Built to Challenge. So They Can Grow.
We work with schools, youth programs and parks & recreation departments, who believe that children grow through challenge, not ease. We function as a long-term partner, not as a one-time program. We collaborate to recruit and certify the right, local coach. That's how DashStrom works with you to make a lasting impact from within your community.
Evidence-based curriculum.
Local coaches.
Lasting impact.
Our students tackle high-energy games, team and skill building activities designed to push past what is comfortable and into what is possible. These moments give children the opportunity to feel in their bodies each DashStrom lesson.
Parents
Teachers
Coaches
"Not a one time program. A long term partner in your community."
In Just 30-60 Minutes
DashStrom-certified coaches lead students through effort-intense games that reward progress, improvement, and cheering on teammates. Classes are typically 30 to 60 minutes long after school, in a gym, multipurpose room or any appropriate outdoor space, so DashStrom easily integrates into existing enrichment schedules.
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Field-tested curriculum built upon Eight Core Principles
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Reinforces like-minded community goals, strengthens student confidence, peer relationships, and positive school culture
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Students bring new skills and conversations home to their families, extending the impact beyond the school day
More Than Enrichment
Parents
Parents say their kids look forward to DashStrom every week. They value how classes provides a stress relief and a toolkit to overcome difficulties
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Emotional regulation at home
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Empathy toward family members
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Resilience in everyday activities
DashStrom helps kids focus on making progress, not perfection.
Teachers
Education partners often can identify kids who they say "could benefit from DashStrom most" and refer to DashStrom as "essential"
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Encourages kids who hold back
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Gives an outlet to children who easily get frustrated
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Guides students looking for belonging
When children learn how to move toward a goal, together, the impact ripples outward.
Coaches
Coaches care deeply about creating supportive spaces where all kids get to focus on making progress
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Sporty kids discover new ways to lead and collaborate
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Natural leaders learn how to lift each other up
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All learn how to struggle, try again and make progress
Together, we support a culture where children discover what's possible, together.
Learn how communities are bringing DashStrom to their students:
Read School Partner Case Studies
Hear from Community Leaders and Program Directors
Testimonials
Don't just take it from us
Hear from Professionals and DashStrom students:
"I've been asked what is the number one character trait for children to develop, as a predictor for life long happiness. I'd say it is self confidence. Self confidence comes from developing grit and resilience."
Dr. Alex Graham, MD | Family Medicine
Every time Eliza could choose between two challenges, she always chose to take on the most difficult. Why? "Because," she said, "when I do hard things then I think I can do more hard things."
Eliza, age 7 | DashStrom Girl