Spending Opportunities

Ways to Spend Springer Bucks

Make smart choices with your hard-earned currency

The Philosophy

Screen time costs $50/hour while swimming costs $10.

This naturally guides kids toward healthier, more enriching activities while teaching the value of choices.

Healthy Activities
Affordable and encouraged!

Ice cream cone

$5

Swimming trip

$10

Movie theater

$15

Mini golf

$15

Bowling

$20

Art supplies

$20

Sports equipment

$30

Bike accessories

$25

Board game

$25

Craft kit

$20
Treats & Snacks
Occasional rewards

Candy bar

$2

Soda/juice

$3

Fast food meal

$10

Pizza night choice

$15

Restaurant dessert

$8

Special breakfast

$12

Baking ingredients (cookies, etc.)

$10
Toys & Games
Save up for bigger items

Small toy/figure

$10-$20

Card game pack

$15

LEGO set (small)

$25

LEGO set (medium)

$50

LEGO set (large)

$100+

Board game

$30

Puzzle

$20

Action figure/doll

$25

Remote control toy

$40
Screen Time
Expensive to encourage balance

30 minutes gaming

$25

1 hour gaming

$50

2 hours gaming

$100

3 hours gaming

$150

30 minutes tablet/phone

$25

1 hour tablet/phone

$50

Movie rental (streaming)

$15

In-app purchase

$10-$50
Shopping & Clothes
Learn smart shopping

T-shirt

$15

Shoes (contribution)

$30

Jacket/hoodie

$40

Accessories (hat, bag)

$20

Book

$15

Magazine subscription

$25

Poster/room decor

$10
Special Experiences
Create memories

Amusement park trip

$75

Concert/show

$50

Sleepover supplies

$30

Birthday party activity

$40

Special outing with parent

$50

Camping trip contribution

$35

Zoo/aquarium visit

$25

Trampoline park

$20
Giving Back
Matched by parents!

Charity donation (any amount)

Matched 1:1

Buy gift for sibling

Variable

Buy gift for friend

Variable

Contribute to family gift

Variable

Sponsor an animal

$25/month

School fundraiser

Variable

Make Smart Choices!

Your spending decisions shape your future. Choose wisely and make your Springer Bucks count.