Lime Slime Pop-Up Shop at SCFA Kids Camp
Limestone Financial Credit Union (Limestone FCU) and the Limestone Legacy Foundation recently partnered with the Schoolcraft County Fair Administration (SCFA) to host a Lime Slime Pop-Up Shop at Kids Camp that empowered local students through hands-on learning, entrepreneurship, creativity, and community service. Through their efforts, campers raised $230, which was matched dollar-for-dollar by Limestone FCU, resulting in a $460 donation to the Eva Burrell Animal Shelter.
The Kids Camp provided students with engaging opportunities to develop leadership skills, work as a team, and make a positive impact in their community. Younger campers, ages 4-10, participated in community-focused projects, including painting rocks, creating posters featuring positive messages, and making thank you cards for teachers. The students then helped distribute their creations throughout the community to spread kindness and encouragement.
Junior campers, ages 10 and older, took part in a unique entrepreneurship experience by creating and operating their own business, Lime Slime. Students played an active role in every stage of the venture, from developing the business name and logo concepts to creating slime and bracelet products, packaging merchandise, and selling items at both the Schoolcraft County Fair and the JOY Music Festival.
Throughout the process, campers gained valuable real-world business experience, including product development, marketing, pricing, sales, customer service, money management, and making change. Their teamwork, creativity, and dedication resulted in a successful business venture and gave them a firsthand understanding of what it takes to operate a small business.
After completing the project, the students chose to donate all profits from Lime Slime to the Eva Burrell Animal Shelter. Their fundraising efforts generated $230, and Limestone Financial Credit Union proudly matched the donation, bringing the total contribution to $460.
“The Lime Slime Pop-Up Shop was a wonderful opportunity for students to learn important life and business skills while giving back to the community,” said Kiarra Herson, Member Education Coordinator, at Limestone FCU. “We are proud of the creativity, enthusiasm, and generosity these young entrepreneurs demonstrated throughout the program. Their decision to support the Eva Burrell Animal Shelter reflects the caring spirit of our community and the impact young people can make when given the opportunity.”
“I loved helping with making a real business. I helped think of our business name and logo. We also got to decide to sell slime and bracelets. I had fun helping customers at the Fair and music festival booth. Making change is fun! I learned a lot and can’t wait to make another business.”
— Student at Kids Camp
Limestone FCU and the Limestone Legacy Foundation remain committed to supporting educational opportunities that foster leadership, financial literacy, community involvement, and personal growth for local youth.
About the Limestone Legacy Foundation:
The Limestone Legacy Foundation advances Limestone Financial Credit Union’s mission of building a better financial tomorrow through service, education, and advocacy. As the philanthropic arm of the credit union, the Foundation supports initiatives that empower individuals, strengthen financial independence, and expand opportunities for long‑term economic well‑being. Through charitable giving, community partnerships, and investments in youth, education, and entrepreneurship, the Foundation helps build stronger, more resilient communities across the region.
