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--.--'--" - Christian recording artist Kevin Pauls performs at the launch of FaithLife Financial's new benefits program last week. I - . A l l . hiid I ff id you ever aspire to Dcpcn a lemonade stand or start your own dog walking service as a child? Maybe you're seeing those same entrepreneurial qualities through the eyes of your child, Junior Achievement nf Waterloo Region has launched a summer camp program called Camp Bush ncss Basics In educate chil- dren ahout what it takes to start their own business. The day ramp gives chil- dren the chunt'v In learn about the organization and operations of a small hush Br Rm: CON'NHL For The Chmnicler Always Free Delivery PII - - Fairway Call 664-2226 ness through a hands-on workshop. Program manager Tracy Van Kalsheck says the pro- gram helps educate children about all the different facets ofa business that need to he explored before starting their own. "I think that everybody in the world needs some kind of business background," Van Kalsheck said. "The life skills that the camp provides to thc kids are instrumental in develop- ing their growth." The weekly day camp». are divided by age begin- ning this week where campers aged eight lo ll partake in the wcek-long wurkshup called Our Busir BiJ)Sll)iileSS ness World. As well as learning about marketing and advertising strategies. children will be given the chance to discuss and participate in a series of activities that will teach them about business plans and how a business starts. The children will also learn about typical deci- sions that are made by man- agement and more about unit and mass production methods. Next week's workshop, designed for children aged 10m 13, will put into play the skills and resources that are necessary in starting a husiness.Thr children aro ahu given the thanrc In learn mow about business. 'rotectire Your future tivit you; values. Bum-n ' t a be tter Worid Lu" FINAN C C"" . . Haggai? for Camden Christians competition. supply and demand. as well as pmduc- tion. Van Kalsbeck says the most popular ideas for busi- nesses that she Hears from children revolve around their favourite hobbies, such as skateboarding or snow- boarding, "The camp really teaches kids about business and gives them a taste in busi- ness through the different activities." she said. "The program's great for kids who may already have their own businesses like dog walking or cutting grass. or for any kid who may be deman- strating qualities like an omrcprmem." . “;c workshops have sum-min more and many guest speakers who duc- will be speaking about dif- ferent areas of business, the including Sherrie Sweeney husi- from Bell Canada who will from be discussing the impor- ond lance of a business plan. such Tom Rawley from Tom's Tlny mw- Tool Shop will be speaking about his experiences as an Iches entrepreneur- Faltllltlliittt Financial launches new ittmtttlttt program FaithLife Financial. a Waterloo-based. not-for- profit financial services orta1niratione has launched a new benefit program for Canadian Christians and their congregations. The society's president and chief executive officer, Dr. Dieter "We believe we can offer Canadian Christians a com- bination of benefits they can't find elsewhere", Dr. Kays said of the new pro- gram. "We can help them manage their finances. We can help them support their churches. We can help them help others __ people in their home towns or on the other side of the globe. Sim- ply stated, our mission is to help our members live their Christian faith and. in doing so. build a better world." Kays, unveiled the new pro- gram at an event at the organization's head office laslweek The new program pro- vides matching grants for fundraising projects, an insurance death benefit gift payable to a church or char- ity, and a monetary anniver- sary gift for ordained minis- ___-__ -r - _ The children will also be taken on tours of local busi- nesses to see how they oper- ate, including the Mongo- lian Grill and F.ast Side Mario's. where they will be learning about the rcslau~ rant business and different things that happen inside an eatery Van Kalsheck says the workshop is interactive m ters. These, and many other benefits, are made possible through FaithLife Finatt- cial's hot-for-profit struc- ture, explained Dr. Kays. "Unlike commercial insur- ers, our earnings flow back to members through bene- fits and programs like As part of the launch. staff, agents and special guests were treated to a per- formance by Christian recording artist Kevin Pauls. Pauls is also appearing as part of the Avalon Tour, a series of Christian concerts presented by World Vision and sponsored in part by FaithUfe Financial. FaithLife Financial is a values-driven membership organization. It serves Canadian Christians with financial protection pro- grams. special member benefits and volunteer opportunities that assist local congregations and communities. The Water- loo-based society operates in British Columbia, Alber- ta. Saskatchewan. Manito- ba, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, give children the mast effec- tive opportunity to learn about the world of business. "Ideally we want to pro- vide the students with an ongoing learning experience _ _ K l _ 7 , so they"re doing lots of hands-on learning that sticks with them," she says. "We're also doing many dif, ferent games such as The Apprentice. based on the TN' show. where they'd hr learn, ing about what it's like to he a boss and the different decisions that managers make." The business day camp started last year with 22 camper; enrolled. The "nrollmvnt has Continued an page 21