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The Dream Academy

Salinas Valley Dream Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth leadership organization that is inspiring, engaging and empowering high school students to strive for higher education while at the same time becoming active participants and servant leaders in their community. It is composed of 100 students each year from throughout the Salinas Valley who participate in various activities and life-changing experiences designed to sharpen their understanding of the potential they have to live powerful lives and positively impact the community around them. As part of the Academy, students hold Saturday meetings where they participate in team-building and leadership activities, engage community leaders as part of a dynamic speakers’ series, participate in community service activities, visit and explore numerous colleges and universities, and fundraise to take a year-end educational trip to Europe or the East Coast. In short, Dream Academy envisions a community where youth are inspired to dream and empowered to act.

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What We Do

Dream Academy students participate in a variety of activities meant to expand their horizons and maximize their potential including team-building and leadership activities, engaging community leaders as part of a dynamic speakers' series, participating in numerous community service activities, visiting and exploring colleges, and fundraising to take a year-end educational trip to Europe or the East Coast.

Why Apply

  • Gain Leadership Skills
  • Make New Friends
  • Serve Your Community
  • Earn Letters of Recommendation
  • Travel To The East Coast & Europe
  • Be Inspired to Dream Big
  • Experience Things You'll Include In Your College Essays
If you like what we do, come join us... and be a part of the Dream Academy family!
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