SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (December 16, 2014) -- SESLOC Federal Credit Union, who believes it’s never too early to teach children about money management, is sponsoring the Zoomtown ATM at the SLO Children’s Museum. Zoomtown is the name of the museum’s second-floor mini village, where the ATM has been a popular stop since the museum reopened in 2008.
“We were so excited when the ATM exhibit became available,” said Kelli Beck, senior vice president of marketing and service management at SESLOC, “because the exhibit gives us the opportunity to promote youth education in a fun atmosphere of learning, creativity and innovation. It was a natural fit.”
The ATM, familiar for its brightly colored keys, engaging display and interactive screen, allows guests to slide a numbered ATM card and enter a PIN to begin a transaction. The screen prompts children to calculate simple banking transactions that debit from their pretend “account,” exposing them to basic banking and math terminology. A bank teller counter with a calculator, abacus and room for deposit and withdrawal slips is located adjacent to the ATM.
“SESLOC and the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum share a history of working together to promote playful and lifelong learning through museum programs,” said Michelle Jenkins, museum executive director. She said SESLOC’s longtime support includes everything from board membership and event sponsorship, to “an always ready ‘yes’ when it comes to local children.”
SESLOC Federal Credit Union, with 37,000 members, 119 employees and assets of $632 million, has been serving people in San Luis Obispo County since 1942. It is a full-service financial institution with branch locations in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Arroyo Grande and Atascadero. For more information on SESLOC, visit www.sesloc.org.
The mission of the San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum is to provide a fun place for children and families to explore, discover and learn through hands-on exhibits and programs. Visitor information including admission pricing, exhibits and activities is available at www.slocm.org.