March 25, 2026
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) is celebrating Credit Union Youth Month this April with the theme “Ready, Set, Save!”, encouraging children and families to build strong savings habits and start their financial journeys early. Credit Union Youth Month is a nationwide celebration focused on helping young people develop confidence and skills around money management.
Throughout the month of April, Royal will offer the following Youth Month activities and promotions:
Ready, Set, Save! Sweepstakes
Kids age 12 and under can visit any Royal office during April to enter the Ready, Set, Save! Youth Month Sweepstakes. Each office will award one $100 Savings Starter Prize, and all entries will be included in a drawing for a $500 Savings Boost Grand Prize. Winners will be randomly selected after the promotion period.
New Kid’s Club Member Promotion
To encourage youth to begin saving, new Kid’s Club Members age 12 and under who open a savings account in April, will receive $5 deposited into their new account from Royal.
In‑Office Youth Month Fun
Royal offices will feature Youth Month displays and free activity sheets, including coloring pages and puzzles, available all month long. These activities are designed to make learning about saving engaging and approachable for kids and families.
School $ense Elementary Classrooms
Elementary classrooms at Royal School $ense locations will receive a fun activity worksheet to complete during April. Once worksheets are turned in, one participating classroom at each school will be selected at random to win a Ready, Set, Save Prize Pack. More details will be shared in the School $ense section of the April school newsletters.
Middle School Financial Trivia
Middle school credit union sites will celebrate Youth Month by hosting financial trivia throughout April. Students who answer trivia questions correctly will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
Getting a head start on financial literacy is essential for children to grow into adults who feel confident managing their finances. Royal is proud to serve as a resource for parents and caregivers by offering fun, age‑appropriate ways to introduce saving and smart money habits.
“All kids deserve the opportunity to learn positive money habits early,” said Holly Hermanson, Community Relations Coordinator at Royal. “Credit Union Youth Month gives us a fun way to connect with families and help kids feel excited and confident about saving.”
Kid’s Club and School $ense are Royal’s signature programs that offer savings incentives, prizes, exclusive Kid’s Club event invitations, and financial education. To learn more about Royal’s Kid’s Club, visit rcu.org/KidsClub; to learn more about School $ense, visit rcu.org/SchoolSense. View sweepstakes and new Member disclosures here.
About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 300,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. A complete list of Member eligibility requirements is available on the Royal Credit Union website. To learn more about Royal, visit rcu.org or call 800-341-9911.
