Dream Community Center

02/15/2026

It’s time for Summer Camp registration! ☀️

We are beyond excited to kick off our second year of camp for teens and adults at Dream in Westlake Village, CA! Get ready for 8 weeks of inclusive recreation, hands-on learning, and engaging activities from June 16 through August 7.

Camp will take place in our newer, larger space in the same building! 🎉 There will be plenty of room to move, be active, and break out into smaller groups for more focused activities. Our Dream Team program will also have their own dedicated space to gather and connect. We’re also thrilled to share that Pearl and Marjorie will be back to lead and support our amazing campers again this summer. 💛

Spots are limited and fill quickly — don’t wait!
Register today:
https://www.dreamcommunitycenter.org/summer-camp (live link in our bio & story)

We can’t wait for another unforgettable summer together! 🌈

02/12/2026

North LA Regional Center families, we are excited to report that you can access our Dream Team day program as part of your regional center’s courtesy vendorization process! Our other social recreation classes and camps are covered too! 😍 No need to private pay or apply for SDP. Send a us a message to learn more.

02/09/2026

Every week is a new creative adventure! 🎨 In our Creative Arts class, we learn about a different artist, technique, or medium while exploring the history, politics, and cultural meaning behind the art. Learning + creativity = so much fun!

02/06/2026

🎼 Music Instructor Assistant Internship
Dream Community Center, located in Westlake Village, CA, is seeking a compassionate, musically inclined Music Instructor Assistant Intern to support our music programming for neurodivergent teens and adults during the Spring semester (12 weeks). This unpaid internship is eligible for 1 college credit and requires 5 hours per week.

The intern will work closely with and receive training and mentorship from an experienced music instructor while helping facilitate inclusive, creative musical jam sessions designed to support emotional expression, communication, and overall well-being.

Sessions incorporate listening activities, improvisation, rhythm-based exercises, and group jam sessions.

✅ Key Responsibilities
Assist the lead music instructor during group music sessions
Support facilitation of musical jam sessions with neurodivergent teens and adults
Encourage participant engagement in a warm, patient, and inclusive manner
Help with basic setup and breakdown of instruments and materials
Observe and learn adaptive and therapeutic music facilitation techniques
Collaborate with staff to maintain a supportive and respectful learning environment.
⏰ Time Commitment & Schedule
5 hours per week
12-week Spring semester commitment
Must be available to work in Westlake Village, CA for at least 5 hours within the following time frames:
Mondays: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Eligibility & Qualifications
Music majors or musically inclined
college students
strongly encouraged to apply
Experience with music (formal or informal) such as playing an instrument, singing, songwriting, or improvisation
Interest in working with neurodivergent teens and adults
Patience, empathy, reliability, and a genuine passion for community service
A “big heart” and openness to learning are essential 💛

Interested students are encouraged to email thedreamcommunitycenter@gmail.com with a resume.

02/06/2026

Music Instructor Assistant Internship
Dream Community Center, located in Westlake Village, CA, is seeking a compassionate, musically inclined Music Instructor Assistant Intern to support our music programming for neurodivergent teens and adults during the Spring semester (12 weeks). This unpaid internship is eligible for 1 college credit and requires 5 hours per week.

The intern will work closely with and receive training and mentorship from an experienced music instructor while helping facilitate inclusive, creative musical jam sessions designed to support emotional expression, communication, and overall well-being.

Sessions incorporate listening activities, improvisation, rhythm-based exercises, and group jam sessions.

Key Responsibilities
Assist the lead music instructor during group music sessions
Support facilitation of musical jam sessions with neurodivergent teens and adults
Encourage participant engagement in a warm, patient, and inclusive manner
Help with basic setup and breakdown of instruments and materials
Observe and learn adaptive and therapeutic music facilitation techniques
Collaborate with staff to maintain a supportive and respectful learning environment.
Time Commitment & Schedule
5 hours per week
12-week Spring semester commitment
Must be available to work in Westlake Village, CA for at least 5 hours within the following time frames:
Mondays: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Eligibility & Qualifications
Music majors or musically inclined
college students
strongly encouraged to apply
Experience with music (formal or informal) such as playing an instrument, singing, songwriting, or improvisation
Interest in working with neurodivergent teens and adults
Patience, empathy, reliability, and a genuine passion for community service
A “big heart” and openness to learning are essential 💛

Interested students are encouraged to email thedreamcommunitycenter@gmail.com with a resume.

02/04/2026

Our social recreation classes are filling up fast! 🎉
We still have lots of availability in our Creative Arts and Yoga classes, with just a few spots left in Music Jam Sessions and Brain & Motor Games.

Interested in signing up? Email us at thedreamcommunitycenter@gmail.com!

02/03/2026

Our music jam sessions are full of joy, rhythm, and soul. We have a few openings for our music classes on Thursday afternoons. 🎶

01/31/2026

Congratulations to our Dreamer, Spencer Austin, for being featured in the Ventura County Star today! Get ready for some powerful words.
“I’m writing this article, pointing one letter at a time to my letterboard in the hopes of reaching the parents of nonspeaking autistics and the professionals supporting them. I am asking you to put aside everything you’ve been taught about your autistic child or student, everything you’ve been told or think you know, and imagine you might be wrong. Imagine they are in there, understanding everything but unable to show it.” Full article: https://www.vcstar.com/story/opinion/2026/01/30/what-its-like-to-have-nonspeaking-autism-and-what-has-helped-me/88402654007/

01/30/2026

The recording of our Special Needs Trust 101 webinar is now live!
If you missed the presentation and still need to create a special needs trust, this webinar is for you.
Huge thank you to attorney Stephen Wood for sharing his expertise and empowering our community with such valuable information.

An experienced estate planning attorney will break down how a Special Needs Trust works, how it protects benefits, and how it can provide long-term financial...

01/29/2026

🌟 Check out Dream’s new website! 🌟
Explore our beautiful new site to learn more about our day program, classes, and camps.

If you’re still seeing the old version, try refreshing your browser on your phone or computer.

👉 Visit us at www.dreamcommunitycenter.org

01/27/2026

Coffee run with the Dream Team! ☕️✨ Our Dreamers enjoyed a Starbucks outing today, and yes, it was delicious.🤤

01/26/2026

This Thursday! Still on your to-do list: creating a Special Needs Trust? Join us for Special Needs Trust 101, a free webinar on Thursday, January 29 at 6:30pm Pacific.
An experienced estate planning attorney will break down how a Special Needs Trust works, how it protects benefits, and how it can provide long-term financial security for your loved one—plus common mistakes to avoid.

RSVP by January 28: https://forms.gle/wH4rgynirVWhTjWR8