Money Moves
An active camp for financial education
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ECNV offers this camp to help students with disabilities to understand and manage money. Money Moves (for individuals 14-22 years old) will help students understand what money is, how they can use it to pay for things they need, and how to decide what things are most important to pay for. The week is composed of various financial skill-building activities aimed to keep students engaged, work as a team, and practice budgeting and spending in hands-on, real-world scenarios where money moves.
ECNV is a Center for Independent Living led by people with disabilities who provide advocacy and services to people with disabilities in Northern Virginia.
Spring Break Camp Session 2026
Mar 30-Apr 3 from 10am – 4pm: Spring Break Camp Session (for individuals 14-22 years old)
All interested Pre-ETS students must be referred by DARS by March 1st. This camp is limited to 12 students, and we will confirm participation in the order the referral is received.
**The camp will be held in person and homebase will be at 251 18th Street S, Arlington, VA 22202.**
Registration closes Mar 20
Contact Paul Whitney paulw@ecnv.org for more information.
Schedule:
Mon, Mar 30, 10am - 4pm: Welcome, Introductions, Understanding Needs, Wants, and Obligations
Tues, Mar 31, 10am - 4pm: Planning & Budgeting for Transportation and Leisure
Field Trip: Travel Training
Wed, Apr 1, 10am - 4pm: Meal Planning/Budgeting
Field Trip: Grocery Store
Thurs, Apr 2, 10am - 4pm: Considerations when Planning an Activity
Field Trip
Fri, Apr 3, 10am - 4pm: Exploring Financial Institutions
Field Trip
Participants will learn to:
Understand what money is and the way it moves through earnings, savings, and spendings.
Do basic budgeting through identifying financial wants, needs, and obligations.
Identify different types of bank accounts and credit products that can be used to hold money and pay for things.
Protect themselves and their money by learning how to identify and avoid scams/financial abuse.
Be prepared to safely earn, save, and spend their own money on their own terms.
Target Audience
Money Moves is perfect for students with disabilities who want to learn more about what money is, how it moves, how to budget responsibly, and who would benefit from experiential learning beyond the classroom.
Accessibility & Accommodations
Money Moves will be held in-person and out in the community. Reasonable accommodations may be requested and any questions about the camp can be directed to Paul Whitney paulw@ecnv.org.
