Youth Program Spotlight: Disney Dreamer Academy 2011 Highlights and 2012 Program Applications
To find out more about the Disney’s Dreamers Academy and to apply visit www.disneysdreamersacademy.com; (applications for next year’s program are now available through October 31, 2011!).
This year 110 high school students had an amazing experience at the Walt Disney World Resort where they were inspired to make their dreams reality. The students took part in Disney’s Dreamers Academy helmed by Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. The weekend included motivational speakers, fun activities and enriching interactive work sessions designed to inspire them to follow their aspirations. The interactive workshops gave the Dreamers a look into fields ranging from Marine Biology to Journalism, to the Performing Arts and Culinary Arts.
Some of the speakers who encouraged and motivated them included: Ruben Studdard, Yolanda Adams, Mikki Taylor, Stephen A. Smith, Tamera Mowry, and keynote speaker Raven-Symone. For the first time in the four year history of Disney’s Dreamers Academy, five students were awarded internships, four with this year’s Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. Congrats to all of the Dreamers; check out the highlight video of the Academy below:
To find out more about the Disney’s Dreamers Academy and to apply visit www.disneysdreamersacademy.com; (applications for next year’s program are now available through October 31, 2011!).
Meet the 2011 Dreamers
The 2011 class of Disney’s Dreamers Academy truly is an extraordinary group of kids. These 100 young students come from all over the country, each representing a different path to the Disney’s Dreamers Academy, and each proving that with hard work and a little magic, your dreams really can come true. Discover the stories behind each member of this class and follow along on their journey as they aspire to make their dreams come true…
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Bailee Madison Supports Alex’s Lemonade Stand To Fight Cancer
Recently actress Bailee Madison helped to host an event for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation a nonprofit organization which helps raise money for childhood cancer. Below she talks a little about how others can get involved in creating their own lemonade stands to help donate to this important cause.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand was founded when Alex, who was diagnosed with childhood cancer just before her first birthday, was four, she told her parents she wanted to set up a front-yard lemonade stand. Her plan: to give the money to doctors to help them find a cure. Her first “Alex’s Lemonade Stand” raised an astonishing $2,000 in one day. While bravely fighting her own cancer, Alex continued to set up lemonade stands every year. As news spread of the remarkable girl so dedicated to helping other sick children, people everywhere were inspired to start their own lemonade stands—donating the proceeds to her cause.
Click here to visit the ALSF website learn more about the brave and inspiring young founder and her legacy that lives on, and find more ways to donate and get involved in your own town. Watch the story behind Alex’s Lemonade Stand below:
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Today Show’s Kid Reporter Deidra Shores Speaks on Youth Obesity
Above: Deidra Shores with Dr. Oz after a news segment.
When the Today Show’s Kid Reporter Deidra Shores made her debut last year she captivated America with her infectious smile and energetic personality. If you missed it, check out our previous post about her first assignment after she won the Today Show competition. Since then she’s been busy interviewing athletes like Shaquille O’Neal and hosting various engagements celebrating African American History.
Below check out a recent report Deidra did on a topic she’s passionate about, her 1st Segment for Channel One News on Childhood Obesity. The segment aired this week nationwide in Middle Schools across the USA – go Deidra! The young people in the clip make great suggestions on healthier eating for anyone.
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Youth Voices: Nick News Report On the Children of Haiti
What’s it like to be a kid in Haiti, a year after the devastating January 2010 earthquake? Find out in this Nick News Report: “Haiti Rising?” by Linda Ellerbee. These young people truly exemplify strength even in the toughest of circumstances. The people of Haiti still need help; you can make a difference. You can look for ways organize a clothing or food drive at your school or club to donate to organizations that are collecting items, or even hold a special fundraiser – every little bit counts!
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Editors Journal: Launching Dreams Into Reality – Young Entrepreneurs Can Make a Difference
Entrepreneurship is an amazing opportunity for you to make a difference in the world right where you are. I especially encourage young people – whether you are a kid or teen – to try out entrepreneurship or starting a community service venture while you’re young because there are so many opportunities and benefits available for you. Not only will you create a profit, have access to grants and various entrepreneurship programs, and the support of parents, teachers and other adults, you will also learn things many grown-ups wish they had learned earlier. It’s like getting a head-start on your future!
There’s nothing like being able to do what you love while helping people around you. To me, that’s what entrepreneurship is all about – matching a passion you have with an idea to serve others, and then putting your plan into action. Young people can do amazing things that affect and inspire the lives of others when they take their entrepreneurial ideas into flight; here’s my journey as a young CEO and social venturer that I shared with a great organization and website called Raising CEO Kids…
By the way, be sure to check out the giveaways Raising CEO Kids is doing EVERY DAY this week to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week! Visit http://raisingceokids.com/category/happenings/
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