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Lakewood youth council plans summer event featuring financial‑literacy activities; tentatively set for July 24
Summary
Council members discussed a summer youth event focused on financial literacy, exploring a board‑game model (SuccessFactors) and life‑sized game ideas. They tentatively set July 24 as the date pending pavilion availability and proposed a planning subgroup and youth participation in design.
Lakewood Youth Council members discussed planning a summer youth event that would combine family activities with financial literacy, tentatively setting July 24 pending pavilion availability and further coordination with city staff.
Planners explored a locally developed board game called SuccessFactors — created by Corbett Moses Lee and family in Tacoma — and the idea of gamifying financial concepts in a life‑sized format. Organizers also discussed contacting a local facilitator, Clinton Taylor, and involving youth council members in design so the event appeals to students and families.
Council members weighed timing against Summerfest (July 19), summer concerts and farmers market schedules. They settled on a tentative July 24 date, subject to confirmation from pavilion staff (Nikki) and other calendar conflicts. The group recommended capitalizing on Summerfest by promoting the game there and inviting people back for a focused event the following week.
Discussion included program design details: separate stations for children and adults, volunteer roles for parents who stay, and small‑group formats so adults can participate at a comfortable pace. Members suggested partnering with local colleges (Pierce College, Clover Park) to provide nature walks or environmental education for adults during the family event.
To speed planning, members proposed a smaller planning subgroup that will meet between monthly full meetings and report back with a proposed format, vendor list and marketing timeline. Organizers also said they will invite the city’s incoming community engagement manager to participate once hired.
