Two Bermuda entrepreneurs are holding a summer camp to help introduce young children to basic money basics.

Tauria Raynor and Leighsa Darrell-Augustus, of CasualBusiness Media, say the Young Money Minds camp will integrate concepts such as earning, saving, spending and giving into fun activities, including games, arts and crafts, field trips, swimming, and an end-of-summer production.

The eight-week camp, designed for children aged 4 to 9, will runs from June 29 to August 21, at Young Men’s Social Club on Angle Street, Hamilton.

The camp is part of the Money Programme (Motivating Our Next Entrepreneurs and Youths), CasualBusiness’s long-term plan to bring financial literacy into schools as part of the curriculum, an idea that the business is currently discussing with the Ministry of Education, Ms Raynor said.

Ms Raynor said the desire to steer young people away from gang activity, and towards a more productive life, was part of the motivation behind the Money Programme.

“When you think about what attracts young people to gangs and violence, it’s basically money, drugs and power,” Ms Raynor said.

“We want to teach children, from an early age, about financial literacy and entrepreneurship, so they know they can make their own money and they do not need to chase fast money.”

The long-term vision was to create a pathway that introduces students to money management, saving, spending, entrepreneurship, leadership and business development, she added, with the ultimate goal of helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to build successful futures.

Fake Bermuda banknotes, in similar colours to the corresponding real currency, will feature at the camp. They bear different images from the real thing and all have the logo of “Piggy Banks”, the camp’s mascot.

The aim is to help children recognise Bermuda currency and understand the difference in value of the various notes.

In a separate project, CasualBusiness Media is also working on Bermuda Beginnings, a children’s book series currently being developed to celebrate Bermuda’s culture, history and identity while making learning engaging and accessible for young readers.

The series is intended to complement educational experiences and encourage pride in Bermuda’s unique heritage. Subjects include cahows and longtails, Mary Prince, loquats and cherries, white roofs, and the nine parishes.

The camp can accommodate 50 children and the price is $180 per week, with discounts available. It runs from 8.30am to 3.30pm, with an after-camp programme available at an additional cost.

• For more information, or to register for the camp, e-mail casualbusiness24@gmail.com or make contact via WhatsApp on 304-1097