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The Experience

Girl Goals is back for Summer 2026 and stepping into its next chapter. What began as a bold first year is now a growing tradition.

Powered by the Andre Sayegh Civic Association and our incredible local sponsors, this 7 week program is designed just for girls with hands on learning, creative expression, outdoor adventure, and meaningful conversations with inspiring role models who reflect the brilliance of our community.

From discovering hidden talents to building lasting friendships, every themed week is thoughtfully curated and paired with an exciting field trip that brings the lessons to life.  Join us for one week or stay for the full journey. Either way, Summer 2026 is about girls stepping boldly into their goals.

And special opportunities for middle school girls!

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The Details

Open to girls entering Kindergarten – Grade 8.
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Cost $115 per week
Program registration fee of $100 includes t-shirt
Breakfast, lunch and snack included
International High School, 200 Grand Street, Paterson

The Leadership

Charisse Taylor

Contact Charisse Taylor, Director of Girl Goals Summer Program

973-573-0890

girlgoals@sayeghcivic.org

Schedule Call

The Weekly Journey

Seven incredible weeks, each with its own theme, adventure, and opportunity to grow. Every week is designed to challenge, inspire, and empower.

week 1

July 6 – July 10

Grow Girl, Grow!

Gardening, seed planting, nature exploration, mindfulness, and confidence-building through caring for living things.

Trip:

Laurelwood Arboretum

Middle School Focus:

Lead a garden-to-wellness project: goal tracking, wellness journaling, and an introduction to environmental justice (green spaces and food access). Create a “Grow Guide” to mentor younger campers.

week 2

July 13 – July 17

Global Chefs

Explore world cuisines with kid-friendly recipes, measuring, teamwork, and cultural appreciation through food.

Trip:

In-House Program — Culinary Kitchen

Middle School Focus:

Food justice and intergenerational connection: Girls lead a shared meal with seniors to explore civic engagement as caring for community, guide story-sharing, and reflect on how all ages can make a difference.

week 3

July 20 – July 24

Stage Ready

Acting, storytelling, movement, and public speaking to build confidence and self-expression.

Trip:

Madame Tussaud’s

Middle School Focus:

Create a message-driven performance (spoken word or skit). Practice feedback, stage presence, and confidence versus public image. Produce a “Girl Goals Spotlight.”

week 4

July 27 – July 31

Steministas & Curious Minds

Hands-on STEM experiments, curiosity labs, and problem-solving challenges.

Trip:

P-Tech Planetarium

Middle School Focus:

Run higher-level design challenges, collect data, and present results. Plan a STEM Demo Day station to teach younger campers.

week 5

August 3 – August 7

Boss Girls & Bright Futures

Leadership, teamwork, communication, goal setting, and career exploration.

Trip:

Statue of Liberty

Middle School Focus:

Entrepreneurship and career readiness: brand building, budgeting, and a Shark Tank–style pitch. Practice professional introductions and teamwork.

week 6

August 10 – August 14

Camp Olympics

Inclusive games, team challenges, fitness fun, and sportsmanship for all skill levels.

Trip:

Pennington Park

Middle School Focus:

Serve as event coordinators: create rules, brackets, scoring, and inclusion strategies. Run an Inclusive Games station for younger campers.

week 7

August 17 – August 21

She Did That!

Celebrate inspiring women, reflect on accomplishments, and close the summer empowered.

Trip:

Local Restaurant

Middle School Focus:

Legacy and leadership: honor trailblazing women, create personal next-steps plans, and mentor younger campers. Host a Legacy Showcase.

Spots are limited
so don’t wait!

Girl Goals Summer Camp 2026 is filling up fast. Secure your daughter’s spot in this transformative experience and watch her confidence soar.

Register

50+

Girls attend annually

94%

family satisfaction

24

different schools represented

The Impact

“My daughter says this camp is her favorite thing. She loves this camp. There’s nothing she loves more than this camp… except for her parents and God.”

Dariel J


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