Kids Club

Eligibility
Anyone who lives, works, regularly conducts business, worships, volunteers, attends school in, as well as businesses and other legal entities located in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Or, If your parents work or volunteer for one of the companies or associations already in our field of membership, you are eligible for membership at West Branch Valley Federal Credit Union! Joining your parents Credit Union is a great way to save your money in a safe place.

Money Saving Tips for Kids

Set some aside each and every time. That does not mean blowing your babysitting money on candy and soda. Paying yourself first is part of a long-term saving plan. Set money aside each time you get paid and pretty soon you will have quite a chunk of change!

Skip the junk food isle. If you blew $2.00 every week on bubble gum and chocolate, after a year that is $104.00 you could have put toward a snowboard or computer, or eventually your first car! That is a lot of cash that literally got eaten up.

Budget. Budgeting does not have to be hard or scary. In fact is easy to keep simple records of your allowances, gift money, and anything you earn. That way you can figure out how long it will take to save up for things you really want or even need.

Buy what you can afford. Do not give in to trends. It is much better to have money in the bank than a closet full of designer jeans and no cash.

Kids Zone Links

Thrive by 5 Teaching Your Preschooler about spending and saving --free activities and other resources for parents who want to encourage healthy attitudes about money in young children

Hey kids, Search by asking Jeeves a question:

	nick.com Nickelodeon is online at Nick.com and its packed with hours of fun. It is a great way to check out your favorite nick shows, play tons of games and even get awesome screen savers.
	yahooligans.com Play games, read jokes, and surf the internet safely at yahooligans, the Web Guide for Kids. Get homework help, look up words, ask questions, watch music videos, check out movies, learn about science, send e-cards, read jokes, and more all at yahooligans.com.
	funbrain.com Play games, take fun quizzes, and learn at the same time. It is a great place for students of all ages from grades K-8 to learn while having fun. Math games, reading activities, and there is even a SUDOKU section.
	garfield.com Get your recommended daily allowance of humor at Garfield's official Web site!