Dream Labs: After-School Curriculum

Dream Labs - Empowering Youth Through Education and Hands-On Learning

Ignite Your Passion & Unlock Your Potential with Dream Labs
Dream Labs offers an engaging after-school curriculum for youth to explore career paths, develop financial literacy, learn the arts, and more, all while fostering personal growth and academic success.

Overview:
Dream Labs is an 8-12 week after-school program that combines learning and real-world experience. Whether it’s exploring career options, learning how to manage finances, or diving into the world of music and arts, Dream Labs helps youth discover their passions and build skills for their future.

Dream Labs Curriculum: What We Teach

Stepping into Your Greatness Program (8-12 Weeks)

Week 1: Introductions, What to Expect, and Lesson One: Vision, Dreams, and Goals

• Vision is Vital: Seeing Beyond Where You Are with Digital Vision Board Exercise

• Dreams & Goals: How to Turn Your Dreams into a Reality with SMART Goals & the Habit of Next Step

Week 2-3: Career Development & Entrepreneurship

• Which one is for me? The difference between the two and how to develop a career or business from scratch

Week 4-6: Personal Finance: How to Make, Manage, and Multiply Your Money (Financial Literacy and Growth)

• Week 4: How to Make Money (Career Day, Types of Opportunities, Career Paths, Entrepreneurship 101)

• Week 5: How to Manage Your Money (Cash Flow Planning and Budgeting with Real Life Budget Exercise using Every Dollar App)

• Week 6: How to Multiply Your Money with Investing, Real Estate, and Your Own Business or Businesses. Includes playing a quick version of Cash Flow

Week 7: Mental Health & Emotional Intelligence

• Sessions focused on personal development, how to deal with disappointments or setbacks, coping strategies, and keys to victory

Week 8: Choose Your Fun

• Music & Arts (i.e. Songwriting, Producing, Digital Art) OR Sports with Team Relay/Competitive Exercise

Additional Workshops:

• Life Skills: Develop key skills such as effective communication, problem-solving, time management, emotional intelligence, decision-making, and conflict resolution to navigate everyday challenges and build stronger relationships.

Bonus Week:

• Panel Discussion and Q&A around recap and takeaways on all topics covered