MSU Extension 4-H Smart Money Contests

Smart Money Missions Goosechase Game

April 1, 2026 - April 21, 2026

Registration Deadline: April 20, 2026 - 11:45PM

Goosechase app

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Contact: Laurie Rivetto, rivettoL@msu.edu or Kathy Jamieson, jamies13@msu.edu

Smart Money Mission GooseChase Game: Join an exciting and interactive scavenger hunt game designed for youth to learn essential money management skills while having fun. Powered by the GooseChase app, this game combines financial literacy with engaging challenges that test budgeting, saving, spending, and investing know-how. Players complete creative missions, answer trivia, and solve puzzles, all while earning points to climb the leaderboard.

WHEN:

Start Time: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Noon 
End Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Noon

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE:

Any youth 13-19 years of age residing in Michigan can participate. Just download the GooseChase app to your phone or tablet. Please download and join in the app FIRST so that upon registering you will be able to list the username you already created in the GooseChase app. Usernames should be your first and last name (example: johnsmith). NOTE: Common names may need additional characters for a username (example: johnsmith123). Usernames in the app that do not match this registration username will not be eligible for prizes. Inappropriate usernames will not be allowed entry into the game. AFTER you download the GooseChase app:

REGISTER HERE
Registration provides us your contact information, so we know where to send the prize winnings. 

GooseChase missions will come through the app and take place through April 21. Submissions will come in the form of photos, videos, and text.

PRIZES:

Participants not only gain valuable financial knowledge but also have the chance to win prizes. Top scoring youth will win a $50 gift card.  In the event of a tie, top scoring youth will be chosen from a random drawing. A minimum of $500 in prizes will be awarded. Amazon E-gift cards will be sent out to winners to the email provided at registration. 

SPONSORSHIP:

This program is free for participants and is made possible through a generous sponsorship from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation and the Michigan 4-H Foundation. 

 

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Related People

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  Laurie Rivetto
  rivettol@msu.edu

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  Katherine Jamieson M.Ed.
  jamies13@msu.edu

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