After two years in which virtual lemonade stands were the norm, organizers for this year’s Lemonade Day are hoping for an in-person, splashing success.

Parents, mentors, teachers and youth leaders are being encouraged to register for Lemonade Day, set for May 7. Registration is free and sponsored by Members Choice Credit Union. Robin Tooms, chief marketing officer, said the purpose of Lemonade Day is more than just making and selling lemonade.

“It’s important for kids to learn about financial management early in life,” Tooms said.

When one registers to participate in Lemonade Day, Tooms said he or she will receive access to the Lemonade Day app or workbooks designed to teach business skills, financial literacy, teamwork, social and emotional skills, goal setting, and responsibility.

Tooms said many families register just for the financial literacy materials.

“They don’t even plan to set up a stand,” Tooms said. “They want their kids to have access to the financial literacy resources.”

One feature of this year’s event is that three registrants will be chosen to set up their stands at the credit union, 18211 Katy Fwy. Twice each year the credit union hosts a free recycling event, where people can discard old paperwork that needs shredding. A recycling event happens from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. that day and is free.

“Normally, we give out free water, but we’re going to encourage them to buy lemonade,” Tooms said, adding that in the past, about 180 cars came by with paperwork needing to be discarded and shredded. She said the May 7 recycle event was a case where the customers are coming to the lemonade stands.

For more information and to register, visit the website lemonadeday.com/katy.

Correction: This story has been updated to correctly state that Members Choice Credit Union is sponsoring free registration for Lemonade Day.