During the town tour, teachers will be given background about each of the businesses in the simulation and details about how the economy works. Materials needed during the Young AmeriTowne experience such as checkbooks, student worksheets, and parent newsletters are provided during the orientation. There is a Young Americans website which contains information about Young AmeriTowne as well as their other programs. The cost includes student participation, teacher training, a copy of the curriculum, class materials, and the manufacturing resources for the on-site experience. Groups must contain a minimum of 60 students.
Most schools treat the experience as a field trip, collecting funds from each student participating.
The Young Americans Foundation does have some provision for scholarship aid and will make arrangements with the school on an individual basis. A total of 69 elementary schools have participated in Young AmeriTowne. Kullerstrand, Prospect Valley, Wilmore-Davis. Grades 5 or 6 as an experiential option. Currently, Young AmeriTowne is expanding its program to include a middle school component.