Junior Achievement of San Diego County

I remember coming here as a kid they taught me how to write my first check although that was the only check I've ever written lol it was fun.

I've come here 2 years in a row now with my kids on a school field trip. It's very impressive how they put together a miniature town with businesses, town responsibilities, even a judge and sanitation. There's a radio station, a news station, newspaper, veterinarian, rotary club, and a ton of other businesses that the kids can work at. We were only here for a day, but learning how to set budgets, pay bills, collect debts, and run a business in a town is done through well planned and organized instruction after which the kids take over and run the place. They even have custom software set for all the businesses where they can do online bill pay between each other as well as run their business. Very impressive! The staff Is kind, thorough, and patient. This is an impressive educational opportunity, from the one day field trip to the weeklong business exercise. Highly recommended!

My teen went to a summer JA course and said it was a big nothing burger. She said they don't really do much and came home with negligible financial literacy skills. But you pay for the course so they are making money but kids aren't getting anything in return.

I highly recommend that your 5th grade students go to JA BizTown. It is a wonderful glimpse into the real world.

Kids field trip in Biz Town San Diego. Kids and Parent volunteers had excellent time. An awesome exposure for kids about corporate world. All most real time experience for kids, for doing various kinds of jobs. Banking, News, City Hall, dentist etc.