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JA Finance Park and JA Biztown

You'll be in an actual simulated city! You'll help guide students through their assigned family scenario where they will visit many different businesses. They must purchase items to meet the needs of their family, such as insurance, clothing, transportation, housing, groceries, and childcare—without spending more than they earn.

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JA of Greater St. Louis Summer Camps

JA Summer Camps are a great way to experience JA BizTown in an entirely new way during the summer.

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JA of Greater St. Louis Events

At JA of Greater St. Louis, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!

October 2024

Tue
1

Happening Now!

Where: Your Local Bowling Alley

The JA Bowl-A-Thon is a fun team building event that is designed to raise funds for Junior Achievement. Proceeds support JA's programs in work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy throughout the region.

March 2025

Tue
25

JA BizTown Homeschool Visit Day

When: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:30 AM CT

Homeschool students come to JA BizTown for a simulation visit day from 9:30 AM - 2 PM. They will be prepared to assume job responsibilities, manage bank accounts, and experience life as a consumer/employee.

SOLD OUT for 2025. Please email Shelly Warner (swarner@jastl.org) to join the waiting list.

April 2025

Tue
8

JA Finance Park Homeschool Visit Day

When: Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:30 AM CT

Following a 12-lesson (Middle School) or 7-lesson (High School) curriculum, homeschool students come to JA Finance Park for a simulation visit day from 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM. In the tablet-based program, students explore and learn about different budget categories, create a budget, make purchasing decisions, and pay for their expenses.

May 2025

Mon
19

JA Spring Golf Tournament 2025

When: Monday, May 19, 2025
Where: Winghaven Country Club
Time: 10:00 AM CT

Tee off in one of the St. Louis area's premier courses for our annual Spring Golf Tournament. This fantastic client-development, customer appreciation opportunity promises to be a competitive and fun event.

Thu
22

JA Business Hall of Fame 2025

When: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Where: Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Time: 6:00 PM CT

The JA Business Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating inspirational leaders and supporting the important mission of JA - to create leaders of tomorrow.

June 2025

Mon
9

JA Biztown Summer Camp 2025

When: Monday, June 09, 2025 - Friday, June 13, 2025
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:00 AM CT

At JA BizTown Camp, campers figure business expenses, operate a business, manage savings and checking accounts, become responsible consumers, operate JA BizTown, and more! June 9-13 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Ages 9-11 (must have completed 3rd grade)

Mon
16

JA Young Entrepreneurs Summer Camp 2025

When: Monday, June 16, 2025 - Friday, June 20, 2025
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:00 AM CT

Where can you run JA BizTown for TWO DAYS? Develop a business plan? Use YOUR ideas in a business? JA Young Entrepreneurs Camp!
June 16-20 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Ages 10-13 (Campers must have completed 4th grade.)

September 2025

Wed
24

JA Fall Golf Tournament 2025

When: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Where: The Bogey Club
Time: 12:00 PM CT

Grab your clubs and get ready to hit the links at our annual Fall Golf Tournament.

PAST EVENTS

November 2024

Thu
7

JA Stock Market Challenge - Student Event 2024

When: Thursday, November 07, 2024
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:30 AM CT

JA Stock Market Challenge alongside JA Take Stock in Your Future introduces high school students to the basic concepts of how the stock market works and the impact of current events on the stock market. Students discover the benefits and challenges of investing in the stock market as part of a broader, long-term investment strategy and the risks and rewards of trading.

Wed
6

JA Stock Market Challenge - Corporate Sponsor Event

When: Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 5:00 PM CT

Join us for an exceptional and fun event, where professionals unite for an evening filled with food drinks, and friendly competition as they support the future success of our students.

Wed
6

JA Stock Market Challenge - Eighth Grade Event 2024

When: Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:30 AM CT

JA Stock Market Challenge alongside JA Take Stock in Your Future introduces high school students to the basic concepts of how the stock market works and the impact of current events on the stock market. Students discover the benefits and challenges of investing in the stock market as part of a broader, long-term investment strategy and the risks and rewards of trading.

October 2024

Fri
18

JA of Greater St. Louis Trivia Night 2024

When: Friday, October 18, 2024
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 7:00 PM CT

Play trivia in support of Junior Achievement students and programs.

September 2024

Wed
11

JA Fall Golf Tournament 2024

When: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Where: The Bogey Club
Time: 12:00 PM CT

Grab your clubs and get ready to hit the links at our annual Fall Golf Tournament.

June 2024

Tue
25

STEM Day at JA

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 8:30 AM CT

STEM Day for middle school students entering grades 6th - 8th

Mon
17

JA Young Entrepreneurs Summer Camp 2024

When: Monday, June 17, 2024 - Friday, June 21, 2024
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:00 AM CT

Where can you run JA BizTown for TWO DAYS? Develop a business plan? Use YOUR ideas in a business? JA Young Entrepreneurs Camp!
June 17-21, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Ages 10-13 (Campers must have completed 4th grade.)
SOLD OUT. If you'd like to join our wait list, please email Shelly Warner at swarner@jastl.org

Mon
10

JA Biztown Summer Camp 2024

When: Monday, June 10, 2024 - Friday, June 14, 2024
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:00 AM CT

At JA BizTown Camp, campers figure business expenses, operate a business, manage savings and checking accounts, become responsible consumers, operate JA BizTown, and more! June 10-14 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Ages 9-11 (must have completed 3rd grade)

May 2024

Mon
20

JA Spring Golf Tournament 2024

When: Monday, May 20, 2024
Where: Winghaven Country Club
Time: 10:00 AM CT

Tee off in one of the St. Louis area's premier courses for our annual Spring Golf Tournament. This fantastic client-development, customer appreciation opportunity promises to be a competitive and fun event.

Thu
16

JA Business Hall of Fame 2024

When: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Where: Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Time: 6:00 PM CT

The JA Business Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating inspirational leaders and supporting the important mission of JA - to create leaders of tomorrow.

December 2023

Mon
18

JA Trades Presentation

When: Monday, December 18, 2023
Where: Ameren Auditorium
Time: 1:00 PM CT

See and experience JA Trades.
1:00-2:30pm
Ameren Auditorium, 1901 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis MO 63103

November 2023

Thu
9

JA Stock Market Challenge - Student Event 2023

When: Thursday, November 09, 2023
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:30 AM CT

JA Stock Market Challenge alongside JA Take Stock in Your Future introduces high school students to the basic concepts of how the stock market works and the impact of current events on the stock market. Students discover the benefits and challenges of investing in the stock market as part of a broader, long-term investment strategy and the risks and rewards of trading.

Fri
3

JA of Greater St. Louis Trivia Night 2023

When: Friday, November 03, 2023
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 7:00 PM CT

Play trivia in support of Junior Achievement students and programs.

September 2023

Tue
12

JA Young Professionals Panel Event - Entrepreneurship

When: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis and Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 5:45 PM CT

The JA Young Professionals are hosting a Panel event with several amazing speakers on the topic Entrepreneurship.

Wed
6

JA Fall Golf Tournament 2023

When: Wednesday, September 06, 2023
Where: The Bogey Club
Time: 12:00 PM CT

Grab your clubs and get ready to hit the links at our annual Fall Golf Tournament.

June 2023

Mon
19

JA Young Entrepreneurs Summer Camp 2023

When: Monday, June 19, 2023 - Friday, June 23, 2023
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:00 AM CT

Where can you run JA BizTown for TWO DAYS? Develop a business plan? Use YOUR ideas in a business? JA Young Entrepreneurs Camp!
June 19-23, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Ages 10-13 (Campers must have completed 4th grade.)
Sold Out for 2023. Please join us next year!

Mon
12

JA Biztown Summer Camp 2023

When: Monday, June 12, 2023 - Friday, June 16, 2023
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 9:00 AM CT

At JA BizTown Camp, campers figure business expenses, operate a business, manage savings and checking accounts, become responsible consumers, operate JA BizTown, and more! June 12-16 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Ages 9-11 (must have completed 3rd grade)
Sold Out for 2023. Please join us next year!

May 2023

Mon
22

JA Spring Golf Tournament 2023

When: Monday, May 22, 2023
Where: Winghaven Country Club
Time: 10:00 AM CT

Tee off in one of the St. Louis area's premier courses for our annual Spring Golf Tournament. This fantastic client-development, customer appreciation opportunity promises to be a competitive and fun event.

Thu
18

JA Business Hall of Fame 2023

When: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Where: Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Time: 6:00 PM CT

The JA Business Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating inspirational leaders and supporting the important mission of JA - to create leaders of tomorrow.

January 2023

Tue
24

JA Company Program Afterschool 2023

When: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Where: Junior Achievement Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 4:30 PM CT

Put your idea into action with JA Company Program. Do you want to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Interested in someday owning your own business? The JA Company Program gives you the chance to put your ideas into action by starting and running your own startup with other students and with the guidance of business professionals.

May 2022

Mon
23

JA Spring Golf Tournament

When: Monday, May 23, 2022
Where: Winghaven Country Club
Time: 10:00 AM CT

Tee off in one of the St. Louis area's premier courses for our annual Spring Golf Tournament. This fantastic client-development, customer appreciation opportunity promises to be a competitive and fun event.

Thu
19

JA Business Hall of Fame 2022

When: Thursday, May 19, 2022
Where: Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
Time: 6:00 PM CT

The JA Business Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating inspirational leaders and supporting the important mission of JA - to create leaders of tomorrow.

April 2022

Tue
26

Queen of Hearts Happy Hour

When: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Where: Junior Achievement, Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center
Time: 4:00 PM CT

Join us for our exciting Queen of Hearts Happy Hour. Buy tickets in-person. Live drawing!

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