At the Springfield Dream Center, Dream Center Academy provides a safe, supportive place where students can grow socially, emotionally, and academically after school. This relational program is centered on social-emotional learning and designed to help students build confidence, healthy habits, and long-term stability through consistent connection and targeted support.

Dream Center Academy serves students in grades K–12 with structured after-school programming that includes:

• A healthy snack and physical activity

• Creative expression through art and movement

• Mindful practices and relationship-building

• Engaging social-emotional lessons that help students understand themselves and others

• Career and college readiness for older students

Our team is trained in Trauma-Informed Care and uses Conscious Discipline strategies to ensure classrooms are safe places where children can learn, manage emotions, and build healthy relationships.

Dream Center Academy is available to students who:

• Attend Bowerman Elementary, Reed Middle School, or Hillcrest High School

• Qualify for free or reduced lunch programs

This relational program is part of our commitment to meet families where they are and walk alongside them with relationship-centered support.

• Bowerman Elementary Students: Monday–Friday, 3:10–5:30 PM

• Reed Middle School Students: Monday–Friday, 4:00–5:30 PM

• Hillcrest High School Students: Monday–Friday, 3:10–5:30 PM