Dare to Dream

Dare to dream (D2D) is a *research based service learning program and one of five exemplary service-learning programs recommended by the California Department of Education. D2D is designed to teach and empower the hearts and minds of students to:

• Set goals for academic excellence;
• Reach beyond themselves to others and their communities;
• Continue to influence and inspire others through their actions.

D2D utilizes our Challenge Course at Scout Island to build a sense of trust, camaraderie and optimism between your students and adult leads. That energy is then harnessed to train your students to find their dreams, set real goals, and create a team vision that focuses that momentum on serving others. Big things come from this work when they return to their campuses, such as student organized:

• Forums to address school dropout rates, obesity or bullying
• Projects of community improvement, i.e. graffiti cleanup
• Teams acting as advocates for change on their campuses and communities

For more information contact Don Reed at (559) 497-3866.

*Research from CSU Fresno on D2D shows that 56% of participants raised their GPA one point in a year, and nearly 32% increased their conduct grade.