The
Dream Book
A Guide to Girl Scout Experiences featuring the DreamLab!
Fall 2026
DreamLab Events Where She Dreams It, Then Builds It. Say hello to the Girl Scout DreamLab - a hub for sisterhood where curiosity comes with a lab, a microphone, and a whole lot of “let’s try it!” Register now for events that bring her big ideas into maker spaces designed just for girls.
Dream Big: Fund her Future *DreamLab* Your support helps ensure more girls have access to the DL and experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and create connection Invest in Girls Change the World.
Look for this symbol! Programs available in Spanish! ¡Programas disponibles en español!
School’s Out Days When school is out, the DreamLab is open! Daytime drop-off event.
Creator Studios Let girls create! We’ll dig into AI, Podcasting, 3D printing, and more.
Family Game Nights Bring the entire family for community and friendly competition
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Girls’ Yoga A safe space to learn, stretch, and practice the art of yoga & meditation.
Booking Events @ The DreamLab Reservations Open This Fall!
Girl Scout Troops
Birthday Parties!
Field Trips
The DreamLab is your clubhouse — and troops use the space for free. Come run a meeting, earn a badge, or just explore. Want to level up? Add a staff facilitator to lead the fun, or unlock premium amenities like the 3D printer and Podcast Studio for a small add-on fee. You bring the crew; we'll bring the wow.
Skip the same-old party and throw the one everyone talks about. Open to the whole community (Girl Scout or not), DreamLab birthdays turn robots, 3D printing, and podcast-making into an unforgettable celebration. Try a Maker Studio, Content Creator, or Chef Studio party you just bring the cake.
Learning that actually feels like an adventure. Perfect for schools, homeschool co-ops, places of worship, and youthserving groups, DreamLab field trips drop your students straight into hands-on STEM and creativity. Curriculumfriendly, endlessly fun, and unlike any classroom they've ever seen.
Cost: Free for use; additional costs for staff & amenities.
Cost: Starts at $595 based on activity selection.
Cost: $18-$45 per student based on activity selection.
Capacity: 10-40 girls.
Capacity: 15 participants.
Capacity: 40 participants.
Adventures at Camp Trading Screens for Sunshine Two of New Jersey’s most beloved outdoor escapes are nestled right here in GSNNJ. Jockey Hollow Camp spreads across 212 wooded acres in Mendham, packed with equestrian programs, hiking trails and a stream to explore, sparkling swimming pool, a zip line and low-ropes course, archery, and cozy cabins with mesmerizing fire pits. Lake Rickabear Camp sprawls over 332 acres in Kinnelon around a 40-acre spring-fed lake with a soft, sandy beach, boating and paddle boarding, an equestrian center, pickleball, and everything from all-season lodges to yurts and pitch-your-own-tent sites.
Dream Big: Fund her Future *Summer Camp* Every girl deserves a summer of campfires, courage, and lifelong friendships, no matter her family's circumstances. Consider a gift that funds summer magic for girls in Northern New Jersey. Invest in Girls. Change the World.
Summer Camp The best weeks of summer live here. Day campers dive into a jam-packed day of swimming, archery, boating, and new friends, then head home tired and happy. Overnight campers see the magic of cabins, campfires, and the kind of independence that builds real confidence. Registration launches December 7, 2026.
Book Your Own Adventure Have a vision? Make it yours. Reserve a cabin, lodge, yurt, or the whole grounds and plan your own troop getaway, overnight, or celebration. Bring your ideas; we'll bring the trails, the waterfront, and the s'mores.
Year-Round Events Adventure doesn't take a season off. Join our staff-led events all year long, from archery to campfires to days spent on the water. Find events on our calendar, grab your crew, and let our team handle the rest. The easiest way to try something new. Take a look at a few highlights
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Events at Camp Rain or shine, spring through winter, our two camp properties host events all year, so there's always a fresh reason to lace up your boots and head outdoors.
Girl Scout Fall Festival October 24, 2026 | $15
School’s Out: Adventure Days November 5 & 6, 2026 | $65
American Red Cross Babysitter Training November 5, 2026 | $145
Pumpkins, apple cider, nature hikes, and pony rides! Breathe in crisp fall air to kick-off another great Girl Scout year including a preview into the programs and experiences built just for you!
School’s out; adventure’s in! Spend one or two packed days at Lake Rickabear or Jockey Hollow. Badge-earning sessions, scavenger hunts, and campfire songs.
Lake Rickabear Camp Grades K-12
Jockey Hollow & Lake Rickabear Camp Grades K-12
Walk in curious; walk out capable. Earn real, resume-ready babysitting skills certified by the American Red Cross. Hands-on sessions like feeding and diapering infants, first aid, and emergency response protocols. Lake Rickabear Camp Grades 6-12
Entrepreneurship: Fall Product
Her First Taste of Running a Business Each fall, Girl Scouts share delicious nuts, candy, and magazine subscriptions with friends and family, setting goals, taking orders online, and watching their confidence grow with every sale. It's a bite-sized introduction to entrepreneurship that funds big troop dreams and sets the stage for cookie season.
What do we sell? Premium nuts and chocolates Magazine subscriptions BarkBox subscriptions Scented Candles Personalized Stationery Tervis® Tumblers
What do we earn? In addition to a menu of rewards girls earn as they meet goals, troops earn 15% of their total sales. Troops in grades 6 or higher can opt out of rewards for an additional 2% of troop proceeds.
Key Dates
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Earn a Free Week at Camp Girl Scouts can earn a free week at an unforgettable summer camp - up to a $520 value! Sell 50 Items in Fall Product Program (10/1 - 12/6) Sell 500 Packages of Cookies (Beginning 1/12/2027) Complete a Community Service Project
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Sales Begin! 10/1/2026 - 10/25/2026
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The Product is Here! 11/13/2026 - 11/21/2026 Online Sales End 12/6/2026
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Entrepreneurship: Cookie Program
The Most Iconic Girl Business on the Planet From Thin Mints to Samoas, the Girl Scout Cookie Program puts girls in charge of it all, setting goals, talking to customers, and managing the money that turns a cookie booth into real-world business savvy. Every dollar stays local to power adventures, projects, and community change. Behind that famous smile is a CEO in the making.
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Cookie Kick-Off Party January 9, 2027 | $5 Kick-off Cookie Season in the Girl Scout DreamLab! Set goals, film a promotional video, and think big with fellow Cookie Bosses.
Key Dates Begin Order Taking: 1/12/2027 - 2/21/2027 Cookies Arrive! 3/6/2027 - 3/14/2027 Booth Sales: 3/13/2027 - 4/11/2027
Girl Scout Awards Where Girls Shine The Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are the highest honors a girl can earn, each one a bold, selfdriven project that tackles a real problem in her community and leaves it better than she found it. Girls learn to spot a need, rally a team, and drive lasting change. These aren't just badges; they're proof of what a girl can do when she decides to make a difference.
NEW! Leadership Awards Launching in 2026, the new Girl Scout Leadership Awards help girls in grades 4-12 discover their strengths and lead in a way that fits them best.
Award Trainings For adults supporting a troop in earning the Bronze Award or girls on their quest for Silver or Gold, we have a training series to support the entire journey.
Make the Most of your Membership Your membership is your all-access pass. Let’s use it.
Girl Scout Experience Box Adventure, delivered. Daisy and Brownie troops with at least two troop leaders and four girls registered are eligible to receive free meeting boxes (up to 8 total, depending on the date you register). The best way to get started the moment you join.
Trailblazer Adult Training October 24, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Adults | $20
Clubs to Join Love something specific? There's a club for that. Alongside (or instead of) a traditional troop, girls can jump into interest-based clubs: Trailblazers for outdoor adventure Media Team, learning PR and Marketing Robotics Go all-in on what you love.
Trailblazer Sessions! Starting October 8, 2026 3 Hikes this Fall $25 for the Year
Discovery Events Curious about or new to Girl Scouts? Discover more at the DreamLab. Free events introduce girls and families to the fun firsthand, from robotics to podcasting to hands-on making. Sign up now for your front-row look at the magic in-store for you at Girl Scouts.
Media Team Starting in October 2026 Tuesdays, Monthly 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Robotics League Starting in October 2026 Sundays, Monthly 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
At Girl Scouts, You Belong. DreamLab Signature Celebrations Every girl belongs. Every story is worth celebrating. DreamLab signature events honor the rich cultures, histories, and identities that make our sisterhood strong.
Pro Tip *Spanish-First Events* Look for this symbol to identify Spanish-language programs and events! ¡Busca este símbolo para identificar programas o series con sesiones en español!
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Grades K-12 | $10
Native American Heritage Month at the DreamLab Saturday, November 14, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Grades K-12 | $10
International Day of People with Disabilities Celebration Saturday, December 5, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Grades K-12 | $10
Daytime at the DreamLab Homeschool Families Enjoy the DreamLab's one-of-a-kind learning spaces! Homeschool Open House Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Homeschool Learning Day | $25 Tuesday, September 22, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Caregiver & Me The littlest dreamers have a place at the DreamLab! Programs for caregivers and their child ages 18mo - 5 years available from 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Each additional child $5. Little Engineers | $20 Thursday, September 3, 2026
Thankful Makers | $20 Thursday, November 5, 2026
Winter Wonderland STEM | $20 Tuesday, December 3, 2026
Also at the DreamLab School’s Out! | $65 September 21, 2026 November 3, 2026 November 6, 2026
Podcast Studios | $15 September 1, 2026 September 29, 2026 October 13, 2026 November 17, 2026 November 22, 2026
Media Studios | $15 September 1 and 22, 2026 October 29, 2026 November 19 and 24, 2026 December 8, 2026
Yoga at the DreamLab | $15 September 4, 14, and 30, 2026 October 2, 14, and 30, 2026 November 2, 18, and 30, 2026 December 9, 23, 30, 2026 | $15
Twilight Campfires!
S’mores: A Girl Scout Classic The fire's lit and the songs are waiting! Join us for an evening at Jockey Hollow Camp in Mendham and Lake Rickabear Camp in Kinnelon for gooey s'mores and classic campfire tunes under the open sky. It's the perfect place to learn new songs and treasured traditions, whether you're brand-new to Girl Scouts or a longtime member. At camp, we make memories that last long after the last ember fades. The Details Lake Rickabear October 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Grades K-5 | $15
Jockey Hollow October 15, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Grades K-5 | $15
Jockey Hollow & Lake Rickabear November 13, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Grades K-5 | $15
Pro Tip! *Troop Event Planner* Events planned by GSNNJ are designed with girls, families, and troops in mind. Download a simple list of all events to filter by grade, location, and more to vote on activities and plan your troop’s fall.
More Events at Camp! Harvest Hike & Pumpkin Painting October 7, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Grades K-10 | Free
Camp Rewind November 14 and 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Grades K-12 | Free
Holiday Fun Day December 6 and 16, 2026 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Grades K-5 | $55
Camp Info Session Various Dates Available! 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Virtual
Holiday Celebrations!
Making the DreamLab part of your Holiday Traditions There's no better place to celebrate a special season than surrounded by a grateful Girl Scout community! Gather at the DreamLab for timeless traditions honored around the world and family-friendly activities that bring us closer to our global sisterhood.
Trunk or Treat Costume Dance Party at the DreamLab Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Grades K-12 | $10
Winter Traditions Around the World Festival Saturday, December 19, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Grades K-12 | $10
Noon Year’s Eve at the DreamLab Thursday, December 31, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Grades K-8 | $10
Cookie Kick-Off!
Where Goal-Getters Begin. Get pumped for the sweetest season of the year! Rally your troop to set big goals, film fun promo videos, practice your cheers, and build the confidence and excitement you need to make this your best cookie season yet. The Details January 9, 2027 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Girl Scout DreamLab Grades K-12 | $5
Plan Ahead with Fall Product to earn a Free Week at Camp! Girl Scouts can earn a free week at an unforgettable summer camp up to a $520 value Participate in both the Fall Product Program and Cookie Program: Sell 50 Items in Fall Product Program (10/1 - 12/6) Sell 500 Packages of Cookies (Beginning 1/12/2027) Complete a Community Service Project
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Also at the DreamLab... For Troop Leaders Open House: September 8, 2026 Planning: September 15 and 29, 2026 Planning: October 1 and 27, 2026 Planning: November 5, 2026
For Home School Families Open House: September 10, 2026 Learning Day: September 22, 2026
Potential & New Girl Scouts September 10 and 26, 2026 October 6 and 22, 2026 November 21, 2026 December 1 and 17, 2026
Made-to-Order Programs Skip the Planning. Keep the Fun. Can't come to us? We'll come to you! Book a readyto-lead badge experience delivered to your regular troop meeting. Our team brings the supplies, the expertise, and the fun, so girls earn badges and dive into hands-on learning without anyone having to plan a thing.
Girl Empowerment: Self Defense Workshop Capacity: 10-30 girls Grades K-12 | $25
Sensational Stars: Star Lab Capacity: 10-30 girls Grades K-5 | $22
True North: Leadership Capacity: 10-30 girls Grades 4-8 | $22
Troop Democracy: Ready, Set, Vote! Capacity: 10-30 girls Grades K-5 | $10
Council-Con
Experience the Dream
The Details
Because every adventure begins with a dream, and every dream becomes reality thanks to dedicated volunteers like you.
October 3, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Girl Scout DreamLab
Kick off the new Girl Scout year with a day of inspiration, connection, fun, and prizes designed just for our adult members. Celebrate as we dive into hands-on Dream Lab activities, and network with fellow volunteers and GSNNJ staff.
Shop with Girl Scouts
Recharge. Connect. Get Ready!
New Leader Support New Leader Orientation sessions and Green Table Talks offer support to our newest leaders.
Office Hours Informal, drop-in sessions for volunteers to ask questions or get support. Third Thursday.
Visit the Girl Scout Shop at the DreamLab during Council Con: custom orders, troop and volunteer essentials, and pre-assembled uniforms - no sewing!
Virtual Summit Council-wide virtual kick-off for all volunteers to highlight meaningful opportunities for the year.
Your Ticket to Extraordinary
Cool Events. Unforgettable Access. Go beyond the ordinary with exclusive experiences you won't find anywhere else! Through partnerships with professional sports teams, Broadway, and more, Girl Scouts unlock backstage access, behind-the-scenes moments, and special low-cost tickets to unforgettable events. It's your front-row seat to the world, at a price that lets every girl say yes.
Garden State College Quest November 7, 2026 6-12 | $95
United Nations Tour December 11, 2026 4-12 | $78
Disney on Ice January 2, 2027 K-12 | $35
Maritime Overnight February 5, 2027 K-12 | $125
Her Dreams. Our Mission.
Every girl has a dream. At GSNNJ, we give her the space, the sisterhood, and the support to chase it. From the DreamLab to the campfire, this is where big ideas become real. Ready to start? Explore events, join a troop, or discover all that's waiting at gsnnj.org. Financial assistance is available, because every girl belongs here.
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