Poverty Simulation Offers Learning for All Ages
Location
McClure Junior High
Wolf Road
Western Springs, IL 605538
Description
The program allows participants to experience firsthand what it is like to live in material and social poverty throughout three “days” of about 20 minutes each. Participants role play characters based on actual people as they go about the daily tasks of working, commuting, and negotiating social services.
Event Cost: $35 family, $20 individual ages 14 and up; registration required
Event Times: 2-5 p.m.
Additional Information
Website: http://www.wscongo.org/poverty-immersion/
Neighborhood: Western Suburbs
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