The document describes the Dream Center University summer program for 2015. It provides details on the history and mission of Dream Center Evansville, which is to empower youth to be successful through community, relationships, and nurturing potential. The vision is to create a community of achieving youth who transform their neighborhood. The summer program will run from June to July for elementary students and include daily activities centered around colleges, community service, and fun. The goal is for youth to feel supported and hopeful about their future.

1. Dream Center
Evansville
Summer Program 2015
“Dream Center University”
Jeremy M. Evans
April 8, 2015
Delaware Elementary School

2. Our History
 Fifteen Years
 07/07/2007
 January 5, 2015

3. Our Mission
 Dream Center believes that connecting children and families
to God’s will for their lives empowers them to be successful,
self-sufficient members of the community. We realize this
belief by:
 Providing a sense of safety, love and community
 Building positive relationships in Christ
 Nurturing the greatest potential of everyone we serve

4. Our Vision
 Dream Center will create a community of youth that are achieving
their dreams and transforming Jacobsville into a neighborhood
characterized by faith, hope, pride and inspiration.

5. My Vision, Simply
 Members vs. Owners

6. Outcomes
 Youth feel connected and supported in their community.
 Youth identify and believe in their God-given skills and
abilities.
 Youth feel hopeful about their future and their ability to be
self-sufficient.
 Youth consistently complete and submit their homework.
 Youth demonstrate increased knowledge of scripture.
 Youth express an intention to make healthy, responsible
choices.

7. School Year Programming
 After-school program
 Transportation
 Snacks
 Recreation
 Homework help
 Meals
 Ministry Time

9. Dream Center University
 Vital Statistics
 Monday, June 1 through Friday, July 31
 11am-4pm
 Lunch and Snack provided
 No transportation
 Elementary School (K-5)
 College Theme, College Teams
 All About Success

10. Dream Center University

11. Dream Center University
 Daily Themes
 Monday: Swimming Day
 Tuesday: College Visit Day
 Wednesday: Community Service Day
 Thursday: Library Day
 Friday: Silly Contest Day

12. Dream Center University
 Program Objectives/Outcomes
 College/Employer Visits
 EVSC Standards of Conduct
 Community Service, Leadership Development and Success through biblical lens
 Swimming/Contests/Fun
 Community Garden

13. Dream Center University
 Graduation Night
 Throughout the summer kids earn currency
 Those amassing enough can turn it in at the end of the summer to bring their
parents to “Graduation Night”
 High society evening at the Dream Center – fancy dinner, table service with
dressed up waiters
 Dream Center University sponsors get to meet our students