Dream Chaser Kids — Raise Builders, Not Scrollers
Schools · Community programs · Funded organizations

We raise creators
not spectators.

Dream Chaser is a proven, replicable model that equips schools, community organizations, and funded programs to turn young people into active builders of their own futures. You bring the students and the mission. We bring the system, the data, and the story.

Free TalentExplorer
Trusted by schools & organizations across the U.S.
YMCA Charlotte Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools TMSA Charlotte Reflection Church Allen-Blash
Dream Chaser Kids students
Dream Chaser Kids — Body Sections
One journey. Different wins for everyone.

What every Dream Chaser gets.

Whether you're a kid, a parent, or a school leader — the Dream Chaser journey delivers something real for everyone involved.

Kids & Teens
A talent profile, a real project, and a StoryBuilder page they own forever. Plus the confidence that comes from building something that actually helped someone.
Discover your talent
Parents & Families
Visibility into what your child is building. A sharable page for the grandparents. And proof that your investment of time and trust produced something lasting.
For families
Schools & Community Orgs
A turnkey program your facilitators can run. Documented outcomes for funders. And students who leave more capable, more confident, and ready to contribute.
For organizations
Chloe's Protein Snacks
Chloe wanted people to enjoy eating healthy and delicious snacks at the same time — so she built a business around it.
Jacob's Basketball Pro
Jacob built a training program to help younger kids improve their basketball skills — and their ability to succeed in anything they put their mind to.
Why partners choose Dream Chaser

We don't just run a program.
We help you attract the next one.

Most youth programs deliver good experiences but struggle to document them in ways funders can act on. Dream Chaser has the reporting layer built in. Every cohort produces the evidence your organization needs for renewals, proposals, and community presentations — without adding admin work to your team.

Pre/post outcome data
Talent confidence, project completion, career awareness, and leadership growth — survey-ready for United Way, foundations, and city grants.
Student StoryBuilder pages
Every student's project in a shareable digital portfolio. Drop the link in a grant narrative or show it at a board meeting.
Summary report in 7 days
Attendance, talent distribution, confidence scores, and 3–5 student quotes. Forward it directly to funders.
Student story video library
Testimonials and project stories that become your recruitment and fundraising content — not ours.

From partnership to funder report

How it works for your organization

Step 01
Complete a scoping form
We design a program matched to your students, setting, timeline, and budget. Turnaround in 2–3 business days.
Step 02
Receive a facilitator-ready kit
Slide deck, scripts, digital tools, and print materials. Your team runs it. We never need to be on-site.
Step 03
Students complete their project
TalentExplorer and project data captured automatically — no extra admin for your team.
Step 04
Receive your summary report
Forward it to United Way, your board, or your next grant application. Your cohort becomes your strongest funder story.
Student stories · Under 2 minutes each

Real students.
Real projects. Real impact.

Every video is a student who discovered a talent, chose a Dream Chaser project, and built something they can describe in their own words. This is what your program produces.

Chloe · Passionate Performer · Athletic Competitor

"I want people to enjoy eating healthy and delicious snacks at the same time." Chloe turned that belief into Chloe's Protein Snacks.

Jacob · Athletic Competitor · Eager Learner

"I started this business to help kids improve their basketball skills — and their ability to succeed in anything they put their mind to."

Nyla · Athletic Competitor · Artistic Creator

"I started Perfect Pompoms to make it easier for cheerleaders to hold pompoms." A real problem, a real product, a real solution.

Aniyah · Mindful Helper · Innovative Explorer

"I created Meet Meeps Adventure because I think they're cute, and I believe it will make people laugh." A brand built on joy and imagination.

Students don't just complete a program. They build something real they can point to — a brand, a cause, a product, a platform. These are a few of the ventures that inspire Dream Chasers.

Partner voices

What leaders say
after running Dream Chaser.

Schools, community organizations, and funded programs across the country have put this model in front of their students. Here's what they found.

Stefanie McNair
78%

"This learning experience truly delivers what it promises and provides students with the tools necessary to become entrepreneurs."

Kyle King
60%

"Dream Chaser Kids has allowed us to bridge the gap between traditional STEM subjects and the real-world skills required for the future."

Sameer Peera

"Tailoring education to each child, ensuring they succeed and achieve their goals at their own pace — that's what Dream Chaser Kids is doing."

Full case studies
Natasha

"Dream Chaser Kids is an awesome element to something my husband and I were already cultivating."

Natasha
Parent & entrepreneur
Dr. DeHaven

"Dream Chaser Kids' focus is spot on — expanding the skills and perspectives of our youth."

Dr. Mark J. DeHaven
UNC Charlotte · Community Health
Acts 13:36

Built for a hundred years.
Lived one generation at a time.

"For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep."

Acts 13:36 · ESV

Every student who discovers their talent and builds something real is serving their generation. Dream Chaser Kids exists to make that possible — for every young person, in every community, starting now.

The Dream Chaser toolkit

Four tools. One complete journey.

Every part of the Dream Chaser journey is backed by a purpose-built tool your facilitators can use from day one.

TalentExplorer
A 20-question quiz that identifies each student's top 3–5 Dream Chaser Talents and matches them to peer builders who share their wiring.
Try it free
Project Playbooks
32 structured project guides across 6 tracks. Each one takes a student from idea to finished project that serves a real community need.
Browse playbooks
Dream Circle
A facilitator-guided cohort model where builders support each other through the playbook. Peer accountability, group reflection, shared wins.
Learn more
StoryBuilder
The output layer. Every student who completes a playbook publishes their own page — a real URL documenting what they built, who they served, and what they learned.
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Start a Dream Chaser program

Design a program for your students.

Tell us about your community and we'll help you design a Dream Chaser program that fits your students, your schedule, and your goals. No experience required.

  • Turnkey facilitator guide — no prior experience needed
  • All student tools included: TalentExplorer, Playbooks, StoryBuilder
  • Documented outcomes for your funder or annual report
  • Works in schools, churches, community orgs, and after-school programs
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