The Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) is partnering with Junior Achievement to bring the JA BizTown experience to MCM March 17–April 15. MCM is inviting fifth- and sixth-grade classes to reserve their opportunity to participate in this immersive, hands-on learning experience.
What is JA BizTown?
JA BizTown brings learning to life by combining classroom instruction with a realistic, simulated community. Students have the opportunity to step into the roles of employees, consumers, business leaders, and citizens as they experience what it takes to work, earn income, manage money, operate businesses, and contribute to a thriving community.
During the experience, students will apply concepts in:
- Financial literacy and money management
- Career and workforce readiness
- Entrepreneurship and business operations
- Budgeting, banking, and responsible spending
- Teamwork, leadership, and decision-making
- Understanding how businesses, consumers, and communities work together
Preparing for Your JA BizTown Experience
JA BizTown is more than a field trip; it is the culminating experience of a classroom-based program. Before visiting MCM, participating teachers will complete training with the Junior Achievement team and receive the curriculum and resources needed to prepare students in the classroom. The training dates are from 4- 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, in person at MCM, and virtual options to be determined on Thursday, Dec. 10.
Students will complete pre-work that introduces the concepts and responsibilities they will put into action during their BizTown experience.
Field Trip Details
Available Dates: March 17–April 15, 2027
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Groups must stay the entire time)
Grades: Fifth and Sixth Grade
Location: Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson
Students should bring a lunch, or schools may arrange to pre-order lunches from MCM in advance.
There is no cost for this experience!
The goal is to give as many fifth- and sixth- grade students as possible the opportunity to experience this exciting program. JA BizTown allows students to take what they have learned in the classroom and put it into action making decisions, solving problems, working with others, managing money, and discovering the many roles that help a community succeed.
Please use this link to book your spot today or scan the QR code on the BizTown Field Trip Flyer and please share with other educators and leaders.