Entrepreneurs Camp: June 25–29; ages 11–13 (must have completed fifth grade).
With almost 100 exhibits of interactive games, videos, and sculptures, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis attraction teaches kids about the economy, markets, and how to make good financial decisions in this hands-on museum. Free. 1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza, 314-444-7309.
