"In order to run my business, I had to learn how to do lots of new things on the computer.  Because of TREP$, I am now 'tech-savvy'!" -- Jack

"I liked that I got to work in groups with kids from other grades, and the challenges were always fun." -- Jonathan

"TREP$ taught me to work hard." -- Stephanie

"TREP$ was fun, hard, and it helped me understand how to own a business.  I liked the feeling of the Marketplace the best.  TREP$ helped me because I used to think that the stuff we learned in school was useless." -- Mackenzie

"I didn’t expect so many people to be at the Marketplace.  I liked when the people first walked up and asked me questions and actually bought my product.  They asked me the questions as if I was really a business person.  TREP$ was super!" -- Taylor

"I absolutely loved TREP$.  I liked when we did the “challenge” each week at the Workshops.  And I loved showing everyone our artwork at the Marketplace.  When we sold our products, it felt all warm and fuzzy inside." -- Kayla

"I felt a lot of confidence.  It also helped me in math.  I think TREP$ was the best thing I ever did!" -- Kaci

"TREP$ was exciting. I felt grown-up.  I loved making money!  I also loved making customers happy.  TREP$ teaches kids responsibility.  I learned that the math we learn at school will helps us in real life." -- Emily

"My time in TREP$ was awesome because I learned to be responsible and had a ton of fun at the same time.  You have to do some math, but it's to figure out all of your expenses and profit!" -- Lauren

"TREP$ was fun and exciting.  It helped me with my business plan.  I liked thinking of stuff to sell and coming up with different advertisements.  TREP$ is a good addition to our school offerings."  -- Jake

"Now I feel like I know how to act professionally.  Since TREP$, I also pay more attention in school." -- Tom

"TREP$ made me use my brain.  The group activities were fun.  TREP$ prepared me for the business world.  I was able to use things I learned in school like money, fractions and proportions." -- John

"TREP$ was awesome, a little hectic and a whole lot of fun!  I loved being able to make money.  I’m glad we have an after-school program that will actually help us in the future.  In TREP$ we used math, art, language, and social skills.  TREP$ is great, great, great!" -- Rebecca

"The TREP$ Marketplace was fun.  I liked selling my marshmallow shooters and looking at the other sellers’ things.  I think I got a positive attitude from TREP$.  It made me happy." -- John

"I learned to make large and sometimes risky decisions.  I learned that you really have to pay attention in math.  TREP$ was fun, and I learned how to own a successful business." -- Hans

"I would say that TREP$ was well done and organized.  It was fun, and I felt good when I got to donate the money I made to the Learning Unlimited program in our town." -- Victor

"It was a great experience and a very good way to start a business for kids our age.  I like how we were the ones selling things, not our parents, and how we really had to work like business people.  Also, the money!  TREP$ gives kids a chance to be responsible."   -- Nicole

"I liked that we learned how to take an idea and make it real.  It taught me a lot of great things that I know I will use in life.  It helped us show our creativity and make a nice profit!  We used math, organization and writing, which we learned in school." -- Katie

"TREP$ has given us the chance to make a business out of something we love to do!" -- Ben