About The Afterschool Club
Dream Pathways is a year-round afterschool and summer camp program that provides a safe place for children and teenagers to grow, develop, and pursue their dreams while exploring many avenues for learning through social and environmental interactions. We foster a loving and supportive atmosphere to children and teens between the ages of 5 and 18.
Brief History & Objectives: Dream Pathways was created to reduce teen pregnancy, teen criminal activity, and drug use. It fosters a safe and welcoming environment conducive to positive social learning and interaction, and motivates youth to pursue their dreams through a strong support system of peer advisors, mentors, and counselors. Birthed out of the founder's own firsthand experience with common issues teens face, the core values of Dream Pathways embodies the following principles: (1) SELF-RESPECT (2) RESPONSIBILITY (3) INTEGRITY & (4) GOAL-SETTING....just to name a few. The initiative will launch locally in the summer of 2012 with a nationwide plan of replicating amongst various rural and urban areas throughout the US...
Although this initiative is a vision God gave Danielle several years ago, she is still positive that it will be a great success today, as it is a much needed intervention/prevention program within communities plagued with high volumes of the things aforementioned. More info about this project will be posted periodically via FB as the founder works to plan & develop it. A couple things Danielle foresees as needed attributions to this type of initiative are volunteers, counselors, project managers, financial managers, sponsors, and the overall support of the community itself. "I need people who are as much invested in the future of our youth as I am and believing in God to send and direct me to those people in DUE time.." the founder of Dream Pathways humbly states.
If you (or someone you know) think you can be a great asset to Dream Pathways, PLEASE send an email with the subject heading DREAM PATHWAYS to authordleach@gmail.com and the director will be in contact with you to discuss where you fit in with this initiative.
Brief History & Objectives: Dream Pathways was created to reduce teen pregnancy, teen criminal activity, and drug use. It fosters a safe and welcoming environment conducive to positive social learning and interaction, and motivates youth to pursue their dreams through a strong support system of peer advisors, mentors, and counselors. Birthed out of the founder's own firsthand experience with common issues teens face, the core values of Dream Pathways embodies the following principles: (1) SELF-RESPECT (2) RESPONSIBILITY (3) INTEGRITY & (4) GOAL-SETTING....just to name a few. The initiative will launch locally in the summer of 2012 with a nationwide plan of replicating amongst various rural and urban areas throughout the US...
Although this initiative is a vision God gave Danielle several years ago, she is still positive that it will be a great success today, as it is a much needed intervention/prevention program within communities plagued with high volumes of the things aforementioned. More info about this project will be posted periodically via FB as the founder works to plan & develop it. A couple things Danielle foresees as needed attributions to this type of initiative are volunteers, counselors, project managers, financial managers, sponsors, and the overall support of the community itself. "I need people who are as much invested in the future of our youth as I am and believing in God to send and direct me to those people in DUE time.." the founder of Dream Pathways humbly states.
If you (or someone you know) think you can be a great asset to Dream Pathways, PLEASE send an email with the subject heading DREAM PATHWAYS to authordleach@gmail.com and the director will be in contact with you to discuss where you fit in with this initiative.
Our 5 Point Programs
Our programs are multi-dimensional and prepare and train students in the following areas vital to their development as an adolescent and young adult:
I. Health - The health, safety, and development of our youth is our number one concern. Our after school and summer programs are designed to teach youth the importance of making healthy food and behavioral choices which will ultimately affect the choices they will make as adults. We make it a priority that children are well-informed and equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to make better choices regarding what they put into their bodies, how they protect their bodies, and ways they can strengthen and build their bodies for a healthier and more satisfying lifestyle.
II. Social - Social interaction is one of the many important factors vital to your child's development. The majority of an adolescent's source of learning comes through social interaction in social settings such as the following: school, work, and playtime. One main component of our program is to cater towards your child's social development, offering opportunities for positive and healthy social interaction in a safe and welcoming environment.
III. Educational - Aside from the peer, career, and emotional support we provide to the youth in our program, we also make it our business to foster to their academic and educational needs by offering a system of support by tutors who are well versed in the basic core areas of math, reading, writing, and science.
IV. Business/Career Development - Another facet important to your child's and adolescent's health is career development. This term relates to the training, tools, and education needed to propel your son and/or daughter into the appropriate field of their choice and fit. Our counselors offer guidance and support to the youth in our programs assisting them with finding their talents and gifts and implementing a course-of-action that includes a layout of business and career options and opportunities specific to your child's talent, gifts, skills, and interests.
V. Exploration/Talent Discovery - Another component of our program central to your child's success is that we provide opportunities for youth to explore and express their natural talents, gifts, and interests through our Creative Minds Artistic Dreamers Academy program. To learn more, click here.
***Electives/Extra-Curricular Programs***
I. Health - The health, safety, and development of our youth is our number one concern. Our after school and summer programs are designed to teach youth the importance of making healthy food and behavioral choices which will ultimately affect the choices they will make as adults. We make it a priority that children are well-informed and equipped with the tools and knowledge they need to make better choices regarding what they put into their bodies, how they protect their bodies, and ways they can strengthen and build their bodies for a healthier and more satisfying lifestyle.
II. Social - Social interaction is one of the many important factors vital to your child's development. The majority of an adolescent's source of learning comes through social interaction in social settings such as the following: school, work, and playtime. One main component of our program is to cater towards your child's social development, offering opportunities for positive and healthy social interaction in a safe and welcoming environment.
III. Educational - Aside from the peer, career, and emotional support we provide to the youth in our program, we also make it our business to foster to their academic and educational needs by offering a system of support by tutors who are well versed in the basic core areas of math, reading, writing, and science.
IV. Business/Career Development - Another facet important to your child's and adolescent's health is career development. This term relates to the training, tools, and education needed to propel your son and/or daughter into the appropriate field of their choice and fit. Our counselors offer guidance and support to the youth in our programs assisting them with finding their talents and gifts and implementing a course-of-action that includes a layout of business and career options and opportunities specific to your child's talent, gifts, skills, and interests.
V. Exploration/Talent Discovery - Another component of our program central to your child's success is that we provide opportunities for youth to explore and express their natural talents, gifts, and interests through our Creative Minds Artistic Dreamers Academy program. To learn more, click here.
***Electives/Extra-Curricular Programs***
