“Bite of Reality” event gives students a taste of the real world spending

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Local Somerton kids get a taste of the real world. The "Bite of Reality" event provided an interactive life simulation where kids get to experience spending and buying in real life situations.

They are assigned a persona and initial budget and then have to make purchases like a car, house, food, and more on an interactive app, with the goal to stay on budget.

Campesinos Sin Fronteras is hosting the three-week life skills camp, providing funding for 100 kids from Somerton and San Luis combined. They are partnering with Avenir Financial for the "Bite of Reality" simulation.

One student says they are thankful and learned how to better manage money.

"I'm learning how to take care of like, you know, like make it last longer too," said participant Analia Soto.