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Girl Awards
Earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award
GRADES 4-5 (JUNIORS)
Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Bronze to find Bronze Award guidelines and final reports.* You can pursue your Girl Scout Bronze Award if: ✓ You’re in fourth or fifth grade (or equivalent) ✓ You’re a registered Girl Scout Junior ✓ You have completed a Junior Journey *One final report should be submitted per award project.
Earning the Girl Scout Silver Award
GRADES 6-8 (CADETTES)
Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Silver to find Silver Award guidelines and final reports.* You can pursue your Girl Scout Silver Award if: ✓ You’re in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade (or equivalent) ✓ You’re a registered Girl Scout Cadette ✓ You have completed a Cadette Journey *One final report should be submitted per award project.
Contact Susan Nickels at snickels@girlscoutsnebraska.org if you have any questions about the Bronze or Silver Awards.
Bronze and Silver Award Deadlines
FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023
Deadline for girls to complete their project and submit the final report for recognition at a 2023 Girl Awards ceremony. Girls who submit the final report after March 31, 2023, will be recognized at the 2024 Girl Awards ceremony.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 30, 2023
Deadline for girls bridging to the next level to complete their project and submit the final report.
Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award
GRADES 9-12 (SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS)
The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. It recognizes girls in grades 9-12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities and beyond. You can pursue your Gold Award if: ✓ You’re in high school (ninth through twelfth grade, or equivalent). ✓ You’re registered as a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador. ✓ You have completed two Senior or Ambassador Journeys OR earned the Girl
Scout Silver Award and completed a Senior or Ambassador Journey. To get started, visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Gold to view resources, requirements, deadlines, and next steps to complete your Gold Award. Seven steps are required to earn the Gold Award: 1. Choose an issue 2. Investigate your issue 3. Get help and build a team 4. Create a plan 5. Present your plan and get feedback 6. Take action 7. Educate and inspire
Contact Erin Finken at efinken@girlscoutsnebraska.org if you have any questions about the Gold Award.
Girl Award Journey Days and Overnights
Trying to earn your Gold, Silver, or Bronze Award, but need help starting a Journey? Join us for Journey Day or Weekend, where we will do just that!
JOURNEY LOCATION DATE(S) LEVEL AWARD
Cadette aMAZE! Journey-in-a-Day Virtual April 15, 2023 C Silver
Senior GIRLtopia Journey-in-a-Day Virtual April 15, 2023 S Gold
Junior Agent of Change Journey-in-a-Day Virtual April 29, 2023 J Bronze
Junior aMUSE! Journey Overnight Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson August 5-6, 2023 J Bronze
Bronze Award Workshops
Grades 4-5
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023; Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Brainstorm project ideas and jump start your Bronze Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the award process, get your questions answered, and leave ready to start! Adult supervision is required. TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Register by: Monday, March 6, 2023 TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 6 – 7 p.m. Register by: Monday, August 14, 2023 Location: Virtual Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities
Silver Award Workshops
Grades 6-8
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Thursday, March 16, 2023; Tuesday, August 22, 2023 Brainstorm project ideas and jump start your Silver Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the award process, get your questions answered, and leave ready to start! Adult supervision is required. THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Register by: Monday, March 6, 2023 TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Register by: Monday, August 14, 2023 Location: Virtual Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities Gold Award Workshops
Grades 9-12
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Thursday, January 12, 2023; Thursday, March 16, 2023; Thursday, August 17, 2023 Jump start your Gold Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the Gold Award process and engage in a Q&A and brainstorming session. Troop co-leaders and parents/caregivers are welcome to attend. THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023 Register by: Thursday, January 5, 2023 THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 Register by: Thursday, March 9, 2023 THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 Register by: Thursday, August 10, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 7 – 8 p.m. Location: Virtual Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities
Gold Award Summit
Grades 9-12
SA
Saturday, August 19, 2023 Join us for our first Gold Award Summit! Hear all about the Gold Award process from Gold Award Committee members, spend time brainstorming with other Seniors and Ambassadors pursuing their Gold Award, and connect with organizations that want to work with Girl Scouts on Gold Award projects or support their efforts. Gain tips on how to raise funds for your project, learn how to get started on the GoGold website, and take home some Gold Award swag! Arrival/Departure: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Register by: Saturday, August 5, 2023 Location: Spirit of Nebraska Omaha Service Center, 2121 S. 44th St., Omaha Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, supplies, and snack Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack
Girl Award Ceremonies
Grades 4-12
JCSA
Girl Scouting’s highest awards—the Bronze, Silver, and Gold—recognize girls who make a lasting difference in their communities and the world. We will celebrate these inspiring girls, who have demonstrated leadership and taken action to make positive change in the world at these Girl Award Ceremonies. NORTH PLATTE Sunday, May 21, 2023 2 p.m. Lakeview Cabin OMAHA Wednesday, May 31, 2023 7 p.m. Ralston High School Theater, 8969 Park Dr. COLUMBUS Thursday, June 1, 2023 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 2710 14th St. SCOTTSBLUFF Saturday, June 3, 2023 2 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 2002 4th Ave. LINCOLN Sunday, June 4, 2023 3 p.m. Eastridge Pres. Church, 1135 Eastridge Dr. GRAND ISLAND Sunday, June 11, 2023 2 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 511 N. Elm St.
Learning Opportunities
Program Aide Learning Sessions
Grades 6-12
CSA
Saturday, March 25, 2023; Saturday, April 1, 2023; Saturday, April 29, 2023 Expand your leadership skills, meet new friends, make a difference in the lives of younger Girl Scouts, and have fun as a Program Aide! Certified PAs can volunteer at day camps, council events, or with a troop. PAs are prepared to lead songs, games, ceremonies, and more with younger Girl Scouts. SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023 Register by: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 Location: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1102 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023 Register by: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 Register by: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Location: Spirit of Nebraska Omaha Service Center, 2121 S. 44th St., Omaha Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, supplies, tote bag, lunch, snacks, and T-shirt Counselor-in-Training (CIT) I
Grades 6-12 CSA Monday, June 26, 2023 – Thursday, June 29, 2023; Monday, July 25, 2023 – Thursday, July 27, 2023 Do you love the outdoors and want to share your enthusiasm and knowledge with others? Do you dream about working at Girl Scout camp some day? Counselor-in-Training (CIT) is a leadership development program that prepares you to become a camp counselor and work with younger girls. NOTE: CITs may only work with girls at least two grades younger than themselves. MONDAY, JUNE 26 – THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 Register by: Sunday, June 11, 2023 MONDAY, JULY 25 – THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2023 Register by: Sunday, July 9, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Monday – 5 p.m. Thursday Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $55, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, pin, patch, and T-shirt
What is GSAG?
GSAG is a dynamic and creative group of 6th-12th grade girls who hang out together, brainstorm program ideas, work side-by-side with council staff, and guide the direction of Girl Scouting in Nebraska. How Do I Join?
• Be a registered 6th-12th grade Girl Scout. • Become a certifi ed Program
Aide (see page 61). • Attend monthly meetings. There are GSAG groups in the Panhandle,
North Platte, Grand Island, Columbus,
Lincoln, and Omaha areas.
For more information, email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.
Girl Scout Advisory Group
Partnership with Healthy Blue Nebraska
Having a healthier lifestyle is easier with the partnership between GSSN and Healthy Blue Nebraska. Here’s what’s available to you: 1. FREE Healthy You Patch Program – available for all GSSN girls, free patches available while supplies last. 2. Scholarships – for attending camp OR completing Take Action/ community service projects regarding mental health and wellbeing. See all details on our website by searching “Healthy Blue.”
More Fun for Your Troop on Your Time!
Spirit of Nebraska Community Collaborators
Bursting with unique activities, Community Collaborators are awesome local businesses and organizations who create events, badge workshops, and programs with Girl Scouts in mind!
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Apply Today to Receive Honor Status!
If you or your troop do a little bit of everything, apply to become an Honor Troop or Honor Girl Scout! Each girl who achieves honor status, as an IGM or with her troop, receives an exclusive patch. All troops who achieve honor troop status also receive a signed certifi cate. If You've…
• Participated in the Fall Product or Girl Scout Cookie Program... • Use the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)... • Completed a Journey OR Earned
New Girl Scout Badges... • Finished a Community Service or
Take Action or Project…
…then you’re on your way to becoming an Honor Troop! Find the revised requirements and the application on our website under Forms. If you have any questions, please contact your Troop Support Specialist.
