JA Finance Park Pop Up
In-Person Finance Park Simulation Returns to Northern CA Spring 2026!
When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - Thursday, April 30, 2026
Where: Monterey, San Jose, San Francisco, and Fresno
Monterey: March 9-19, 2026
San Jose: March 23-27, 2026
San Francisco: April 13-16, 2026
Fresno: April 21-30, 2026
JA Finance Park is an interactive, hands-on experience that simulates the real world of budgeting, saving, and investing. Students will have the opportunity to:
- Enter the park with a personalized avatar and life scenario, including education, income, credit score and more!
- Work from a provided tablet to access JA’s powerful, interactive software platform. Research, shop, and pay for household expenses as they visit twenty (20) interactive kiosks.
- Make household budgeting decisions based on their individual profile.
- Experience the ups and downs of real-world personal finance in a fun, safe simulated environment.
- Work in small groups with a volunteer mentor who will guide them through each expense category.
San Jose: March 23-27, 2026
San Francisco: April 13-16, 2026
Fresno: April 21-30, 2026
JA Finance Park is an interactive, hands-on experience that simulates the real world of budgeting, saving, and investing. Students will have the opportunity to:
- Enter the park with a personalized avatar and life scenario, including education, income, credit score and more!
- Work from a provided tablet to access JA’s powerful, interactive software platform. Research, shop, and pay for household expenses as they visit twenty (20) interactive kiosks.
- Make household budgeting decisions based on their individual profile.
- Experience the ups and downs of real-world personal finance in a fun, safe simulated environment.
- Work in small groups with a volunteer mentor who will guide them through each expense category.
2025 JA Finance Park Pop-Up Recap
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