Mad City Money simulation kit

Mad City Money^TM is a 2½-hour hands-on simulation that appeals to youth and gives them a taste of the real world—complete with occupation, salary, spouse, student loan debt, credit card debt, and medical insurance payments.

See how Wisconsin schools use Mad City Money

High school students take on the role of an adult in futuristic Mad City. They’re given jobs, income, a family, and debt. The challenge? Visit merchants to select housing, transportation, food, household necessities, clothing, day care, and other wants and needs while building a budget. The Credit Union has an office in town, too.

Mad City Money allows participants to make mistakes—and suffer the consequences of their decisions—in a realistic, but safe, environment. Most participants are surprised to learn “I can’t have a big house and a new truck on my salary and still pay for day care and groceries.” Once the shock wears off, they reevaluate choices and manage their money effectively.

Requirements:

• Preparing will take several hours, but you'll need to start at least 30 days before the event to line up adult volunteers to staff Mad City
• 2.5 hours for simulation and debrief
• 22-30 teens (target is grades 8-12)
• 10 adults who play the role of various merchants in Mad City
• Facilitator
• Prework for participants on writing checks and balancing a checkbook

This kit includes a CD that contains:

• A facilitator’s guide to help you organize and deliver the event.
• Ready to print (in color or B/W) materials for both participants and merchants.
• Training materials for merchants.
• Prework options that you can mail or e-mail to participants.
• Certificates of completion.
• Evaluation forms.
• Giveaways for participants to get you started that include:
• Customizable marketing pieces for you to print and distribute including invitation letters, promotional articles, and a poster.
• 50 copies of Guide to Money: Getting a Good Start handbook.
• 100 copies of the How to Buy a Used Car statement stuffer.
• 100 copies of the How to Manage Your Checking Account statement stuffer.

You'll need to provide:

• Calculators
• Checkbooks
• Volunteers to act as merchants

To order this item, click on Add to Cart below or call 800-356-8010, press 3.

Stock #27732