{"id":9926,"date":"2023-07-06T16:32:04","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T16:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/?p=9926"},"modified":"2023-07-15T00:30:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T00:30:18","slug":"this-black-father-son-duo-is-bringing-financial-literacy-to-underserved-communities-with-their-online-summer-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/this-black-father-son-duo-is-bringing-financial-literacy-to-underserved-communities-with-their-online-summer-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Father-Son Duo Brings Financial Literacy To Underserved Communities Through Their Online Summer Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9927\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine.watchjaro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3-768x506.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>For four years, Kevon Chisolm and his 16-year-old son, Kamari, have been organizing online summer camps for children through their non-profit organization, Junior Wallstreeters, Inc. These camps provide an excellent opportunity to maintain learning and create a fun, engaging environment where students can acquire wealth-building concepts alongside peers who share similar interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course, titled &#8220;Junior WallStreeters: Empowering Youth with Financial Wellness,\u201d teaches students lifelong financial education skills and discipline through ten comprehensive lessons. The curriculum also places a specific emphasis on African American history and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Our camp goes beyond the basics of budgeting, banking, and stock market investing. We explore the realm of community wealth building through investment clubs,&#8221; explained Kevon. &#8220;Our aim is to tackle the wealth gap by equipping young individuals with the knowledge of how to effectively utilize money as a tool.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent studies by the Federal Reserve reveal that only 34% of African American households and 24% of Latino households own stocks, in stark contrast to the figure of 61% for white households. Kevon and Kamari firmly believe that promoting financial literacy from an early age can contribute to reducing this disparity. It&#8217;s worth noting that these camps are not exclusively for African Americans, but are open to all underserved communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with the core Financial Literacy and Investing Camp, Junior Wallstreeters offers two additional programs: 1) Introduction to Cryptocurrency and NFTs, and 2) Advanced Stock Analysis and Advanced Investment Clubs. Completion of the financial literacy and investing session is a prerequisite for participation in these advanced programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the summer camp schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Financial Literacy and Investing Camp will take place virtually every two weeks for six weeks, from June 26th to August 4th, with sessions running from 10:30am to 3:30pm EST and a 1-hour lunch break.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Introduction to Cryptocurrency program will run from July 10th to 14th, with sessions taking place between 10:30am and 3:30pm EST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Advanced Stock Analysis and Advanced Investment Clubs Camps will run from July 24th to August 4th, with sessions scheduled from 10:30am to 3:30pm EST.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every student enrolled in the Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Advanced Stock Analysis summer camps will receive cryptocurrency and a gift card to purchase shares in a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The camps are open to students aged 12-21 who have access to a computer with an internet connection. The cost of the two-week camp sessions ranges from $300 to $325, which covers the electronic student handbook and daily course access. Junior Wallstreeters has secured multiple scholarships for underserved students to attend the financial literacy and investing camps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We want to provide as many students as possible with the opportunity to gain financial education, regardless of their parents&#8217; financial situation,&#8221; emphasized Kevon. Families interested in obtaining a scholarship to attend the camp can visit the official website to access the scholarship application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on how to enroll, please visit the Junior Wallstreeters\u2019 official <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/230357645412150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For four years, Kevon Chisolm and his 16-year-old son, Kamari, have been organizing online summer camps for children through their non-profit organization, Junior Wallstreeters, Inc. These camps provide an excellent opportunity to maintain learning and create a fun, engaging environment where students can acquire wealth-building concepts alongside peers who share similar interests. 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