Camp Description
All participants will learn basic concepts of financial planning and Python programming. Financial planning is an integral part of everyone’s lives, but it is not embedded in most high school and college curriculum. The goal of the course is to expose students to these concepts and empower them to practice healthy financial habits. Throughout the program, we take these financial concepts and write Python code to automate processes (Ex: calculate savings over time, calculate pseudo budgets, etc.). Students will work in groups to create a data science finance project, create a presentation explaining their journey, and present their findings as a team!
Financial Planning Academy Camp
Past Mentors
Kevin Lee,
Sr. Content Deveoper at NVIDA
Vanessa Anguiano,
Research Analyst, Heluna Health
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Take a look at August 2025 Financial Planning Academy Camp Recap Below
2025 Financial Planning Academy Camp Impacts:
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100% of students reported an increased understanding of and ability to use Python compared to before the camp
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100% of students reported an increased ability to plan for their financial futures through personal budgeting and setting financial goals as compared to before the camp
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100% of students reported an increased level of comfort with finance concepts like debt, saving, investing, interest rate and credit as compared to before the camp
2025 Financial Planning Academy Camp Testimonial:
“I learned the saving method of 50-30-20 which will help create healthy and efficient lifestyles for me in the future. I also expanded my knowledge on call commands and using Colab for coding..” -Ava
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“My experience with Kevin was great. They had a very detailed presentation that furthered my education in coding, they also made their presentation quite interesting..” - Briana
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“My favorite parts of the camp were the examples and assignments we had to complete because it gave us hands on experience on real life situations.” - Anthony
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does the student need to have prior experience programming to participate in the program?
No. The program is tailored for students of all programming backgrounds. During the weeks preceding the program, as well as at the beginning of the program, students will receive guidance on both setting up all the software necessary for the program, as well as the basic programming constructs necessary to complete the program.
2. What will students gain from the program? Will it help them through their future career and time in college?
After completion of the program, students will be familiar with several financial concepts and Python programming. In addition, each student will complete a group project, providing them with an avenue to showcase the skills that they have learned to future universities and employers. This project will also give students the creativity and ability to learn, discuss, and interpret more financial concepts with the aid of Python programming.
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3. What if my student already knows how to program?
Although the basics of Python will be taught, these basic concepts will be utilized through a financial perspective. The technical side of Python programming is important, but it is also important to understand how to utilize Python programming to maximize efficiency within financial processes.
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4. Are there any general courses from high school necessary for participation?
No. The program is open to students from all backgrounds.
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5. What is the daily schedule and time commitment?
Generally, in the morning, students will receive instruction about a selected topic in an interactive lecture style format. In the evening, students will complete their group projects and receive guidance from instructor(s) and peer mentors. The final day will serve as a showcase for students to present their work.
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​6. Will college students be able to benefit from this program?
Yes, the curriculum includes important information that is typically not included in high school or college curriculum. All are welcome to join and learn about basic financial concepts and Python programming!