EDUCATIONOur Education program promotes children’s academic proficiency and intellectual growth through specialized individual and group learning. Ages 5–12.Registration is year-round.

Adaptable online learning for individualized learning in mathematics and reading.

I-ReadyYear-Round

Differentiated computer learning for reading, writing, vocabulary and language skills.

Achieve 3000Year-Round

Differentiated computer learning for early literacy skills.

Smarty AntsYear-Round

DISCOVERYOur Discovery program introduces children to new experiences that encourage them to explore and enhance their world. Ages 5–12.Registration is year-round.

Exploration, observation and experimentation with life, earth, environmental and space sciences.

ScienceYear-Round

Computer systems and software activities including coding, gaming, networking, blogging and search.

TechnologyYear-Round

Building and designing projects for energy, aerospace, robotics, construction and architecture.

EngineeringYear-Round

Classification, geometry, statistics, probabilities, and more!

MathematicsYear-Round

Communication skills for public speaking, social interactions and classroom presentations.

ToastmastersYear-Round

Financial literacy, goal setting, meal preparation, and more!

Life SkillsYear-Round

Metal Museum, Parthenon, and more!

Field TripsYear-Round

Painting, sculpting, drawing, music and many more!

ArtsYear-Round

The Youth Academy of Dreams’ (YAOD) mission is to provide school-age

children the opportunity to develop their intellectual, athletic and social skills in a

challenging and safe environment.

We are open after-school and during the summer. If you would

like to enroll your child or become a volunteer, please visit us online.

YAOD is located at Trezevant High School, and works in partnership with:

Memphis Bears Incorporated (MBI)

National Association of Police Activities (NPAL) Leagues

Sheriff’s & Police Activities League of Memphis & Shelby County

(Memphis Shelby PAL)

DHS Certificates Accepted$25 - Application Fee (non refundable)

$25/week - After School$55/week - Summer Camp

Sports Optional Fee

YouthAcademyOfDreams.org

@YouthAcademyOfDreams

The Youth Academy of Dreams (YAOD) is a non-profit organization devoted achieving excellence for children ages 5-12. We believe that every child brings unique gifts to the world when they are empowered to reach their full potential. Our collaborative plan for success maximizes child, family and community engagement to close the achievement gap and prevent juvenile crime. We help children realize their talents and maximize their creativity through education, discovery, mentoring and sports programs.

Cops, Kids, Community

SPORTS INTERVENTIONOur Sports program channels children’s energy through competitive leagues and tournaments that promote teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship. Ages 5–12.

Our Intervention Program introduces behavioral management, community service and interpersonal skills for youth with minor offenses. Ages 13-18. Referrals only.

MENTORINGOur Mentoring program connects children with experienced and knowledgeable mentors who can help them make positive choices and take productive action. Ages 8–18. Registration in early January.

FootballRegistration: Early January – Late JuneSparq Training: Late June – Late JulyJamboree: Late July – Mid-AugustSeason: Late August – Late November

CheerleadingRegistration: Early January – Late JuneCheer Camp: Late June – Late AugustJamboree: Late July – Early SeptemberSeason: Late August – Late November

Baseball/SoftballRegistration: Early Jan. – Early Feb.Season: Early March – Late June

TennisRegistration: January – Late FebruarySpring Season: Early March – Late Jun.

Track & FieldRegistration: Late Jan. – Early MarchSpring Season: Early March – Late Jun.

Anger ManagementPromotes the appropriate expression anger and stress through self-reflection and problem solving.

Conflict ResolutionTeaches positive communication skills that form and strengthen healthy relationships.

VolleyballRegistration: Early Jan. – Early Feb.Spring Season: Early March – Late MayFall Season: Early Sept. – Late Nov.

SoccerRegistration: Early January – Early Feb.Spring Season: Early March – Late MayFall Season: Early Sept. – Late Nov.

BasketballRegistration: Late February – Late AprilSummer Season: Late May – Late JulyWinter Season: Late August – Late Jan.

GolfRegistration: Late February – Late AprilFall Season: Early Sept. – Late Nov.

BoxingRegistration: Late February – Late AprilSummer Season: Late May – Late JulyFall Season: Late August – Late January

SwimmingRegistration: Early January – Late Feb.Spring Season: Early March – Late MaySummer Season: Early June – Late Aug.Fall Season: Early Sept. – Late Nov.Winter Season: Early Dec. – Late Feb.

Badges for BaseballMid-February through Early DecemberPairs police officers and kids together in sports activities that promote a positive, productive and healthy lifestyle.

McGruff/Community WorksLate May through Mid-AugustEngages children in fun activities to promote community awareness and crime prevention — led by McGruff the Crime Dog.

Lunch PALLate May through Mid-AugustConnects kids with working professional volunteers who visit on their lunch hour to take part in constructive activities and interactions.

Reflections & JournalingYear-RoundStimulates kids to explore self-improvement, character building and personal growth with creative writing activities coordinated by YAOD staff.