Summer Programs

Summer programs give middle & high school girls opportunities to explore interests, discover new passions, develop friendships, and gain practical life-skills needed to navigate female adolescence.

2025 Camps:

All camps run 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday

July 7-11 (Week 1)
July 14-18 (Week 2)
July 21-25 (Week 3)

• Middle School WEEK 1 and WEEK 2: Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY
• High School WEEK 1 and WEEK 2: Nassau County Community College in Garden City, NY
• Middle and High School Basketball Camps (WEEK 3): Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf in Mill Neck, NY

What do camps include?

Programs are led by a combination of Girls Inc. Program Facilitators, guest speakers, and partner organizations. High School camps include at least 1 field trip. All camps are open to girls entering Grades 6-12 as of 2025-26 school year and include Lunch & Light Snacks

Transportation

Girls Inc. provides optional, daily round-trip transportation from select locations only of Deer Park and Westbury. Parents may also choose to provide their own transportation.

Cost & Registration:

$125 per week per girl

Camp registration is on a first-come first-served basis.

Registration can only be done on a weekly basis (not daily). You may register for one, two, or all three weeks of camp. There are no discounts/refunds if your child misses any day(s) of camp.

• Middle school camps have a capacity of 20 students
• High school camps & basketball camps have a capacity of 25 students
• You will be notified if you are on the waitlist for any camp

If you are need of financial assistance:

Contact Paige Jelinek, Program Coordinator at  pjelinek@girlsinclongisland.org

Register for Summer Camp!

Program Descriptions:

July 7th-11th

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Girls Inc. at Brookhaven National Lab Week 1 – Tiny Tech! An Introduction to Microelectronics
Location: Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY
They may be small, but microelectronic devices play an important role in our everyday lives. Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory are studying how to make these devices even smaller and more powerful. Discover this important part of modern science by working with other students to complete a series of activities and challenges using a digital circuit board. In doing this, you’ll learn to write code in the Arduino programming language to control LEDs, detect light and sound, and even design and play games.

No prior programming experience required to participate.  Morning Programming is led by Brookhaven National Laboratory Staff.  Girls will participate in DIY and teambuilding activities in the afternoon, led by Girls Inc. Staff.

HIGH SCHOOL: Bold Future Leaders Week 1
Location: Nassau Community College in Garden City, NY
Girls will dive into activities while exploring real-life skills! Through our hands-on, interactive curriculum, high schoolers will tackle everything from college and career readiness (discovering your strengths and passions!) to mastering the college process. They’ll explore business literacy, learn how to navigate high school, build stronger relationships, and level up their money smarts. Plus, we’ll cover conflict resolution, ways to uplift your peers, and so much more!

Includes a field trip on July 9 to Nassau County Supreme Court for an insider tour of the local judicial system and conversation with female leadership.

Program led by Girls Inc. Staff.  Participants are not required to enroll in both weeks of Bold Future Leaders, but we recommend signing up for the first week (July 7-11) if you’re only attending one.

July 14th-18th

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Girls Inc. at Brookhaven National Lab Week 2 – Biotechnology: Viruses, Biofuels, Proteins, oh my!
Location: Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY

Are viruses alive? How do they affect us? Students will learn how scientists harness the power of viruses and other microbes to produce medicine, biofuels, and more. Through hands-on experiments, participants explore the structure and function of proteins to understand their role in everyday life.
– Conduct a virus infection experiment
– Make a biofuel
– Produce and purify proteins

Morning Programming is led by Brookhaven National Laboratory Staff.  Girls will participate in DIY and teambuilding activities in the afternoon, led by Girls Inc. Staff.

HIGH SCHOOL: Bold Future Leaders Week 2
Location: Nassau Community College in Garden City, NY
Girls will dive into activities while exploring real-life skills! Through our hands-on, interactive curriculum, high schoolers will tackle everything from college and career readiness (discovering your strengths and passions!) to mastering the college process. They’ll explore business literacy, learn how to navigate high school, build stronger relationships, and level up their money smarts. Plus, we’ll cover conflict resolution, ways to uplift your peers, and so much more!

Includes a field trip on July 18 to North Shore University Hospital for a special, interactive session on career paths in healthcare.

Program led by Girls Inc. Staff.  Participants are not required to enroll in both weeks of Bold Future Leaders, but we recommend signing up for the first week (July 7-11) if you’re only attending one.

July 21st-25th

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Basketball: Beyond the Court
HIGH SCHOOL: Basketball: Beyond the Court
Location: Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, Mill Neck, NY

Shoot hoops, build skills, and explore the world behind the game! In this fun and active program, girls will learn basketball fundamentals, play in teams, and grow their game – whether they’re just starting out or already seasoned players.

But it’s more than just basketball. Through guest workshops led by pros in the sports world and beyond, girls will discover the many careers that power the basketball industry – from fan engagement and sports medicine to marketing and player agents.

Program led by AAU Instructors and Girls Inc. Staff.  No experience needed, all basketball levels welcome.  Bring your energy and a great attitude!

Register for Summer Camp!

“I would like to thank Girls Inc. for the amazing summer programs. We started out with one program and then my daughter wanted to sign up for another program. Before the second program she asked to be signed up for the third program. She really enjoyed Girls Inc. this summer!” – Middle School Mom