Young Dreamers Club Badger Books
Earn • Save • Dream Big
This summer, students at Amarillo College's Moore County Campus Kids College can earn Badger Bucks for positive behavior, participation, responsibility, and kindness.
Students can choose to:
Spend their Badger Bucks at the Young Dreamers Store
OR
Save their Badger Bucks toward a real youth savings reward through Texan Sky Credit Union.
Because big dreams can start with small habits.
How Kids Earn Badger Bucks
Students may earn badges for:
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helping others
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participating in class
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cleaning up workstations
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showing kindness
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leadership and responsibility
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Super Student moments
Each Thursday students can:
Spend badges at the Dreamers Store
OR
Continue saving toward a Young Dreamers Savings Reward
The Savings Goal
Students who save 20 Badger Bucks may open a Young Dreamers Savings Account at Texan Sky Credit Union with a parent or guardian and receive a starter deposit from Texan Sky.* Parent or guardian required for minors. Account eligibility and requirements apply.
Teaching Kids Smart Money Habits Early
The Badger Dreamers Passport Program was created to help students begin learning:
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patience and delayed gratification
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goal setting
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spending versus saving
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responsibility
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financial confidence
Our goal is to make financial literacy fun, encouraging, and age-appropriate while building positive habits that can last a lifetime.
Tips for Starting Money Conversations at Home
Talk About Choices
Help kids understand that money is about choices. This helps children begin thinking intentionally about spending.
Try asking:
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“Do you want something small now or something bigger later?”
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“Was that worth spending your money on?”
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“What are you saving for?”
Let Kids Practice Saving
Saving feels more exciting when there’s a goal attached to it. Even small savings habits build confidence. Encourage kids to:
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save for a toy
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save for an activity
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track progress visually
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celebrate milestones
Use Real-Life Moments
Money lessons don’t need to be formal. Kids learn when they can participate. Simple everyday moments can teach valuable skills:
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grocery shopping
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comparing prices
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setting a budget
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earning rewards
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making spending decisions
Teach “Spend, Save, Share”
This helps children learn balance and generosity while developing healthy money habits. A simple beginner system:
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Spend some
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Save some
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Share some
Celebrate Progress
Financial confidence grows through encouragement. The goal is to learn! Celebrate goals, thoughtful choices, responsibility, and patience!
To open an account, please bring:
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Parent or legal guardian
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Government-issued ID for parent/guardian
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Child’s identifying documentation (as required for account opening)
Questions? We’d love to help! Stop by or give us a call at 806.935.3333.