The Summit Youth Academy:
Building Tomorrow’s Investors
Ages 12-18

Brian Buckelew
What if your teenager could learn the money and leadership skills most adults wish they had—while having a blast doing it? The Youth Academy is a two-day, high-energy workshop for 8th–12th graders that combines serious financial education with unforgettable hands-on activities.
Students will gain a strong, lasting foundation in concepts that prepare them not just for adulthood, but for leadership and independence.
In this two-day Academy, students will explore:
- The Cash Flow Quadrant and why the “right side” matters
- The difference between assets and liabilities (and why most people get it wrong)
- How to think with an investor’s mindset
- The fundamentals of cash flow, taxes, and interest
- How to leverage OPT (Other People’s Time) and OPM (Other People’s Money)
- The importance of purpose and generational wealth
- The value of education, community, and family support
- How to apply lessons through the interactive Cash Flow Game
Why students will love it:
Instead of sitting through lectures, students will compete in team challenges, role-play real-world scenarios, and use props, games, and dynamic demonstrations to make financial concepts click. They’ll come home energized, motivated, and equipped with tools that set them apart from their peers.
Why parents love it:
- Students learn powerful financial literacy skills that schools rarely cover
- Activities like the bucket challenges, wheelbarrow of bricks, and poster board projects make abstract ideas come alive
- Builds teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence
- Gives teens a head start on creating independence and long-term wealth
This is more than a workshop—it’s an investment in your child’s future. Your child will walk away energized, motivated, and armed with tools to navigate money, mindset, and purpose.
Spots are limited, tuition is $37 per student.
Dress Code: Business Casual (no T-Shirts or Shorts; clean tennis shoes or sneakers are acceptable)