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Try It! at Albany Girl Scout DreamLab — a hands‑on afternoon of STEM, creativity and sisterhood
A free Try It day open to Girl Scouts and Future Girl Scouts in Kindergarten through 12th grade, offering short, practical sessions that let girls sample STEM and creative‑arts activities at the Albany Girl Scout DreamLab.
Try It! at Albany Girl Scout DreamLab — a hands‑on afternoon of STEM, creativity and sisterhood.
At the Albany Girl Scout DreamLab, Try It! compresses the essentials of scouting into a single, lively drop‑in program: free, open to girls from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade, and built around hands‑on STEM and creative‑arts projects that let newcomers test the water and returning scouts try something new.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fast, free, and introductory
Try It! is designed as a short, free introduction to Girl Scouts programming—an opportunity for girls to sample a range of activities without prior commitment.
STEM to creative arts, hands on
Sessions span STEM experiments and creative‑arts projects, giving participants a chance to try different skills and projects in a single visit.
Sisterhood, volunteer info, and next steps
While girls engage in activities, adults can learn how volunteers support troops and events—making Try It! as much an introduction to community and leadership as to craft and science.
What the day feels like
What the afternoon feels like
Expect a brisk, activity‑driven flow: families arrive, girls join brief hands‑on stations covering STEM and creative arts, and adults can step into conversations about volunteer roles and troop life—an efficient, welcoming slice of Girl Scout programming.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this Try It! day is for—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Arrive between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; the program itself runs approximately 1.5 hours. The listed April 18 Sisterhood and Sashes event runs 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
No specific gear requirements are listed for the event; come ready for hands‑on activities and casual indoor participation.
The meeting point is the Albany Girl Scout DreamLab (2825 Ledo Road).
The Try It! day is free to attend and open to Girl Scouts and Future Girl Scouts in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who can attend Try It!?
The event is open to all Girl Scouts and Future Girl Scouts from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade.
Is there a cost to attend?
No—this Try It! day is free to attend.
When should I arrive and how long does the program last?
Arrive between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; expect the program to take approximately one and a half hours.
Where is the event held?
At the Albany Girl Scout DreamLab (2825 Ledo Road) in Albany, Georgia.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
Contact Whitney Hooks at [email protected] for further information about the event.