This past summer, NGPF hosted FinCamps—FREE in-person professional development for middle and high school educators who teach personal finance concepts—in 15 cities across the country. Here's what some of the 866 participants had to say about NGPF FinCamps and why you don't want to miss out on the next tour.

What you can expect at an NGPF FinCamp:

• Deep-dive into NGPF's expertly curated, award-winning curriculum
• Learn how to customize lessons and instruction to best meet your students' unique learning needs
• Collaborate with other educators to share ideas and form an empowered network
• Elevate your confidence teaching 21st-century relevant finance content
• Earn professional development hours and NGPF Academy credit

Explore new resources as well as ideas for how to implement them. 

"NGPF is FREE!!! I did not realize that this resource is available to anyone that wants to use it for life!"

"I have worked with your resources for about 3 years. I have learned so many new things by attending the FinCamp. I love the diversity of all the activities and that it is constantly updated. Of course, the networking with others who teach is so important."

"I love how you offer a turn-key curriculum. I am leaving with new ways on how to implement your lessons and activities in my classroom."

"A big takeaway for me was seeing how you modeled using an NGPF lesson from beginning to end - this really helped me visualize how to use lesson materials in an engaging way!"

Collaborate with other educators. 

"I was so impressed with the collaboration. I learned about different resources and some really fun activities to get my students moving!"

"Seeing how others make effective use of the curriculum is a great aid in helping me improve my practice."

"Great opportunity to network with other teachers. Also, it's great to practice some of the lessons to get a feel for how it's intended to be done or how it can be modified."

"We are surrounded by a number of caring and talented teachers...love having the chance to make these connections and meet so many great educators."

Get excited for the school year! 

"Thank you!! You not only increased my knowledge but revitalized my excitement about the curriculum." 

"I'm now ready to attack my first days and week of the new middle school elective course because everything was made available from NGPF."

"I am leaving FinCamp with so many ideas and excitement to start the school year! I feel much better prepared to implement the NGPF curriculum and am excited to continue learning more. I feel like I will be able to deliver the curriculum more effectively to my students and will make my Financial Algebra class exciting." 

"Than you very much. It is unbelievable how much NGPF has made me a better teacher, investor, collaborator, and overall a better person! Thank you!"

Additionally, congratulations to the 64 FinCamp participants who earned graduate credit by completing the partnership course with Bridgewater State University! 

Stay tuned for our 2025 NGPF FinCamp dates & locations! 

All photos by Lila Gray Photography.

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.