Camp Maha

Camp Maha | Papillion

Perched above the winding Platte River, Camp Maha is the perfect setting to embrace your inner explorer. Hike miles of trails, test your skills on the challenge courses, zip line through the trees, and discover Girl Scout Island. Be sure to check out the council museum inside the TLC Welcome Center! This camp is accredited by the American Camp Association which requires thorough and rigorous compliance for operations, staffing qualifications, and safety standards

The Marvelous Maha Scavenger Hunt

Grades K-12, Families Saturday, September 3, 2022 DBJCSAF Do you enjoy solving puzzles and like prizes? Grab your favorite grown-up and get ready to go on an adventure. See the sites at Camp Maha while completing a scavenger hunt that includes geocaching, riddles, and trail sign clues! After gathering all the scavenger hunt prizes along the trail try archery, and arts and crafts. Bring a sack lunch. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Register by: Friday, August 19, 2022 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $15, includes activities and snack Sibling Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch The Marvelous Maha Scavenger Hunt Optional Overnight

Grades K-12 DBJCSA Saturday, September 3, 2022 – Sunday, September 4, 2022 Add to your camp fun with the optional overnight! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Arrival/Departure: 5 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. Sunday Register by: Friday, August 19, 2022 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, dinner, and breakfast Adult Cost: $10, includes activities, dinner, and breakfast Camp Maha Fall Fest

Grades K-12, Families Sunday, October 23, 2022 DBJCSAF Leaves are falling and autumn is calling! Join us at Fall Fest to discover the natural wonders of autumn. Learn about the history of scarecrows and make a mini scarecrow of your own, plant a fall flower garden using upcycled materials, and find creative ways to decorate a pumpkin. Take a fall hike to collect materials for a nature craft and then warm up around the fire with homemade spiced cider and s’mores. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Arrival/Departure: 1 – 7 p.m. Register by: Friday, October 7, 2022 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $20, includes activities, meal, and snack Sibling Cost: $20, includes activities, meal, and snack

Troop Camping & Camp Rentals

Experience the great outdoors and discover our Girl Scout camps and properties! We have four camps and two cabins in Nebraska for you to explore with your Girl Scout troop/group. Hilltop House in Lincoln is also available for daytime activities. Visit our website for property details, photo galleries, fees, or to make a reservation. Not sure if you have the right stuff? We provide training that will give you the skills needed for any outdoor setting. See page 80 for volunteer outdoor training information.

Grades K-5 DBJ Saturday, December 10, 2022 Join us at Camp Maha for a celebration of all things winter. We'll take a winter hike and enjoy the fresh winter air, then grab our fuzzy socks for a fireside hot cocoa bar. Once we're warmed up, we'll create winter bird feeders and a snowflake made from natural materials as we learn about the science behind snowflakes and winter bird watch together. Bring a sack lunch. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register by: Saturday, November 26, 2022 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

Arctic Explorer

Grades 6-12

CSA

Sunday, January 22, 2023 Camp in the winter is amazing! During this arctic excursion you'll learn about and make your own snowshoes, build an ice structure, and take a winter hike. Then we'll warm up with an indoor "snowball fight" and hot chocolate as you learn how to plan and safely enjoy your next winter camping trip. Bring a sack lunch. Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register by: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Sweets, Scents, and Soap Suds

Grades 6-12

CSA

Saturday, February 18, 2023 Nature makes life sweeter! Pamper yourself this February with handmade natural gifts, learn how plants and animals make life more enjoyable for you, and how you can, in turn, help protect them and their habitats. Make herbal soap with your choice of scent and flowers, create a beeswax candle, and handroll delicious chocolate truffles. This day camp will give you everything you need to spread the conservation love! Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register by: Saturday, February 4, 2023 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch Grades K-5

DBJ

Sunday, March 12, 2023 Happy Girl Scout Week! Girl Scouts is turning 111 years old; celebrate by spending the day at camp. Learn about Girl Scout camp traditions like ashes ceremonies, skits, camp songs, SWAPS, and even make your own wish boat! We'll finish our day with a Girl Scout Birthday celebration complete with cake! Bring a sack lunch. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register by: Sunday, February 26, 2023 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

Butterflies, Bees, and Blooms

Grades 4-10

JCS

Saturday, April 15, 2023 Did you know that bees are responsible for one out of three bites of food you enjoy? Or that butterflies are an important part of the food chain? Join us to learn all about the beautiful and the buzzy. You'll discover plant and bee-based products that benefit us, see how bees and butterflies help agriculture, and hear how flowers can increase creativity. Round out the day by creating a real flower and butterfly themed nature craft while you hear how you can aid in pollinator conservation. Bring a sack lunch. Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register by: Saturday, April 1, 2023 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

Camp Discount

Register by April 1, 2023 with promo code "CAMP2023" to save 10% on any camp program fee over $50. Grades 6-10

CS

Saturday, April 29, 2023 Join Female First Responders from around the Omaha Metro area and discover your inner shero! Overcome obstacle courses and solve crime scene puzzles with your squad. Build confidence with basic self-defense and teambuilding. Encounter basic medical scenarios, and law enforcement tools like the seatbelt simulator and alcohol impairment goggles. Round out your day with a tour of emergency vehicles and a meet and greet with the K9 unit. Brought to you in partnership with the Nebraska Association of Women Police. Bring a sack lunch. Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Register by: Saturday, April 15, 2023 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Explore Camp Maha

Grades K-12, Families Saturday, May 13, 2023 DBJCSAF Experience the magic of Camp Maha during this open house. Bring your family to explore the camp and enjoy hiking, crafts, songs, games, and much more! Roast a hot dog over a campfire and make s’mores, too. This is a great way to introduce yourself and your family to Camp Maha, learn about summer camp programs, and meet camp staff. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register by: Saturday, April 29, 2023 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, meal, and patch Adult Cost: $8, includes activities and meal Sibling Cost: $8, includes activities and meal