JA Events
JA of Washington Events
At JA of Washington, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!
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Using a simulated trading environment, teams of 3-4 players will experience the fast-paced thrill of the stock exchange.
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2026 JA Bowling Classic - Southeastern Washington Region
When: Thursday, April 23, 2026 - Friday, May 08, 2026Participating companies form bowling teams that compete for fundraising glory and celebrate successes at the culminating event, Party at the Lanes.
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2026 JA Business Hall of Fame
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2026JA of Washington's Business Hall of Fame recognizes community and business leaders who inspire our youth to dream big. We celebrate the storied accomplishments of our state's most distinguished business leaders and their status as outstanding role models for today's students.
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2026 JA Strike for Success
When: Friday, May 01, 2026Join Junior Achievement of Washington for our exciting 2026 JA Strike for Success fundraiser, supporting JA students across the South Puget Sound region! Enjoy an evening filled with bowling, fun, and beer tasting, all while helping expand access to life‑changing JA programs for local youth.
Participating companies create bowling teams that compete for fundraising bragging rights and come together to celebrate at the finale event at Secoma Lanes. All proceeds fuel JA’s mission to prepare young people in South Puget Sound for future economic success.
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2026 JA Driving for Impact - Central Washington
When: Thursday, May 07, 2026Participating companies form golfing teams that compete for fundraising glory and celebrate their success with a night of golfing and beer tasting at Nine Iron Golf.
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2026 Junior Achievement Summer Camps
When: Monday, July 27, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026This summer, students entering grades 4–9 can dive into a week of hands-on learning in career exploration, personal finance, and entrepreneurship. Imagine discovering careers that match your interests, building a real-life budget for your future self, and pitching a business idea in a fun, Shark Tank-style showcase.
Whether attending JA BizTown Summer Camp (grades 4–6) or JA Finance Academy (grades 7–9), students gain the confidence and skills needed to build a strong financial future. Throughout the week, they’ll explore important choices related to income, expenses, savings, credit, and career pathways.
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2026 Dare to Dream Dinner & Auction
When: Saturday, November 07, 2026Featuring inspirational student and educator stories, an exquisite dinner, and exciting live and online auctions filled with unique items and experiences, Dare to Dream is an unforgettable evening of philanthropy and fun.
PAST EVENTS
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JA BizTown Homeschool Day November 14, 2025
When: Friday, November 14, 2025JA BizTown provides an opportunity for students to become adults for a day and make important personal finance and business decisions. After completing an online curriculum, your students will make a day-long visit to JA BizTown, a simulated town where students operate businesses, write checks, and even vote for mayor.
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JA Finance Park Homeschool Day November 14, 2025
When: Friday, November 14, 2025JA Finance Park builds a foundation of personal finance skills through an experiential, real-life simulation. Students complete a self-guided online curriculum and then participate in a simulation.
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2025 JA Driving for Impact EWNI
When: Friday, June 06, 2025Participating companies form golfing teams that compete for fundraising glory and celebrate their success with a night of golfing and beer tasting at Poole's Clubhouse.
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2025 JA Driving for Impact
When: Wednesday, June 04, 2025Participating companies form golfing teams that compete for fundraising glory and celebrate their success with a night of golfing and beer tasting at Nine Iron Golf.
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2025 JA Bowling Classic SEWA
When: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - Friday, May 09, 2025Participating companies form bowling teams that compete for fundraising glory and celebrate successes at the culminating event, Party at the Lanes.
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2025 Stock Market Challenge
When: Thursday, March 27, 2025Using a simulated trading environment, teams of 3-4 players will experience the fast-paced thrill of the stock exchange.
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2024 JA Ignite the Spark Reception and Auction EWNI
When: Thursday, June 20, 2024Join Junior Achievement (JA) of Washington for an evening of philanthropy and fun at Trailbreaker Cider in Liberty Lake. Mix and mingle while learning about JA's mission to prepare young people for their future economic success. Your participation in this event will help support JA programs, delivering critical skills in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship to thousands of local students.
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2024 JA Bowling Classic SPS
When: Friday, June 14, 2024Participating companies form bowling teams that compete for fundraising glory and celebrate successes at the culminating party at Secoma Lanes.
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2024 JA Ignite the Spark Wine and Beer Reception CW
When: Friday, April 12, 2024Join Junior Achievement (JA) of Washington for a fun night of wine and music at Bearded Monkey Music in Yakima. Mix and mingle while learning about JA's mission to prepare young people for their future economic success. Your participation in this event will help support JA programs, delivering critical skills in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship to thousands of local students.
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2023 Dare to Dream Dinner & Auction
When: Saturday, September 09, 2023Junior Achievement of Washington is dedicated to preparing students to succeed in the global economy, and Dare to Dream is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Featuring inspirational student and educator stories, an exquisite dinner, and exciting live and online auctions filled with unique items and experiences, Dare to Dream is an unforgettable evening of philanthropy and fun.
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2023 JA Ignite the Spark Wine Reception EWNI
When: Thursday, June 22, 2023Join Junior Achievement (JA) of Washington for a fun night of delicious wine and appetizers at Barrister Winery in downtown Spokane. Mix and mingle while learning about JA's mission to prepare young people for their future economic success. Your participation in this event will help support JA programs, delivering critical skills in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship to thousands of local students.
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2023 Cheers to Careers Tasting Festival
When: Friday, May 19, 2023Take your taste buds on a tour of Washington craft beer, cider, and distilleries while mixing and mingling in our immersive student learning towns, JA BizTown® and JA Finance Park®. This exciting fundraising event includes a raffle, a silent auction, beer and cider tasting, and more!
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2023 JA Ignite the Spark Wine Reception CW
When: Friday, May 12, 2023Join Junior Achievement (JA) of Washington for a fun night of wine and music at Bearded Monkey Music in Yakima. Mix and mingle while learning about JA's mission to prepare young people for their future economic success. Your participation in this event will help support JA programs, delivering critical skills in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship to thousands of local students.
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2023 JA Bowling Classic SEWA
When: Tuesday, May 02, 2023 - Thursday, May 11, 2023Participating companies form bowling teams that compete for fundraising glory and celebrate successes at the culminating event, Party at the Lanes.
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2023 JA Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, April 20, 2023JA of Washingtons Business Hall of Fame recognizes community and business leaders who inspire our youth to dream big. We celebrate the storied accomplishments of our states most distinguished business leaders and their status as outstanding role models for todays students.
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