2024-2025 Annual Program Book by Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska

Welcome to Your 24-25 Annual Program Book!

Dear Girl Scout Family,

As Girl Scouts, we get to try new things in a safe and supportive environment. Whether it is overcoming fears on a challenge course, learning CPR, or traveling to another country, Girl Scouts provides amazing opportunities to learn new skills and have incredible experiences. I love to hear Girl Scouts share their stories about fun times at camp, the skills they learned selling cookies, and the activities that sparked their interest in a career or new hobby.

Participating in a variety of activities is not only fun, but it also has an important impact on your well-being. Inside this program book is a little bit of everything and I encourage you to try something new. It is an investment in yourself that leads to unlimited possibilities.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Sarah Waldman Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska

Girl Scouts...It’s a Little Bit of Everything!

Who Can Become a Girl Scout?

Any girl, kindergarten through 12th grade, and any adult can join Girl Scouts. You can join a troop or attend events as an Individual Girl Member. See page 8 for more information.

Annual, national membership dues for October 1, 2024 –September 30, 2025, are $25 for each girl and adult. Register your Girl Scout membership online at GirlScoutsNebraska.org.

Since 1912, Girl Scouts has offered a wide range of activities giving girls opportunities to explore many different interests. You’re encouraged to try new things whether it’s learning about democracy, aviation, insects, or art.

In this Annual Program Book, you’ll find a variety of programs that may spark a new hobby, lead to further exploration, or even inspire a future career path. And of course—there are lots of programs just for fun, too!

So gather your friends, sign up early, and get ready to have a great year!

Girls

Read through this book and pick events, trips, and camps you’ll love!

Co-Leaders

Use this book to help plan your 2024-2025 Girl Scout year.

Parents/Caregivers

Find adventures in this book with your girl for her or her troop.

Girl Scout Mission

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Girl Scout Promise

On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be: honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to:

respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Benefits of Girl Scouts

What You'll Do in Girl Scouts

Try new things. Make new friends. Learn a new skill. Go on more adventures than you can count. There’s a whole world of opportunities waiting for you when you become a Girl Scout!

In Girl Scouting, girls enjoy the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Through enriching experiences and activities, girls discover their values, connect with those who share their vision, and take action to make the world a better place.

The Girl Scout Difference

We all know the Girl Scout mission—building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. But how exactly does that happen? Our success comes from focusing on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE).

The GSLE is designed to help girls develop as leaders and build confidence by learning new skills. It also ensures that Girl Scouts at every level are sharing a powerful, national experience—girls together changing the world!

Four Pillars of the GSLE

Everything in Girl Scouts centers around our four pillars , designed to meet her where she is now and to grow along with her. Whether she’s building a robotic arm, coding her first app, packing for her first hike, or advocating for change in her community, a Girl Scout has an exciting array of choices to suit her interests at every age:

Life Skills Entrepreneurship

Five Outcomes of the GSLE

When girls participate in Girl Scouts, they thrive in five key ways:

1. Strong Sense of Self

2. Positive Values

3. Challenge Seeking

4. Healthy Relationships

5. Community Problem Solving

While each of our programs incorporate the GSLE and help girls achieve these outcomes, we’ve marked a few programs as examples throughout this publication. Learn more on page 7.

Five Ways Girl Scouts Builds Girl Leaders

Since 1912, girls have explored new fields of knowledge, learned valuable skills, and developed strong core values through Girl Scouts. Today Girl Scouts is, as it always has been, the organization best positioned to help girls develop important leadership skills they need to become successful adults.

At Girl Scouts, guided by supportive adults and peers, girls develop their leadership potential through ageappropriate activities that enable them to discover their values, skills, and the world around them; connect with others in a multicultural environment; and take action to make a difference in their world. These activities are designed to be girl-led, cooperative, and hands-on—processes that create high-quality experiences conducive to learning.

When girls participate in Girl Scouts, they benefit in five important ways...

1. STRONG SENSE OF SELF: Girls have confidence in themselves and their abilities, and form positive identities.

2. POSITIVE VALUES: Girls act ethically, honestly, and responsibly, and show concern for others.

3. CHALLENGE SEEKING: Girls take appropriate risks, try things even if they might fail, and learn from mistakes.

4. HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: Girls develop and maintain healthy relationships by communicating their feelings directly and resolving conflicts constructively.

5. COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING: Girls desire to contribute to the world in purposeful and meaningful ways, learn how to identify problems in the community, and create “action plans” to solve them.

Why Do These Outcomes Matter?

When girls exhibit these attitudes and skills, they become responsible, productive, caring, and engaged citizens. But don’t take our word for it! Studies show that the development of attitudes, behaviors, and skills like confidence, conflict resolution, and problem solving are critical to well-being and rival academic and technical skills in their capacity to predict long-term positive life outcomes. Youth who develop these five outcomes…

• Are happier, healthier, and less likely to engage in problem behaviors or be victimized.

• Achieve more academically and feel more engaged in school.

• Become strong job applicants.

• Become successful, well-adjusted adults.

To find report sources on the data-proven impact of Girl Scouting, please visit www.GirlScouts.org/research.

Troop or Individual?

Girl Scouting is for every girl! Whether you belong to a troop or venture solo as an individual member, there is a place for you in Girl Scouts. Either way, you can do all of the activities in this program book! Read on to see which is best for you!

There are two great ways to be a Girl Scout! How will you participate?

As a Troop Member...

y You will be part of a group that meets regularly and plans activities together.

y You will work together as a team to set goals, brainstorm ideas, complete service projects, earn Girl Scout awards, participate in programs (including the Girl Scout Cookie Program), and more!

y You will be guided by two or more Girl Scout-qualified volunteers, your activities will be girl-led, and you will develop leadership skills and friendships that will last a lifetime.

As an Individual Girl Member (IGM)...

y You will customize your Girl Scout experience with the support of the adult mentor of your choosing.

y You can mix and match your interests and participate in EVERY aspect of Girl Scouting, including special events, programs, service projects, travel opportunities, camp, and product programs like selling Girl Scout Cookies!

y With no troop meetings, you can arrange your Girl Scout activities around your busy schedule.

y You can earn recognitions and awards, including the Gold Award when you are a Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador!

Grade Levels

DAISIES (Grades K-1)

Learn to care for themselves, animals, and protect Earth’s treasures.

JUNIORS (Grades 4-5)

Learn types of power leaders need to succeed and earn their Bronze Award.

SENIORS

(Grades 9-10)

Have a vision, lead the world closer to it, and earn their Gold Award.

BROWNIES (Grades 2-3)

Go on a quest to find the keys to leadership and learn their place in the world.

CADETTES (Grades 6-8)

Develop relationship skills needed to be leaders and earn their Silver Award.

AMBASSADORS (Grades 11-12)

Advocate for issues they care about, aim for justice, and earn their Gold Award.

Program Supervision

Some of the programs listed in this guide are open to girls only, with Council staff or volunteers providing the necessary supervision. Other programs require adults to register and attend with girls (marked with the Supervision Required symbol and noted in the program description). For those programs, adults must be a current member, register for the program, and attend with girls using the below ratios: VOLUNTEER-TO-GIRL

TROOP OR GROUP MEETINGS

EVENTS, TRAVEL, OR CAMP

Two unrelated volunteers (at least one of whom is female) for this number of girls:

Plus one additional volunteer for each additional number of this many girls:

Two unrelated volunteers (at least one of whom is female) for this number of girls: 6

Plus one additional volunteer for each additional number of this many girls:

Volunteer-to-Girl Ratios show the minimum number of volunteers needed to supervise a specific number of girls to ensure their health and safety. Your group must have at least two unrelated, approved volunteers present at all times, plus additional volunteers as necessary for the group’s size. Any adult who supervises girls must be at least 18 years old, a registered Girl Scout member, and successfully complete a background screen before volunteering. One troop co-leader in every group must be female.

Program Symbols

Each Spirit of Nebraska program is designed for different Girl Scout grade levels and may include a specific theme or activity. This key will help you understand the corresponding symbols to select the programs that are just right for you or your troop/group:

D Daisy (K-1) Global Program

B Brownie (2-3) GG AS GSAG-Created Program

J Junior (4-5) Pop-Up Girl Scout Shop

C Cadette (6-8) Program Aides Needed

S Senior (9-10) Virtual Program

A Ambassador (11-12) Independent Travel Opportunity

F Family Welcome Challenge Course

Supervision Required Horse Program

Badge-Earning Activity

For safety guidelines for specific Girl Scout activities, visit bit.ly/GSSNsafe or search “Safety Activity Checkpoints” on our website.

Meet Our Program Team

Ever wonder who works behind the scenes to bring all the life-changing programming to your Girl Scout? Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska has an amazing team who works year-round to bring interesting and engaging Girl Scout programs and outdoor experiences to girls.

Breena Butcher

Breena is the Program Specialist in the Panhandle area since 2022. She is a 13-year Girl Scout volunteer alum, enjoys sports, outdoor adventures, and spending time with her kids.

Emma Dover

Emma has been a Program Specialist in the Omaha area since 2023. She is a lifelong Girl Scout and loves dogs, coffee, and trying new crafts.

Laura Engdahl

Laura is a Program Specialist in the Omaha area . She loves all things food-related, hiking, learning new things, and hanging out with her family.

Alisha Epp

Alisha is the Program and Outdoor Experience Specialist in the Grand Island area since 2012. She loves photography, teaching new skills, and spending time with her kids.

Carey Hernandez

Carey is the Outdoor Experience Manager. She loves being outside, gardening, art, and travel. One of her favorite things is to enjoy a night around a campfire.

Dulcey Mannel

Dulcey is the Program and Outdoor Experience Specialist for Southwest Nebraska and has worked for our council since 2008. She loves cooking, baking, and all things outdoors.

Susan Nickels

Susan is the Program Specialist in the Columbus area since 2008. Susan is a lifelong Girl Scout and grew up attending Girl Scout camp at Camp Crossed Arrows in Nickerson!

Emilee Reece

Emilee has been the Program Specialist in the Lincoln area since 2022. Emilee loves Disney ® , reading, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Stephanie Stickels

A life-long Girl Scout, Stephanie is the DreamLab Manager since it opened in 2024, after previously working at camp and with Recruitment. She enjoys spending time with her kids—from cheering them on at the ball fields to leading her daughter’s Girl Scout troop.

Ava Wetrosky

Ava has been the Challenge Course Coordinator for Camp Catron, Cosmo, Crossed Arrows, and Maha since 2022. She loves to do crafts, attend concerts, and spend time with her cat.

Lori Williamson

Lori is the Program Manager and has been with our council since 2005. She loves to read, taking walks, and is inspired by her team, our volunteers, and the amazing future girl leaders!

Brittney Zastrow

Brittney is the Outdoor Experience Assistant and has worked with Spirit of Nebraska camp programs since 2018. When she isn't at camp, you can find her reading, writing, or spending time with her friends!

2024-2025 Passport Information

With your Girl Scouts...It's a Little Bit of Everything! passport, you're encouraged to explore all Girl Scouts has to offer and earn prizes along the way! Gently tear your passport out from page 3 then bring it with you to Spirit of Nebraska council-sponsored programs. Girls may attend any five council-sponsored programs to receive prizes while attending their fifth event. This year, girls will receive:

1. Deck of Cards

2. Card Game Activity Booklet

3. $25 Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Program Credit

Co-leaders, earn nine passport stamps to snag a $25 Program Credit by doing the amazing things you already do for your troop, such as attending a council-sponsored program, participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, planning your troop year in the VTK, and more!

NOTE: Appearance of actual prizes may vary. “Girl Scouts...It's a Little Bit of Everything!” passport stamps are provided only for Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska-sponsored activities.

Activity Booklet Deck of Cards

$25 Spirit of Nebraska Program Credit

Not a Co-Leader? Volunteer!

Contribute to the Girl Scout Mission without committing to troop meetings by becoming an episodic or seasonal volunteer. You can choose a role that best fits your experience, expertise, skills, interests, and availability. For a list of current volunteer opportunities, see page 80, or scan this QR code. If you have questions, please contact Member Support at 402.558.8189.

Girl Scouts...It’s a Little Bit of Everything!

In Girl Scouts, you have choices! You can explore rock climbing at Women Rock (Climb)!, have a travel adventure with a trip to Paris, Quebec, Washington D.C., or Kansas City, try Cosmic Glow Archery or ice fishing with Fun, Frost, and Fishing, learn about aviation in Women Take Flight, or have fun with friends at a Taylor Swift Birthday Bash!

By trying new things, you’ll discover new interests and be inspired by new experiences so let yourself explore!

Program Registration Opens Aug. 21, 2024

◀ START

STEM

• Zookeeper for a Day (page 15)

• Molecular Gastronomy (page 32)

• STEM Career Exploration Badge (page 69)

Clubs

• Archery Club (page 38)

• Astronomy Club (page 39)

• Harry Potter Book Club (page 39)

Art

• Gingerbread Houses and Card Making (page 22)

• Stitch & Sew (page 30)

• Flower Power (page 30)

2024-25 Program Suggestion Contest

We invited you to submit unique ideas for the Girl Scout programs YOU wanted to see. We received so many great suggestions! The programs inspired by contest winners are sprinkled throughout this book. Be sure to check out all the creative ideas and start thinking of your own—the contest was such a hit, we’re doing it again next year! Watch our blog for more info.

Events

• Taylor Swift Birthday Bash (page 22)

• Miniature Magical Fairy Gardens (pages 34, 35)

• Junior Super Sleuth (page 35)

Travel

• Washington D.C. 2025 (page 48)

• Quebec 2026 (page 49)

• Savannah Sampler 2026 (page 49)

Girl Scout Year Ends Sept. 30, 2025

Camp

• Archery Art (page 57)

• Cosmic Zipline (page 57)

• Outdoor Paddle Skills at Flanagan Lake (page 63)

Check out our PROGRAM BUNDLES to have twice or even triple the fun! Girls who register for and attend each program within a bundle will receive a $10 program credit!

Events

FALL PRODUCT RALLY

Grades K-12 DB JC S A Sunday, September 15, 2024

Earn start-up funds for your Girl Scouting year by participating in the Fall Product Program! Sell delicious nuts, candy, and magazines to family and friends, either individually or with your troop. Fall Product sales are a great way to raise funds for travel, programming, camp, and troop activities and to gain valuable online sales experience. Learn about the NEW Fall Product mascot, get helpful online sales tips, and find out how you can earn different patches through your participation.

Adults must register and attend with Daisies and Brownies. Parents/caregivers of older girls are also welcome to attend.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 2 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

CHOPPED

Grades 6-12 C S A GG AS Saturday, September 21, 2024

Let the cooking competition begin! Use culinary skills, speed, and ingenuity to make an amazing meal. What mystery ingredients will you get? What will you and your Girl Scout friends make? You will be cooking outdoors with a stick, grate, and Dutch oven and will make an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. The best dishes will be judged on taste, presentation, and creativity!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Register by: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $18, includes activities, lunch, and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and lunch

ZOOKEEPER FOR A DAY

Grades K-3 DB

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Embark on a wild adventure at Lincoln Children's Zoo! Learn what it means to be a zookeeper while helping feed animals, making enrichment items, taking part in an animal encounter, and more. Finish your day with a train ride around the zoo!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children's Zoo, 1222 S. 27th St., Lincoln

Girl Cost: $28, includes zoo admission, activities, and patch

Adult Cost: $28, includes zoo admission and activities

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Community Problem Solving

JUNIOR AGENT OF CHANGE JOURNEY

Grades 4-5 J

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Power of One, Power of Team, and Power of Community! Explore how individuals, teams, and communities can come together to create an impact on our world. Learn important leadership skills that will guide you as you complete an independent Take Action project to earn your Agent of Change Journey Award.

Adult supervision is required.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Community Problem Solving

CADETTE MEDIA JOURNEY

Grades 6-8 C

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Put the "me" in media and explore how all the different forms of media can affect you, for better or worse. You'll become aware of the value of media and its limitations, and you’ll be inspired to lead others to think about their relationship with media.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girl Cost: $5, includes activities

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Community Problem Solving

CADETTE OUTDOOR JOURNEY

Grades 6-8 C

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Deepen your outdoor skills as you earn your Night Owl, Trailblazing, and Primative Camper badges. Plan a Take Action project to help make Lakeview Cabin’s beach a better place for everyone during this Outdoor Journey program.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Register by: Sunday, September 22, 2024

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, lunch, and snack

Adult Cost: $8, includes lunch and snack

MAGIC OF CHEMISTRY: THE CASE OF THE UNSIGNED LETTER

Grades 4-5 J

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Put your CSI and sleuthing abilities to the test with this mystery! Be a forensic investigator and help crack the Case of the Unsigned Letter. Hands-on experiments and a cast of hilarious suspects make this a super fun day you won't want to miss.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Register by: Sunday, September 8, 2024

Location: University of Nebraska Omaha, Durham Science Center, 6001 Dodge St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $22, includes activities, lunch, and patch

Adult Cost: $7, includes activities and lunch

FUTURE FEMALE HUNTERS

Grades 6-12 C S A Saturday, October 5, 2024

Learn about hunting as we cover why people hunt, explain each hunting season, what carry capacity is, discuss the different types of firearms used for hunting, and spend some time at a shooting range. Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, 210615 Hwy. 71, Gering

Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $3, includes snack

THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN: A MUSICAL MIRACLE

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Sunday, October 6, 2024

The extraordinary true story of one women's selfless act that inspired thousands and benefited millions.

In 1941, when 26-year-old Rae Wilson heard that her brother's troop train would be making a stop in their hometown of North Platte, Nebraska, she organized a group of ladies to welcome the boys with food and gifts for their long journey off to war. But a different train without her brother arrived instead, and Rae's decision to welcome these young men and women with open arms transformed her generosity into a four-and-a-half-year phenomenon.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Order ONLINE ONLY. For groups to be seated together, have one person order for the entire group.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 5 p.m.

Location: North Platte Community Playhouse, 301 E. 5th St., North Platte Girl Cost: $12, includes performance, meet-and-greet with actors, and patch

Bundles

Check out our PROGRAM BUNDLES to have twice or even triple the fun! Girls who register for and attend each program within a bundle will receive a $10 program credit!

Adult Cost: $20, includes performance and meet-and-greet with actors

Sibling Cost: $12, includes performance and meet-and-greet with actors

DAISY AND BROWNIE DEMOCRACY BADGE DAY

Grades K-3

Saturday, October 12, 2024

How does our government work? Learn about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government to earn your Democracy badge!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: $2, includes snack

DAISY SPACE SCIENCE EXPLORER

Grades K-1

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Explore space science at the Lincoln Children’s Museum! Earn the Space Science Explorer badge using investigation skills and hands-on activities. Get ready to explore the sun, observe the moon, and meet the stars! Includes admission for each girl, and one adult, to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children's Museum, 1420 P St., Lincoln

Girl Cost: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

CROCHET THE DAY AWAY

Grades 6-12

Saturday, October 12, 2024

C S A

As the days start getting colder, it's the perfect time to curl up indoors with a nice craft. Learn how to crochet, no experience required! Even better, you’ll be able to use your new crochet skills to make something warm to wear!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $2, includes snack

JUNIOR SPACE SCIENCE INVESTIGATOR

Grades 4-5

J Saturday, October 12, 2024

Explore space science at the Lincoln Children’s Museum! Earn the Space Science Investigator badge using investigation skills and hands-on activities. Get ready to explore the sun, observe the moon, and meet the stars! Includes admission for each girl, and one adult, to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children's Museum, 1420 P St., Lincoln Girl Cost: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER!

Grades 6-12

C S A Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Discover the artistry and innovation behind cutting-edge solutions to the problem of limb loss. Take a tour through the Limb Lab, see one-of-a-kind artificial limbs, and talk to the experts about the future of prosthetics! Meets STEM Career Exploration Badge requirements for Seniors and Ambassadors.

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Location: Limb Lab, 550 S. Saddle Creek Rd., Omaha

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities and patch

SPECIAL PROGRAM

GIRL SCOUTS…IT'S A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING

Grades K-12 DB JC S A Friday, October 18, 2024; Saturday, October 19, 2024; Sunday, October 20, 2024

Discover the exciting Girl Scout programs we’ll be offering over the next year during this open housestyle event. Be a detective using clues to reveal the programs and sample activities from featured camps, STEM, crafts, and other programs!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Friday, October 18, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 6 – 9 p.m.

• Valentine: Hidden Oaks Cabin

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

• Bridgeport: Bridgeport Public Schools, 800 Q St.

• Lincoln: Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Dr.

• Nickerson: Camp Crossed Arrows

• North Platte: Lakeview Cabin

• Omaha: Westside Community Center, 3534 S. 108th St.

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 5 p.m.

• Hastings: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2810 W. 7th St.

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $3, includes snack

DESSERTS AROUND THE WORLD –FRANCE

Grades 4-12

JC S A Sunday, October 20, 2024

Bake your way around the world as we explore delectable delights from across the globe! Learn the basics of baking and experience new flavors as we create each tasty treat. You'll get the recipe ahead of time, so you'll be prepared to bake with us. Buon appetito!

Adult supervision is required.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Emma Baldassano, Lincoln

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Challenge Seeking

THE GREAT FOOD PANTRY CHALLENGE

Grades K-12 DB JC S A Friday, November 1, 2024 –Friday, January 31, 2025

Imagine the collective impact when Girl Scouts across our movement work together to take action addressing hunger. What a difference we can make during The Great Food Pantry Challenge! Participate individually, with your troop, or with your family and friends. You’ll receive an electronic packet full of ideas on how to work with local pantries to fill and restock their shelves.

Adult supervision is required.

Location: Anywhere!

Girl Cost: $6, includes activities and patch

FOOD, FUN, AND FITNESS

Grades K-5

DB J Saturday, November 2, 2024

Spend the day with the UNK Campus Girl Scouts and learn about healthy snacks, being active, and taking care of yourself. Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: University of Nebraska Kearney, 2504 9th Ave., Kearney Girl Cost: $12, includes activities and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities

GIRLS TAKE FLIGHT!

Grades 6-12

Saturday, November 2, 2024

C S A

Explore aviation through tours, flight simulators, and discussion with females active in the field! Be inspired to pursue STEM careers while fostering teamwork and leadership skills. Meets STEM Career Exploration Badge requirements for Seniors and Ambassadors.

Arrival/Departure: 9 – 11 a.m.

Location: UNO, Aviation Institute, 6001 Dodge St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities and patch

STORYBOOKS AND SPARKLES –A DISNEY PRINCESS PARTY

Grades K-5

Sunday, November 3, 2024

DB J GG

You’re invited to a Disney princess party, planned and led by the Lincoln GSAG (Girl Scout Advisory Group)! Channel your inner princess and “LET IT GO” with songs, crafts, and more! Dress up like your favorite Disney princess, read stories, decorate cookies, and sing your favorite princess songs!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 3 – 5 p.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln

Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $3, includes snack

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Challenge Seeking

WOMEN BUILDING THE FUTURE

Grades 6-12 C S A

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Explore the world of engineering and architecture through games and challenges. Meet real-life engineers and architects, discover the wonders of design, and ignite your passion for innovation. From towering skyscrapers to cutting-edge technology, you’ll leave feeling empowered to dream big and build a brighter future! Meets STEM Career Exploration Badge requirements for Seniors and Ambassadors.

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $5, includes activities and patch

REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 21, 2024

Be sure to keep this publication through September 2025. ALL girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in ANY area of the state. Join online and let the fun begin!

Celebrate Girl Scout Spirit Week!

Show your Girl Scout pride during Girl Scout Spirit Week*, October 28–November 1! Celebrate the sisterhood of Girl Scouting by participating in a “Girl Scouts... It’s a Little Bit of Everything!”themed activity ideas below, or brainstorm ways to celebrate on your own or as a troop. Watch our website Newsroom in October for additional ideas and Girl Scout Spirit Week details.

Oct. 28Go outside—take a walk, explore nature, do a conservation project—and have an adventure!

Oct. 29 Think about the technology you use daily, what STEM aspects went into making them, and imagine how they can be improved for future generations.

Oct. 30 Visit a local business and learn how they impact the community or plan your next troop outing and a money earning project to fund it.

Oct. 31 Thank a birthday party for our founder, Juliette Gordon Low. Don’t forget the cake and decorations!

Nov. 1 Cook a meal from a new-to-you cuisine, learn how to change a tire, or plant a vegetable garden. Completing more Girl Scout badges is a great way to learn new life skills!

*Girl Scout Spirit Week is a great time to invite non-Girl Scout friends to your troop meetings and activities. Share the fun while showing your Girl Scout pride. Use our Invite-a-Friend Meeting Guide to help you plan.

BABYSITTING 101 – COLUMBUS

Grades 6-12 C S A

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Do you know how to calm a crying baby?

Or how to handle a conflict between two children? Learn how to help kids have fun, while keeping them safe and following household rules with American Red Cross Babysitter's Training. Plus, learn CPR and First Aid! At the end of the class, you will step away with the skills to be successful in your babysitting business. Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: St. Luke's United Church of Christ, 1072 21st Ave., Columbus Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, firstaid kit, and patch

BROWNIE SPACE SCIENCE ADVENTURER

Grades 2-3 B

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Explore space science at the Lincoln Children’s Museum! Earn the Space Science Adventurer badge using investigation skills and hands-on activities. Get ready to explore the sun, observe the moon, and meet the stars! Includes admission for each girl, and one adult, to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children's Museum, 1420 P St., Lincoln Girl Cost: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

SPECIAL PROGRAM

ZOO WORKSHOPS

Grades K-12

DB JC S A Saturday, November 9, 2024

DAISY ECO LEARNER

Come to the zoo to earn the Eco Learner badge. Learn how they keep plants and animals safe and go on an outdoor adventure to discover how the zoo reduces, reuses, and recycles.

BROWNIE ECO FRIEND

Earn the Eco Friend badge at the zoo! As a Girl Scout Brownie, you already take care of the environment whenever you spend time outside. Now, learn new ways to treat outdoor spaces and wildlife with kindness and how to teach others that they can, too.

JUNIOR ANIMAL HABITATS

Explore animal homes to learn about the wonderful world of wildlife! Earn the Animal Habitats badge and discover unique places animals make their homes. Learn more about endangered species and take steps to protect wildlife.

CADETTE, SENIOR, AND AMBASSADOR OUTDOOR ART

Get ready to observe and collect things outdoors that will drive your art and creativity, from colors and patterns to landscapes and wildlife. Become an outdoor artist as you connect with nature and focus on the environment.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, zoo admission (before the program on Saturday), and patch

Adult Cost: $24, includes activities and zoo admission (before the program on Saturday)

ZOO BOUND OVERNIGHT

Grades K-12

DB JC S A

Saturday, November 9, 2024 –Sunday, November 10, 2024

Explore the zoo after hours and sleep in Scott Aquarium. Go on an exciting scavenger hunt, a night hike, and more!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 p.m. Saturday –9 a.m. Sunday

Location: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $90, includes dinner, snack, breakfast, scavenger hunt, night hike, zoo admission (until the zoo closes on Sunday) overnight stay in Scott Aquarium, and patch

Adult Cost: $90, includes dinner, snack, breakfast, scavenger hunt, night hike, and zoo admission (until the zoo closes on Sunday) overnight stay in Scott Aquarium

JUNIOR BUSINESS JUMPSTART

Grades 4-5

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Anyone can come up with an idea—it's what you do to bring it to life that makes you an entrepreneur! Learn how to jumpstart your own “business” and problem solve challenges! Includes admission for each girl, and one adult, to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children's Museum, 1420 P St., Lincoln Girl Cost: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

GIVE ONE GET ONE

Grades K-12

DB JC S A

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Discover new ideas for gift giving. Use containers to make gifts to give and to keep. Simple, creative, and fun! We'll also complete a service project that gives back to our community!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: First United Methodist Church, 1600 W. E St., North Platte

Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $3, includes snack

HOLIDAY BAKING

Grades K-12

DB JC S A

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Join us for an afternoon of holiday baking. Make several delicious treats to take home and share with your family!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: First United Methodist Church, 1600 W. E St., North Platte

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $3, includes snack

A SPLASH OF COLOR

Grades K-3

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Get inspired, be creative, and learn how to paint without a paintbrush while earning the new Daisy or Brownie Art and Design badge! Includes admission for each girl, and one adult, to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop.

Grades K-1

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Grades 2-3

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children's Museum, 1420 P St., Lincoln Girl Cost: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Saturday, November 16, 2024

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. With irresistible songs including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl," and "Part of Your World," this spectacular new production will enchant the whole family! Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

This show is recommended for all ages. Please be advised that every person who enters the theatre will require their own ticket, regardless of age.

Order ONLINE ONLY. For groups to be seated together, have one person order for the entire group. If the show is cancelled, refunds will be provided. If the show goes on but you wish to cancel, refund requests will only be allowed if made 60 days prior to the show date.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St., Lincoln

Girl Cost: $45, includes reserved seating, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available), and patch

Adult Cost: $68, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/ or crew (if available)

Sibling Cost: $45, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/ or crew (if available)

DIY TERRARIUMS

Grades K-5 DB J Saturday, November 16, 2024

Terrariums have been adding living ambience to homes for over 150 years. Create your very own plant terrarium, learn how to care for it, and add a functional piece of decor to your home that will boost your mood, improve your air quality, and inspire your creative inner gardener!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $15, includes activities and snack

TUTORING 101

Grades 6-12 C S A

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Do you know how to help younger kids with their math homework? Or how to proofread a classmate's essay? Learn how to tutor your friends, siblings, and peers, as well as how to maintain and grow your own tutoring business!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $3, includes activities and snack

GLOBAL COOKING – KOREA

Grades 4-12 JC S A

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Join us for a virtual tour of worldly cuisine from the comfort of your kitchen. We’ll cook a tasty main dish and either a side dish or a sweet treat while learning about the country’s amazing heritage. You’ll get the recipe and list of ingredients needed ahead of time, so you are prepared to cook with us. Bon appetit!

Adult supervision is required.

Arrival/Departure: 4 – 6 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

GSLE OUTCOMES

EXAMPLE Community Problem Solving

CYBER GIRLS

Grades 6-12 C S A

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Dive into the world of cybersecurity through hands-on activities and games, a campus tour, and a chance to talk to women already making a difference in the cyber scene! Meets STEM Career Exploration Badge requirements for Seniors and Ambassadors.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: UNO Peter Kiewit Institute, 1110 S. 67th St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $10, includes activities and patch

AMBASSADOR BLISS: LIVE IT!

GIVE IT! JOURNEY

Grades 11-12 A Saturday, November 16, 2024

Dream big, now and for the future while encouraging others to dream big too! Talk to a professional athlete to learn how she pursued a goal, write songs and create artwork about following dreams, or find and share stories about women who successfully pursued their goals. Plan a Take Action Project that helps someone else follow her dream.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities

DISCOVER DIVERSITY: NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE

Grades 6-12

Thursday, November 21, 2024

C S A

We’re stronger together. By acknowledging the diversity, heritage, and contributions of our multicultural communities, Girl Scouts can find new ways to make the world a better place for everyone. Discover the importance of Native American heritage as we celebrate the extensive history of the community through art, unique traditions, and other fun activities. Also available as a virtual program!

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha or via Zoom

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $2, includes activities and snack

DON’T BE A GRINCH OVERNIGHT

Grades 2-12

B JC S A

Friday, November 22, 2024 –Saturday, November 23, 2024

Don't be a Grinch, come to Hidden Oaks Cabin! Ignite the holiday spirit at this fun overnight and enjoy Grinch-themed snacks, crafts, and games!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m.

Saturday

Location: Hidden Oaks Cabin, Valentine Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adult Cost: $15, includes snack and breakfast

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Challenge Seeking

SLEDDING WITH DUCT TAPE

Grades 4-12 JC S A Saturday, November 23, 2024

No need to buy a sled when you can make one! Get creative as you make your sled out of cardboard and duct tape. If the weather cooperates, we’ll even test our sleds that day! You’ll be ready for fun in the snow all winter!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Hotel 21 &Co, 2605 10th St., Gering

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

GIRL SCOUT HOMECOMING DANCE AND OVERNIGHT

Grades 6-12

C S A Saturday, November 23, 2024 –Sunday, November 24, 2024

Dance the night away with your Girl Scout friends! The theme is Over the Top, so show up in your favorite extravagant outfit! Spend the night for even more fun!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Dance Only

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 10 p.m.

Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

Dance and Overnight

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Saturday – 9 a.m. Sunday

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Experience a holiday tradition as Ebenezer Scrooge takes us on a life-changing journey filled with lovely costumes, exquisite music, beautifully crafted sets, and special effects. Perfect for the whole family!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Order ONLINE ONLY. For groups to be seated together, have one person order for the entire group.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 5 p.m.

Location: Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $30, includes reserved seating, backstage tour,* and patch

Adult Cost: $38, includes reserved seating and backstage tour*

Sibling Cost: $30, includes reserved seating and backstage tour*

*Backstage tours have limited capacity. Sign up for a tour time when you register.

HOLIDAY MARKET

Grades 2-12 B JC S A Saturday, December 7, 2024

At this Holiday Market, future entrepreneurs like you run your own business selling unique handmade items. Do you crochet, bake, paint, make jewelry, sew, or have another hobby or skill you can show off? Create a successful girl-led pop-up business using creativity and hard work, while raising funds for future Girl Scout activities. You’ll keep all the money you earn! Participants must follow all Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska money-earning guidelines.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Dr., Lincoln

Girl Cost: $4, includes (1) table space and patch

Adult Cost: $2, includes (1) table space

Grades K-5

Saturday, December 7, 2024

DB J

Make your own bath bomb, sugar scrub, and more to prepare for your own spa day!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $2, includes snack

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

Strong

Sense of Self

BULLET JOURNALING

Grades 6-12 C S A

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Start 2025 off right with your very own bullet journal! Discover the benefits of habit tracking and learn how journals can set us up for success.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Cost: $18, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $2, includes snack

GINGERBREAD HOUSES AND CARD MAKING

Grades K-5

Sunday, December 8, 2024

DB J

Show off your festive design skills! Create enchanting gingerbread houses and personalized greeting cards. You can even make one to let family and friends know about the upcoming cookie season in this fun holiday program.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

CADETTE AMAZE! JOURNEY

Grades 6-8

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Life is a maze of relationships! During this Journey, discover how to navigate the twists and turns of getting along in middle school and in life...by being a leader! Explore everything from making good first impressions and building genuine, long-lasting friendships to peer pressure and no-pressure.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girl Cost: $5, includes activities

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Millie Krueger, Lincoln

TAYLOR SWIFT BIRTHDAY BASH

Grades K-12 DB JC S A * Saturday, December 14, 2024

Live your Wildest Dreams by celebrating Taylor Swift's birthday in Style! Shake It Off with a Taylor Swift dance party, make friendship bracelets and other crafts, decorate cupcakes, and have an Enchanted time celebrating all things Swiftie! Don't forget to dress like your favorite era and we'll party like it's 1989!

Fun Fact: Taylor Swift was a Girl Scout just like you and selling cookies helped start her on a path to entrepreneurial success!

*Adults must register and attend with girls grades K-5, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Lincoln Morning Session (Grades K-5)

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln

Lincoln Afternoon Session (Grades 6-12)

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln

North Platte Afternoon Session (Grades K-12)

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: First United Methodist Church, 1600 W. E St., North Platte

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $3, includes snack

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CHRISTMAS

STORY: THE MUSICAL

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Saturday, December 14, 2024

A Christmas Story: The Musical brings the classic movie to hilarious life on stage! Set in 1940s Indiana, a young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® toy BB gun. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Order ONLINE ONLY. For groups to be seated together, have one person order for the entire group.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $20, includes reserved seat ticket and patch

Adult Cost: $20, includes reserved seat ticket

Sibling Cost: $20, includes reserved seat ticket

ELF OVERNIGHT

Grades 2-12 B JC S A Saturday, December 14, 2024 –Sunday, December 15, 2024

Experience Lakeview Cabin transformed to feel like the North Pole! Enjoy winter crafts and hot cocoa and we’ll watch the movie, Elf, before lights out, of course!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. Sunday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adult Cost: $15, includes snack and breakfast

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Kinley Whitlinger, Hickman

CHRISTMAS WITH MY GNOMIES

Grades K-12

DB JC S A Saturday, December 14, 2024; Saturday, December 21, 2024

Gnomes…those whimsical creatures, with pointy hats and bushy beards, seem to emerge from the very fabric of fairy tales. Their presence is like a sprinkle of magic, turning ordinary moments into enchanting ones.

Use your imagination to craft your own unique gnome, assemble a charming gnome box to share with residents at assisted living facility in your community, and indulge in Scandinavian snacks as we explore the rich cultural heritage of gnomes!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Saturday, December 14, 2024 Register by: Sunday, December 1, 2024

• Columbus: First United Methodist Church, Outreach Center, 3602 16th St.

Saturday, December 21, 2024 Register by: Sunday, December 8, 2024

• Bridgeport: First Presbyterian Church, 1014 S. St.

• North Platte: First United Methodist Church, 1600 W. E St.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $7, includes activities and snack

CHARCUTERIE MASTERCLASS

Grades 2-12 B JC S A Sunday, December 15, 2024

Unleash your creativity as you design and assemble your own charcuterie board masterpiece. Discover presentation techniques that elevate your culinary creations to works of art. Everyone will walk away with their own charcuterie board!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Location: board_ology, 721 W. 1st St., Hastings

Girl Cost: $32, includes activities and patch

Adult Cost: $32, includes activities

SNOWFLAKES AND SUGARPLUMS: THE NUTCRACKER BALLET

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Sunday, December 15, 2024

Join the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company and Nutcracker cast members for a special pre-show party and mingle with cast members in full costume. Enjoy refreshments while you pose for photos and get cast members’ autographs. The highlight of this experience will be attending the live performance of the Nutcracker. Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Order ONLINE ONLY. For groups to be seated together, have one person order for the entire group.

Arrival/Departure: 12:30 – 4 p.m.

Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St., Lincoln

Girl Cost: $40, includes ticket, pre-show reception (if available), and patch

Adult Cost: $40, includes ticket, pre-show reception (if available), and patch

Sibling Cost: $40, includes ticket, preshow reception (if available), and patch

DESSERTS AROUND THE WORLD –IRELAND

Grades 4-12

JC S A Sunday, December 15, 2024

Adult supervision is required.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

CLUE

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Thursday, January 9, 2025

Based on the movie and inspired by the classic board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-togirl ratios. This show is recommended for ages ten and older. Please be advised that children under the age of four will not be permitted into the theatre, and every person who enters the theatre will require their own ticket.

Arrival/Departure: 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Location: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $70, includes reserved seating, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available), and patch

Adult Cost: $70, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/ or crew (if available)

Sibling Cost: $70, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/ or crew (if available)

BROWNIE CELEBRATING COMMUNITY BADGE DAY

Grades 2-3

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Be a landmark detective searching for community symbols. Enjoy the echoes of the “Great Hall” and imagine the sounds of dozens of trains and thousands of visitors from all walks of life. Earn the Celebrating Community badge.

Fun Fact: Funds from the cookie sale have helped Girl Scouts support and celebrate communities for over 100 years!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10 St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $15, includes museum admission, activities, and badge

Adult Cost: $5, includes museum admission and activities

WINTER BUNDLE

SNOW ADVENTURE BADGE OVERNIGHT

Grades 4-10 JC S Friday, January 10, 2025 –Saturday, January 11, 2025

Spend the night at Camp Maha and complete steps toward earning the Snow Adventure badge! Sign up for Girl Scouts on Ice to complete the final step of the badge and try out your newly learned skills!

Keep the fun going the next day by signing up for the Girl Scouts on Ice program!

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m. Saturday

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $35, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and badge

GIRL SCOUTS ON ICE

Grades K-12, Families

Saturday, January 11, 2025 DB JC S A F

Lace up your skates and enjoy an exciting afternoon on the ice with your troop or your family. Experience the fun of ice skating while promoting teamwork, confidence-building, and physical activity. Join us for a frozen adventure as we glide and twirl on the ice.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors can add on the Snow Adventure Badge Overnight for even more winter fun!

Arrival/Departure: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Moylan Iceplex, 12550 W. Maple Rd., Omaha

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, skate rental, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $12, includes activities, skate rental, and snack

Sibling Cost: $15, includes activities, skate rental, and snack

DAISY AND BROWNIE BADGE DAY AT THE DURHAM MUSEUM!

Grades K-3

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Visit The Durham Museum’s one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, earth lodge, and tipi! Go back in time to discover how kids from across the centuries entertained themselves. Tour the exhibits, complete a scavenger hunt, and create your very own board game. Daisies will earn the Board Game Design Challenge badge; Brownies will earn the Making Games badge. Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: The Durham Museum, 801 S. 10 St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $15, includes museum admission, activities, and badge

Adult Cost: $5, includes museum admission and activities

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Strong Sense of Self

BABYSITTING 101 – OMAHA

Grades 6-12

Saturday, January 11, 2025

C S A

Do you know how to calm a crying baby? Or how to handle a conflict between two children? Learn how to help kids have fun, while keeping them safe and following household rules with American Red Cross Babysitter's Training. Plus, learn CPR and First Aid! You’re already a cookie entrepreneur and at the end of this class, you will step away with the skills to be successful in your babysitting business, too. Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, 8601 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, firstaid kit, and patch

Bundles

Check out our PROGRAM BUNDLES to have twice or even triple the fun! Girls who register for and attend each program within a bundle will receive a $10 program credit!

HEALTHCARE HEROINES

Grades 6-12

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Explore various roles and careers within a children's hospital setting through handson experiences, mentorship opportunities, and a sneak peek into the world of healthcare. Empower your curiosity, compassion, and leadership skills as you embark on this rewarding exploration of careers dedicated to helping children thrive. Meets STEM Career Exploration Badge requirements for Seniors and Ambassadors.

Arrival/Departure: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Children’s Hospital, 8200 Dodge St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities, meal, and patch

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities and meal

CADETTE THINK LIKE AN ENGINEER JOURNEY

Grades 6-8 C

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Explore how engineers use design thinking to solve problems. Design and build prototypes of a life vest for a dog, a model camp cabin inspired by nature, and a prosthetic leg for an elephant. Plan and complete an independent Take Action project to earn your Think Like an Engineer Journey award.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, lunch, and snack

Adult Cost: $8, includes lunch and snack

GLOBAL COOKING – TÜRKIYE

Grades 4-12 JC S A Saturday, January 18, 2025

Adult supervision is required.

Arrival/Departure: 4 – 6 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

JUNIOR THINK LIKE A PROGRAMMER JOURNEY

Grades 4-5

Saturday, January 18, 2025

How do programmers use computational thinking to solve problems? Find out as you create algorithms to make images with tangrams; create mad libs and craft suncatchers to learn more about algorithms, abstraction, functions, and variables; and create a personal innovation to discover rapid prototyping.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, lunch, and snack

Adult Cost: $8, includes lunch and snack

HARRY POTTER BOOK CLUB

Grades 4-8 JC

Sunday, January 26, 2025 –Sunday, April 27, 2025

Step back into the wizarding world of Harry Potter while reading and discussing the series' sequel, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Magic awaits as we dive into the thrilling adventures of Harry's youngest son, Albus Severus Potter, and discuss, act, and even craft moments from the book. The final session will include a movie celebration!

Each girl will receive a hardcover copy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, donated by Linked2Literacy.

Session Dates:

• Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 1:30 –3 p.m.

• Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 1:30 –3 p.m.

• Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 1:30 –3 p.m.

• Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 1:30 –5 p.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snacks, and book

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

SECRET KINDNESS AGENTS

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Saturday, February 1, 2025

Secret Agents Glitter Waffles, Chameleon, Stinger, and Ringleader have been recruited to make their school a kinder place for all. Will their secret missions succeed? Will they break the secret codes? Will they be discovered? Will they make a difference? Join us for this exciting spy-tastic adventure play!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Order ONLINE ONLY. For groups to be seated together, have one person order for the entire group.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Location: The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $20, includes general admission ticket and patch

Adult Cost: $20, includes general admission ticket

Sibling Cost: $20, includes general admission ticket

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Sadie Foutch, Papillion

INFLUENCER 101

Grades 4-12 JC S A Saturday, February 1, 2025

Are you social media savvy? Learn how to be an influencer with us! Explore different social media platforms, talk to an influencer, and practice internet safety.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

DISCOVER DIVERSITY: BLACK HISTORY

Grades 6-12

Thursday, February 6, 2025

C S A

We’re stronger together. By acknowledging the diversity, heritage, and contributions of our multicultural communities, Girl Scouts can find new ways to make the world a better place for everyone. Discover the importance of Black History as we celebrate Black and African American communities through art, unique traditions, and other fun activities. Also available as a virtual program!

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha or via Zoom

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $2, includes activities and snack

WOMEN ROCK(CLIMB)!

Grades 6-12 C S A

Saturday, February 8, 2025

Join us for an exciting journey where girls conquer walls and barriers alike. Through climbing challenges and teamwork, we build strength, courage, and confidence. Together, we rise above any obstacle, proving that with determination, girls can reach new heights!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Approach Climbing Gym, 4923

S. 72nd St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch

2024 Fall Product Program

Now is the time to Embrace Possibility and have tons of fun with the 2024 Fall Product Program and our new mascot, Ellie the Asian elephant. This financial literacy program challenges girls to become entrepreneurs by offering family and friends the opportunity to purchase delicious nuts, candies, magazines, and more. It’s an excellent way to earn troop startup funds for the new Girl Scout year. Girls have the option to participate in-person, online, or both!

2024 FALL PRODUCT PROGRAM DATES

• In-Person Sales: Sept. 20 – Oct. 14, 2024*

• Online Sales: Sept. 20 – Nov. 4, 2024

To participate, submit a Product Program Intent Form at bit.ly/GSSNintent.

2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program

Continue to Embrace Possibility while building entrepreneurial skills during the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program. We have a new “stu-panda-ously” cute mascot, Mei Lin the panda, plus a chance to earn cool incentives! Visit our website this winter for program dates, resources, and forms.

To participate, visit bit.ly/GSSNintent and submit a Product Program Intent Form. Also, be sure to register for a Cookie Rally or Cookie CEO program coming in January 2025! See page 27 for more details.

*Although all participation options will be offered, girls or troops may participate in either program entirely online if they prefer contactless participation.

FALL PRODUCT RALLY

Grades K-12

DB JC S A

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Adults must register and attend with Daisies and Brownies. Parents/caregivers of older girls are also welcome to attend.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 2 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

COOKIE RALLY

Grades K-12

DB JC S A

Saturday, January 25, 2025; Sunday, January 26, 2025

Rally the troops to kick off the cookie season! Become the boss of your cookie sales by practicing the five essential skills needed to succeed! The Girl Scout Cookie Program isn’t just about tasty treats, it’s the world’s largest girl-led business. Every skill mastered will earn an entry into the Cookie Rally Swag Bag Raffle!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• Kearney (Grades K-5): First Presbyterian Church, 4511 6th Ave.

• Norfolk (Grades K-12): First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1102 W. Norfolk Ave.

• Omaha (Grades K-5): Omaha Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

• Lincoln (Grades K-12): Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Dr.

• North Platte (Grades K-12): First United Methodist Church, 1600 W. E St.

• Scottsbluff (Grades K-12): The Vine United Methodist Church, 2002 4th Ave.

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

• Valentine (Grades K-12): Mid-Plains Community College, 715 E. Hwy. 20

• Wahoo (Grades K-12): Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 504 W. 8th St.

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

SPECIAL PROGRAM

COOKIE CEO

Grades 6-12 C S A

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Elevate your cookie season with our exclusive Cookie CEO program just for older Girl Scouts! Take your sales to the next level with help from marketing experts who will teach you how to master negotiation, customer service, and digital marketing strategies.

Don’t miss out on this empowering opportunity to boost your skills, build your brand, and make this cookie season your most successful one yet!

Kearney

• University of Nebraska Kearney, 2504 9th Ave.

Omaha

• Omaha Kroc Center, 2825 Y St.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4 p.m.

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

BROWNIE ROBOTICS DAY

Grades 2-3

Saturday, February 8, 2025

It’s robotics time at the Lincoln Children’s Museum! Spend the day at the museum and earn all three Brownie Robotics badges: Programming Robots, Designing Robots, and Showcasing Robots.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children's Museum, 1420 P St., Lincoln

Girl Cost: $60, includes activities, lunch, snack, and badges

CHOCOLATE VALENTINE

Grades K-12

DB JC S A Saturday, February 8, 2025

Chocolate and fruit make the best Valentine’s gift for friends and family. Learn the techniques to make a variety of chocolaty Valentine treats and prepare a gift to give to someone special on Valentine’s Day.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: The Vine United Methodist Church, 2002 4th Ave., Scottsbluff

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

CHOCOLATE SPA OVERNIGHT

Grades 2-12 B JC S A

Saturday, February 8, 2025 –Sunday, February 9, 2025

Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate!! Pamper yourself at this sweet chocolate spa! Make homemade bath salts, enjoy facials and mani-pedi's, and more!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. Sunday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adult Cost: $15, includes snack and breakfast

KIMBERLY AKIMBO

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Thursday, February 13, 2025

A new musical about growing up and growing old, Kimberly Akimbo is about to turn 16 and has recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.

Arrival/Departure: 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Location: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $75, includes reserved seating, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available), and patch

Adult Cost: $75, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/ or crew (if available)

Sibling Cost: $75, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/ or crew (if available)

VALENTINE SOIREE!

Grades K-12

DB JC S A Friday, February 14, 2025 –Saturday, February 15, 2025

Come in your pajamas for an exciting night of Valentine fun. Invite your Girl Scout friends and enjoy painting, chocolate-making, dancing, games, movies, flowers, and more!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 9 a.m.

Saturday

Location: First Christian Church, 505 Williams St., O’Neill

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities,snack, and breakfast

DESSERTS AROUND THE WORLD –

HUNGARY

Grades 4-12

JC S A Sunday, February 16, 2025

Adult supervision is required.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

SPECIAL PROGRAM

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Community Problem Solving

WORLD THINKING DAY

Grades K-12 DB JC S A Saturday, February 22, 2025

Join the global Girl Scouts and Girl Guiding sisterhood and celebrate together on World Thinking Day by learning, exploring, and taking action around a common theme. Select a country to research before the event and prepare a fun interactive display to teach sister Girl Scouts about your chosen country.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Locations:

• Kearney: University of Nebraska Kearney, Student Union, 1013 W. 27 St.

• Omaha: Westside Community Center, 3534 S. 108th St.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

World Thinking Day

STEP 1: Register at GirlScoutsNebraska.org.

STEP 2: Choose a country you want to learn about. Reserve your chosen country and get further information by completing a short form at bit.ly/reserveWTD or scan the QR code.

STEP 3: Research the country you’ve selected and create a colorful display to present.

STEP 4: Develop a fun and interactive activity for your Girl Scout sisters to learn about your chosen country, such as:

• Teach how to count to 10 in the country’s native language

• Perform a traditional dance or song, play an instrument, teach a new game, or make a craft unique to the country

• Prepare small samples of food the country is known for (no nuts, please!)

• Provide clothing samples, such as kimonos, hijabs, saris, clogs, or sombreros to try on Daises and new troops are invited to attend without presenting a country. Once you attend World Thinking Day, we’re confident you’ll want to return next year for the full experience!

PROGRAM SUGGESTION

CONTEST WINNER

Emma Cole, Lincoln

EVERY QUILT TELLS A STORY

Grades 2-5

Saturday, March 1, 2025

B J

Expand your quilt knowledge and develop sewing skills during a visit to the International Quilt Museum! Be inspired by the bright array of colorful quilts from around the globe during a tour of the museum and then learn to sew through a handson activity.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: International Quilt Museum, 1523 N. 33rd St., Lincoln Girl Cost: $14, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $4, includes snack

ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE OVERNIGHT

Grades 2-5

Friday, March 7, 2025 –Saturday, March 8, 2025

B J

Explore the world of chocolate! Imagine the sweet aroma of chocolate while creating delectable treats. Concoct creative chocolate confections, pamper yourself with a chocolate spa, and make creative scrubs and lip gloss. Present your chocolate creations and develop a business plan for your unique ideas!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 p.m. Friday – 9 a.m. Saturday

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities, breakfast, and snack

STITCH & SEW

Grades 4-12 JC S A

Friday, March 7, 2025 –Sunday, March 9, 2025

Whether you are new to sewing or have some experience, enjoy a warm, cozy weekend at Lakeview and go home with a completed project. Learn basic stitches, how to read a pattern, and how to use a sewing machine. Bring your personal machine and get tips on how to use it. We will also have machines for those who don’t have one. It will be “sew” much fun!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m.

Sunday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $120, includes activities, meals, and patch

Adult Cost: $50, includes meals

EXPLORE YOUR INNER

ARTIST

Grades K-5

DB J GG AS Saturday, March 8, 2025

Unleash your creativity and express yourselves through the vibrant medium of paint. Each person will receive their own fun canvas to paint!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 3 – 5 p.m.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $12, includes activities and snack

SPRING BUNDLE

FLOWER FIESTA!

Grades K-5

Saturday, March 8, 2025

DB J

Explore the world of petals, stems, and colors through the art of flower arranging! Combine creativity and nature to make your own floral designs for yourself or to give as gifts. Spark your imagination and learn a lifetime skill!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Brownies and Juniors—make a day of it and sign up for Archery Art, too! Bring a sack lunch if staying for the bundle.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

FLOWER POWER

Grades 6-12 C S A GG AS

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Learn to make your own corsages and boutonnières. You’ll save lots of money and be able to highlight your own unique personal style for proms and other formal events. Will this spark an interest in becoming a floral entrepreneur or small business owner? Maybe you’ll open your own flower pop-up shop!

Add to the fun by also signing up for Archery Art! Bring a sack lunch if staying for the bundle.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Bundles

Check out our PROGRAM BUNDLES to have twice or even triple the fun! Girls who register for and attend each program within a bundle will receive a $10 program credit!

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

ARCHERY ART

Grades 2-12 B JC S A

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Splat! Whish! Pop! Who knew archery could be so colorful! Practice your archery skills while aiming at paintfilled balloon targets. Leave with colorful splatter paintings that you can use for all your creative projects.

Extend the fun by also signing up for Flower Fiesta or Flower Power! Bring a sack lunch if staying for the bundle.

Morning Session (Grades 6-12)

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Afternoon Session (Grades 2-5)

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and patch

Adult Cost: $15, includes activities

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Community Problem Solving

LEGISLATIVE DAY

Grades 6-12 C S A Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Are you interested in government or politics? Are you passionate about community issues? Speaking out and showing concern for others at a local level are important parts of being a Girl Scout. Let your voice be heard in our state capitol! Meet with state senators and discuss issues that matter to you and your community.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Nebraska State Capitol Building, 1445 K St., Lincoln

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, lunch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $16, includes activities and lunch

GLOBAL COOKING – GREECE

Grades 4-12

Saturday, March 15, 2025

JC S A

Adult supervision is required.

Arrival/Departure: 4 – 6 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

PI(E) DAY

Grades 6-12

Saturday, March 15, 2025

C S A

Join us for a Pi Day celebration that combines math, creativity, and lots of tasty treats! It's sure to be a memorable day filled with fun, learning, and of course, plenty of Pi.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, and patch GSLE

CELEBRATING WOMEN MAKING HISTORY

Grades K-12

Saturday, March 15, 2025

DB JC S A

During Women's History Month, celebrate some of history’s most iconic women, from athletes to scientists, authors, artists, suffragettes, and more. Discover and Connect with each woman’s trailblazing story and then Take Action. You’ll learn what these women of courage, confidence, and character have accomplished throughout history and earn a patch that represents each inspirational woman!

Adult supervision is required for Daisies and Brownies and recommended for all other levels.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girl Cost: $6, includes activities and patch

HADESTOWN

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Sunday, March 16, 2025

Intertwining two mythic tales—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone—Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-togirl ratios. This show is recommended for ages eight and older. Please be advised that children under the age of four will not be permitted into the theatre, and every person who enters the theatre will require their own ticket.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $75, includes reserved seating, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available), and patch

Adult Cost: $75, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/ or crew (if available)

Sibling Cost: $75, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/ or crew (if available)

MARCH MADNESS LOCK-IN

Grades K-12

DB JC S A Friday, March 21, 2025 –Saturday, March 22, 2025

There’s a lot to celebrate in March, Girl Scouts! We’ve planned a fun-filled night with a cook-out, karaoke, a puzzle race, games, birthday cake, a community service project, and more. Enjoy an overnight adventure and celebrate Girl Scouts 113th birthday!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 6 p.m. Friday – 8:30 a.m. Saturday

Location: Battle Creek Community Building, 104 S. 2nd, Battle Creek

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

ANNIE

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Saturday, March 22, 2025

Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production- just as you remember it and just when we need it most. This celebration of family, optimism, and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

This show is recommended for ages six and older. Please be advised that every person who enters the theatre will require their own ticket, regardless of age.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts, 301 N. 12th St., Lincoln

Girl Cost: $45, includes reserved seating, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available), and patch

Adult Cost: $68, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/ or crew (if available)

Sibling Cost: $45, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/ or crew (if available)

SENIOR SOW WHAT? JOURNEY

Grades 9-10 S Saturday, March 22, 2025

Learn about food: how and where it’s grown, harvested, processed, distributed, and consumed, and why it matters. Plan a Take Action Project to share your knowledge with others—host a farmers market, inspire others to eat locally, or plan a community vegetable garden.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Grades 2-8

Saturday, March 22, 2025 –Sunday, March 23, 2025

B JC

Ever wondered what happens after a museum closes? Pack your bags for a night at the Hastings Museum and find out! Hang out with other Girl Scouts, discover how Kool-Aid started in Nebraska, explore the museum after dark, and wind down with a movie in the IMAX. Brownies will earn the Automotive Design badge, Juniors will earn the Detective badge, and Cadettes will earn the Special Agent badge!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 5 p.m. Saturday – 7 a.m. Sunday

Location: Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave., Hastings Girl Cost: $38, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and badge

Adult Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

MOTION COMMOTION

Grades K-12

DB JC S A

Friday, March 28, 2025 –Saturday, March 29, 2025

Celebrate your Cookie Program success with this fun lock-in! We'll have the place to ourselves to enjoy swimming, free play in the gym, yoga, and more! Lifeguards and fitness instructors will guide girls through this fun, active event.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 8:30 p.m. Friday –7:30 a.m. Saturday Register by: Sunday, March 16, 2025

Location: North Platte Recreation Center, 1300 S. McDonald Rd., North Platte Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

COOKING BUNDLE

CAMP GOURMET: FOIL PACKETS

Grades 6-12

Saturday, March 29, 2025

C S A

Girl Scouts love cooking outdoors! Discover the versatility and convenience of cooking with foil packets. Create your own lunch and dessert using this popular cooking method and leave with recipes for your next cookout.

Extend the fun by also signing up for Cozy Cooking and Molecular Gastronomy!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, meal, and patch

COZY COOKING

Grades 6-12

Saturday, March 29, 2025

C S A

Cook cozy comfort food and learn how to plan a large meal!

Make a whole day of fun by also signing up for Camp Gourmet: Foil Packets and Molecular Gastronomy!

Arrival/Departure: 12 – 2 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

MOLECULAR GASTRONOMY

Grades 6-12

Saturday, March 29, 2025

C S A

Dive into the fascinating world of molecular gastronomy! Unravel the science behind cooking as you experiment with innovative techniques and ingredients. From edible bubbles to deconstructed desserts, this culinary adventure will spark creativity and curiosity through the art of gastronomic innovation. Get ready to mix, measure, and marvel at the magic of molecular gastronomy!

Earn a $10 credit by also signing up for Camp Gourmet: Foil Packets and Cozy Cooking!

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

BABYSITTING 101 – KEARNEY

Grades 6-12

C S A Saturday, March 29, 2025

Do you know how to calm a crying baby? Or how to handle a conflict between two children? Learn how to help kids have fun, while keeping them safe and following household rules with American Red Cross Babysitter's Training. Plus, learn CPR and First Aid! At the end of the class, you will step away with the skills to be successful in your babysitting business. Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: First Presbyterian Church, 4511 6th Ave., Kearney

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, firstaid kit, and patch

JUNIOR ROBOTICS DAY

Grades 4-5 J

Saturday, March 29, 2025

It’s robotics time at the Lincoln Children’s Museum! Spend the day at the museum and earn all three Junior Robotics badges: Programming Robots, Designing Robots, and Showcasing Robots. You will leave with instructions for completing the “Hour of Code” at home.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children's Museum, 1420 P St., Lincoln

Girl Cost: $60, includes activities, lunch, snack, and badges

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

DISCOVER DIVERSITY:

ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE

Grades 6-12 C S A

Thursday, April 3, 2025

We’re stronger together. By acknowledging the diversity, heritage, and contributions of our multicultural communities, Girl Scouts can find new ways to make the world a better place for everyone. Discover the importance of Arab American heritage as we celebrate the of the community through art, unique traditions, and other fun activities. Also available as a virtual program!

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha or via Zoom

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $2, includes activities and snack

CUPCAKE WARS – ALLIANCE

Grades 6-12

Saturday, April 5, 2025

DAISY TOY BUSINESS DESIGNER

Grades K-1

Saturday, April 5, 2025

What do dolls, building blocks, and action figures have in common? They’re all toys! Earn the Toy Business Designer badge and become an entrepreneur by designing a toy prototype and the business to go with it! Includes admission for each girl, and one adult, to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children's Museum, 1420 P St., Lincoln Girl Cost: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

BROWNIE BUDGET BUILDER

Grades 2-3

Saturday, April 5, 2025

C S A

Cupcake Wars is just as popular with Girl Scouts as it is on TV. With cupcakes made from scratch, secret ingredients, teamwork, and a judging panel you won’t want to miss this cupcake competition!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: United Methodist Church, 704

Box Butte Ave., Alliance

Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch

LIVING LIKE A LOPER!

Grades 9-12 S A

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Spend a day at UNK with our very own Campus Girl Scouts. Get a tour of all that UNK has to offer and learn about college life from current UNK students. Eat lunch at the union, go rock climbing at the rec center, visit the dorms, and much more!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: University of Nebraska Kearney, Student Union, 1013 W. 27 St., Kearney

Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, lunch, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and lunch

JUNIOR GET MOVING! JOURNEY

Grades 4-5 J

Saturday, April 12, 2025

During the Get Moving Journey, you’ll explore what energy is, the importance of being energy efficient, and steps you can take toward living an energy efficient lifestyle.

Adult supervision is required.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girl Cost: $5, includes activities

SHAPES IN NATURE

Grades 2-5 B J Saturday, April 12, 2025

Learn how to build a budget and the importance of saving money. You’ll discover how to be a Budget Builder as we ‘shop’ on a budget, and complete other fun activities while you earn the Budget Builder badge. Hear from a banker and play in the Museum’s bank exhibit. Includes admission for each girl, and one adult, to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m. Register by: Sunday, March 23, 2025

Location: Lincoln Children's Museum, 1420 P St., Lincoln

Girl Cost: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

How do math, nature, and art go together? Brownies will discover how these three things are combined in spider webs, flocks of birds, and even more aspects of nature. Juniors will learn how symmetry and fractions are found in nature. Shapes in nature are all around us!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: $3, includes activities and snack

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

Sense of Self

BE KIND TO YOUR MIND

Grades 6-12 C S A

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Everyone needs a few moments to relax and focus on their own mental wellness. Be kind to your mind as we participate in mindfulness activities and practice ways to stay calm in stressful situations.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Sophia Thiel, Hastings

GIRL SCOUTS GO GOLFING!

Grades 4-12

Saturday, April 12, 2025

JC S A

It’s tee time, Girl Scouts! Learn the fundamentals of golf, including proper stance, grip, and swing techniques from experienced instructors. Whether you're swinging a club for the first time or refining your skills on the green, you’ll enjoy this day on the course!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Riverside Golf Club, 2820

Riverside Dr., Grand Island

Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $3, includes activities and snack

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Challenge Seeking

BE A MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Grades 2-5 B J Saturday, April 12, 2025

Earn three badges as you explore mechanical engineering! Learn about force and gravity and how they affect speed, and how engineers use the design thinking process to solve problems, build, and test new products.

Brownies will earn the Leap Bot Design Challenge, Fling Flyer Design Challenge, and Race Car Design Challenge badges.

Juniors will earn the Paddle Boat Design Challenge, Balloon Car Design Challenge, and Crane Design Challenge badges.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, lunch, snack, and badges

Adult Cost: $8, includes lunch and snack

MINIATURE MAGICAL FAIRY GARDENS – DAVID CITY

Grades K-5 DB J GG AS Saturday, April 12, 2025

Plant a fairy garden and create your own miniature world! Unleash your sense of wonder as you learn about different plants and how to help them grow. Explore the career paths of gardeners, designers, and architects while you make a cozy space for magical fairies to live.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure:10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Hruska Memorial Library, 399 N. 5th St., David City

Girl Cost:$20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $12, includes activities and snack

CUPCAKE WARS – VALENTINE

Grades 6-12

Saturday, April 26, 2025

C S A

Cupcake Wars is just as popular with Girl Scouts as it is on TV. With cupcakes made from scratch, secret ingredients, teamwork, and a judging panel you won’t want to miss this cupcake competition!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: Valentine Methodist Church, 804 E. 5th St., Valentine

Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch

DISCOVER DIVERSITY: ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

Grades 6-12 C S A

Thursday, May 1, 2025

We’re stronger together. By acknowledging the diversity, heritage, and contributions of our multicultural communities, Girl Scouts can find new ways to make the world a better place for everyone. Discover the importance of Asian American Pacific Islander heritage as we celebrate the extensive history of the AAPI community through art, unique traditions, and other fun activities. Also available as a virtual program!

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha or via Zoom

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $2, includes activities and snack

MINIATURE MAGICAL FAIRY GARDENS – SCOTTSBLUFF

Grades K-5

DB J GG AS Saturday, May 3, 2025

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Frank Park, 2804 2nd Ave., Scottsbluff

Girl Cost:$20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $12, includes activities and snack

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Avery Hagner, Omaha

CODE BUSTER – THE CASE OF THE MYSTERY BOX

Grades 6-12 C S A

Friday, May 9, 2025

Who will crack the code and solve the mystery first? You’re invited to an evening of intrigue, suspense, and delicious food. Solving this case is all about camaraderie, brainpower, and the unraveling of a code to get into the mystery box! So, gather your mystery-loving friends and embark on an unforgettable evening of code breaking and culinary delights!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 6 – 9:30 p.m.

Location: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1102 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk

Girl Cost: $18, includes activities, dinner, and patch

Adult Cost: $15, includes activities and dinner

JUNIOR SUPER SLEUTH!

Grades 4-5

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Embark on an exciting journey of sleuthing and problem-solving as you earn your Junior Detective badge! Learn essential detective skills and explore the world of crime-solving in this thrilling badge program. Hone your observation skills, critical thinking abilities, and teamwork while earning a badge you can proudly display as a Junior Detective!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and badge

DISCOVER DIVERSITY: PRIDE

Grades 6-12

Thursday, June 5, 2025

C S A

We’re stronger together. By acknowledging the diversity, heritage, and contributions of our multicultural communities, Girl Scouts can find new ways to make the world a better place for everyone. Discover the importance of LGBTQIA+ Pride as we learn how to be a friend and ally to everyone and celebrate the extensive history of the community through art, culture, and other fun activities. Also available as a virtual program!

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha or via Zoom

Girl Cost: $5, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $2, includes activities and snack

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Challenge Seeking

ADVENTURE QUEST 2025

Grades K-12 DB JC S A Friday, August 22, 2025 –Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Are you ready to begin a great Girl Scout adventure? Join our sixth annual Adventure Quest and complete the challenges from anywhere! It’s a scavenger hunt— with a twist! Instead of searching for items, you collect experiences and facts through fun challenges called quests. Do one or do them all.

Earn points for each completed quest and advance to the next level by gaining the required point total.

Did we mention PRIZES? With your points, you can earn an exclusive patch, a decal, and a chance to be entered in drawings for the top prizes—Girl Scout camp overnights! The quests are top secret until the program kicks off but could include snapping a photo with your favorite food or completing a step-by-step science experiment and submitting your findings. This will be the adventure of a lifetime— a chance to explore YOU, the outdoors, STEM, and your community. Upon registration, participants will be sent instructions for the Quest.

Adult supervision is required.

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and patch

REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 21, 2024

Be sure to keep this publication through September 2025. ALL girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in ANY area of the state. Join online and let the fun begin!

BROADWAY SHOWS

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GIRL SCOUTS SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA

CLUE

THURSDAY JANUARY 9, 2025

Based on the movie and classic board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist! (see page 23)

KIMBERLY AKIMBO

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A new musical about growing up and growing old, Kimberly Akimbo is about to turn 16 and determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure. (see page 28)

HADESTOWN

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025

Intertwining two mythic tales, Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go. (see page 31)

For discounts on other Omaha Performing Arts shows, use promo code GSNE2425 at TicketOmaha.com

THE LITTLE MERMAID

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. This spectacular new production will enchant the whole family! (see page 20)

ANNIE

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025

Little Orphan Annie is the ultimate musical cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way and a reminder that sunshine is always right around the corner. (see page 31)

Order ONLINE ONLY at GirlScoutsNebraska.org—order early before shows sell out! Refund requests will only be permitted 60 days prior to the show date. Refunds will be issued if the show is cancelled. For groups to be seated together, have one person order for the entire group. For questions, contact Member Support at 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Programs on Demand

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska has developed six programs that can be facilitated by adult volunteers at a time and place that is convenient for Girl Scouts and their friends! These inexpensive programs can be custom ordered in advance from the council for your troop, group, or Service Unit.

NEW! GIRL SCOUTS...IT’S A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING!

In Girl Scouts, adventure, learning, and community come together in a variety of experiences. As you explore these camp, STEM, craft, community service, and other activities—friendships blossom and the Girl Scout sisterhood thrives.

NEW! DUCT TAPE 2.0

We are throwing it back to one of the fi rst Programs on Demand from 2012! Discover how crafty and creative you can be with this common household item. Design amazing pieces of art using only duct tape and your imagination.

GIRL-LED: THE YEAR OF FRIENDSHIP AND FUN!

Plan a day of fun with your besties and celebrate all things friendship with these activities. Learn how to make a friendship knot, mail postcards to your besties, create beautiful buddy bouquet, learn about healthy friendships, and more!

HONEY BEES AND TREES

Explore the importance of bees and trees and how you can help protect them. Build a bee shelter, sample different flavors of honey, get your hands dirty with flower bombs, create art with the power of the sun, and more!

TEAMBUILDING

Discover how working as a team makes everything better and why “many hands make light work” with these engaging and fun challenges, puzzles, and activities for your troop, your family, or friends!

EACH KIT INCLUDES...

• Most program supplies (other than common household items) and Co-Leader step-by-step instructional guide.

• One Programs on Demand patch and one theme passport sticker for each girl.

• Digital promotional flier template for your troop or Service Unit.

• Expert support from our Program team!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• These programs can be used with all ages of girls and troops and are a perfect opportunity for girls who need Program Aide hours.

• All supplies belong to you once you receive them—you don’t have to return anything!

• New Program on Demand kits will be available October 1, 2024.

• Kits are $10 per girl and mailed directly to you! Order online at www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/POD. Please allow up to one month for order fulfillment.

Clubs & Series

ARCHERY CLUB LEVEL 1

Grades 2-12

Saturday, September 7, 2024 –Saturday, October 12, 2024

B *JC S A

Join Archery Club Level 1 and experience six USA Archery-based sessions to learn the basics and sharpen your skills.

*Girls must be 8 years or older.

Session Dates

• Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Saturday, September 14, 2024

• Saturday, September 21, 2024

• Saturday, September 28, 2024

• Saturday, October 5, 2024

• Saturday, October 12, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $40, includes six archery sessions, certificate, snacks, and patch

ARCHERY CLUB LEVEL 2

Grades 2-12

Saturday, September 7, 2024 –Saturday, October 12, 2024

B *JC S A

Join Archery Club Level 2 and experience six USA Archery-based sessions to sharpen your skills and learn advanced techniques. Completion of Archery Club Level 1, or the equivalent, is a prerequisite for joining Archery Club Level 2.

*Girls must be 8 years or older.

Session Dates

• Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Saturday, September 14, 2024

• Saturday, September 21, 2024

• Saturday, September 28, 2024

• Saturday, October 5, 2024

• Saturday, October 12, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $40, includes six archery sessions, certificate, snacks, and patch

MARINERS

Grades 6-12

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

C S A

Are you interested in learning more about water focused activities? Mariner groups have been part of Girl Scout’s history since 1934. Mariners explore water-focused activities, learn critical skills such as nautical knots, water rescue, and lifesaving.

Join us for this informational session on how to start a Mariners group. This virtual session is for both girls and adults to learn about resources and water activities across the state.

Arrival/Departure: 7 –8 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

TRAILBLAZERS

Grades 6-12

Thursday, October 10, 2024

C S A

Are you interested in developing your outdoor skills, so you are ready for your next outdoor adventure? Trailblazers learn how to pack for a backpacking adventure, hiking skills, conservation, and outdoor preparedness.

Join us for this virtual informational session on how to build your own Trailblazer Troop. This session is for both girls and adults to learn about resources and outdoor experiences across the state.

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 8 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

ASTRONOMY CLUB

Grades 4-12

Friday, September 20, 2024 –Friday, November 15, 2024

JC S A

Would you like to swing on the stars? We’ll get as close as we can without leaving Earth! The first session will take place at the UNO Planetarium for an introduction to space. We’ll look at the moon and stars with telescopes at Camp Maha for the second two sessions.

Session Dates*

• Friday, September 20, 2024, UNO Planetarium

• Friday, October 18, 2024, Camp Maha

• Friday, November 15, 2024, Camp Maha

*The first session will be a Zoom meeting. The remaining sessions will be in-person and will coincide with full moons.

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 9 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, planetarium admission, snacks, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities, planetarium admission, and snacks

HARRY POTTER BOOK CLUB

Grades 4-8

Sunday, January 26, 2025 –Sunday, April 27, 2025

Step back into the wizarding world of Harry Potter while reading and discussing the series' sequel, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Magic awaits as we dive into the thrilling adventures of Harry's youngest son, Albus Severus Potter, and discuss, act, and even craft moments from the book. The final session will include a movie celebration!

Each girl will receive a hardcover copy of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” donated by Linked2Literacy.

Session Dates:

• Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 1:30 –3 p.m.

• Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 1:30 –3 p.m.

• Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 1:30 –3 p.m.

• Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 1:30 –5 p.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snacks, and book

REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 21, 2024

Be sure to keep this publication through September 2025. ALL girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in ANY area of the state. Join online and let the fun begin!

EVENTS

FOR TROOPS

Schedule

PUBLIC EVENTS

Confidence! Lead with

Whether you’re a multi-level troop accepting new first year Daisies—or excited to share with your non-Girl Scout network—the Daisy Experience Box is for you!

Girl Scouts is excited to announce a resource to benefit new Daisy Girl Scout (K-1) troop co-leaders.* Our complimentary monthly supply box will provide script suggestions, step-bystep instructions, and supplies to lead with confidence, help Daisies grow, and have the best year ever! Sign up your troop or share with a friend and help us grow Girl Scouting!

Girl Scouts change the world. Volunteers change their lives.

You have what it takes to inspire the next generation of leaders. You don’t have to have a child of your own to get involved— you just need to care.

Become a new troop co-leader* for Daisy Girl Scouts (K-1) and receive a FREE supply box every month filled with everything they’ll need for fun meetings with their troop. Reach out and learn more about how simple it can be to make a big difference in Girl Scouts’ lives.

Travel

Pack your bags and get ready to experience the world! Whether you decide to travel near or far, these adventures will stay with you forever. Bring your Girl Scouts...It ’ s a Little Bit of Everything! passport to collect stamps and earn cool prizes!

Travel Overview

Check out all our exciting trip descriptions beginning on page 48! Be sure to register and submit your deposit by the deadline to reserve your spot. Visit our website for:

• Updated Trip Details

• Girl Scout Destinations Trip Applications

• Required Travel Forms

NOTE: Council-sponsored trip costs are based on quad-occupancy. Additional charges may apply. See page 47 for Trip Payment/Refund Policies.

Travel Progression

Progression allows girls to learn the skills of the progression before moving up. Girls girls must be Cadettes or older for national

Visit a nearby spot, possibly during your regular meeting time (Minimum Age: Daisy)

Plan an allday trip. Try a council event or local attraction. (Minimum Age: Daisy)

Upcoming Trips At-A-Glance

Choose Your

Where will Girl Scouts go next? Look for the 2025 Girl’s Guide to Summer Fun coming to your mailbox in December with new 2026 and 2027 trips!

Progression Information

skills they need to become competent travelers, including how to plan trips. Girls should have experience at every level Girls must be Juniors or older for regional trips. Except for council-sponsored “supervision-required” travel programs, national or international trips. Visit bit.ly/GSSNtravel for updated progression information.

Help girls plan their first single overnight— maybe a council event, camp, or local attraction. (Minimum Age: Daisy)

Spend two or three nights in your region, up to a six-hour drive away from home. Girls plan budget and schedule (Minimum Age: Brownie)

Travel the country! Extended trips last four or more nights OR take place more than a 6-hour drive from home. (Minimum Age: Junior)

Travel the world! These life-changing adventures usually take two to three years to save for, plan, and prepare. (Minimum age: Cadette)

IGMs can sign up for independent travel through council-sponsored or Destinations trips. (Minimum Age: Cadette)

Girl Scout Travel Options

Council-Sponsored Trips

With council-sponsored trips, you’ll journey to destinations across the country and beyond, and you’ll discover, connect, and take action all along the way! We offer many different experiences, so you’re sure to find a trip that is just right for you!

INDEPENDENT-LEVEL COUNCIL-SPONSORED TRIPS

Look for this symbol ( ) if you have some travel experience and are comfortable meeting new people and exploring new places. You may be ready for a more independent trip! Build confidence while navigating your ever-expanding world, all under the careful guidance of our Trip Advisors.

To encourage independence, these trips are only open to girl participants. Adults interested in guiding girls through the travel process and serving as chaperones on independent-level trips are encouraged to apply as Trip Advisors. The Trip Advisor Application can be found on our website under “Forms and Documents.”

Girl Scout Destinations

For girls ready for the most independent travel experiences, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) offers dozens of national and international Destinations each year. Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Push past your comfort zone by applying for a trip on your own, and make friends from all over the country as you travel with new Girl Scout friends. There’s a unique, life-changing experience for everyone.

Each Destinations trip is facilitated and planned by a Girl Scout council or a Girl Scout partner and is exclusively for Girl Scouts. Girls must apply individually and be selected. If chosen, you will participate with other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from across the globe.

• August 1: Destinations Applications Open!

• November 15: Early Decision Application Deadline

Apply early as popular trips fill up fast! After November 1, applications are open on a rolling basis until each Destinations trip is full.

Find more information, including trip descriptions and applications, visit bit.ly/GirlScoutsTravel .

Affording Your Trip

We are committed to providing travel opportunities for girls and offer several financial resources to help make travel possible for all girls.

GSUSA D-Pass Travelship Grant

GSUSA provides D-Pass Travelship Grants to councils for distribution to girls selected for Destinations. Girls from Spirit of Nebraska may apply for D-Pass funding to help pay for their Destinations costs, including transportation to and from the location where the trip originates. Applications for D-Pass funding will be sent to girls selected for Destinations.

Tyler Cherrington Travel Scholarship

The Tyler Cherrington Travel Scholarship is awarded annually to a current girl member of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska to support participation in council-sponsored travel opportunities (excluding Girl Scout Destinations trips). To apply, the following requirements must be met:

• Girls must be active registered members of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska.

• Girls must be registered for a 2025 Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska-sponsored trip (excludes Girl Scout Destinations trips); travel program registration deadlines must be met.

• Scholarship awards may not be used toward required trip deposits.

• Girls may only receive both financial aid and this scholarship if the trip fee is $1,000 or more.

• Applications must be received by February 1, 2025.

• Total funds available each year are $500.

For the application and additional information, visit GirlScoutsNebraska.org and search “scholarships .”

Financial Aid

Parents/caregivers may request financial aid for up to 50% of program fees for girls. This includes councilsponsored trips and Girl Scout Destinations. Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska financial aid is not available for troop/group trips or other trips not sponsored by Spirit of Nebraska or GSUSA.

To request financial aid, register for the program online, select “Financial Aid” as the payment type, pay the deposit (if applicable), and then complete the Financial Aid Application. For financial aid guidelines, FAQs, applications, and additional information, visit bit.ly/GSSNaid .

Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, and Travel Bucks

Girls receive many benefits from participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program or the Fall Product Program, including the opportunity to earn Cookie Dough and Nut Bucks, which may be used as payment for councilsponsored programs, trips, and Girl Scout Destinations.

Girls may save for a future Girl Scout trip by converting their Cookie Dough and Nut Bucks to Travel Bucks before Cookie Dough or Nut Bucks expire. See page 46 for more information.

Convert Your Cookie Dough and Nut Bucks to Travel Bucks!

Save for a future Girl Scout trip by converting your Cookie Dough and Nut Bucks to Travel Bucks! To convert Cookie Dough and Nut Bucks to Travel Bucks, or to redeem Travel Bucks, complete the Request to Use Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, and Travel Bucks form (found at bit.ly/GSSNforms). Please allow up to two weeks for your request to be processed.

1. Cookie Dough and Nut Bucks must be converted to Travel Bucks prior to their expiration date.

2. Travel Bucks will expire five years beyond the original Cookie Dough or Nut Buck expiration date.

3. If Travel Bucks are not redeemed by the expiration date, they are forfeited.

4. Travel Bucks will be issued in whole dollar amounts only (minimum $25.00).

5. Travel Bucks are not transferable to another individual.

6. Travel Bucks may only be used for GSSN council-sponsored or Girl Scout Destinations travel program fees.

7. Travel Bucks may not be used for program deposits.

8. Girls must remain active members of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska to retain Travel Bucks. If there is a lapse in membership, their Travel Bucks will be forfeited.

9. It is up to girls and parents/caregivers to keep track of Travel Buck balances and expiration dates. Spirit of Nebraska will not issue balance statements nor expiration date reminders.

Adults: Become a Trip Advisor!

Are you an adult ready to share your travel wisdom and experience? Then apply to become a Trip Advisor! Our Trip Advisors provide supervision and guidance for independent-level trips while encouraging girls to gain confidence and leadership skills.

TRIP ADVISORS MUST...

• Be at least 25 years old

• Be a current registered Girl Scout member

• Be unrelated to any of the girl or adult participants

• Successfully complete a background screening

• Meet volunteer training requirements

Trip Advisors are expected to pay a portion of the trip fee (may vary by trip, but is usually 1/3 of the girl cost).

Find the Trip Advisor Application at bit.ly/GSSNforms. For more information on becoming a Trip Advisor, please contact Member Support.

Trip Payment/Refund Policy

TOTAL TRIP COST (GIRL OR ADULT)

$500 (or less) $50

$501 - $1000 $100

$1001 - $2000 $200

$2000 (or more) $500

days prior to departure 30 days prior to departure

days prior to departure

* Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, and Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Program Credits may not be used for program deposits.

‡ Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is often required to pay non-refundable deposits or even full payments early to reserve flights, buses, lodging, and other expenses for council-sponsored trips. Because of this, partial refunds, minus deposits and any expenses already incurred, are granted only if the cancellation request is received by the deadlines indicated in the table above.

Travel Workshops

SNEAK PEEK: SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA TRIPS

Grades 4-12 JC S A Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Get a sneak peek of all the upcoming Spirit of Nebraska council-sponsored trips. This lively workshop will give you an exclusive insight into the trips we have planned. Meet the council staff leading the trip, ask questions, and get excited to travel!

Adults must register and attend with girls.

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

DESTINATIONS TRAVEL WORKSHOP

Grades 4-12 JC S A Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Are you ready for the most advanced level of Girl Scout travel? Are you interested in trips, domestic or international, where you can meet Girl Scouts from all over and safely grow your travel skills and independence? You can do it with a Girl Scouts of the USA Destinations trip! Learn how to apply for a Destinations trip and get valuable application tips, hear from girls who have been on Destinations, and find out about money-earning and resources to help you pay for your trip!

Adults must register and attend with their girls.

Arrival/Departure: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 21, 2024

Be sure to keep this publication through September 2025. ALL girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in ANY area of the state. Join online and let the fun begin!

Council-Sponsored Trips

WASHINGTON, D.C. 2025

Grades 4-12

Monday, June 9, 2025 –Thursday, June 12, 2025

JC S A

Explore the monuments and museums of Washington D.C., where history is preserved, and then visit Capitol Hill, where history is made. See the National Mall, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, the Smithsonian Museums, national memorials, and more. Together we will walk through history and explore our past, present, and future. Join us at the nation’s capital and make a lifetime of memories!

Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Location: Washington, D.C. (flight departs from Omaha)

Girl Cost: $1500 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

Adult Cost: $1500 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

PARIS 2025

Grades 9-12

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 –Thursday, July 10, 2025

S A

Experience the City of Light through the beautiful sights and sounds of Paris! Explore Parisian museums and historical landmarks, taste classic French cuisine, and so much more. This trip is exclusively for girls, led by Girl Scout staff and volunteer Trip Advisors. If you are ready for a more independent, girl-led travel experience, this is the trip for you! Space is limited for this popular trip, so register early and help with the planning!

NOTE: Participants are responsible for having a valid passport at the time of travel.

Location: Paris, France (flight departs from Omaha)

Girl Cost: $4600 ($500 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 120 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

KANSAS CITY 2025

Grades 4-5

Monday, July 14, 2025 –Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Where will Girl Scouts go next?

Look for the 2025 Girl’s Guide to Summer Fun coming to your mailbox in December with new 2026 and 2027 trips!

Calling all Junior Girl Scouts! Let’s get away to Kansas City for a stay at the Great Wolf Lodge! Swim, splash, and slide at the water park. Play a game of Howl-in-One mini golf and go to the Hustle and Howl dance party! Be part of the wolf pack and join us for some jam-packed fun!

Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Location: Kansas City, MO (bus leaves from Kearney, with additional pick up in Omaha)

Girl Cost: $425 ($50 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 30 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

Adult Cost: $425 ($50 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 30 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

COLORADO WHITE WATER AND MOUNTAINEERING ADVENTURE 2025

Grades 6-12

C * S A Monday, July 14, 2025 –Thursday, July 17, 2025

Join us for a Colorado high adventure trip! Experience beginner white water rafting and mountaineering and enjoy the rich, historical, scenic offerings of Colorado Springs, nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains along the way.

*Girls must be entering 8th grade or above at the time of travel, able to swim, and comfortable with heights and outdoor high adventure experiences.

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (van departs from Omaha with an additional pickup in Kearney )

Girl Cost: $950 ($100 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 60 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch and meals (excluding meals en route)

SAVANNAH 2025

Grades 6-12

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 –Friday, August 1, 2025

C S A

Stay in a beautiful beach house on Tybee Island, just steps from the beach. Climb to the top of the lighthouse, go kayaking, and explore marine science. You’ll also visit historic Savannah, the birthplace of Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low. This trip is exclusively for girls, led by Girl Scout staff and volunteer Trip Advisors. If you are ready for a more independent, girl-led travel experience, this is the trip for you! Space is limited for this popular trip, so register early and help with the planning!

Location: Savannah, GA (flight departs from Omaha)

SAVANNAH SAMPLER 2026

Grades 4-12

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 –Friday, June 5, 2026

JC S A

Visit Savannah, Georgia, the birthplace of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low and where Girl Scouts began. Enjoy a program at the birthplace, tour historic Savannah, and even visit the beach! Come as a troop or with your favorite adult. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Location: Savannah, GA (flight departs from Omaha)

Girl Cost: $1750 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

Adult Cost: $1750 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

QUEBEC 2026

Grades 9-12

Thursday, June 4, 2026 –Monday, June 8, 2026

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Travel to Quebec—a predominately French-speaking province in eastern Canada. From exploring Old Quebec, Château Frontenac, and Notre-Dame Basilica to tasting traditional foods and taking in the French language, we’ll fill our days with adventure and fun. Bonjour Quebec!

This trip is exclusively for girls and led by Girl Scout staff and volunteer Trip Advisors. If you are ready for a more independent, girl-led travel experience, this is the trip for you! Space is limited for this popular trip, so register early and help with the planning!

NOTE: Participants are responsible for having a valid passport at the time of travel.

Girl Cost: $2800 ($500 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 120 days prior to departure)

NEW YORK CITY 2026

Grades 6-12

Monday, July 13, 2026 –Thursday, July 16, 2026

CADETTES! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE 2026

Grades 6-12

C S A Monday, July 13, 2026 –Thursday, July 16, 2026

C S A

Explore the magic of New York City, “The City That Never Sleeps!” Enjoy a Broadway show and visit popular landmarks like Central Park, The Statue of Liberty, Fifth Avenue, Times Square, and more!

Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Girl Cost: $1800 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

Adult Cost: $1800 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

Get in, Cadettes, we’re going on an adventure! Join your Cadette peers for an amazing trip where YOU decide everything as a team!

Choose whether we go to Sioux Falls, SD; Minneapolis, MN; or Wichita, KS, and then decide where we will stay and what we will do—all while gaining real life experience on how to work within a budget! We’ll meet virtually a month before the trip to determine our destination and do all the planning.

When it’s time to hit the road, we will start and end this epic journey at the Girl Scout DreamLab in Omaha.

Location: You Decide! (trip departs from Omaha)

Girl Cost: $500 ($50 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 30 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

NOTE: Trip costs are based on quad-occupancy plus anticipated expenses at listing time but may change if expenses increase significantly. Additional charges may apply if room upgrades are available.

Travel Readiness Quiz

Are you ready for travel with Girl Scouts? Should you sign up for a trip with your troop, favorite adult, or on your own? Take the quiz below to determine the best travel experience for you and/or your girl.

GIRL QUIZ

1. Have you ever spent a night away from home?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

2. Have you ever slept over at a friend's house without missing your family?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

3. Have you ever traveled without your family?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

4. Have you ever packed your own bags/suitcase?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

5. Have you ever used public transportation?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

6. Do you like to try new foods?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

7. Do you like to try new activities?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

8. Do you like to see and learn about new places?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

9. Can you get yourself ready each day?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

10. Can you keep track of your own things easily?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

11. Can you save money and stick to a budget?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

12. Can you make new friends easily?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

13. Can you adapt to schedule changes easily?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

14. Can you follow instructions from adults easily?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

15. Can you stay positive in group activities, even when the activity is not your first choice?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

CAREGIVER QUIZ

1. Has she ever spent a night away from home?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

2. Has she ever slept over at a friend's house without missing you?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

3. Has she ever traveled without you?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

4. Has she ever packed her own bags/suitcase?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

5. Has she ever used public transportation?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

6. Does she like to try new foods?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

7. Does she like to try new activities?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

8. Does she accept other cultures easily?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

9. Can she get herself ready each day?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

10. Can she keep track of her own things easily?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

11. Can she save money and stick to a budget?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

12. Does she make new friends easily?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

13. Does she adapt to schedule changes easily?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

14. Does she follow instructions from adults easily?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

15. Does she stay positive in group activities, even when the activity is not her first choice?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

GIRL SCORES CAREGIVER SCORES

26-35 POINTS

You're ready for new travel experiences! Prepare for your future Girl Scout travel experiences and improve your independence and confidence by attending one of our travel workshop (see page 47). Sign up for a council-sponsored trip with your troop/group or start making plans for a future Girl Scout independent-level travel opportunity.

15-25 POINTS

Try going on a short trip to a nearby city or state with your troop/group to help build your confidence and gain important travel skills for future travel experiences. Or try a council-sponsored trip as a parent/daughter pair (especially one that is not too far and not too many days away from home). You’ll be ready for bigger travel adventures soon!

36-45 POINTS

You're ready to be out and about, Girl Scout! Choose an independent-level council-sponsored trip (solo or with a buddy) or apply for a Girl Scout Destinations trip to travel with your Girl Scout sisters from all over the U.S.! You’re just steps away from skills that will lead you to future travel adventures like studying abroad during college!

15-25 POINTS

Encourage your girl to go on a troop/group trip or accompany her on a short council-sponsored trip. Be a role model and demonstrate flexibility when things don’t go as planned. Help her build important independent skills (like grooming, dressing appropriately, and keeping track of her own things, etc.) so that she will be ready for new travel adventures soon.

26-35 POINTS

Suggest she try a longer council-sponsored trip with her troop/group or with a friend. She may even be ready for an independent-level trip. Ask her what types of experiences she feels prepared for and let her know you believe she is ready. Have her participate in planning for her travel experience—and with your guidance—she’ll soon be ready.

36-45 POINTS

Look at the independent-level and the Girl Scout Destinations trips with your girl to help her choose one that fits her best. Let her lead the registration and application process with your guidance and support. She’ll know that you think she is capable and ready for new adventures around Nebraska, the United States, or internationally!

Apply Today to Receive Honor Girl Scout or Honor Troop Status!

If you or your troop do a little bit of everything, apply for honor status! Each girl who achieves honor status, as either an IGM or with her troop, receives an exclusive Honor Girl Scout patch and a signed certificate.

IF YOU'VE…

• Participated in the Fall Product Program or Girl Scout Cookie Program

• Use the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)

• Completed a Journey and earned new Girl Scout badges

• Participated in a traditional Girl Scout ceremony

• Observed two or more Girl Scout holidays

• Finished a Community Service or Take Action Project

• Participated in a council-sponsored program

…then you’re on your way to Honor status! Find the requirements and applications on our website under “Forms and Documents.” Contact your Troop Support Specialist with questions.

Camps

CAMP CATRON | NEBRASKA CITY

Along serene apple orchards of Nebraska City and Walnut Creek, you will discover beautiful Camp Catron. This outdoor haven includes spacious Kimmel Lodge, Sky Camp, a swimming pool, giant swing, flying squirrel, dual racing zip lines, archery, and Eugene’s Adventure Course set high in the treetops!

This camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, which requires thorough and rigorous compliance for operations, staffing qualifications, and safety standards.

CAMP CATRON FALL FEST

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Saturday, October 5, 2024

Leaves are falling, autumn is calling! Discover the natural wonders of autumn and learn about the history of scarecrows, make a fall craft, decorate your own pumpkin, and make a fall-themed SWAPS. Take a fall hike, then warm up around the fire with a hot dog dinner, cider, and s’mores.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Add to your fun by signing up for Haunted Zipline & Adventure Course.

Arrival/Departure: 3 – 7 p.m.

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, dinner, and patch

Adult Cost: $25, includes activities and dinner

Sibling Cost: $30, includes activities, dinner, and patch

HAUNTED ZIPLINE & ADVENTURE COURSE

Grades 4-12

JC S A Saturday, October 5, 2024

Our Adventure Course and Zipline have been taken over by ghosts and ghouls! Watch out for scarers in the woods as you zip through Camp Catron. Enjoy some after-dark fun with Halloween sounds, smoke machine and lighting effects, glow sticks, goodie bags, and more!

Extend the fun with the Camp Catron Fall Fest!

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 9:30 p.m.

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, goodie bag, and patch

Adult Cost: $25, includes activities and goodie bag

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Positive Values

FUN WITH FLAGS

Grades K-12

DB JC S A Saturday, November 2, 2024

Discover interesting facts about the United States and Nebraska flags, participate in a flag-retirement ceremony, be part of a take-action project for veterans, and play fun and challenging flag games. New this year will be living history re-enactments within the different stations. Activities are planned by girls, for girls, and led by the Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Honor Guard.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City

Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $7, includes activities and snack

Visit Kimmel Orchard the next time you are in Nebraska City or staying at Camp Catron. Explore the self-guided activities to receive a special patch! Ask for the Spirit of Nebraska Kimmel Orchard Patch Program

Checklist at the Kimmel Education & Research Center or contact Member Support at 402.558.8189 with questions.

CAMP COSMO | GRAND ISLAND

Explore the wonders of water at Camp “Cosmo” Cosmopolitan! This tranquil, river-side camp features a program center, climate-controlled Tucker Lodge, platform tents, high and low challenge courses, flying squirrel, pristine hiking trails, a GAGA ball pit, and slingshot and tomahawk-throwing courses! This camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, which requires thorough and rigorous compliance for operations, staffing qualifications, and safety standards.

GHOST HUNTERS – CAMP COSMO

Grades 6-12

Friday, October 25, 2024 – Saturday, October 26, 2024

If there's something strange in your Girl Scout camp, who you gonna call? Ghost Hunters! Join the spooky fun of ghost hunting at this overnight designed for brave, older Girl Scouts. Learn the history of Camp Cosmo and see how experts try to track signs of the paranormal. Just in time for Halloween!

Arrival/Departure: 6 p.m. Friday – 9 a.m. Saturday

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

CAMP CROSSED ARROWS | NICKERSON

High above the Elkhorn River Valley, you will find the ever-scenic Camp Crossed Arrows. This river-side camp includes a climate-controlled troop house, colorful yurts, low elements challenge course, archery, groomed hiking trails, horse programs, and the thrilling five-station Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour!

This camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, which requires thorough and rigorous compliance for operations, staffing qualifications, and safety standards.

CAMP CROSSED ARROWS FALL FEST

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Saturday, October 12, 2024

ZIPLINE AFTER DARK

Grades 4-12

JC S A Saturday, October 12, 2024

Our Zip Tour has been taken over by ghosts and ghouls! Watch out for scarers in the woods as you zip through Camp Crossed Arrows. Enjoy some after-dark fun with Halloween sounds, smoke machine and lighting effects, glow sticks, goodie bags, and more!

REGISTRATION OPENS

AUGUST 21, 2024

Be sure to keep this publication through September 2025. ALL girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in ANY area of the state. Join online and let the fun begin!

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Add to your fun by signing up for Zipline After Dark.

Arrival/Departure: 3 – 7 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, dinner, and patch

Adult Cost: $25, includes activities and dinner

Sibling Cost: $30, includes activities, dinner, and patch

Extend the fun with the Camp Crossed Arrows Fall Fest!

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 9:30 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, goodie bag, and patch

Adult Cost: $22, includes activities and goodie bag

HOLIDAY CHEER AT CAMP CROSSED ARROWS

Grades 2-12

B JC S A Friday, December 13, 2024 –Saturday, December 14, 2024

Enjoy some holiday cheer at Camp Crossed Arrows! Make nature-themed holiday crafts, warm up with cocoa and fuzzy socks, and learn the history behind some seasonal traditions.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m.

Saturday

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adult Cost: $20, includes activities, snack and breakfast

S'MORE VALENTINE FUN

Grades 2-8

Sunday, February 8, 2025

B JC

This Valentine's Day will be s'more fun! Learn how birds show off for their sweethearts, make a heart-themed nature craft, enjoy s'mores around a campfire, and more.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $20, includes activities and snack

SPRING BUNDLE

FLOWER FIESTA!

Grades K-5 DB J Saturday, March 8, 2025

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Brownies and Juniors—make a day of it and sign up for Archery Art, too! Bring a sack lunch if staying for the bundle.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

FLOWER POWER

Grades 6-12

C S A GG AS Saturday, March 8, 2025

Add to the fun by also signing up for Archery Art! Bring a sack lunch if staying for the bundle.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

ARCHERY ART

Grades 2-12 B JC S A

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Extend the fun by also signing up for Flower Fiesta or Flower Power! Bring a sack lunch if staying for the bundle.

Morning Session (Grades 6-12)

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Afternoon Session (Grades 2-5)

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and patch

Adult Cost: $15, includes activities

COSMIC ZIPLINE

Grades 4-12 JC S A Saturday, April 19, 2025

Enjoy some space-themed, after-dark fun at Camp Crossed Arrows. Embark on an otherworldly adventure with our Cosmic Zipline Tour. Glide through mock asteroid fields and nebulae while experiencing views of twinkling stars and galaxies. It will be a cosmic experience unlike any other!

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 9:30 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, goodie bag, and patch

Adult Cost: $22, includes activities and goodie bag

Check out our PROGRAM

BUNDLES to have twice or even triple the fun! Girls who register for and attend each program within a bundle will receive a $10 program credit!

Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour

CAMP CROSSED ARROWS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Are you looking for a fun adventure with your troop or group? Book a day on our Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour for an unforgettable experience!

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is excited to offer our fivestation zip line tour to thrill-seekers from across the region! The tour zips riders across prairies and through the woods at different heights and lengths, providing riders a variety of thrills and breathtaking views.

Led by ACCT-certified facilitators, Soaring Hawk is suitable for Girl Scout troops as well as church groups, family reunions, and corporate events.

Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/camps for more info. Questions? Contact Member Support at 402.558.8189.

Book your reservation online 24/7!

CAMP MAHA | PAPILLION

Camp Maha is just south of Omaha but secluded enough to immerse yourself in adventure and Mother Nature! This river-side camp features a nature education center, climate-controlled lodges, a swimming pool, archery, high and low challenge courses, zip line, and miles of lush hiking trails. This camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, which requires thorough and rigorous compliance for operations, staffing qualifications, and safety standards.

ARCHERY CLUB LEVEL 1

Grades 2-12

Saturday, September 7, 2024 –Saturday, October 12, 2024

B *JC S A

Join Archery Club Level 1 and experience six USA Archery-based sessions to learn the basics and sharpen your skills. *Girls must be 8 years or older.

Session Dates

• Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Saturday, September 14, 2024

• Saturday, September 21, 2024

• Saturday, September 28, 2024

• Saturday, October 5, 2024

• Saturday, October 12, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $40, includes six archery sessions, certificate, snacks, and patch

ARCHERY CLUB LEVEL 2

Grades 2-12

Saturday, September 7, 2024 –Saturday, October 12, 2024

B *JC S A

*Girls must be 8 years or older.

Session Dates

• Saturday, September 7, 2024

• Saturday, September 14, 2024

• Saturday, September 21, 2024

• Saturday, September 28, 2024

• Saturday, October 5, 2024

• Saturday, October 12, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $40, includes six archery sessions, certificate, snacks, and patch

LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS

Grades K-5

DB J Sunday, September 14, 2024

“Take only memories, leave only footprints.” –Chief Seattle

Learn about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how you can positively impact our environment. Explore conservation through fun hands-on activities, a responsibly sourced nature craft, games, and more.

Arrival/Departure: 12 – 2 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and patch Are you looking for a fun adventure with your troop or group? Our challenge courses and properties are available to the public corporate groups, sports teams, family reunions, and more. Book your reservations online 24/7 at www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/rentals.

ASTRONOMY CLUB

Grades 4-12 JC S A

Friday, September 20, 2024 –Friday, November 15, 2024

Session Dates*

• Friday, September 20, 2024, UNO Planetarium

• Friday, October 18, 2024, Camp Maha

• Friday, November 15, 2024, Camp Maha

*The first session will be a Zoom meeting. The remaining sessions will be in-person and will coincide with full moons.

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 9 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, planetarium admission, snacks, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities, planetarium admission, and snacks

CAMP MAHA FALL FEST

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Saturday, October 19, 2024

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 3 – 7 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, dinner, and patch

Adult Cost: $25, includes activities and dinner

Sibling Cost: $30, includes activities, dinner, and patch

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK ARCHERY

Grades 6-8 C

Saturday, October 19, 2024

It’s a new archery experience…Glow-inthe-Dark Archery! Play glow games like tic-tac-toe and battleship using blacklights, and of course everyone will get glow sticks!

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 9 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

Girl Cost: $18, includes activities and patch

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

Positive Values

COZY COCOA AND CRAFTS AT CAMP MAHA

Grades 2-12 B JC S A

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Cozy up with some cocoa, crafts, and snacks! You will leave with crafts and ornaments that you can give to someone special for the holidays! Adults are welcome to join us for this craft-filled afternoon.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $20, includes activities and snack

WINTER BUNDLE

SNOW ADVENTURE BADGE OVERNIGHT

Grades 4-10

JC S Friday, January 10, 2025 –Saturday, January 11, 2025

Spend the night at Camp Maha and complete steps toward earning the Snow Adventure badge! Sign up for Girl Scouts on Ice to complete the final step of the badge and try out your newly learned skills!

Keep the fun going the next day by signing up for the Girl Scouts on Ice program!

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m. Saturday Register by: Sunday, December 29, 2024

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $35, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and badge

GIRL SCOUTS ON ICE

Grades K-12, Families

Saturday, January 11, 2025 DB JC S A F

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors can add on the Snow Adventure Badge Overnight for even more winter fun!

Arrival/Departure: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Moylan Iceplex, 12550 W. Maple Rd., Omaha Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, skate rental, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $12, includes activities, skate rental, and snack

Sibling Cost: $15, includes activities, skate rental, and snack

COOKING BUNDLE

CAMP GOURMET: FOIL PACKETS

Grades 6-12

Saturday, March 29, 2025

C S A

Girl Scouts love cooking outdoors!

Discover the versatility and convenience of cooking with foil packets. Create your own lunch and dessert using this popular cooking method and leave with recipes for your next cookout.

Extend the fun by also signing up for Cozy Cooking and Molecular Gastronomy!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, meal, and patch

COZY COOKING

Grades 6-12

Saturday, March 29, 2025

C S A

Cook cozy comfort food and learn how to plan a large meal!

Make a whole day of fun by also signing up for Camp Gourmet: Foil Packets and Molecular Gastronomy!

Arrival/Departure: 12 – 2 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

MOLECULAR GASTRONOMY

Grades 6-12

Saturday, March 29, 2025

C S A

Earn a $10 credit by also signing up for Camp Gourmet: Foil Packets and Cozy Cooking!

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

FUNNY BUNNIES

Grades K-5

DB J Saturday, April 5, 2025

Funny Bunnies is all about bunnies! Enjoy a visit with real bunnies and learn all about them. Where do they sleep? What do they eat? How fast can they run? Get all your bunny questions answered and then enjoy a forest egg hunt and springthemed snack. Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 0 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

Community Problem Solving

EARTH DAY AT CAMP MAHA

Grades 4-12

Saturday, April 19, 2025

JC S A

Celebrate Earth Day at Camp Maha! Learn the history of Earth Day, earn the Tree Promise patch, make a conservationthemed SWAPS and an upcycled craft, and learn how you can positively impact the natural habitats in your community. Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Free Money For Camp!

Girls in grades K-12 who plan to participate in the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Program and complete the Healthy Blue Nebraska patch program are invited to apply for a camp scholarship to fund up to half of their camp program registration. Visit bit.ly/GSSNblue for details about this scholarship and additional opportunities. For questions, contact Member Support at 402.558.8189.

HILLTOP HOUSE | LINCOLN

Hilltop House is a modern gem glistening above the north Lincoln skyline that sits atop 32 acres of mixed prairie grass. The property includes a spacious, bright meeting room, a warming kitchen, flag pole, and a fire pit—ideal for singing songs around the campfire and feasting on s’mores!

Venture outdoors to explore Jenny’s Trail along the natural prairie grass and butterfly garden. You may even receive a visit from furry friends like red fox and whitetail deer!

CAMP GOURMET: DUTCH OVEN COOKING

Grades 6-12

Saturday, November 9, 2024

C S A

Dutch oven cooking is a staple of Girl Scout camp. Create a delicious threecourse meal and discover your inner gourmet! Work in groups to prepare a soup, main dish, and dessert and then make your own box oven to take home while you wait for your meal. You'll also learn how to use technology to aid you in your Dutch oven cooking and start a cookbook of your favorite recipes.

Arrival/Departure: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, meal, and patch

AUTUMN ART AND PUMPKIN POTAGE

Grades 6-12

C S A Saturday, November 9, 2024

Learn to make and sample three different kinds of creamy autumn vegetable soups you can make at camp or at home. Then go for a hike to gather supplies for a fall gilding project. Finish your fall afternoon with s'mores and cider around the campfire.

Arrival/Departure: 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Register by: Sunday, October 27, 2024

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch

LAKEVIEW CABIN | NORTH PLATTE

Located on the picturesque shore of North Platte’s Lake Maloney, Lakeview Cabin is a modern, climatecontrolled haven for water-lovers and horse-lovers alike. Never be bored with a spacious deck with incredible views, a basketball court, archery range, and sandy beach with swimming access.

If you are feeling extra adventurous, cross the bridge to Cadette Island or borrow a canoe or kayak from the boat house to fully explore the lake!

FUN, FROST AND FISHING

Grades 4-12

JC S A Friday, January 31, 2025 –Sunday, February 2, 202

We've planned snow much fun at this winter camp! Make snow angels, fish on a frozen lake, go ice skating, roast s'mores, and drink lots of hot cocoa. Enjoy all the wonders of winter at Lakeview Cabin with fun and frosty winter activities.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m. Sunday Register by: Sunday, January 19, 2025

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $75, includes activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $50, includes meals and T-shirt

OTHER CAMP PROGRAMS

Check out these outdoor programs—perfect for girls who want an outdoor adventure beyond our GSSN camps. You’ll find plenty of ways to push past what you thought were limits and let your inner explorer run free!

GIRL SCOUTS LOVE THE OUTDOORS CHALLENGE – SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA STYLE!

Grades K-12

Saturday, September 7, 2024 –Saturday, September 14, 2024

DB JC S A

It's the national Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors challenge with a Spirit of Nebraska twist! Complete virtual challenges via the Eventzee app to earn the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors patch. You will receive an invitation to an app-based checklist that includes activities, games, photo challenges, and more during this fun, free way to celebrate the outdoors!

Adult supervision is required.

Location: Anywhere!

Girl Cost: FREE, includes invitation to Eventzee event, activities, and patch

GIRL SCOUTS LOVE STATE PARKS

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Saturday, September 14, 2024

Girl Scouts Love State Parks is an annual nationwide celebration of the natural wonders found across our country! Girl Scouts gather with their troops, friends, and family to celebrate our shared love of the outdoors. Join us at one of our Nebraska State Parks for activities like fishing, kayaking, animal encounters, and more and earn the 2024 Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch*!

Those registered will receive a schedule of all Girl Scouts Love State Parks activities and packet for independent activities. Purchase of daily park permit may be necessary, depending on location.

*Patch is not included but is available for purchase through Girl Scout Shop.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: Sunday, September 1, 2024

Location: Various Nebraska State Parks

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

Sibling Cost: FREE, includes activities

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Challenge Seeking

OUTDOOR PADDLE SKILLS AT FLANAGAN LAKE

Grades 4-12 JC S A Sunday, September 29, 2024

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, spend an afternoon on Flanagan Lake enjoying stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking. Learn essential paddling and valuable water safety and rescue skills.

Girls must be able to swim.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 12:45 – 3 p.m.

Location: Flanagan Lake, 168th and Fort St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $55, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE (adults will provide supervision only, they will not participate in activities)

RAPTOR RESCUE AT FONTENELLE FOREST

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Saturday, November 9, 2024

Who-Who-Who’s interested in birds? Discover three different birds of prey with Fontenelle Forest’s raptor recovery specialists! You’re welcome to explore Fontenelle Forest on your own following the program.

Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 3 p.m.

Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue

Girl Cost: $9, includes activities and admission to Fontenelle Forest

Adult Cost:$9, includes activities and admission to Fontenelle Forest

Sibling Cost: $9, includes activities and admission to Fontenelle Forest

CADETTE ARCHERY BADGE

Grades 6-8

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Game and Parks staff will guide you as you practice your archery skills at the Outdoor Education Center indoor range and complete the steps of the Cadette archery badge.

Arrival/Departure: 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Location: Nebraska Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and badge

Adult Cost: $15, includes activities

COSMIC GLOW ARCHERY

Grades 4-12

JC S A Saturday, February 22, 2025

Cosmic Glow Archery is an out-of-thisworld twist that features blacklights, music, and glowing targets. Join us for an evening of glow-in-the-dark archery and learn archery basics and safety then play glow-in-the-dark archery games like tic-tac-toe, battleship, and more!

Early Session

Arrival/Departure:4 – 5:15 p.m.

Late Session

Arrival/Departure: 5 – 6:15 p.m.

Location: Nebraska Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and patch

Adult Cost: $15, includes activities

Watch your mailbox in December for the 2025 Girl’s Guide to Summer Fun for the full list of summer camp programs.

Camp Readiness Quiz

Are you ready to camp with Girl Scouts? Should you sign up with your parent/caregiver, troop, or solo? Take the quiz below to determine the best camp experience for you and/or your girl!

GIRL QUIZ CAREGIVER QUIZ

1. Have you ever spent a night away from home?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

2. Have you ever slept over at a friend's house without missing your family?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

3. Do you like doing outdoor activities?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

4. Do you like to try new foods and activities?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

5. Are you okay getting a little dirty outside?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

6. Are you okay helping out with camp chores?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

7. Are you okay staying with other girls, knowing camp counselors are in a nearby tent/cabin?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

8. Can you get yourself ready each day?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

9. Can you keep track of your own things easily?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

10. Can you survive a few days without electronics?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

11. Can you see bugs or mice without being afraid?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

12. Can you make new friends easily?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

13. Can you adapt to new surroundings easily?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

14. Can you follow instructions from adults?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

15. Can you ask adults for help, if needed?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

1. Has she ever spent a night away from home?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

2. Has she ever slept over at a friend's house without missing you?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

3. Does she like doing outdoor activities?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

4. Does she like to try new foods and activities?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

5. Is she okay getting a little dirty outside?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

6. Is she okay helping out with camp chores?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

7. Is she okay staying with other girls, knowing camp counselors are in a nearby tent/cabin?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

8. Can she get herself ready each day?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

9. Can she keep track of her own things easily?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

10. Can she survive a few days without electronics?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

11. Can she see bugs or mice without being afraid?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

12. Does she make new friends easily?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

13. Does she adapt to new surroundings easily?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

14. Does she follow instructions from adults?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

15. Can she ask adults for help, if needed?  No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

GIRL SCORE: CAREGIVER SCORE:

GIRL SCORES

15-25 POINTS

A council-sponsored day camp or one overnight would be perfect for you! Get ready for a longer overnight camp next year by experiencing the fun and excitement of day camp or an overnight with your troop/group or favorite adult.

Recommended Camps:

• S'more Valentine Fun (page 57)

• Funny Bunnies (page 61)

26-35 POINTS

You’re confident and ready for overnight camping! Try a 1–3 night camp solo or a week-long overnight camp with a friend. Get ready to have a blast and experience the magic of Girl Scout camp!

Recommended Camps:

• Fun, Frost and Fishing (page 62)

• Girl Scouts Love State Parks (page 63)

36-45 POINTS

If you’re not already a camping pro, you are going to be a natural! You may be ready to take on one or more week-long overnight camps. You'll love adventure, trying new things, and making new friends!

Recommended Camps:

• Ghost Hunters (page 56)

• Mariners or Trailblazers (page 59)

CAREGIVER SCORES

15-25 POINTS

You or your girl may not be quite ready for overnight camping. Try a day or onenight camp. She'll build independence from smaller experiences before leaving home for several days. Attending an overnight camp with her is a great way to build her confidence for future overnight camps.

26-35 POINTS

You’re ready to send her to an overnight! If you're still unsure, try one overnight or a weekend camp, then attend one of our camp open houses with your girl to tour our camps in person, meet camp staff, and learn all about overnight camps.

Upcoming Family Camp Events:

• Camp Catron Fall Fest (page 55)

• Camp Crossed Arrows Fall Fest (page 56)

• Camp Maha Fall Fest (page 60)

36-45 POINTS

You’ve done this before, haven’t you? You and your girl are ready for her to attend one or more week-long overnight camps. You are confident in your girl's ability to independently prepare and have a great time at camp, and you are able to relax while she is away for a few days.

Both our shops offer a uniform insignia heat press service for just $5 (includes U.S. Flag; Council ID Set; Troop Crest and Numerals; plus Wings for Brownies, Cadettes, Seniors, or Ambassadors). Additional badges or fun patches are $1 each. Please call 402.779.8202 to schedule an appointment. BACK TO

TROOP EVENT

Saturday, August 17, 2024 Featuring “My Girl Scout” kits...get a FREE BAG with $60+ purchase (while supplies last, bag appearance may vary).

VOLUNTEER

APPRECIATION SALE

April 20–26, 2025 All Girl Scout volunteers enjoy 20% off purchases.

Each Bridging Kit includes Bridging Certificate; Bridging Arc; Membership Star with Disc; fun patch; and pencil. Junior and Cadette kits include Brownie Wings (product appearances may vary based on availability).

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Campus Girl Scouts

As part of the Girl Scout Network™, Campus Girl Scouts provide college students with opportunities to make the world a better place, both on campus and in their communities.

Members meet once monthly on campus to foster new friendships, collaborate, and host events for area Girl Scouts each year. Combine university resources and alum experience to create unique programs just for girls.

For more information or to inquire about starting a Campus Girl Scout group at your school, email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org or call 402.558.8189.

Older Girl Scouts

REAL LIFE ACADEMY

Grades 11-12

A Saturday, November 2, 2024 –Saturday, March 8, 2025

Real Life Academy is a fun spin on the “Game of Life” that offers practical, lifeskill based experiences. Explore your future through activities like resume building and job shadowing, get an introduction to financial literacy, set goals, and learn valuable life-skills such as budgeting, goal setting, and car maintenance. Bring a sack lunch each day.

As part of this program, you will independently save $250 through money-earning activities such as a part-time job, babysitting, dog-walking, etc. And you will earn a $1,000 scholarship for Girl Scout travel or college if you successfully complete both sessions, an 8-hour job shadow experience, and meet the $250 saving goal! This program is sponsored in part by Union Bank & Trust.

“Building Your Foundation”

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

“Preparing For Your Future” Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Apply by: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Locations:

• Gering: Hotel 21 & Co, 2605 10th St.

• Lincoln: Hilltop House

Girl Cost: FREE, but space is limited and applications are required, includes activities, snack, and the opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship upon program completion

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Grades 9-12

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 –Friday, June 27, 2025

S A

Experience college life while staying in UNO dorms during this three-day business-basics camp. Gain business, finance, marketing, and non-profit management tips from UNO College of Business Administration faculty and develop your sense of self. Visit local entrepreneurs to learn how they got started and participate in your own small business challenge.

Arrival/Departure: 2 p.m. Wednesday –3 p.m. Friday

Apply by: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Location: University of Nebraska Omaha, Mammel Hall, 6708 Pine St., Omaha Girl Cost: FREE but space is limited and applications are required, includes activities, meals, and T-shirt

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

Relationships

MENTORSHIP

Grades 9-12

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 –Sunday, July 27, 2025

S A

Be part of a unique mentoring experience in a camp setting. You’ll be matched with a mentor during the camp – our mentors are inspiring women from a variety of professional backgrounds. Enjoy challenging and fun adventures with your mentor such as the adventure course, swimming, archery, yoga, a special formal dinner, and more!

Explore career planning and networking while developing a strong bond with the other girls and women at camp. Learn how to develop healthy relationships, become more confident, and gain a strong sense of self, too!

Arrival/Departure: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday – 11:30 a.m. Sunday

Apply by: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: FREE but space is limited and applications are required, includes activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

NEW! STEM Career Exploration Badges

Discover how STEM can support your goals for the future and help you build a better world. Explore how you want to change the world and how a career in STEM can help you make a difference.

To complete the STEM Career Exploration badge, girls must attend Parts 1 and 2 plus at least two additional STEM Career program options from the chart below (refer to the page number listed for all details).

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

STEM CAREER EXPLORATION PART 1

Grades 9-12

Sunday, October 6, 2024

S A

Explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! Develop essential skills and gain insight into a variety of STEM careers through hands-on activities, mentorship opportunities, and engaging challenges.

Senior Session

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Ambassador Session

Arrival/Departure: 4– 6 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $7, includes activities and snack (badge comes with Part 2)

STEM CAREER EXPLORATION PART 2

Grades 9-12 S A Sunday, April 6, 2025

You’ve been exploring the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through a variety of experiences. Now it’s time to complete the last two steps toward earning the STEM Career Exploration badge!

Senior Session

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Ambassador Session

Arrival/Departure: 4– 6 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge

Girl Scout Girl Awards

Bronze. Silver. Gold. These represent the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn. All three awards give you the chance to do big things while working on an issue you care about. Whether you want to plant a community garden at your school and inspire others to eat healthy for your Bronze, advocate for animal rights for your Silver, or build a career network that encourages girls to become scientists and engineers for your Gold, you’ll inspire others (and yourself).

Girl Scout Bronze Award

GIRL SCOUT JUNIORS (GRADES 4-5)

The Bronze Award is a leadership adventure and the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. As you and your team plan and complete your project, you’ll develop more confidence, meet new people, and have the kind of fun that happens when working together makes a difference.

Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Bronze to find Bronze Award guidelines and submit the intent forms and final report. Submitting the Girl Award Intent Form allows us to follow your progress, share helpful information, and send deadline reminders.

1. Submit a Bronze Award Intent Form

2. Complete project

3. Submit Bronze Award Final Report (one final report should be submitted per award project)

Girl Scout Silver Award

GIRL SCOUT CADETTES (GRADES 6-8)

Have you ever looked around your neighborhood or school and wondered how you could make a positive change? Earning the Silver Award—the highest honor for Cadettes— gives you the chance to show that you are an organized, determined, and dedicated leader.

Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Silver to find Silver Award guidelines, proposal, and final report forms. Submitting the Silver Award Project Proposal allows us to follow your progress, share helpful information, and send deadline reminders.

1. Submit a Silver Award Proposal

2. Complete project

3. Submit Silver Award Final Report (one final report should be submitted per award project)

Bronze & Silver Award Deadlines

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025

Deadline for girls to complete their project and submit the final report for recognition at a 2024 Girl Awards ceremony. Girls who submit the final report after March 31, 2024, will be recognized at a 2025 ceremony.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Deadline for girls bridging to the next level to complete their project and submit the final report.

Girl Scout Gold Award

GIRL SCOUT SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS (GRADES 9-12)

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 a sustainable impact in their communities and beyond. The Gold Award is viewed by admissions counselors with great regard. You will be eligible for additional college scholarships and every young woman who earns Gold is eligible to move up one U.S. military rank.

SEVEN STEPS ARE REQUIRED TO EARN THE GOLD AWARD

1. Choose an issue you care about

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

To get started, visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Gold and follow the steps. Once your proposal has been submitted, an interview will be scheduled with the Spirit of Nebraska Gold Award Committee.

Girl Award Ceremonies

Girl Award ceremonies are held each year in May and June. Look for ceremony details in the 2025 Girl's Guide to Summer Fun, coming in December. For more information about any of these awards, contact Member Support at 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Pat Meyer Nebraska Gold Award Girl Scout of Distinction Award

We invite girls who earn their Gold Award to apply for the Pat Meyer Nebraska Gold Award Girl Scout of Distinction recognition. At least three applicants will be chosen. Each will receive a plaque, a college scholarship, and a lifetime Girl Scout membership, all provided by Pat Meyer’s family in her honor.

Additional Scholarships and Recognition

There are additional scholarship opportunities available for Ambassador Girl Scouts and Gold Award Girl Scouts. Search “scholarships” on our website for deadlines, requirements, and application processes.

Ready to Earn Your Girl Award?

Thinking about earning your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award? Check out our Girl Award Workshops listed on page 72. For girls/troops earning their Bronze Award, first submit a Bronze Award Intent Form * at the beginning of your project. This enables us to provide encouragement, support, and share important information regarding your project.

*Found at www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Bronze

Girl Award Workshops

Jump start your Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award by attending a Girl Award workshop! These workshops will help you understand each step of the award process so you can change the world with confidence!

BRONZE AWARD WORKSHOPS

Grades 4-5 J

Tuesday, November 5, 2024; Tuesday, April 8, 2025

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!

Adults must register and attend with girls.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

SILVER AWARD WORKSHOPS

Grades 6-8

Thursday, November 7, 2024; Thursday, April 10, 2025

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!

Adults are encouraged to register and attend with girls.

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

GOLD AWARD WORKSHOPS

Grades 9-12

A Thursday, September 5, 2024; Thursday, November 7, 2024; Thursday, February 6, 2025; Thursday, May 8, 2025

Jump start your Gold Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the Gold Award process from start to finish and bring all your Gold Award questions for the Q&A at the end.

Adults are encouraged to register and attend with girls.

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 8 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

Girl Award Journeys

Take Action Project Ideas

If you are looking for Bronze, Silver, or Gold Take Action project inspiration, try community mapping! You may discover a need in your community that would make a great Take Action project.

Learn more in these Girl Scout Journeys: Agent of Change; BREATHE; and GIRLtopia, available in the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK).

Program Aide (PA) Trainings

PROGRAM AIDE TRAININGS

Grades 6-12

Saturday, September 28, 2024; Saturday, October 12, 2024; Saturday, November 2, 2024; Saturday, November 16, 2024; Friday, December 6, 2024 –Saturday, December 7, 2024; Saturday, December 14, 2024; Saturday, April 5, 2025; Sunday, April 13, 2025

C S A

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Friday, December 6, 2024 –Saturday, December 7, 2024*

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 Program Aides can volunteer at day camps, council events, or with a troop. Program Aides are prepared to lead songs, games, ceremonies, and more with younger Girl Scouts.

A Program Aide Certificate and T-shirt are awarded at the end of the learning session. The Program Aide Certificate of Completion and pin are awarded after six Program Aide experiences.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, 8601 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: O'Neill Public Library, 601 E. Douglas St., O'Neill

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m.

Saturday

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, 8601 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln

Girl Cost: $25*, includes activities, tote bag, snack, and T-shirt

*Also includes breakfast.

GSAG

Girl Scout Advisory Group

WHAT IS GSAG?

Girl Scout Advisory Group (GSAG) is a dynamic and creative group of Girl Scouts grades 6–12 who hang out together, brainstorm program ideas, work side-by-side with Council staff, develop leadership skills, and help guide the direction of Girl Scouting in Nebraska. GSAG girls are...

• Leaders

• Mentors

• Program and Camp Facilitators

• Staff Liaisons

• Idea-Makers

• The Voice of Girl Scouts

WHAT DO GSAG GIRLS DO?

• Attend Monthly Meetings

• Volunteer at Council-Sponsored Events

• Lead Younger Girl Scouts at Programs and Camp

• Brainstorm New Ideas for the Council

• Improve Your Leadership Skills

• Gain Confidence in Yourself

• Meet Girls Across Nebraska

• Complete Community Service Projects

• Go on Exclusive Field Trips

• Attend the Annual Summer GSAG Retreat at Camp Catron

WHERE CAN I FIND GSAG GROUPS?

Omaha, Lincoln, Columbus, Grand Island, North Platte, and the Nebraska panhandle!

HOW DO I JOIN GSAG?

• Contact Member Support at 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org to connect with your area Program Specialist!

• GSAG members must be a registered 6-12th grade Girl Scout and are required to complete Program Aide certification within the first year of joining (see page 73).

Volunteer Resources

Girl Scouts has been around for more than 110 years, and that means we have MANY resources, tips, tricks, and terminology that can be overwhelming for new volunteers. Here, we've provided a list of resources available for our volunteers. We are confident that we have everything you'll need for success in your volunteer role. If you can’t find a resource, give us a shout and we’d be happy to help you find it!

Troop Support: Your Ultimate Resource

Our Troop Support Specialists across Nebraska are ready to help you make the most of your Girl Scout year. With over 80 years of combined experience across the team, we’ve seen it all! Ask us all of your burning questions, join us for a Volunteer Meeting, or give us a call to let us know how you’re doing.

Contacts

• Jen Gilland jgilland@girlscoutsnebraska.org

• Tyne Jackson tjackson@girlscoutsnebraska.org

• Lila Munsell lmunsell@girlscoutsnebraska.org

• Joanne Savicky jsavicky@girlscoutsnebraska.org

• Pam Sukup psukup@girlscoutsnebraska.org

• Wendy Werner wwerner@girlscoutsnebraska.org

Exclusive Support for New Volunteers

Meet Pam Sukup, our First-Year Volunteer Support Specialist! Pam has been with Spirit of Nebraska for 26 years and is ready to offer her Girl Scout expertise to firstyear volunteers with planning meetings, parent/caregiver recruitment, Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) support, required training verification, Daisy Experience Box subscription setup, and answering all your new volunteer questions!

Member Support

Don’t forget, Member Support is available by phone or email, Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (CT). We're here to help with program registrations, property reservations, and answering your Girl Scout questions!

Phone: 402.558.8189

Email: MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org

Secondary Resources

VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT (VTK)

Explore this digital planning tool to make the most of every troop meeting! The VTK includes meeting plans with step-by-step instructions for each meeting activity. This means that you get a full year of Girl Scouts from your PC, tablet, or smart phone! Want to do your own thing? You can! Each meeting plan is fully customizable.

GSLEARN

Log into your MY GS account to access an array of training videos curated by GSUSA—from “The Girl Scout Leadership Experience” to “Troop Funds” and everything in between!

SAFETY

The safety of our girls and volunteers is of upmost importance! Check our website Safety Activity Checkpoints and Volunteer-to-Girl Ratios to keep your girls safe during any Girl Scout activity.

PUBLICATIONS

Lost your Annual Program Book or want to read the latest issue of our Juliette’s Gazette (JG) magazine? All of our publications are conveniently available for download on our website.

SERVICE UNITS (SU)

An integral part of Girl Scout's organizational structure, “Service Units” are volunteer-led member areas divided by either county or ZIP code. SUs improve communication, offer extra local support, and grow the community. Learn more about your SU, how they can help you, and how you can help them by contacting your area Troop Support Specialist.

ONLINE TRAINING

Spirit of Nebraska requires training for certain volunteer roles. Most trainings are available online to watch anywhere on YOUR schedule. Check our list of trainings on our website.

OUTDOOR TRAINING

Get your girls outside! Spirit of Nebraska offers training and opportunities for taking your troop on outdoor adventures. Find in-person training dates and additional outdoor resources on our website.

TROOP FORMS

Starting and maintaining a troop includes completing forms for a multitude of reasons. From troop trip requests to bank account information, verify your required forms are up-to-date by contacting your area Troop Support Specialist.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

Still looking for more? We have meeting guides, age progression charts, logos, flier templates, social media toolkits, and more! Search our website for anything you may need.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

Volunteers are critical to the success of Girl Scouting. Without their time and energy, we could not provide Girl Scout experiences to Nebraska girls. Find ideas and resources for ways to appreciate your fellow volunteers on our website.

Parents/Caregivers

“Many hands make light work” is as true in Girl Scouts as it is in life. It may be difficult for some to ask for help, and troop co-leaders are no exception, with many unsure how to make the ask.

Running a quality Girl Scout troop requires the involvement of ALL parents/caregivers. We encourage all parents/caregivers to connect with your girl's troop leadership for ways you and other adults in your family can offer support. Each of us has unique talents and we’re counting on YOU to share them with her troop!

Benefits for Adult Members

• Create a bonding experience with your girl

• Interact with girls from unique backgrounds

• Develop a new skill alongside the girls during badge-earning activities or outdoor adventures

• Network and make new adult friends

• Grandparents can bond with younger girls

• Aunts and uncles may share life experiences

Get Started as an Adult Member

1. Log in to your MY GS account at https://mygs.girlscouts.org.

2. Register as a “Treasurer,” “Fall Product Program Manager,” or “Cookie Manager.” All other adult roles should register as “Adult Support” and complete the required background screening.

3. If you haven’t done so already, connect with your daughter’s troop co-leader to see how you can support the troop.

If you have any questions or need any assistance registering as Adult Support with your girl's troop, please contact Member Support at 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Adult Support Role Options

TREASURER

Manages troop bank account and prepares end-of-year Troop Finance Report.

PRODUCT PROGRAM MANAGER

Organizes the Fall Product Program (nuts, candies, and more) and/or the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

CAMP PARENT

Certified camper who assists in planning/ leading camping activities.

TROOP FIRST AIDER

Certified in CPR and First Aid; attend trips and camping activities.

TROOP TRIP COORDINATOR

Organizes and plans troop field trips away from the normal meeting location.

SERVICE PROJECT COORDINATOR

Organizes and plans community service and/or Take Action projects.

BADGE COORDINATOR

Researches and plans activities for a badge or Journey to fulfill its requirements (many people can “own” this role to teach things like outdoor art and basic car care).

TROOP PARENT HELPER

Helps at meetings with pre-planned activities (i.e. songs, games, drawing, etc.).

TROOP TRIP CHAPERONE

Drives and/or serves as adult helper on activities and field trips.

Opportunities Episodic Volunteer

Older Girl and Adult Experiences Available!

Episodic volunteer opportunities are one-time or seasonal experiences for older Girl Scouts or adults who need easy service hours and wish to contribute to Girl Scouts’ Mission without committing to bi-weekly troop meetings. These opportunities are ideal for older Girl Scouts to build leadership or presentation skills with adult guidance (Girl Scout Cadettes/Seniors may need to be accompanied by an adult). If you are interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please visit our blog at bit.ly/EpicVol (case sensitive) or reach out to Member Support at 402.558.8189 or MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL HOST

REQUIREMENTS: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Back-to-School nights (open houses) are generally in August, one day per year. The majority of schools hold them indoors for one to two hours. You would attend, host a table, and may be asked general Girl Scout questions. The Council will provide Girl Scout give-away items and interest forms for prospective families to complete.

“YOU’RE INVITED” PARTY HOST

REQUIREMENTS: 3 | 4 | 6

You’re Invited parties are recruitment events for prospective girls and families to try Girl Scouts, often with a fun theme. These events are best conducted by a minimum of two volunteers: one leading girl activities and another answering Girl Scout questions for parents/caregivers. All girl activities, supplies, and talking points will be provided by the Council (we’re happy to talk you through an adult conversation for a practice run). The Council will also provide fliers if you are able to assist with submitting fliers into a school (we may only deliver to schools with staff/volunteers living in that area). These parties may be a one-time or ongoing opportunity tailored to your availability; scheduled for one hour and typically held evenings or weekends.

TRIP ADVISOR

REQUIREMENTS 5 | 6

Trip Advisors provide supervision and guidance for some of our older girl council-sponsored trips, encouraging each girl to develop independence and leadership skills.

OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS KEY

1 = GS Cadette

2 = GS Senior

3 = GS Ambassador

TRANSPORTATION CHAPERONE

REQUIREMENTS: 5 | 6

4 = College Age and Up

5 = Adults 25–60

6 = Background Screen Required

Transportation is a participation barrier for some of our members. We are seeking volunteer chaperones in urban and rural communities for a seasonal commitment. We will match you with girls whose ages you are comfortable interacting with and transporting in your vehicle to and from Girl Scout programs. Chaperones must have a personal vehicle with current safety features, insurance, and driver's license.

SCHOOL TROOP SITE LEADER

REQUIREMENTS: 4 | 6

Girl Scouts is for every girl, however, some girls are only able to participate when it’s delivered after school. We are looking for caring adults who want to make this possible for girls in urban and rural communities. We will provide training, materials, lesson plans, and support for all things needed in this role. This is generally a once-per-week commitment for one school semester with the option for multiple semesters!

EVENT ASSISTANT

REQUIREMENTS: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Have fun sharing Girl Scouts with prospective girls and families as an Event Assistant. This is a fun and lowcommitment way to help spread the word about Girl Scouting on YOUR schedule. Our Recruitment team hosts a variety of events—some are one-time instances while others are bi-weekly for five weeks (such as startup troops). We would love for you to be a part of our Mission without requiring any prep work on your part!

GSAG CO-LEADERS

REQUIREMENTS 4 | 6

Help lead an area Girl Scout Advisory Group (GSAG) of older Girl Scouts who brainstorm program ideas, provide valuable feedback to our council, and keep us focused on what is relevant to girls today.

DEMO MEETING LEADER

REQUIREMENTS 2 | 3 | 4

Help troops that are just getting started by leading one meeting for Daisy or Brownie level troops. Training to be provided as well as all materials, scripts, and step-by-step instructions for the specific meeting.

Registration Information

About Our Council

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska (GSSN) is the largest girl-serving organization in the state with about 14,000 members. We have four service centers, six camp properties, and one outdoor education facility.

Service Centers and Camp Properties

Service Centers

Columbus Service Center 1570 33rd Ave. Columbus, NE 68601

Grand Island Service Center 2400 E. Wildwood Dr. Grand Island, NE 68801

Lincoln Service Center* 8230 Beechwood Dr. Lincoln, NE 68510

Omaha DreamLab* 8601 West Dodge Rd., Ste. 102 Omaha, NE 68114

Camp Properties

Camp Catron 609 N. 60th Rd. Nebraska City, NE 68410

Camp Cosmo 2400 E. Wildwood Dr. Grand Island, NE 68801

Camp Crossed Arrows 12997 County Rd. P1 Nickerson, NE 68044

Camp Maha 17114 S. 63rd St. Papillion, NE 68133

Hidden Oaks Cabin 710 E. Hwy. 20 Valentine, NE 69201

Hilltop House 1320 Hilltop Plz. Lincoln, NE 68521

Lakeview Cabin 101 S. Lake Maloney Dr. North Platte, NE 69101

* Location includes Girl Scout Shop

Girl Scout Membership and Participation

Girl Scout programs are for ALL girls in grades K-12! Girls may join a troop or participate as an Individual Girl Member (IGM). See page 8 for more information.

If you are not a current Girl Scout member, register online at https://mygs.girlscouts.org. The $25 annual membership fee will allow you to attend any GSSN program through September 30, 2025. If you are registered as a Girl Scout in another council, you may still attend Spirit of Nebraska programs by logging to your MY GS account and filter program search results for Nebraska ZIP codes.

Program Registration Instructions

Registration for new programs listed in this book opens Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Troop co-leaders may register family members and troop members for programs.

• NOTE: Some programs require adults to register and attend with girls (marked with a symbol and noted in the program description). See page 9 for more information.

• Your spot at programs will not be saved until the program registration fee or deposit have been paid in full by the stated payment deadline (on applicable programs).

Online Registration

1. Registering online at GirlScoutsNebraska.org is the quickest way to reserve your spot at programs!

• Accepted online payments are debit and credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or AMEX).

2. Let us know if you wish to pay for programs with Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, or financial aid—though more action is still required:

• Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, or Travel Bucks: Complete a “Request to Use Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, or Travel Bucks” form (found at bit.ly/GSSNforms) at least 30 days before the registration deadline. Product Program rewards and Program Credits may not be used for program deposits.

• Financial Aid: First register for the program online and select “Financial Aid” as the payment type. Next, complete a “Girl Program Financial Aid Application” (found at bit.ly/GSSNaid). You will receive a notification via email within one week of approval and the amount granted. You will be responsible for paying the remaining program fee by the registration deadline.

• Program Credits: Must be mailed to the Omaha Service Center. See below for instructions.

3. To view your upcoming programs, past programs, and whether you still owe a balance on any program registration fees, login to MY GS and navigate to the “My Events” tab.

Paper Registration

Complete a “Program Registration Form” (found at bit.ly/GSSNforms) and mail to: Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Attn: Registrar, 8601 West Dodge Rd., Ste. 102, Omaha, NE 68114.

• Accepted mail payments are checks, debit/credit cards, Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, and Program Credits. If paying with Program Credits, please enclose the original paper Program Credit.

• NOTE: It may take up to two weeks to process paper registration forms.

Attendee Safety and Health

As you register for programs, keep in mind that all volunteers working directly with girls, in any capacity, must be registered members and successfully complete a background screen. When preparing for any activity with girls, begin with the Safety Activity Checkpoints found on our website under “Members > For Volunteers > Volunteer Resources” or at bit.ly/GSSNsafe.

Attendee Health Forms

Some programs require additional documents for attendees after registration. To check if this applies to you, login to your MY GS account, select the program in the “My Events” tab and see “Additional Documents.”

OVERNIGHTS: Girls participating in programs of three nights or more must submit a Physical Examination Form that has been completed within 12 months of the trip dates and signed by a physician. Details will be emailed to participants after the registration deadline.

CAMP : Parents/caregivers will receive an email requesting camper health and medication information to be completed online via CampDoc®. This allows us to prevent paper waste and keep our records easily accessible. The amount of information required will be determined by the length of stay at Girl Scout camp.

TRAVEL: Parents/caregivers will receive an email requesting traveler experience, health, and medication information to be completed online. Additionally, girls participating in council-sponsored trips of four nights or more must submit a Physical Exam Form that has been completed within 12 months of the trip dates and signed by a physician.

ADULT ATTENDEES: For travel and all other applicable non-camp programs, parents/caregivers may be required to complete the Attendee Health Form and provide a Physical Examination Form. Details will be emailed to participants after the registration deadline.

Registration Confirmation

Confirmations will be emailed to the email address on file when your payment is processed. You will also receive an email with additional information such as directions, what to wear, emergency contact numbers, etc., approximately one week prior to the program.

To confirm/update your email address on file, please review your MY GS profile prior to registering for events. If you need assistance updating your contact information, please contact Member Support at 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Refund Policy

Girl Scout annual membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Council-Sponsored Programs

Program registration refunds for non-travel programs will be granted under the following conditions:

• The refund request is received before the cancellation deadline (found in your MY GS account).

• Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska cancels the program.

• The girl or family moves away from the area.

• A physician confirms that the registrant is physically unable to participate. All requests for refunds/cancellations must be emailed to MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org before the cancellation deadline. Refund requests must include the participant’s name and address, the program name, date, and the reason for the refund/cancellation request. Allow up to six weeks for refunds. Refunds will be issued to whom the payment was received.

Council-Sponsored Trips

See Travel Refunds policy on page 47

Camp Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones are permitted for campers 6th grade and above. Campers are responsible for their own cell phone and charger. GSSN will not provide chargers to campers who have forgotten theirs. GSSN is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones or cell phone accessories.

There will be tech-free times at camp when campers are asked to set aside their phones; we ask that all campers be prepared for this and ready to respect tech-free times at camp.

Special Needs

For questions about special needs or to request specific accommodations, please contact Member Support at 402.558.8189.

Send Us Your Photos!

Thank you to all who contributed photos for this publication! If you would like to submit photos for a future publication or our social media, please visit bit.ly/GSSNphotos.

Need Help?

Our Member Support team is here to help with registrations, property reservations, and answering your Girl Scout questions! Call 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@ girlscoutsnebraska.org. Mon.–Thu. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (CT) Fri. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (CT)

Programs at-a-Glance

Programs by Location

ALLIANCE

Cupcake Wars ................................. 33

BATTLE CREEK

March Madness Lock-In ................ 31

BELLEVUE

Raptor Rescue at Fontenelle Forest ......................... 63

BRIDGEPORT

Girl Scouts...It’s a Little Bit of Everything! 16

Christmas With My Gnomies......... 23

COLUMBUS

Babysitting 101 ................................ 19

Christmas With My Gnomies ........ 23

DAVID CITY

Miniature Magical Fairy Gardens .. 34

GERING

Future Female Hunters................... 15

Real Life Academy 68

Sledding with Duct Tape ................ 21

GRAND ISLAND

Challenge and Shoot ...........................

Explore Your Inner Artist ............... 30

Ghost Hunters – Camp Cosmo 56

Girl Scouts Go Golfing! .................... 34

Program Aide Training ................... 72

HASTINGS

Charcuterie Masterclass ................. 23

Girl Scouts...It’s a Little Bit of Everything! .................................. 16

Night at the Museum ...................... 32

KEARNEY

Babysitting 101 ................................ 32

Cookie CEO 27

Cookie Rally ..................................... 27

Food, Fun, and Fitness! ................... 17

Living Like a Loper! 33

World Thinking Day ........................ 28

LINCOLN

A Splash of Color ............................. 20

Annie ............................................... 31

Autumn Art and Pumpkin Potage .......................... 62

Brownie Budget Builder ................. 33

Brownie Robotics Day 28

Brownie Space Science Adventurer ................................... 19

Cadette Archery Badge 63

Camp Gourmet: Dutch Oven Cooking ........................................ 62

Cookie Rally 27

Cosmic Glow Archery ..................... 63

Daisy Space Science Explorer ........ 16

Daisy Toy Business Designer 33

Every Quilt Tells a Story ................. 29

Girl Scouts...It’s a Little Bit of Everything! 16

Harry Potter Book Club ............ 25, 39

Holiday Market ................................ 21

Junior Business Jumpstart 19

Junior Robotics Day ....................... 33

Junior Space Science Investigator 16

Legislative Day ................................ 30

Program Aide Training ................... 72

Real Life Academy 68

Snowflakes and Sugarplums: The Nutcracker Ballet ................. 23

Storybooks and Sparkles –A Disney Princess Party ............... 17 Taylor Swift Birthday Bash ............ 22 The Little Mermaid 20 Zookeeper for a Day ........................ 15

NEBRASKA CITY Camp Catron Fall Fest .................... 55

With Flags ............................... 55

Scout Homecoming Dance and Overnight .............................. 21

Cadette Think Like an Engineer

Journey 24

Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador

Outdoor Art .................................. 19

Clue 23

Cookie CEO ...................................... 27

Cookie Rally ..................................... 27

Crochet the Day Away 16

Cyber Girls ....................................... 20

Daisy and Brownie Badge Day at The Durham Museum! 24

Daisy and Brownie Democracy

Badge Day .................................... 16

Daisy Eco Learner 19

Discover Diversity:

Arab American Heritage ............. 33

Discover Diversity: Asian American Pacific Islander

Heritage Month ............................ 34

Discover Diversity: Black History 25

Discover Diversity: Native American Heritage .......... 21

Discover Diversity: Pride 35

DIY Spa Day ..................................... 22

DIY Terrariums ............................... 20

Entrepreneurship 69

Gingerbread Houses and Card Making ................................ 22

Girl Scouts on Ice 24, 60

Girl Scouts...It’s a Little Bit of Everything! .................................. 16

Girls Take Flight! 17

Hadestown ...................................... 31

Healthcare Heroines ....................... 24

Influencer 101 25

Junior Animal Habitats .................. 19

Junior Super Sleuth! ....................... 35

Kimberly Akimbo 28

Magic of Chemistry: The Case of the Unsigned Letter ................ 15

Outdoor Paddle Skills at Flanagan Lake ............................. 63

Pi(e) Day .......................................... 31

Program Aide Training 72

Secret Kindness Agents .................. 25

STEM Career Exploration Part 1 .... 69

STEM Career Exploration Part 2 69

Tutoring 101 ..................................... 20

Women Building the Future ............ 17

Women Rock(Climb)! 25

World Thinking Day ........................ 28

Zoo Bound Overnight ..................... 19

O’NEILL

Program Aide Training 72

Valentine Soiree! ............................. 28

PAPILLION

Archery Club Level 1 ................. 38, 59

Archery Club Level 2 ................ 38, 59

Astronomy Club 39, 60

Be Kind to Your Mind ...................... 34

Camp Gourmet: Foil Packets ... 32, 61

Camp Maha Fall Fest 60

Cozy Cocoa and Crafts at Camp Maha............................................. 60

Cozy Cooking 32, 61

Earth Day at Camp Maha ............... 61

Funny Bunnies ................................ 61

Glow-In-The-Dark Archery 60

Leave Only Footprints .................... 59

Molecular Gastronomy ............. 32, 61

Shapes in Nature 33

Snow Adventure Badge Overnight ............................... 24, 60

SCOTTSBLUFF

Chocolate Valentine ........................ 28

Cookie Rally 27

Miniature Magical Fairy Gardens .. 35

VALENTINE

Cookie Rally ..................................... 27

Cupcake Wars ................................. 34

Don’t Be a Grinch Overnight 21

Girl Scouts...It’s a Little Bit of Everything! .................................. 16

WAHOO

Cookie Rally ..................................... 27

VIRTUAL/FROM ANYWHERE

Adventure Quest 2025 .................... 35

Ambassador BLISS: Live It! Give It! Journey ............... 21 Bronze Award Workshop ............... 72 Cadette aMAZE! Journey 22 Cadette MEdia Journey .................. 15 Celebrating Women Making History 31 Desserts Around the World –

Programs by Calendar Month

SEPTEMBER 2024

Archery Club Level 1 .......... 38, 59

Archery Club Level 2 38, 59

Astronomy Club ................. 39, 60

Chopped .................................... 14

Fall Product Rally 2024 14, 27

Girl Scouts Love State Parks .... 63

Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge – Spirit of Nebraska Style! ..................... 63

Gold Award Workshop 72

Junior Agent of Change Journey 15

Leave Only Footprints ............. 59

Mariners ................................... 39

Outdoor Paddle Skills at Flanagan Lake ...................... 63

Program Aide Training –Omaha ................................... 72

Trailblazers .............................. 39

Zookeeper for a Day 15

Junior Space Science Investigator ............................ 16

Magic of Chemistry: The Case of the Unsigned Letter .......... 15 Program Aide Training –O’Neill 72

Sneak Peek: Spirit of Nebraska Trips 47 STEM Career Exploration Part 1...................................... 69 The North Platte Canteen: A Musical Miracle .................. 15 Zipline After Dark 56

OCTOBER 2024

Better, Faster, Stronger! 16

Cadette MEdia Journey ............ 15

Cadette Outdoor Journey ......... 15

Camp Catron Fall Fest ............. 55

Camp Crossed Arrows Fall Fest 56

Camp Maha Fall Fest ............... 60

Crochet the Day Away .............. 16

Daisy and Brownie Democracy Badge Day .............................. 16

Daisy Space Science Explorer .................................. 16

Desserts Around the World –France 17

Destinations Travel Workshop 47

Future Female Hunters............ 15

Ghost Hunters –Camp Cosmo 55

Girl Scouts...It’s a Little Bit of Everything! 16

Glow-In-The-Dark Archery..... 60

Haunted Zipline & Adventure Course 55

NOVEMBER 2024

A Splash of Color ...................... 20 Ambassador BLISS: Live It! Give It!

JANUARY 2025

Babysitting 101 – Omaha ......... 24

Brownie Celebrating Community Badge Day ........ 23

Cadette Think Like an Engineer Journey 24

Clue ........................................... 23

Cookie CEO 27

Cookie Rally .............................. 27

Daisy and Brownie Badge Day at The Durham Museum! 24

Fun, Frost and Fishing ............ 62

Girl Scouts on Ice 24, 60

Global Cooking – Türkiye ........ 24

Harry Potter Book Club ..... 25, 39

Healthcare Heroines 24

Junior Think Like a Programmer Journey 25

Snow Adventure Badge

Overnight ........................ 24, 60

FEBRUARY 2025

Brownie Robotics Day ............. 28

Cadette Archery Badge 63

Chocolate Spa Overnight ......... 28

Chocolate Valentine 28

Cosmic Glow Archery .............. 63

Desserts Around the World –Hungary 28

Discover Diversity: Black History ........................ 25 Gold Award Workshop ............. 72

Influencer 101 ........................... 25 Kimberly Akimbo 28

Secret Kindness Agents ........... 25

S’more Valentine Fun .............. 57

Valentine Soiree! 28

Women Rock(Climb)! .............. 25

World Thinking Day 28

Cozy Cooking 32, 61 Every Quilt Tells a Story .......... 29 Explore Your Inner Artist 30 Flower Fiesta! ..................... 30, 57

Flower Power ..................... 30, 57

Global Cooking – Greece 31

Hadestown ................................ 31

Junior Robotics Day 33

Legislative Day ......................... 30 March Madness Lock-In .......... 31

Molecular Gastronomy 32, 61 Motion Commotion .................. 32 Night at the Museum 32

MARCH 2025

All About Chocolate Overnight .............................. 29

Annie ......................................... 31

Archery Art 30, 57

Babysitting 101 – Kearney ....... 32

Camp Gourmet: Foil Packets ...................... 32, 61 Celebrating Women Making History 31

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Here’s Your Invitation for Fun!

PROGRAM STAFF

CAMP STAFF

DREAMLAB STAFF

I’d like to invite every girl to try one or more of our exciting programs this year! Whether you are new to Girl Scouts or are returning for even more adventures, the Spirit of Nebraska Program Team has put together an abundance of programs for you to explore new interests, seek challenges, and make friendships. We can’t wait to see you at a program soon!