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Broadway Bound: NYC, Times Square, and Beyond! July 11-18, 2026

Defy gravity as you explore NYC and Broadway. See shows, take workshops, and see what makes this city a go-to Destination.

About the Trip

Broadway Bound: NYC, Times Square, and Beyond! will have you taking theater workshops, attending shows, and exploring New York City, from Midtown to Battery Park.

You’ll be staying at Lake Rickabear, a Girl Scout Camp just an hour’s drive from Manhattan. Each day, head into the city that never sleeps. Start with musical theater workshops led by Broadway professionals for in-depth career development.

Enjoy a variety of classes that cover everything from makeup tutorials to choreography. Your instructors will have you stretching your limits and learning new skills. Your afternoons will be filled exploring the city with your guides. Discover the view from the Empire State Building and the natural beauty of Central Park. Take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and see Ellis Island up close.  Explore the Brooklyn Bridge.

Have you dreamed of defying gravity? We'll take you to see the Broadway show, Wicked! You and other participants will vote on a few additional Broadway productions that we will attend.

By the end of your week, you will have experienced many of New York City’s neighborhoods, along with their cultures and foods. Broadway will become a part of your repertoire, and its lyrics a part of your fond memories, shared with the new friends you will make.

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 10–12, or those who will have just graduated 12th grade in summer 2026

• Interests: Theater, the arts

• Requirements: Teamwork, positive attitude. Able to walk long distances (up to 16,000 steps daily) sometimes in hot weather. 

• Equipment: Packing list will be provided after acceptance

• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who are interested in art and culture.

The Cost

Total value of the experience: $2,500

Thanks to generous Girl Scout donors, we are excited to share that each participant accepted to this trip will receive a 35% discount, reducing the cost by $875. No extra steps needed — the grant is automatically applied once you're accepted!

You pay: $1,625

The program fee does not include airfare. Girl Scouts will need to arrange transportation to either Newark Airport or Camp Rickabear.

Deposit due upon acceptance: $100 (This deposit is already included in your program fee.)

Final payment due: April 1, 2026

Cancellation policy: May 1, 2026 is the last day you can cancel and receive a refund (minus the deposit).

Financial aid may be available. Check with your local council.

Host and Contact Info

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey | https://www.gsnnj.org/

Amanda Myers, amyers@gsnnj.org, (973) 248-8200