2011 College Savings Month Activities
"A college savings account is very motivating for a child or teenager. It shows that the family values a college education and that planning is required on everyone's part to achieve a degree. By opening a college savings account parents model planning, show confidence in their child's future and make college more affordable by using state and federal tax advantages".
Dr. April L. Osborn, Executive Director
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education
The following interactive valley events will take place in October to educate families and encourage participation in the Arizona Family College Savings Program.
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Location |
October 1, 2011 |
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
Phoenix Children's Museum |
Money Savvy Piggy Banks - Children will have a blast as they turn an ordinary shoe box into a piggy bank. This segmented bank will help teach kids how saving, spending, and sharing (donating) money are different. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
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October 4-16, 2011 |
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m |
Phoenix Children's Museum |
Coin Rubbings - Drop in the Art Studio and have fun making coin rubbings from gigantic pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and silver dollars. Learn the value of money and the importance of saving.
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October 10, 2011 |
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m |
Phoenix Children's Museum |
Felt Wallets - Children will discover the art of saving, spending and budgeting as they create their very own wallet out of felt. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
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October 21, 2011 |
9:00-9:30, 9:45-10:15 & 10:30-11:00 |
Phoenix Children's Museum |
Story Time - Making Cents - Come join us for story time as we start ‘making cents’ of what it truly means to save, spend and budget money.
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October 22, 2011 |
10:00 a.m. to Noon. |
The Phoenix Zoo |
| Boo at the Zoo - Be sure to stop by the AZ 529 booth in partnership with Radio Disney. Families can pick up information on the Arizona 529 Program and take home giveaways from plan providers. |
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