Teen Lab is a FREE youth development program of the Daisy Dream Project designed for young people ages 11–15. Held every Tuesday from 4:00–7:00 PM, Teen Lab gives youth a safe, welcoming space to hang out, meet new people, try new things, and discover more about who they are and who they want to become. Teen Lab doesn’t feel like another class. Each week brings something different—from game nights, karaoke, creative projects, entrepreneurship, and “Create Your Own Brand” workshops to guest speakers, life-skills activities, career exploration, and community experiences. Food is always included, and youth have a voice in shaping activities they actually want to attend.
More Than Just a Place to Hang Out. Behind the fun is a bigger purpose. Teen Lab helps young people build confidence, communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and decision-making skills while building positive relationships with peers and trusted adults. We believe young people need spaces where they can simply be themselves while also being challenged to grow. Teen Lab provides consistent supervision, positive mentorship, meaningful activities, and opportunities for youth to explore their interests without the pressure of having everything figured out. For Parents: Teen Lab provides families with a safe, structured, and supervised environment for youth during important after-school hours. Our goal is to partner with families as young people navigate the transition from childhood into their teenage years, helping them build healthy relationships, stronger social-emotional skills, independence, and confidence.
For Our Donors & Community Partners: Supporting Teen Lab means investing directly in young people and giving them access to opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. Donations and partnerships help us keep Teen Lab FREE for families while providing meals, program supplies, workshops, guest speakers, enrichment experiences, mentorship, and special events.
Every investment helps us create a place where a young person can walk through the door and know:
I belong here. My ideas matter. I can try something new. I can build what’s next. Teen Lab 29 Elm Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Ages 11–15 | Tuesdays | 4:00–7:00 PM FREE — Registration Required