Our flagship program, the Academic Year Program (AYP), offers Saturday full-day programming for students in grades K-10th. This initiative is designed to build leadership, academic excellence, and social skills in youth through structured mentorship and innovative activities. Our nurturing staff provides guidance, instills discipline, and promotes a supportive environment where participants can thrive academically and socially.

• Program Highlights:
  • Leadership development and social skill-building
  • Educational support tailored to students’ needs
  • Fully staffed mentoring by professionals
  • Structured activities that encourage personal growth

Dream North prepares teens for the workforce through the Go Forward to Work Program, a hands-on initiative teaching the fundamentals of employment and self-sufficiency. Students in grades 6-10th are paired with life coaches who guide them in making career choices and achieving their goals. This program fosters real-world readiness, from gaining essential skills to building confidence in the workplace.

• Key Features:
  • Career coaching by dedicated mentors
  • Partnerships with local businesses to provide real-world experiences
  • Focus on life skills such as financial literacy and safe decision-making
  • Metrics for success, including high school graduation, acquiring a driver’s license, and job placements

At Dream North, we celebrate community and culture through events and activities that bring people together. From the Juneteenth BGOSH Celebration to the Martin Luther King Day Breakfast and the Black History Program, we provide opportunities to honor diversity, engage with the community, and create meaningful connections.

• Signature Events Include:
  • Juneteenth BGOSH: A celebration featuring local vendors, cultural performances, and activities for all ages
  • Martin Luther King Day Breakfast: Keynote speakers, local awards, and a poetry contest for students
  • Black History Program: Toy giveaways, scholarships, and vibrant performances showcasing African American culture
  • Summer Fun Program: Recreational activities like fishing, field trips, and nursing home visits

These programs highlight our dedication to education, cultural awareness, and building a stronger, unified community.

Academic Year Program (AYP)

Academic year Saturday full-day programming for grades K-10th

• Description:
  Academic Year Program builds leadership, academic, and social skills for youth through fully staffed programming and innovative mentoring that fosters growth and development.
  The program serves children whose age and developmental stage in life puts them at particular risk.
  The nurturing staff instills discipline, promotes education, and provides structure and guidance.

Go Forward To Work Program

This is an incentive-based program focused on teaching teens the basics of work, employment, and self-sufficiency.

• Target Group:
  Students in grades 6th-10th.

• Features:

  • Full-time Life Coach: Members are assigned an adult Member Career Coach (MCC) to help them with career choices.
  • Business Partnership: The work training prepares students for real jobs.

• Key Metrics:

  1. High School Graduation
  2. Driver’s License
  3. Safe Relationships
  4. No Illegal Activities
  5. Successful Employment Experiences
  6. Short-term and Long-term Goals