Reality Store

Reality Store:
Wednesday, April 19
8:15a.m –2:00 p.m.
@ King Middle School Gym
230 Students from KMS  & Burgin 8th grade
 
NEEDED VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST:
 
WHAT: Reality Store is a hands-on simulation to give young people an opportunity to learn what it’s like to be an adult with adult responsibilities. Prior to the reality store the students will be prepared at an orientation. They complete a survey as to what they envision their life at age 25. Some of the questions on the survey was what  level of education will they have completed, what is their occupation, what would they do for entertainment, how much money would they save each month and what type of house and car would they have. Based on their grade point average in high school they draw a career from the high, medium and low boxes. The students are then given an amount of play money equivalent to the average monthly salary in that occupation. The students also select a family situation. Some students will have no children and others may have four or five kids. The organizers are not promoting single parenthood, we tell the students they are the sole provider for their family. They will then enter the store and begin to purchase a months supply of goods for themselves and their family. The Reality Store will  consist of  "stores"  representing travel  & entertainment, communications, insurance offices, gas & utilities, groceries,  clothing stores,  health & beauty stores, medical & dental offices, vehicle licensing offices, car lots, banks and government offices.
 
VOLUNTEER ROLE: To work in a store and sell goods & services. Guide sheets & materials will be available.  In order to offer this program for the students we need a minimum of 50+ volunteers. As you can see I need your assistance.
 
TO VOLUNTEER CLICK ON THIS LINK - http://doodle.com/poll/tezifkfq4ks2y47y
 
 
OR CALL: Mercer County Extension Office 734-4378 or Allison Hazelwood – King Middle School Resource Center 733-7060 or Sharon Perkins 748-5282
 
 
 
 
Dana Anderson, Mercer County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
Mercer County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development
1007 Lexington Road
Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330
Phone – 859.734.4378
Fax – 859.734.4379
Webpage: ces.ca.uky.edu/mercer
 
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