LifeSmarts...the ultimate consumer challenge is an educational opportunity that develops the consumer and marketplace knowledge and skills of teenagers in a fun way and rewards them for this knowledge. The program complements any curriculum in high schools and can be used as an activity for classes, groups, clubs, and community organizations.

LifeSmarts, run as a game show style competition, is open to all teens in the USA in the 9th through the 12th grade. Teams of teens compete online and in state matches, with the state winners going to the regional and national competition to vie for the national LifeSmarts title. Players win prizes such as savings bonds, products, certificates, t-shirts, hats, and other items.

2006-2007 Competition Dates

Individual, online competition - September 18, 2006 through February 3, 2007

Team, in-person competition (Tennessee State Championship) - March 10, 2007 in Lebanon, TN at the Wilson County Fairgrounds.

Team, in-person competition (National Championship) - April 21-24, 2007 in Orlando, FL

For More Information . . .

go to LifeSmarts.org

State Contact

Judy Berryhill , Tennessee LifeSmarts Coordinator
Area Specialist - Adolescent Development
Family & Consumer Sciences
University of Tennessee Extension
Phone: (731) 425-4708
E-mail: jcberryhill@utk.edu