PITTSFIELD, Mass.—Greylock Federal Credit Union will kick off its annual Wealth Builders SummerFest Aug. 3-8, offering a week of free activities designed to help children and teens build financial skills. This year's theme, "Wild about Wealth," includes games, giveaways, financial education and special promotions for youth members.
The celebration begins Aug. 3 with an opening party at Greylock's Community Empowerment Center in Pittsfield for children ages 12 and younger. The event will feature a live broadcast from Live 95.9, games, wealth-building activities and free treats. Additional events include a mini-golf outing for teens at Baker's Golf in Lanesboro on Aug. 5 and a Sundaes and Savings financial wellness event at Spark of Hudson in Hudson, N.Y., on Aug. 7.
Throughout SummerFest, Greylock Wealth Builders members—youth up to age 22—can visit any branch, complete a transaction and receive a prize. Members also may enter a drawing for an Amazon Fire Tablet as part of the weeklong promotion.
Greylock also will offer a special six-month Wealth Builders term share certificate at a promotional rate during SummerFest. The credit union noted that Social Security cards and birth certificates are required to open new youth accounts under the promotion.