What We Do
We make STEAM real and relevant for young people. From school based programs to afterschool and community events, we bring creative, hands-on activities that spark curiosity and build confidence. Every experience is grounded in the real world, introducing youth to future careers, strengthening practical skills, and connecting learning to the communities they live in.
We work in partnership with those already serving young people, including schools, afterschool programs, and local nonprofits, to create flexible, high impact programs that meet students where they are.
Helping Young People Discover What is Possible
The Dominguez Dream Academy is a nonprofit organization that partners with schools, afterschool programs, community centers, and other youth-serving groups to provide the tools and resources they need to inspire the next generation of STEAM leaders. Together, we help young people explore science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math, especially in communities that have historically lacked access to these kinds of resources.
Helping Young People Discover What is Possible
The Dominguez Dream Academy is a nonprofit organization that partners with schools, afterschool programs, community centers, and other youth-serving groups to provide the tools and resources they need to inspire the next generation of STEAM leaders. Together, we help young people explore science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math, especially in communities that have historically lacked access to these kinds of resources.
Our Mission
To provide youth from under-resourced communities with STEAM opportunities that spark curiosity and open pathways toward a bright future.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every young person has the educational resources and opportunities to succeed.
Our Mission
To provide youth from under-resourced communities with STEAM opportunities that spark curiosity and open pathways toward a bright future.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every young person has the educational resources and opportunities to succeed.
We make STEAM real and relevant for young people. From school based programs to afterschool and community events, we bring creative, hands-on activities that spark curiosity and build confidence. Every experience is grounded in the real world, introducing youth to future careers, strengthening practical skills, and connecting learning to the communities they live in.
We work in partnership with those already serving young people, including schools, afterschool programs, and local nonprofits, to create flexible, high impact programs that meet students where they are.
What We Do
Our Story in Numbers
Founded
2004
Young People Served
250,000+
Partner Sites
16
Volunteers
50+
NextGen STEAM
Hands-on labs, field trips, and special programs designed to spark curiosity, collaboration, and confidence through real-world exploration and social-emotional growth.
Dream STEAM Careers
Interactive career exploration through hands-on activities, storytelling, and real-world insight, including Career Days and guest speaker series with STEAM role models.
STEAM Survivors
A team-based story and activity program where youth use STEAM to solve real-world problems. It includes hands-on challenges that build leadership, teamwork, and creativity.
Dream STEAM Careers
Interactive career exploration through hands-on activities, storytelling, and real-world insight, including Career Days and guest speaker series with STEAM role models.
Pathway Referrals
We help youth deepen their STEAM interests by connecting them to trusted nonprofit partners offering advanced workshops, mentorship, and real-world learning.
STEAM Events
Events where families and the community come together to explore STEAM through fun, hands-on projects, games, activities, and resources designed to spark curiosity.
STEAM Booklets
Age-appropriate STEAM activity books for PreK–12 with characters, themes, and experiments that spark creativity and confidence while building literacy skills.
STEAM Tools
Age-appropriate STEAM activity worksheets and kits for PreK–12 with STEAM themes, and experiments that spark creativity and confidence while building skills.
We help youth deepen their STEAM interests by connecting them to trusted nonprofit partners offering advanced workshops, mentorship, and real-world learning.
STEAM Events
Events where families and the community come together to explore STEAM through fun, hands-on projects, games, activities, and resources designed to spark curiosity.