Time for Summer Fun in the Studio!
Create. Explore. Build Confidence.
Girl Scout DreamLab Summer Studio Sessions are hands-on, creative programs just for girls where you can explore technology, arts, culinary skills, entrepreneurship, and media production in a fun, supportive environment. Each week features a unique theme, giving you the opportunity to dive into your interests, build real-world skills, and form lasting friendships.
Inside the Girl Scout DreamLab, you'll find an interactive makerspace and innovation hub, where you can experiment with tools and ideas in exciting new ways. From robotics and 3D design to cooking, podcasting, theater, and product creation, every experience encourages creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Guided by experienced educators and mentors, you'll be able to bring your ideas to life while growing in confidence and building leadership skills.
Location: 300 Forest Ave. Paramus, New Jersey
Session Dates: July 6 – Aug. 21, 2026, Mondays through Fridays
Full Day Sessions: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Half Day Sessions: 12:00-4:00 PM
Girl Scout DreamLab Discovery Studio: Dream Big Experience (Grades K–3)
Mondays-Fridays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: $425/week
Dates & Registration Links:
Week
1: July 6-10, 2026
Week
2: July 13-17, 2026
Week
3: July 20-24, 2026
Week
5: Aug. 3-7, 2026
Try everything. Make anything. Dream big.
Step into the Girl Scout DreamLab and explore it all. Each day, you’ll rotate through hands-on experiences in STEM, art, cooking, movement, and creative play. Build simple robots. Try 3D printing. Craft and sew. Cook fun recipes. Record your own mini stories in the podcast studio. Play games, solve challenges, and work together as a team. You’ll make new friends, discover what you love, and grow your confidence as you try new things every day.
Take movement breaks, explore flexible maker stations, and recharge in a cozy calm-down space whenever you need it. As you explore, you’ll build skills connected to Girl Scout Daisy and Brownie badges while having fun and creating something new every day.
This is your space to create, explore, and dream big.
Girl Scout DreamLab Culinary Studio: Cooking & Kitchen Skills (Grades 4–8)
Mondays-Fridays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: $425/week
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Cook real food. Learn real skills. Have delicious fun.
Step into the Girl Scout DreamLab kitchen and become part of a real culinary team. Each day, you’ll cook from scratch, learn how to safely use kitchen tools, and discover the science behind what you’re making. Explore flavors from around the world. Plan menus. Prep ingredients. Work together to create dishes you’re proud of. Build confidence in the kitchen as you learn skills you can use at home and beyond.
At the end of the week, you’ll showcase what you’ve created and celebrate everything you’ve learned. Along the way, you’ll work toward Girl Scout Junior and Cadette cooking badges while building teamwork and leadership skills.
If you love food, creativity, and trying new things, this is your place.
Girl Scout DreamLab STEM Studio: Robotics, Coding & Innovation (Grades 4–8)
Mondays-Fridays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: $425/week
Dates
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6: Aug. 10-14, 2026
Week
7: Aug. 17-21, 2026
Build it. Code it. Create it.
Step into the Girl Scout DreamLab and become an inventor and engineer. Design and program robots, experiment with coding through games and challenges, and bring your ideas to life using 3D printers and maker tools. Work with a team to solve real-world problems and test new ideas. Try, fail, improve, and try again. Build confidence as you figure out how things work and create something that didn’t exist before.
At the end of the week, share your work in an Innovation Expo and show what you built. As you create, you’ll connect your experience to Girl Scout Junior and Cadette STEM badges.
This is where curiosity turns into innovation.
Girl Scout DreamLab Media Studio: Podcasting & Content Creation (Grades 6–8)
Mondays-Fridays, 12:00-4:00 PM
Cost: $250/week
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Find your voice. Tell your story. Create something worth sharing.
Step into the Girl Scout DreamLab podcast studio and become a creator. Write scripts, record episodes, edit audio and video, and learn how to bring your ideas to life through media. Experiment with storytelling, try being on microphone and on camera, and work with a team to create something meaningful. Build confidence as you share your voice and explore how media can inform, inspire, and connect people.
At the end of the week, share your work in a media showcase and celebrate what you created. You’ll build skills connected to Girl Scout Cadette badges while learning how to create with purpose.
Your story matters. This is your chance to tell it.
Girl Scout DreamLab Maker Studio: Design, Build & Launch Your Business (Grades 6–8)
Mondays-Fridays, 12:00-4:00 PM
Cost: $250/week
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Invent it. Make it. Sell it.
Use the Girl Scout DreamLab maker space to design and build your own product using tools, 3D printers, and creative materials. Turn your idea into something real. Then take it further by creating a brand, designing packaging, and learning how to share your product with others. Think like a creator and a problem-solver as you test, improve, and refine your design. Build confidence as you take an idea from concept to creation.
You’ll connect your work to Girl Scout Cadette entrepreneurship and engineering badges while creating something uniquely yours.
Big ideas start here.
Girl Scout DreamLab Culinary Academy: Food Leadership & Culinary Entrepreneurship (Grades 6–12)
Mondays-Fridays, 12:00-4:00 PM
Cost: $250/week
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Cook with purpose. Lead with confidence. Serve something amazing.
Step into the Girl Scout DreamLab kitchen and take your skills to the next level. Work together like a professional culinary team as you plan menus, manage stations, and prepare dishes from scratch. Master techniques. Explore global flavors. Learn how to run a safe, efficient kitchen. Build leadership as you take ownership of your role and support your team. Develop real-world skills you can use for jobs, college, and life, including food safety and kitchen operations.
At the end of the week, bring everything together in a Pop-Up Café or Community Dinner where you help design the menu, cook the food, and serve guests. Connect your experience to Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador badges while building confidence and independence.
This is where cooking becomes leadership.
Girl Scout DreamLab Media Academy: Podcasting, Content & Influencer Production (Grades 9–12)
Mondays-Fridays, 12:00-4:00 PM
Cost: $250/week
Dates
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Week
2: July 13-17, 2026
Week
4: July 27-31, 2026
Find your voice. Tell your story. Create media that matters.
Step into the Girl Scout DreamLab media studio and become a creator, producer, and storyteller. Plan, record, edit, and launch your own podcasts, videos, and content campaigns. Build real-world skills in storytelling, branding, production, and collaboration. Learn how to create content with purpose and impact. Experiment with different formats, find your style, and develop your voice. Work as a team to create polished, meaningful content you’re proud to share.
At the end of the week, showcase your work and celebrate what you’ve created. Connect your experience to Girl Scout Senior and Ambassador badges while building skills used by creators, marketers, and entrepreneurs.
Your voice has power. Use it.
Girl Scout DreamLab Venture Studio: Product Design & Business Launch (Grades 9–12)
Mondays-Fridays, 12:00-4:00 PM
Cost: $250/week
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Design it. Make it. Brand it. Launch it.
Step into the Girl Scout DreamLab and bring your ideas to life. Use tools like 3D printers, fabrication equipment, and design software to create a physical product from concept to prototype. Think like a designer and a founder. Identify a problem, design a solution, test your idea, and improve it. Focus on building something tangible, functional, and meaningful. Learn how to package, price, and present your product while developing branding and storytelling skills.
At the end of the week, share your work in a DreamLab Product Showcase and present your idea, process, and final product. You may also have the opportunity to sell your product at a future DreamLab Night Market or in the Girl Scout shop. Connect your experience to Girl Scout Senior and Ambassador badges while building real-world skills.
This is where ideas become real.
