Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Money Club.Org?
The Money Club.Org is a 4-week, in-person summer program where students learn how money actually works by building and running a real project.
Instead of lectures, students design, build, and present a product or service while learning financial literacy, teamwork, and communication skills.
Who is this program for?
The program is designed for students ages 11–16.
No prior business, finance, or leadership experience is required. Students are grouped by age to ensure appropriate pacing and peer dynamics.
When does the program run?
Session 1: July 6, 2026 → July 31, 2026
Session 2: August 4, 2026 → August 28, 2026
Where is the program located?
The program takes place at the UTSU Student Commons, 230 College Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1R2
How much does it cost?
The total cost is $1,500 per student.
Tuition includes:
- Instruction and supervision
- All materials and learning supplies
- Student project inputs
- Program space and insurance
There are no hidden fees.
Why do you share your finances so openly?
The Money Club.Org operates as a closed-loop learning system, not a profit-seeking business. All tuition funds are used to run the program, and no profit is extracted.
We share this openly because understanding how money flows through real systems is a core part of what students learn.
Is this a camp, tutoring program, or volunteer experience?
No.
This is a structured, supervised learning program designed to mirror how real systems work.
It is not tutoring, babysitting, or volunteering. Students are expected to participate, collaborate, and make real decisions — with guidance and support throughout.
Who teaches the program?
The curriculum was designed by Jared Goldberg, a product strategist and educator with experience across major retailers and global manufacturing systems.
The program is delivered by trained near-peer instructors (university students and early-career professionals) who:
- Receive structured training
- Work under clear supervision
- Are selected for maturity, communication skills, and reliability
Are instructors background-checked?
Yes.
All instructors and facilitators:
- Undergo police background checks
- Are screened before working with students
- Operate within clear supervision and safety protocols
Student safety is a non-negotiable part of the program design.
Is the program safe and supervised?
Yes.
- Cohorts are intentionally small
- Students are supervised at all times
- Activities are structured and age-appropriate
- Programs run in controlled, in-person environments
Safety, clarity, and accountability are built into every part of the program.
What if my child isn’t interested in business?
That’s completely fine.
The program focuses on life-long skills, including:
- Decision-making under constraints
- Communication and confidence
- Teamwork and leadership
- Understanding how value is created
These skills apply to any future path, not just business.
Will students make or handle real money?
Yes — in a supervised, small-scale way.
Students learn how money works (pricing, costs, margins) and may have the option to launch a simple product during the program. A portion of the materials fee is set aside as a small “business starter” budget to help students prototype, test, and (where appropriate) sell.
All money-handling and any sales activity are:
- guided by instructors and age-appropriate rules
- limited in scope (small amounts, small runs)
- focused on learning outcomes, not profit
- documented as part of the curriculum (budgeting, receipts, basic bookkeeping)
The goal is understanding how real systems work — including earning responsibly — not maximizing earnings.
What does a typical day look like?
A typical day includes:
- Hands-on project work
- Short guided lessons
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving activities
- Reflection and improvement
The day is structured, engaging, and balanced.
How many students are in each cohort?
10 students to a cohort. This is kept small by design to ensure:
- High-quality instruction
- Meaningful participation
- Strong supervision
Spaces are limited.
Do you have a privacy policy?
Yes. We collect only what we need to run the program (parent contact info, basic student details, and safety details via the Student Registration & Consent Form). We don’t sell personal information and we only share it with staff/service providers as required to deliver the program safely.
What are the terms and conditions?
Our Program Terms & Payment Policy covers the basics: program details, seat confirmation (payment required), pricing ($1,500 + 13% HST), the 2.4% credit card surcharge (if paying by card), and our refund policy (refunds available until June 1, 2026; card surcharge is non-refundable).
What happens at the end of the program?
The program concludes with a community presentation, where students:
- Explain what they built
- Walk through how it works
- Share what they learned
The focus is clarity and confidence, not performance pressure.
How do we reserve a spot?
Spots can be reserved through the Schedule & Pricing page.
Because cohort sizes are limited, early registration is recommended.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
If you have further questions, you can contact us at [email protected].
We’re happy to help you decide if this program is the right fit for your child.