The evidence.
By the numbers.
Dream Chaser has been deployed across public schools, community organizations, faith-based programs, and STEM academies. Here's what the data shows — methodology included.
About the data: Outcomes are drawn from partner programs in NC, SC, and FL. To ensure rigor across diverse cohorts, we utilize validated psychometric instruments tailored to each deployment. To review our specific assessment tools and approach, please read our Evaluation Methodology.
Spiritual formation through purposeful innovation
For Reflection Church in Orlando, youth development isn't just about skill-building; it's about spiritual formation. Pastors Mario and Tania sought a framework that viewed a child's unique talents not merely as inherent strengths, but as intentional gifts from God meant to be discovered and stewarded.
By running the 12-week Dream Chaser Kids cohort directly after Sunday worship, the church transformed the post-service hour into a faith-forward innovation lab. This environment allowed 20 students to integrate their spiritual foundation with modern AI tools, launching live portfolios on StoryBuilder.cc that connected their God-given gifts to real community needs.
Measured outcomesSee how Pastors Mario and Tania transformed their Sunday afternoons by helping youth discover their God-given gifts.
How a local congregation equipped students to connect spiritual formation directly to local community impact by stewarding their talents to pitch real, tech-enabled solutions.
Read full RCO case study
Bridging academic learning with entrepreneurial mindset
CMS used Dream Chaser Kids to complement existing curriculum at two schools — Northridge Middle School and Reedy Creek Elementary School — serving a focused cohort of 35 students across a full 12-week semester. The program addressed a gap in student agency and future-orientation that standardized assessments couldn't measure.
Measured outcomes"This learning experience truly delivers what it promises and provides students with the tools necessary to become entrepreneurs."
How CMS used Dream Chaser Kids to bridge academic learning with entrepreneurial mindset development, resulting in measurable increases in student agency and future-oriented thinking — even among elementary-age students.
Read full CMS case study
After-school enrichment that drives real project completion
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte deployed Dream Chaser Kids across three campuses as an after-school enrichment program. Semester-based cohorts ran with consistent structure, and demand exceeded capacity from the first deployment — with word-of-mouth driving a 50% enrollment increase semester over semester.
Measured outcomes"Seeing them take what they've learned and use it in real life shows how ready they are for the future."
How the YMCA leveraged Dream Chaser Kids as an out-of-school enrichment program that drove both participation growth and measurable skill development — with students completing real-world projects at exceptionally high rates across multiple campuses.
Read full YMCA case study
Translating STEM knowledge into entrepreneurial application
TMSA deployed Dream Chaser Kids with 18 Dean's List students — their highest performers — over a full semester. The goal was to bridge technical knowledge with real-world application. The results showed measurable growth even among students who were already academically strong, challenging the assumption that this kind of program is only for struggling learners.
Measured outcomes"Dream Chaser Kids has allowed us to bridge the gap between traditional STEM subjects and the real-world skills required for the future."
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A $200 United Way pilot that exceeded every reporting benchmark in one hour
ABF's Academic Achievement to Empowerment (A2E) initiative serves underserved youth in Spartanburg, SC — a community with limited access to structured leadership development. The March 21, 2026 workshop was a proof-of-concept pilot: could a single short-format session produce measurable confidence gains and tangible career awareness among youth who had never engaged with strengths-based programming?
"This pilot exceeded all United Way reporting targets and demonstrated strong feasibility for expansion into ABF's summer camp programming, after-school labs, and future Southside Promise school partnerships."
The pilot data supports a Summer 2026 4-day strand in ABF's summer camp (cost drops to ~$43–$54/student at scale) and a 2026–27 school-based cohort at Mary H. Wright or E.P. Todd Elementary through Southside Promise.
Read full ABF case study
A two-semester AI curriculum that turned grades 1–3 students into builders
The Ark Academy is a full-time, five-day Finland-model school focused on individualized learning and real-world outcomes over standardized testing. Over the 2024–2025 school year, Ark ran Dream Chaser Kids' AI & Me program across two full semesters — an in-person facilitated curriculum for 10 students in grades 1–3 covering AI understanding, creativity, ethics, and career connection.
Only 3 of 10 students knew what AI was at the start. By the end, every single student had created something with it.
Measured outcomes"Tailoring education to each child, ensuring they succeed and achieve their goals at their own pace — that's what Dream Chaser Kids is doing."
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