LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 26, 2009) ““ Do you know a high school student that could use some encouragement in their lives or a push of excitement toward their goals?
Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey, an event created to inspire and enrich high school students, has started accepting nominations for the Class of 2010. From now until Oct. 2, 2009, parents, teachers, family and friends can nominate the high school students for the highly successful event, which will return to Walt Disney World Resort Feb. 11-14, 2010. Students can even nominate themselves.
One hundred teens from across the country with big dreams and aspirations will be selected to pack their bags ““ and their dreams ““ and head to Walt Disney World Resort, where they will learn about careers in everything from culinary arts to animation, set design and show production to the business of sports and more.
The Disney’s Dreamers Academy class of 2010 will be made up of teens nominated through Oct. 2, 2009. Young dreamers ““ who must be enrolled in high school for the 2009-10 term ““ can be nominated by anyone, including parents, guardians, teachers, church members, social organizations ““ even themselves. Although a high GPA is not required, students must exhibit a desire to learn, perhaps needing only additional motivational support to excel. Nomination forms can be found at www.SteveHarvey.com/disneysdreamersacademy.
A select panel of judges including national radio personality Steve Harvey, community leaders and Disney representatives will choose the 100 finalists. The Disney’s Dreamers Academy class of 2010 will be announced in November 2009.
“We are very proud of the work we’ve done with Disney’s Dreamers Academy,” said Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “This program not only celebrates the achievements of the 200 students involved, it also demonstrates the part dreams play in realizing personal and professional goals.”
During Disney’s Dreamers Academy in 2010, the students will participate in workshops with Disney cast members and executives, hear inspirational stories from entertainment celebrities and professional athletes, and enjoy the Disney theme parks ““ where they can see, first-hand, the results of people who turned their dreams into careers as “Disney dreamers.” During the 2009 Disney’s Dreamers Academy, some of the guest speakers were Chef Jeff Henderson, National Football League Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow, pop/R&B recording artists Fantasia and Keyshia Cole, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith and, of course, Steve Harvey.
Harvey said Disney’s Dreamers Academy “is about inspiring our young people who oftentimes don’t have the chance to be exposed to a variety of job skills and job opportunities and meet with people in the fields they’re interested in. We want to give our young achievers the tools to become overachievers ““ to make their dreams a reality.”
Kimberly/Mom in the City says
I was the blogger for DDA this year. It really was life-changing. The time changed my life and I’m (far from!) being a teen. Definitely nominate any teens that you know!
Tamiko says
My daughter was picked to be part of the event this year…we are sooo excited its beyound words….and the only thing I can say is Thanks to all who just heard her few words…this child is my Inspiration and I’m glad someone wanted to help her with her “Dreams”…I’m speechless and we’re not even there.. Tamiko(Mom of Nyomi Louis-Jean)..2010 Winner..
Anthony Bromley says
Dear Steve,
I would like to join force with you. We have a program that we have implemented. Please read below.
Teen Town Youth Club is Located in the heart of Coral Springs, Florida with over 3,600 square foot building on 1 ½ acre.
Teen Town Youth Club is a place away from home where young people can meet, greet, and enjoy activities such as foosball, table tennis, or video games, Luxury TV room, and a wireless environment. Youth centers are mostly frequently sponsored by a community. Many youth clubs are set up to provide young people within an area with activities designed to keep them off the streets, and give them a job and an interest in activity. Some youth clubs can have a particular compelling force, such as music, spiritual/religious guidance and advice or human characteristics such as determination etc.
In the United Kingdom, London Youth is a network of over 400 youth clubs serving 575,000 young people across the capital.
Teen Town Youth Clubs will be open to people ages 13 to 18 it will be a places where you can go to meet your friends, make new friends, and learn or try new activities, some of which may be completely new to you. Young people can drop into a youth club center any time and are welcome by the youth workers working there. Youth workers will encourage you to join in the club’s programs. You could learn a new skill like music or computing, or possibly plan a trip away. You are also able to relax and listen to music or play pool, watch TV, play table tennis and much, much more. TTYC will be a safe haven place for teens to come too and feel comfortable.
Mission Teen Town Youth Club mission is to have a safe and fun environment were teenagers can meet, greet and have fun. This will be a place away from home were they can call there home. TTYC will help student in all capacity. Integrity is our strongest work ethic; talent, honesty, and fair dealings are our strongest tools. Our creations and work are of high impact caliber, adding to the success of our teenagers needs in the community.
Facility Activities
• Wireless Computer Room – Learn how to build a Web base business, web surfing etc.
• Drama production (acting)
• Table tennis
• Pool tables
• Foosball Tables
• Basket Ball – Half Court
• Outside Lounge Area
• Arts and crafts room
• Television Room – With luxury couches two 72 Flat screens TV
• Talent Show (Singing, Rapping, Playing Music)
• Video game Room (Play Station 3, X Box, Wii, etc.) Madden Tournament
• Motivational Class / Health & Wellness
• Money Management Class
• Recording Studio
• Volunteer / Service Hours
• I – Works
• Home Work Corner
• Residential Weekends Activities & summer trips
• Dance Night ( Friday & Saturday Nights) with a Renown DJ
Wireless Computer Room
Our computer room will be equip with the latest computers, printers and software were student can do there home work, surf the web, update there myspace, facebook, or do research for a projects. Once a week we would conduct a class where we would teach students how to build websites, or build a web-base business.
Drama Workshops Working in partnership with leading drama organizations, the clubs staff will run a workshop that build confidence and encourage self expression in TTYC members, which would lead on to fully acting rehearsed production.
Table Tennis We will have a table tennis table so members and there guest can enjoy a game of table tennis.
Pool Table TTYC will have two pool table so members can play pool at there leisure.
Foosball We will have a foosball table for members to use and play.
Basket Ball TTYC will build on property a half court for basket ball for the member to play and have fun.
Outside Lounge Area On the property we will build a lounge area for were teen can hang out and relax and collaborate. This area will be equipped with outside lounge couches, table and chairs.
Art and Craft Once a week TTYC will have a class were members will learn how to make all kind of fun things. In this class members will be able to use there creative ability to craft something, or paint.
Television Room Our television room will like your own living room away from home. With leather luxury couches, and chairs. Member will be able to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere were they can just chill and watch TV on one of our 72 flat screen TVs.
Talent Show Once every two weeks the youth club will hold a talent show for members and non-members. Members and non-members will have the opportunity to show off there talent. The person who has the best talent the center will give a scholarship and exposure.
Video game Room The youth club will have these video games (Play Station 3, X Box, Wii, etc.) were student can come and relax and play against each other within the club or around the world. Once a month we will have Madden Tournaments the best player will win a prize. Plus the winner will go and play in the nationals.
Motivational Class / Health and Wellness Once a month we would have a motivational speaker, celebrity or an athlete come and speak to the kids about health, inspirational and motivation giving the kids insight and hope. We would teach the kids how to be a philanthropist in a philanthropic world.
Money Management Class TTYC will conduct a class on money management. TTYC will teach teens how to manage and invest there money wisely. We will have a financial advisor from one of well know investment firm come in and teach the kids how to manage there money.
Recording Studio A recording studio will be on premises for members and non-members to use. We would charge a fee per hour for usage for the studio. The studio will be open to all artists.
Volunteer / Service Hours TTYC will design a service hour program for teens to volunteer so the can acquire to graduate and go to college. This is a requirement by the Broward School Board for student to graduate from high school.
I-Works is a program were TTYC will place our teens in a company that the teen is going to seek a career in or a field that they are going to study in at college. The teen will have hands on experience in several businesses.
Home Work Corner Home Work corner is where members can come after school and do there home work with there friends and hang out after they have finished.
Residential Weekends Activities & summer trips The teen advisory board will be responsible for setting and implementing activities for the teens for the weekend. The advisory board will organize trips to Universal Studio, or Island of Adventures.
Dance Night Dance night will be held on Fridays and Saturday nights were members and there guest and the local teenagers can come dance the night away, and have lots of fun. Members will pay $5.00 at the door. None members will pay $8.00 at the door. No one over the age of 18 will enter. Valid ID is required to enter. Age to enter will be from 15 to 18 years old. (Tight security)
Marketing In Coral Springs there is no place where teenage kids can hang out, either they go to Magnolia Movie Theater or to the walk. These places become boring after a while. We have created a safe haven where teenage kids can call there own. Teen Town Youth Club is will have a great atmosphere, and environment were teenagers can hang out meet, greet and have fun, surf the web, watch TV and play video games this will be a place away from home that feel like home.
We will market our business virally through our own website, Twitter, Myspace, Coral Springs facebook, Coral Spring so boring facebook and Teen Town facebook. There will be flyer distributed to the students in the high schools, middle school in Coral Springs and the local surrounding schools. TTYC will be open to all teenagers from any School. There will be so much incentive for a teenage to become a member of TTYC.
Media Coverage Teen Town Youth Club story have been covered in several local news paper. Coral Springs Forum, Coral Springs Connection, Sun Sentinel, and Our Town News Paper