At Money Camp, Fairfax Co. students learn taxes, jobs and the real world

Fairfax County students participate in Money Camp at Oak Hill Elementary School in Herndon, Virginia, where they learn personal finance skills through a simulated economy called Cent City. Activities include managing jobs, bank accounts, and starting businesses, with lessons on taxes and insurance. Jeanette O’Malley co-founded the program 15 years ago, and students like 10-year-old Surya Kosaraju gain real-world financial insights.