youth month

April Is Youth Month at NorthRidge!

Kids ages 0–17 can take part in our Money Smart Challenge, a fun, age‑appropriate activity that teaches smart money habits and gives them a chance to win $25 deposited into their youth savings account, or one of 2 bikes!

Pick up an activity sheet at any NorthRidge branch.

Deadline to enter: April 30

Helping kids learn to save today builds confidence for tomorrow!

Worksheets must be completed and returned to NorthRidge by April 30th to be entered. All completed worksheets will be entered into the drawing for one of 2 bikes! One winner from each age group will receive $25 transferred into their Youth Accounts

How It Works

Pick up a Money Smart Challenge activity at any NorthRidge branch or download one online
Complete the activity for your age group
Return it by April 30

Prizes!

One winner per age group
Each winner receives $25 deposited into their NorthRidge youth savings account
All entries are blind‑judged by NorthRidge staff

What Kids Will Learn

Saving money
Making smart choices
Needs vs. wants
Goal‑setting and future thinking

(All in a way that’s fun and age‑appropriate!)

How to Win — By Age Group

Ages 0–6
- Color a page
- One winner is chosen blindly by staff
Ages 7–12
- Color a page
- Answer a few simple money questions
- One winner is chosen by staff based on effort and understanding
Ages 13–17
- Complete a short worksheet with real‑life money questions
- Share thoughts about saving, spending, and future goals
- One winner is chosen by staff based on thoughtfulness and responses