Our mission is to empower young people of all abilities through dynamic leadership programs and life-changing activities that inspire them to fearlessly pursue their dreams and compassionately change the world.

Dreams for Kids is a volunteer based, registered non-profit 501(c)(3) children's charity which empowers young people of all abilities through dynamic leadership programs and life-changing activities that inspire them to fearlessly pursue their dreams and compassionately change the world.

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    Extreme Recess!

    "It is in games that many men discover their paradise."

    ~ Robert Lynd.



    For the first time in many of their lives, children with physical and/or developmental challenges are introduced to adventure activities such as water skiing, snow skiing, kayaking, rock climbing, hand cycling, horseback riding, scuba diving, camping as well as many more life changing opportunities.

    The program works with kids of all abilities, many who may have physical, developmental, social or emotional challenges to help them break through perceived barriers and encourage them to reach beyond expectations.

    The beauty of the program is that the kids are so focused on having fun and working together to achieve a common goal, they don't see the differences, only the skills that each bring to make them a successful team!

    The program provides adapted equipment and expert instruction to ensure that each child achieves success which results in improved self-esteem, greater confidence and probably the biggest benefit of all is the development of more friendships.

    Did You Know the Amazing Benefits of Extreme Recess?

    Builds Confidence and Self Esteem: Participating in challenging activities with their peers increases and reinforces a child's positive belief in their own abilities.

    Improves Health: Recreational activities for children with physical and developmental challenges increases respiratory capacity, improves circulation, heart rate, and muscle tone and improves their quality of life.

    Expands Social Life: Coming from the sidelines of life and into the activities of their dreams brings children the joy of teammates and new friends who cheer for their ability.

    Inspires Students: Confidence, self esteem, healthy recreation, and supportive friends carry over into the classroom and empower children with a passion for learning and building their dreams.

    Click here for free download of Chapter 7 of Kiss of a Dolphin, A Pier Full of Empty Wheelchairs, and read more about the amazing stories from Extreme Recess!

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    Michael McCarthy with Governor Schwarzenegger
    Michael McCarthy with Governor Schwarzenegger

    Michael, Tom and Jeff at Karate Event
    Michael, Tom and Jeff at Karate Event

    Michael McCarthy Hockey
    Michael McCarthy Hockey

    Karate Class Michael
    Karate Class Michael

    What a smile!
    What a smile!

    Jon on the loose.
    Jon on the loose.

    Jessie on a roll.
    Jessie on a roll.

    Hey Jackson!
    Hey Jackson!

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    Adapted Water Ski Clinic
    The Dreams for Kids Adapted Ski Clinic is hosted at Lance Park in Twin Lakes, WI. This is the show site for the famous Aquanut Water Shows. The Aquanut Waterski team helps at the clinic each year prov . . . DFK Children Charity