2025-girls-guide-to-summer-fun by Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska

Now Hiring Camp Staff

Do you want to work outside and make a difference in the lives of girls? Spend your summer making new friends, building your resumé, and having fun!

Positions Include:

• Camp Directors

• Camp Counselors

• Lifeguards

• Food Service Lead

• Archery Instructors

• Challenge Course Facilitators

• Photo and Social Media Internship

To apply or for more information, scan the QR code, visit GirlScoutsNebraska.org, or email Carey at chernandez@girlscoutsnebraska.org

Spend Your Summer with Girl Scouts!

Three Easy Steps to Your Best Summer Ever!

1. Read through this guide to find camps, trips, and events you’ll love! Refer to your 2024-25 Annual Program Book for even more programs.

2. Select the programs you want to attend! Be sure to renew your national Girl Scout membership if you are not a current member.

3. Register online when program registration opens on December 13 (see below). Don’t delay—our most popular summer programs fill up fast!

For all registration questions or assistance, contact our Member Support team at 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org .

How Do I Register?

Save the date! Program registration opens Friday, December 13, 2024. To register, visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/programs . Refer to pages 79-80 for additional information about registration, payments, and cancellations/refunds.

What if I’m Not a Current Girl Scout Member?

No problem! Register your Girl Scout membership online for just $25 and let the fun begin! This allows you to participate in any Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska councilsponsored program through September 30, 2025. All girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in any area of the state.

Girl Scout Basics...

Who Can Become a Girl Scout?

Any girl, kindergarten through 12th grade, and any adult can join Girl Scouts. Girls may join a troop or attend events as an Individual Girl Member (IGM). Annual membership dues for 10/01/24– 09/30/25 are $25 per person. Register online at GirlScoutsNebraska.org.

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 everywhere 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:

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 beginning on page 14.

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:

MEETINGS

EVENTS, TRAVEL, CAMP

VOLUNTEER-TO-GIRL RATIOS

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.

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

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 programs that are right for you or your troop/group:

D Daisy (Grades K-1)

B Brownie (Grades 2-3)

J Junior (Grades 4-5)

Global Program

GSAG-Created Program

Horse Program

C Cadette (Grades 6-8) Independent Travel Opportunity

S Senior (Grades 9-10)

Pop Up Girl Scout Shop

A Ambassador (Grades 11-12) Program Aides Needed

F Family Welcome

Badge-Earning Activity

Challenge Course

Self-Guided Program

Supervision Required

Virtual Program

NEW! Look for the Self-Guided Program symbol for programs that can be completed from anywhere!

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 your 2024-25 Annual Program Book (or download extra passports at bit.ly/GSSNpassport), then bring it with you to Spirit of Nebraska councilsponsored programs.

Girls can receive a stamp by presenting their passport at any council-sponsored program. They will receive passport prizes at the fifth program they attend. Girl passport prizes are:

1. Deck of Cards

2. Card Game Activity Booklet

3. $25 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. Passport stamps are provided only for Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska-sponsored activities.

Deck of Cards

$25 Program Credit Girl Prizes

Activity Booklet

Meet Our Program Team

BREENA BUTCHER

Breena is the Program Specialist in the Panhandle area. She is a 13-year Girl Scout volunteer alum and enjoys outdoor adventures.

EMMA DOVER

Emma is a Program Specialist in the Omaha area. 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 . She loves photography and spending time with her kids.

CAREY HERNANDEZ

Carey is the Outdoor Experience Manager. She loves being outside, gardening, art, travel, and enjoying nights around a campfire.

DULCEY MANNEL

Dulcey is the Program and Outdoor Experience Specialist for Southwest Nebraska . She loves cooking, baking, and all things outdoors.

SUSAN NICKELS

Susan is the Program Specialist in the Columbus area. Susan is a lifelong Girl Scout and attended Girl Scout camp at Camp Crossed Arrows!

ERIN PRAWEL

Erin is the Part-Time DreamLab Associate, a third generation Girl Scout, and loves her fur babies—a dog, two cats, and a leopard gecko!

EMILEE REECE

Emilee is the Program Specialist in the Lincoln area. Emilee loves Disney, reading, gardening, and spending time with her family.

STEPHANIE STICKELS

Stephanie is the Girl Scout DreamLab Manager. She is a life-long Girl Scout and enjoys spending time with her kids.

AVA WETROSKY

Ava is the Challenge Course Coordinator at our camps. She loves to do crafts, attend concerts, and spend time with her cat.

LORI WILLIAMSON

Lori is the Program Director. She loves reading, taking walks, and is inspired by her team, our volunteers, and the amazing future girl leaders!

Girl Scout Summer Camp FAQs

WHICH GRADE FOR MY GIRL SCOUT?

Unless stated otherwise, girls may attend summer programs and camps for either the grade she just completed or the grade she will be in the fall. Some day and resident camp programs are only for girls entering 1st grade and up.

WHAT ARE THE STAFFING AND SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS?

A minimum of two adults stay with campers at night—either council staff or a backgroundscreened adult volunteer. Each of our camps have unique amenities; learn more about overnights at our camps by exploring the camp photo galleries on our website.

Visit bit.ly/GSSNcamp for more information, packing lists, camp maps, FAQs, and more.

Reserve your spot with a non-refundable deposit on all camp programs $151 or more ($50 deposit for camps $151–$500; $100 deposit for camps over $500). Deposit counts toward program fee which must be paid in full by the registration deadline. Cookie Dough and Program Credits cannot be used for deposits. Save Your Spot at Camp

About Our Girl Scout Camp Properties

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska has four camps and two cabins located across Nebraska. Each camp has its own unique features, so there is outdoor fun for all! Our four camp properties are accredited by the American Camp Association®, which requires thorough and rigorous compliance for camp operations, staffing qualifications, and safety standards annually.

Additionally, our camp challenge courses are led by ACCT-certified facilitators to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Hidden Oaks Cabin Valentine

Lakeview Cabin North Platte

Camp Crossed Arrows Nickerson

Camp Maha Papillion

Camp Catron Nebraska City

Camp Cosmo Grand Island

Horse Camp Information

Giddy up, Girl Scouts! We offer many outdoor opportunities for girls and troops— including summer programs for those who want to ride high in the saddle. Riding opportunities are provided at both day and overnight camp levels.

Horse Camp Skills Progression

Build your skills as you make your way through the horse camp progression. This ensures girls are prepared for the programs they attend.

1. I Love Horses: Day camp; beginner ride with instruction from trail hands; horse walks only; open to all abilities. No experience necessary.

2. Saddle Up Camps: Day camp; beginner ride with instruction from trail hands; horse walks only; open to all abilities. No experience necessary.

3. Beginner Horse Camps: Overnight camp; learn basic riding skills, tack and types of horses; horse walks and trots; ride once daily. No experience necessary.

4. Intermediate Horse Camps: Overnight camp; learn more horse care and intermediate riding skills; ride twice daily. “Beginner Horse Camp” is a prerequisite.

5. Intermediate Horse Travel Camp: Overnight camp; travel with your horse from North Platte to Halsey for tent camping and outdoor cooking. “Beginner Horse Camp” is a prerequisite.

6. Advanced Horse Camps: Overnight camp; travel with your horse from North Platte to Fort Robinson; learn advanced riding skills; learn saddling; ride twice daily. “Intermediate Horse Camp” is a prerequisite.

I Love Horses Saddle Ups

2025 Horse Camps

*All Intermediate or Advanced Horse Camp participants and their parents/caregivers must read and sign a code of conduct before attending camp.

CAMP CATRON | NEBRASKA CITY

Alongside 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, zip lines, archery, and Eugene’s Adventure Course set high in the treetops!

This camp is accredited by the American Camp Association for operations, staffing, and safety compliance.

ADVENTURE IN THE TREETOPS

Grades 4-12

Saturday, April 26, 2025

JC S A

Spend an afternoon on Eugene’s Adventure Course at beautiful Camp Catron. Enjoy time in the trees making your way through the two course levels—featuring challenging elements such as island platforms, a cargo net, a swinging log, and more! Race your friends on dual zip lines! Climb the colorful rock wall! Test your bravery with Quick Flight—a jump from the 40-foot platform to the ground!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $30, includes activities and patch Adult Cost: $25, includes activities

CAMP CATRON CLASSIC RESIDENT CAMP

Grades 4-12

Sunday, June 8, 2025 –Thursday, June 12, 2025

JC S A

Enjoy classic camp activities like archery, hiking, art, challenge course, and a dip in the pool! Explore the biodiversity of the creek and nearby Kimmel Orchard. Discover the beauty of Camp Catron!

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

Thursday

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $265, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

CAMP CATRON CREATIVES RESIDENT CAMP

Grades 4-12

Sunday, June 22, 2025 –Thursday, June 26, 2025

JC S A

Do you love to act out plays, paint, sing, or use your imagination? This week will be all about exploring your creative side while still enjoying classic camp activities like swimming and archery. We’ll celebrate your creativity with a Thursday talent and art show!

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

Thursday

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $265, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

SKY’S THE LIMIT RESIDENT CAMP

Grades 6-12

C S A Sunday, June 22, 2025 –Thursday, June 26, 2025

Ready to take your outdoor skills to the next level? Sleep out at Sky Camp in rustic treehouse-style cabins, learn to build a fire, and identify plants. Practice your culinary skills and create delicious meals over the campfire. Gaze at the night sky and identify constellations. Learn how to use a compass and orienteering skills.

This camp is designed for girls who are ready to learn more outdoor and camping skills and who love to be outside.

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

Thursday

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $265, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

BUTTERFLIES, BLOOMS, AND BEES

RESIDENT CAMP

Grades 4-12

Sunday, July 13, 2025 –Thursday, July 17, 2025

JC S A

Discover the amazing journey that the Monarch butterflies make each year and learn about how to be a pollinator supporter. We will stop by Kimmel Orchard to learn about bees and why they are so important to their orchard, and sample honey. Get a chance to cool off in the pool and soar on the zipline just like a butterfly!

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

Thursday Register by: Sunday, June 29, 2025

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $265, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Positive Values

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) I

Grades 9-12

Sunday, July 20, 2025 –Thursday, July 24, 2025

S A

Do you love the outdoors and want to share your enthusiasm and knowledge with others? Do you dream about working at Girl Scout camp some day? Counselor-inTraining (CIT) is a leadership development program that prepares you to become a camp counselor and work with younger girls. Girls must complete Program Aide (PA) training before attending CIT.

Arrival/Departure: 2 p.m. Sunday – 4 p.m.

Thursday

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $55, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

WIZARDING WORLD ADVENTURE RESIDENT CAMP

Grades 4-12

Sunday, July 20, 2025 –Thursday, July 24, 2025

JC S A

Join us for a magical week as you leave the muggle world and journey to the wizarding world. After you are sorted into houses, you will make your own wand, join potions class, and learn how to care for magical creatures! Play a game of Quidditch followed by Harry Potter Trivia and a feast in the Great Hall! Find out where your house ranks in the Triwizard Tournament after archery, swimming, and Eugene’s Adventure Course. Mischief managed!

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

Thursday

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $265, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Challenge Seeking

ADVENTURE IN THE TREETOPS

Grades 4-12

JC S A Saturday, July 26, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $30, includes activities and patch Adult Cost: $25, includes activities

Program registration opens FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13!

All girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in ANY area of the state. Register your Girl Scout membership and let the fun begin!

CAMP COSMO | GRAND ISLAND

Explore the wonders of water at Camp Cosmo! 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 for operations, staffing, and safety compliance.

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Challenge Seeking

CHALLENGE AND SHOOT

Grades 4-12

Saturday, May 17, 2025

JC S A

Spend the day on the challenge course, then test your skills on the archery and tomahawk range! There’s hiking, cooking over the fire, games, and much more! Don’t miss this funfilled day exploring Camp Cosmo!

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island

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

Adult Cost: $15, includes activities, lunch, and snack

CREATION STATION DAY CAMP

Grades K-5

Thursday, June 5, 2025

DB J

This vibrant and inspiring camp is designed for aspiring artists of all ages! Immerse yourself in the world of creativity through painting, clay, printmaking, and more! Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $50, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

HARMONY HIDEAWAY DAY CAMP

Grades K-5

Friday, June 6, 2025

DB J

Combine relaxation with creativity at the Harmony Hideaway! Enjoy DIY spa craft sessions making your own bath salts, lip balms, and face masks using natural ingredients. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Camp Cosmo while hanging out with your Girl Scout sisters! Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $50, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Strong Sense of Self

POWER GIRLS MINI RESIDENT CAMP

Grades 4-12

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 –Friday, June 13, 2025

JC S A

If you love creating new things, changing the world, and taking on a challenge, then Power Girls is the camp for you! Flex your construction and DIY skills as you try out power tools, learn the art of construction, and create amazing projects, including a special one just for camp. Plus, enjoy the ropes course! #GIRLPOWER

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Wednesday – 4 p.m. Friday

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $150, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

BROADWAY BOUND MINI RESIDENT

CAMP

Grades 4-12

Sunday, June 22, 2025 –Tuesday, June 24, 2025

JC S A

Aspiring actors and performers come together at Camp Cosmo to explore the world of stagecraft and creativity! From acting and improvisation to set design and costume creation, work with your Girl Scout friends to put on a play!

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Sunday – 4 p.m.

Tuesday

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $150, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

MESS-O-RAMA MINI RESIDENT CAMP

Grades 4-12

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 –Thursday, July 10, 2025

JC S A

Play in the mud, engage in a paint fight, eat without silverware, take a slide on the giant paint slip-n-slide, and have more messy fun!

You wouldn’t get away with this much messiness at home!

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Tuesday – 4 p.m.

Thursday

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $150, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

MESS-O-RAMA DAY CAMP

Grades K-5

Friday, July 11, 2025

DB J

Play in the mud, engage in a paint fight, eat without silverware, take a slide on the giant paint slip-n-slide, and have more messy fun! You wouldn’t get away with this much messiness at home! Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $50, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

HARRY POTTER MINI RESIDENT CAMP

Grades 4-12

Sunday, July 13, 2025 –Tuesday, July 15, 2025

JC S A

You have been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Get sorted and work as a team to win the Hogwarts House Cup! Escape the Muggle world and brush up on your flying skills playing Quidditch, make your own magical wand, try your hand at potions, and experience so much more.

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Sunday – 4 p.m. Tuesday

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $150, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

HARRY POTTER DAY CAMP

Grades K-5

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

DB J

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $50, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Millie Krueger, Lincoln

SWIFTIE SUMMER OVERNIGHT

Grades K-5

Friday, July 18, 2025 –Saturday, July 19, 2025

DB J

Look what you made us do at Camp Cosmo! Shake it off at this Swiftie camp! Are you fearless enough to sleep under the stars? Watch the sparks fly at the campfire and enjoy 22 types of fun at this Swiftiesonly camp!

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 4 p.m. Saturday

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $60, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $25, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

GREEN THUMB DAY CAMP

Grades K-5

Monday, July 21, 2025

DB J

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of flowers! Make flower crowns and learn about the art of flower pressing. Take home your own potted flower to enjoy and tend to! Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $50, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

THE GREAT GIRL DETECTIVE DAY CAMP

Grades K-5

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

DB J

Calling all Girl Detectives! Discover the many mysteries waiting for you at Camp Cosmo! Put your skills to the test by working together to find clues and solve problems. Do you have what it takes to crack the case? Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $50, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Troop Camping & Rentals

Reserve our Girl Scout camps and properties to experience the great outdoors! We have four camps and two cabins in Nebraska for you to enjoy with your Girl Scout troop/group. Hilltop House in Lincoln is also available for daytime activities. For property details, photo galleries, fees, or to make a reservation, visit bit.ly/GSSNrentals.

Not sure if you have the right stuff? We provide training that will give you the skills needed for any outdoor setting. Visit “Volunteer Resources” at GirlScoutsNebraska.org for volunteer outdoor training information.

CAMP CROSSED ARROWS | NICKERSON

High above the Elkhorn River Valley, you will find the scenic Camp Crossed Arrows. This river-side camp includes a climate-controlled troop house, colorful yurts, low 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 for operations, staffing, and safety compliance.

COSMIC ZIPLINE

Grades 4-12

Saturday, April 19, 2025

JC S A

Enjoy some after-dark fun at Camp Crossed Arrows. Embark on an otherworldly adventure with our Cosmic Zipline Tour. Glide through the night air while experiencing views of twinkling stars. It will be an experience unlike any other!

Participants must be between 75–275 pounds.

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

ZIP, ZIP, HOORAY

Grades 4-12

Sunday, April 27, 2025; Saturday, June 28, 2025

JC S A

Experience the zip line thrill of your life on our Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour! Zip across beautiful Camp Crossed Arrows and enjoy amazing views on our five zip line tour. Reach speeds of up to 25 miles per hour, zipping 50 feet in the air above a ravine, and 750 feet across on our longest line!

Participants must be between 75–275 pounds.

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $30, includes activities and patch

Adult Cost: $25, includes activities

BEGINNER HORSE CAMP

Grades 4-12

Sunday, June 1, 2025 –Thursday, June 5, 2025

JC S A

If you love horses and always wanted to learn more about them, this is your chance! This camp will focus on basic horse skills. Learn to stay safe around horses, brush and saddle your own mount, and ride the trails each day. Develop a special bond that only you and your horse can share. Enjoy traditional camp activities such as hiking, archery, and crafts.

All riders must be under 225 pounds for this camp.

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

Thursday

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $420, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Challenge Seeking

INTERMEDIATE HORSE CAMP

Grades 4-12

Sunday, June 15, 2025 –Thursday, June 19, 2025

JC S A

Traverse the trails at Camp Crossed Arrows, riding twice each day. Build your riding skills, gain experience and confidence, create a personal horse journal filled with equine science information, and create horse-themed art projects!

All riders must be under 225 pounds for this camp. Girls must complete Beginner Horse Camp before registering for this camp.

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

Thursday

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $520, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

SADDLE UP DAY CAMPS

Grades 2-12

Monday, June 16, 2025; Tuesday, June 17, 2025; Wednesday, June 18, 2025; Monday, July 28, 2025; Tuesday, July 29, 2025; Wednesday, July 30, 2025

B JC S A

Ride the camp trails and learn about leading, brushing, saddling, and staying safe around horses. For girls of all skill levels, this halfday camp is full of horse adventures and outdoor fun!

All riders must be under 250 pounds for this camp.

Morning Sessions

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• Tuesday, June 17, 2025

• Wednesday, June 18, 2025

• Tuesday, July 29, 2025

• Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Afternoon Sessions

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

• Monday, June 16, 2025

• Tuesday, June 17, 2025

• Wednesday, June 18, 2025

• Monday, July 28, 2025

• Tuesday, July 29, 2025

• Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $45, includes trail ride, activities, and snack

CAMP CROSSED ARROWS

ADVENTURE

CAMP

Grades 4-12

JC S A

Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Feel the thrill as you soar through the treetops on our exhilarating zip-lines. Experience the unique charm of sleeping in a yurt or our unique Troop House. Unleash your creativity and create a tie-dye creation to take home. Gather around the campfire for stories, songs, and s’mores. It’s a summer adventure you won’t want to miss!

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

Tuesday

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $150, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

BEGINNER HORSE CAMP

Grades 4-12

Sunday, July 6, 2025 –Thursday, July 10, 2025

JC S A

All riders must be under 225 pounds for this camp.

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

Thursday

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $420, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Strong Sense of Self

INTERMEDIATE HORSE CAMP

Grades 4-12

JC S A Sunday, July 27, 2025 –Thursday, July 31, 2025

All riders must be under 225 pounds for this camp. Girls must complete Beginner Horse Camp before registering for this camp.

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

Thursday

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $520, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Off Camp

Register online by April 1, 2025, with promo code CAMP2025 for a 10% discount on councilsponsored camp programs over $51.

Use this code for $5 off per person when registering a group of eight or more for Eugene’s Adventure Course or the Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour.

Open to Girl Scouts and the public. Eugene’s Adventure Course and Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour reservations must be made 30 days in advance. Offer expires 09/30/25; subject to change and availability. For questions, call 402.558.8189.

Having a healthier lifestyle is easier with the partnership between Spirit of Nebraska and Healthy Blue Nebraska. Here’s what’s available to you:

1. FREE Healthy You Patch Program: Available for all GSSN girls, free patches are available (while supplies last).

2. Scholarships: For attending camp OR completing a Take Action/ community service project regarding mental health and wellbeing. See all details on our website at bit.ly/GSSNblue. For questions, email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org or call 402.558.8189.

CAMP MAHA | MAHA

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, climatecontrolled 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 for operations, staffing, and safety compliance.

FUNNY BUNNIES

Grades K-5

Saturday, April 5, 2025

DB J

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 spring-themed snack. Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 10 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 conservation-themed 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

CAMP MAHA OPEN HOUSE

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Experience the magic of Camp Maha during this open house. Bring your family to explore the camp and enjoy hiking, crafts, songs, games, and much more! This is a great way to introduce yourself to Camp Maha, learn about summer camp programs, and meet camp staff.

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

Arrival/Departure:1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

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

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

Sibling Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

LADY BUG PICNIC

Grades K-3 DB Friday, June 20, 2025

Bring your favorite female adult and explore beautiful Camp Maha together! This “She and Me” event is designed for girls entering kindergarten – 3rd grade. It’s the perfect introduction to Girl Scout camp with traditional camp activities and you’ll finish off with a dip in the pool!

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

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

Adult Cost: $15, includes activities and snack

Camp Maha Bus Schedule

Girls attending day camp at Camp Maha have the option to ride the bus to and from camp each day. Bus chaperones follow health and safety standards, Safety Activity Checkpoints, and Spirit of Nebraska policies.

Parents/caregivers, please allow up to ten minutes before and after the scheduled bus times in case of unplanned delays, such as road projects or heavy traffic. If there is a delay of ten minutes or more, camp staff will notify you via phone as soon as possible. Transportation often takes slightly longer on Mondays—please allow extra time.

BUS 1 (1 HOUR)

1A Benson West Elementary 6652 Maple St., Omaha 7:40 a.m.; 5:05 p.m.

1C Tara Heights Elementary 700 Tara Rd., Papillion 8:25 a.m.; 4:25 p.m.

BUS 2 (1 HOUR)

2A Aldrich Elementary 506 N. 162nd Ave., Omaha 7:45 a.m.; 5:00 p.m.

1B Girl Scout DreamLab 8601 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha 7:55 a.m.; 4:50 p.m.

2B Willowdale Elementary 16901 P St., Omaha 8:05 a.m.; 4:40 p.m.

If your girl is not picked up within ten minutes of bus arrival at the bus stop, she will be transported to the Omaha Girl Scout DreamLab and a parent/caregiver will be notified. Council staff will stay with your girl until an authorized person arrives. Girls will only be released to authorized persons. Girls must be picked up by 6 p.m.

To request Camp Maha bus transportation, please complete the “Bus Transportation Request” form at bit.ly/GSSNbus at least one week prior to the camp start date.

Maha Day Camps

Give your girl a summer she’ll never forget at Camp Maha! Our Girl Scout day camps provide a unique outdoor experience for 1st–8th grade girls. With a variety of themes, activities, and affordable rates, it’s the perfect summer solution for girls and parents/caregivers. Find our 2025 day camp options on pages 24–25.

Maha Day Camps

WIZARDING WORLD DAY CAMP

Grades 1-8

D * B JC

Monday, June 2, 2025 – Friday, June 6, 2025

All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Create your own wand and conduct experiments in potions class. Then go for a hike but beware of the Whomping Willow! Dissect owl pellets and solve the mystery of what the owls ate! Don’t forget to play Quidditch and to bring your suit for a swim! Bring a sack lunch Monday–Thursday. Friday’s lunch will be a cookout!

*Girls must be entering 1st grade or above.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $210, includes transportation, activities, Friday lunch, and T-shirt

NATURE EXPLORER DAY CAMP

Grades 1-8

D * B JC

Monday, June 9, 2025 – Friday, June 13, 2025

Get ready to explore beautiful Camp Maha on the Platte River! Learn all about Maha’s wildlife, ecology, and the river while enjoying classic summer camp activities like archery and swimming in the pool. Bring a sack lunch Monday–Thursday. Friday’s lunch will be a cookout!

*Girls must be entering 1st grade or above.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Register by: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $210, includes transportation, activities, Friday lunch, and T-shirt

CAMP MAHA CLASSIC MINI DAY CAMP

Grades 1-8

Monday, June 16, 2025 –Wednesday, June 18, 2025

D * B JC

This 3-day camp is all about outdoor skills and Girl Scout traditions! Enjoy classic camp activities like archery, hiking, and a dip in the pool. Camp is the perfect place to try out new things and to make new friends. Bring a sack lunch daily.

*Girls must be entering 1st grade or above.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Register by: Sunday, June 1, 2025

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $125, includes transportation, activities, and T-shirt

ART ADVENTURES DAY CAMP

Grades 1-8

D * B JC

Monday, June 23, 2025 – Friday, June 27, 2025

Explore art and nature while enjoying classic camp activities like hiking and swimming! Be inspired by our scenic surroundings and create paintings, sculptures, and tie-dye. Take aim in the archery range and create splatter art! Bring a sack lunch Monday–Thursday. Friday’s lunch will be a cookout!

*Girls must be entering 1st grade or above.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $210, includes transportation, activities, Friday lunch, and T-shirt

AROUND THE WORLD DAY CAMP

Grades 1-8

D * B JC

Monday, July 7, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 2025

Travel the world in one week! Discover different countries through games, crafts, and food and participate in a World’s Fair! Enjoy all the classic camp activities like hiking and swimming, too. Bring a sack lunch Monday–Thursday. Friday’s lunch will be a cookout!

*Girls must be entering 1st grade or above.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $210, includes transportation, activities, Friday lunch, and T-shirt

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

Challenge Seeking

CAMP MAHA OLYMPICS DAY CAMP

Grades 1-8

D * B JC

Monday, July 14, 2025 – Friday, July 18, 2025

Reach for gold at the Camp Maha Olympics! Take on the challenge with team sports, archery, pool relays, and a dance-off! Show off your skills and learn new ones with each activity to bring your team to the podium. Bring a sack lunch Monday–Thursday. Friday’s lunch will be a cookout!

*Girls must be entering 1st grade or above.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $210, includes transportation, activities, Friday lunch, and T-shirt

SPLASH-TACULAR! DAY CAMP

Grades 1-8

D * B JC

Monday, July 21, 2025 – Friday, July 25, 2025

Water, water, everywhere! Swim in the pool, create watercolor paintings and build a boat that floats. Learn about the Platte River and water ecology. Don’t forget about ice! We will do experiments with ice and then enjoy a frozen treat! Bring a sack lunch Monday–Thursday. Friday’s lunch will be a cookout!

*Girls must be entering 1st grade or above.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $210, includes transportation, activities, Friday lunch, and T-shirt

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Strong Sense of Self

CAMP MAHA’S GOT TALENT DAY CAMP

Grades 1-8

D * B JC

Monday, July 28, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025

Do you love to sing? Paint? Perform? Or maybe you love to swim, shoot archery, or share animal facts? Everyone has a talent, and we want to see your talent at camp! Friday will be an all-camp talent show! Bring a sack lunch Monday–Thursday. Friday’s lunch will be a cookout!

*Girls must be entering 1st grade or above.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $210, includes transportation, activities, Friday lunch, and T-shirt

Extra Fun Fun at Camp Maha

Thursday Family Night

Join us Thursdays between 4–7 p.m. for Family Night! Bring a picnic dinner for your family and have your camper show you around camp. Enjoy our special program, closing flag ceremony, and a chance to shop our Camp Trading Post.

NOTE: Our Maha bus routes will run Thursdays as scheduled (see page 23) for campers not attending Family Night.

Day Camper

Optional Overnight

Brownies and above can extend their camp fun with an optional Thursday overnight for only $50! Select this option during the registration process (open only to girls who are also registered for the Camp Maha day camp of the same week).

NOTE: Overnight campers must have a family member attend Family Night (Thursday from 4–7 p.m.) to drop off bedding and fresh clothes for their camper.

Ride the Bus

Round trip busing from Omaha will be available for Maha day camps. See the schedule on page 23 and sign up at bit.ly/GSSNbus.

HIDDEN OAKS CABIN | VALENTINE

Hidden Oaks is a charming A-frame lodge nestled in the Valentine City Park, near Minnechaduza Creek. The lodge has outdoor picnic tables, fire pits, grills, a fireplace, showers, and a fully-equipped kitchen.

HIDDEN OAKS WEEKEND ADVENTURE

Grades 2-12

B JC S A Friday, September 5, 2025 –Sunday, September 7, 2025

Fall brings colorful trees, cooler weather, and cozy campfires, and it’s the perfect time to explore Hidden Oaks Cabin! You’ll work on Outdoors badges and have lots of adventures!

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

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

Sunday

Location: Hidden Oaks Cabin, Valentine Girl Cost: $100, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $50, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

LAKEVIEW CABIN | NORTH PLATTE

Located on the picturesque shore of Lake Maloney, Lakeview Cabin is a climate-controlled facility featuring modern living spaces, an archery range, Cadette Island, and a sandy beach with swimming access!

I LOVE HORSES

Grades 2-5

B J

Friday, May 30, 2025 – Sunday, June 1, 2025

Do you love horses? Enjoy a weekend at camp with games, horse crafts, and horseback riding. Ride your very own horse along the scenic North Platte River while singing songs and enjoying nature. No horseback riding skills or experience is needed to attend.

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

All riders must be under 250 pounds.

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

Sunday Register by: Sunday, May 18, 2025

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girl Cost: $120, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $120, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

BROWNIES LOVE CAMPING

Grades 2-3 B Friday, June 6, 2025 – Sunday, June 8, 2025

Calling all Brownies! Join us for a weekend all about the outdoors and camping. Activities will include swimming in the lake, outdoor cooking, archery, learning how to pitch a tent, doing crafts, and more! Sing Brownie camp songs together and share your great big Brownie smile with us!

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

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

Sunday Register by: Sunday, May 25, 2025

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girl Cost: $100, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $50, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

BAKE AWAY CAMP

Grades 6-12

Sunday, June 8, 2025 –Thursday, June 12, 2025

C S A

Do you love to cook? At this fun camp you’ll be competing with your Girl Scout friends. Create your menu and shop for your supplies as a team. There will even be a mystery ingredient challenge. Let’s get cooking!

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Sunday – 3 p.m.

Thursday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girl Cost: $200, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $60, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

INTERMEDIATE HORSE TRAVEL CAMP

Grades 5-12

Sunday, June 22, 2025 –Thursday, June 26, 2025

J * C S A

Immerse yourself in the Wild West at this unique horse camp. Ride twice a day with an overnight camping experience in Halsey National Forest setting up camp, cooking your own meals, and caring for the horses. There’s nothing like sleeping outside with the sound of neighing horses nearby. Camping readiness is a must for this amazing horseback riding adventure.

All riders must be under 225 pounds for this camp.

*Girls must be in 5th grade or above and have completed Beginner Horse Camp before registering for this camp.

Only four adult volunteers are needed. Adult camp volunteers are required to be registered Girl Scout members and successfully complete a background check. All camp volunteers are expected to support camp staff as needed. Adult cost does not include horseback riding.

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

Thursday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girl Cost: $650, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $100, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

DISNEY DAY CAMP

Grades K-5

Saturday, June 14, 2025

DB J

Find a bit of Disney magic at Girl Scout camp! Ever wanted to go on an adventure like Moana, shoot arrows like Merida, swim like Ariel, or learn a new skill like Elena? On this magical journey, enjoy camp games, crafts, and more—all with a Disney twist! Bring a sack lunch.

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $45, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $10, includes snack and T-shirt

BEGINNER HORSE CAMP

Grades 3-12 B *JC S A Sunday, June 29, 2025 –Thursday, July 3, 2025

Ride once each day and learn the basic skills of horsemanship at this relaxed horse camp. Become comfortable around horses and feel confident controlling your horse at a walk and short trot. Learn about tack, horse breeds, horse colors, and horse terminology. When not riding, swim at our private beach, kayak on Lake Maloney, and make horse crafts.

All riders must be under 225 pounds for this camp.

*Girls must be in 3rd grade or above.

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

Thursday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $420, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $100, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

SELF-DEFENSE CAMP

Grades 4-12

JC S A

Sunday, July 6, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 2025

Gain confidence and learn how to defend yourself. Twice each day we’ll take a field trip to Vicious Cycle Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in North Platte to learn boxing as well as other ways to keep yourself safe. On Friday, we’ll showcase your new skills to your families.

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Sunday – 3 p.m.

Friday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girl Cost: $485, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $100, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

ADVANCED HORSE CAMP

Grades 7-12

C * S A

Sunday, July 13, 2025 – Friday, July 18, 2025

Experience the beauty of Fort Robinson State Park during this amazing horse camp. Starting our journey at Lakeview Cabin we will ride three times before we head to Fort Robinson to spend three nights in the beautiful bluffs. We will ride during the day, visit local sites, and play horse games in the arena on our last night at Fort Rob. Swimming, tent camping, and campfire cooking are all part of this fun, horse-filled adventure. All riders must be under 225 pounds for this camp.

*Girls must be in 7th grade or above and have completed Intermediate Horse Camp before registering for this camp. Only two adult volunteers are needed. Adult camp volunteers are required to be registered Girl Scout members and successfully complete a background check. All camp volunteers are expected to support camp staff as needed. Adult cost does not include horseback riding.

Arrival/Departure: 3 p.m. Sunday – 10 a.m.

Friday Register by: Sunday, June 29, 2025

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girl Cost: $890, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $140, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

DAISY DAY CAMP

Grades K-1 D

Saturday, July 19, 2025

This day is just for Daisy Girl Scouts! Explore our camp at Lakeview Cabin and get ready for lots of Daisy fun with crafts and games. Bring a sack lunch.

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $45, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $10, includes snack and T-shirt

ALOHA TO SUMMER CAMP

Grades K-12

Thursday, July 31, 2025 –

Saturday, August 2, 2025

DB JC S A

Celebrate the end of summer with a Lakeview luau! Pack your tent* and bring your troop or favorite adult to experience Hawaii in Nebraska! Enjoy themed meals, learn traditional dances, and make crafts. Other fun activities will include a campfire on the beach, swimming in Lake Maloney, kayaking, and more!

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

*Tents not included; participants may choose to sleep inside Lakeview Cabin.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. Thursday – 2 p.m.

Saturday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girl Cost: $100, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $80, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

MESS-O-RAMA DAY CAMP

Grades K-5

Sunday, August 3, 2025

DB J

Let’s get messy, Girl Scouts! Play in the sand, engage in a paint fight, have a tie-dye water fight, and discover more messy fun! You wouldn’t get away with this much messiness at home! Bring a sack lunch.

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girl Cost: $45, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $10, includes snack and T-shirt

JAM CAMP

Grades 6-12

Thursday, August 7, 2025 –Sunday, August 10, 2025

C S A

Spend a weekend making jam and jelly. Learn what goes into making homemade jam and jelly and take some home to share. We’ll pick any fruit that we can on Friday, then head back to camp to process. After “jamming” all day, we’ll relax with some water fun in Lake Maloney Saturday evening!

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

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

Sunday Register by: Sunday, July 20, 2025

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girl Cost: $125, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $80, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

POWER GIRLS WEEKEND

Grades 4-12

Friday, September 19, 2025 –Sunday, September 21, 2025

JC S A

Adult camp volunteers are required to be registered Girl Scout members and successfully complete a background check. All camp volunteers are expected to support camp staff as needed.

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

Sunday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girl Cost: $150, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $50, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

Save Your Spot at Camp

Reserve your spot with a non-refundable deposit on all camp programs $151 or more

($50 deposit for camps $151–$500; $100 deposit for camps over $500). Deposit counts toward program fee which must be paid in full by the registration deadline. Cookie Dough and Program Credits cannot be used for deposits.

Important

Program registration opens FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13!

All girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in ANY area of the state. Register your Girl Scout membership and let the fun begin!

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!

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3) 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 live 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?

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 Camp: Camp Maha Classic Mini Day Camp (pg. 24)

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 Camp: Mess-O-Rama Mini Resident Camp (pg. 17)

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 Camp: Sky’s the Limit Resident Camp (pg. 14)

GIRL QUIZ

GIRL QUIZ SCORES

 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 live 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?

15-25 POINTS: You or your girl may not be quite ready for overnight camping. Try a day or one-night 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.

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.

PARENT/CAREGIVER QUIZ

PARENT/CAREGIVER QUIZ SCORES

Camp Trading Post

Returning Summer 2025

While registering your girl for summer camp, you can place money on her Trading Post gift card. She’ll be all set to shop for sweet camp swag!

Keep the summer camp memories alive by purchasing souvenirs at any Spirit of Nebraska Camp Trading Post. Keepsakes may be purchased with Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, cash, credit card, or gift cards. To purchase gift cards, email shop@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

4th Annual Volunteer Retreat Weekend

Friday, June 20 – Sunday June 22, 2025

Camp Catron, Nebraska City

Join us for an adult-only camp experience to learn outdoor skills and relax without the pressure of supervising girls! This fun celebration will recharge your batteries to prepare you for another year of Girl Scouting!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

• Troop Co-Leaders: $35 with promo code “IMACOLEADER”

• Other Adult Volunteers: $40

• Includes access to all open camp amenities, supplies, T-shirt, meals, and overnight accommodations if participating in multiple days (see online listing for details).

ADD-ONS FOR YOUR WEEKEND

• Volunteer Awards Celebration

• Camp Out (Basic) Training

• First Aid/CPR Training

See online listing for all details and additional costs. All learning session schedules, packing lists, and an overnight accommodation request form will be sent to registrants at least two weeks prior to the event. For questions, contact MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

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

In Girl Scouts, you have choices! Experience an equestrian adventure during one of our horse camps, develop a problem-solving app at a Coding for Good Badge Workshop, visit Washington D.C. and exchange S.W.A.P.S. with thousands of Girl Scout sisters at the 2026 Girl Scout Convention , sleep in treehouse-style cabins during Sky’s the Limit Resident Camp, relax in a hammock with your favorite book during the Summer Reading Challenge, “em-bark” on a dog-sledding journey during the Winter Wonderland Adventure, or take the Girl Scouts Bike Nebraska Challenge with your friends and family!

Explore all Girl Scouts has to offer and list the programs you want to attend below:

New Program Registration Opens 12/13/2024

◀ START Wish List #1

2025-26 Program Suggestion Contest

Have a program suggestion? We want to hear it! Submit your Girl Scout program ideas now through February 1, 2025! If selected, your name will appear in the next Annual Program Book, and you’ll receive a $25 Program Credit! The contest submission form can be found on our website.

Wish List #2

Events

Have more than one passion? Want to try something new? Choose from these amazing activities and have fun while you expand your world! Bring your Girl Scouts... It’s a Little Bit of Everything! passport to collect stamps and earn cool prizes!

TAKING KEARNEY BY STORM

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Are you and your family ready for some hockey action? Show your Girl Scout spirit and cheer on the Tri-City Storm. Bring your camera to capture the action, plus get a photo with the team mascot, Stormy!

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

Arrival: 6 p.m.

Location: Viaero Event Center, 609 Platte Rd., Kearney

Girl Cost: $13, includes ticket, pom pom, and patch

Adult Cost: $13, includes ticket and pom pom

Sibling Cost: $13, includes ticket and pom pom

GIRL SCOUTS LOVE THE OUTDOORS CHALLENGE – SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA STYLE!

Grades K-12 DB JC S A Saturday, March 1, 2025 –Thursday, May 1, 2025

It’s the national Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors challenge with a Spirit of Nebraska twist! Complete challenges to earn the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors patch. You will receive a checklist that includes activities, games, photo challenges, and more during this fun, free way to celebrate the outdoors!

The Girl Scouts Loves the Outdoors patch is not included but is available for purchase through the Girl Scout Shop.

Adult supervision is required.

Location: Anywhere!

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Grades K-12, Families

Saturday, March 8, 2025

DB JC S A F

Spend the day at Schramm! Explore outdoors on the hiking trails and then learn all about trees at the NEW Treehouse Classroom. You’ll also spend time in the education center where you can ride a virtual mountain bike, reach into the Pallid Sturgeon touch tank, spend time in the maker space, and enjoy viewing the region’s largest freshwater aquarium. Bring a sack lunch and make a day of it! A state park sticker is required on vehicles entering the park.

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

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Schramm Education Center, 21502 NE-31, Gretna

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, guided tour, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and guided tour

Sibling Cost: $15, includes activities and guided tour

EXPLORE YOUR WORLD

Grades K-12

Saturday, April 5, 2025

DB JC S A

Visit the Kiewit Luminarium, with an early entry for our group, and experience over 100 interactive exhibits featuring a wide range of topics, including physics, geology, biology, math, technology, and more! The program ends at noon, but you can stay to explore on your own until the museum closes at 5 p.m.

For those outside the Omaha area, or looking to make new Girl Scout friendships, sign up for the optional overnight, too!

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

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Kiewit Luminarium, 345 Riverfront Dr., Omaha

Girl Cost: $18, includes Kiewit Luminarium admission, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $23, includes Kiewit Luminarium admission and snack

EXPLORE YOUR WORLD OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT

Grades K-12

DB JC S A Friday, April 4, 2025 – Saturday, April 5, 2025

Stay overnight at Camp Maha before joining us at the Kiewit Luminarium the next day! Perfect for those coming from further away or for those looking to make new Girl Scout friendships! Participants must also be registered for the Explore Your World program the following day.

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

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 8 a.m.

Saturday

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

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

Adult Cost: $15, includes lodging, activities, snack, and breakfast

SPECIAL PROGRAM

UNLOCK YOUR FINANCIAL SUPERPOWER

Grades K-12

DB JC S A

Saturday, April 26, 2025; Sunday, April 27, 2025

Unlock your financial superpower! Learn important money skills through exciting challenges and games. Earn your financial literacy badge while having fun and flexing your money-managing skills. Make your money work for you! Made possible by generous support from Charles Schwab.

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

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• Lincoln: Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Dr.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4 p.m.

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

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4 p.m.

• Omaha: The Venue at Highlander Accelerator, 2112 N. 30th St.

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

Adult Cost: $2, includes activities and snack

MINDFUL JOURNALING

Grades K-12

Monday, April 21, 2025 –Sunday, May 4, 2025

DB JC S A

Journaling has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress, and help us explore our emotions. It’s never too early, or too late, to pick up this healthy habit! Our journaling prompts and your new journal will help you get started.

Location: Anywhere!

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

SPECIAL PROGRAM

GIRL SCOUTS BIKE NEBRASKA CHALLENGE

Grades K-12, Families DBJC SA F Thursday, May 1, 2025 –Thursday, July 31, 2025

Join the Girl Scouts Bike Nebraska Challenge this summer! We’ll kick it off during National Bike Month in May but you can log miles all the way through July. Hit the trails, streets, and parks on your own schedule, tracking your miles as you ride. Together, we’ll aim to bike the distance all the way around Nebraska— one mile at a time! Send in your miles, and let’s see if we can reach our goal while staying active, having fun, and exploring the great outdoors. Grab your helmets and get ready to roll!

Adult supervision is required.

Location: Anywhere!

Girl Cost: $5, includes mileage log and patch

Adult Cost: $5, includes mileage log and patch

Sibling Cost: $5, includes mileage log and patch

*Register before April 15 to receive a special decal, too!

GHOST HUNTERS – NORTH PLATTE

Grades 6-12 C S A

Friday, May 2, 2025 – Saturday, May 3, 2025

If there’s something strange, Girl Scout, 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 a local site and see how experts try to track signs of the paranormal.

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

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 11 a.m.

Saturday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girl Cost: $40, includes lodging, activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

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

SPECIAL PROGRAM

CLIMB HIGHER WITH CADETTES

Grade 4-6

Saturday, May 3, 2025

JC *

Girls bridging to Cadettes are invited to spend the day at Camp Catron where you can fly through the sky on the zipline or challenge yourself on the climbing wall. Hang out with older Girl Scouts, discover what to expect in middle school, and learn about all the exciting things you can do as you Climb Higher with Cadettes!

Adults will hear from volunteers and parents/caregivers of older Girl Scouts, have an opportunity to network, and complete Youth Mental Health First Aid training.

Spend the day with your Girl Scout sisters and see what makes being an older Girl Scout so special!

*Girls must be in grades 4-6.

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, lunch, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and lunch

TRAIL ADVENTURE BADGE DAY

Grades 2-5 B J

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Hit the trails and work towards earning the Brownie or Junior Trail Adventure Badge! Learn the essentials to bring on a hike, the benefits of practicing Leave No Trace, and the importance of planning your adventure. Then embark on a hike through the beautiful Pioneers Park Nature Center.

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201

S. Coddington Ave., Lincoln Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: $3, includes snack

FUELING WITH FOOD

Grades 6-12 C S A

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Find out how eating well can help you both inside and out. We’ll explore nutrition and food from scientific and culinary perspectives! Cadettes will receive the Eating for You badge, Seniors and Ambassadors will receive a patch.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

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

BLOOMS AND BADGES

Grades 4-5 J

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Awaken your scientific curiosity and earn the Flowers badge. Visit the biochemistry lab to perform experiments in photosynthesis, one of life’s most important biological processes. Extract leaf pigments and make your own glowing fluorescent signature. Observe how environmental conditions can reduce the efficiency of photosynthesis. Learn how to measure ingredients for chemical reactions, perform basic analytical calculations, and use lab equipment.

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Beadle Center, 1901 Vine St., Lincoln Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, supplies, and badge

Adult Cost: $2, includes activities

SPECIAL PROGRAM

SCREEN-FREE CHALLENGE

Grades K-12

Sunday, June 1, 2025 –Saturday, June 7, 2025

DB JC S A

Open your eyes to something bigger than a screen! There is a whole world to discover out there, and the Screen-Free Challenge is the perfect chance to do it. Put down your device, pick up your mini journal and have fun with activities on the challenge BINGO sheet. Complete a BINGO and win a special prize!

Location: Anywhere!

Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, mini journal, prize, and patch

Program registration opens FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13!

All girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in ANY area of the state. Register your Girl Scout membership and let the fun begin!

Summer Reading Challenge

BOOK ENDS: CHAPTER ONE

Grades K-12

Saturday, May 17, 2025

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING!

Grades K-12

Sunday, June 1, 2025 –Thursday, July 31, 2025

DB JC S A

Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to explore the magical world of books through our Summer Reading Challenge! As you turn each page, you are one step closer to completing the challenge and earning the Summer Reading Challenge patch and bookmark. Get ready to read, discover, and shine!

You can also enter a drawing for prizes by submitting the Summer Reading Challenge form by July 31.

Arrival/Departure: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Location: Anywhere!

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

DB JC S A

Do you have a book you want all your friends to read? Or are you looking for some fun recommendations? Kick off your summer reading journey with a book club!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

Adult Cost: $2, includes snack

BOOK ENDS: EPILOGUE

Grades K-12

DB JC S A Saturday, August 16, 2025

Bring your summer reading journey to a close with a book club! Share your favorite books with fellow Girl Scouts and get new recommendations to carry you into the school year.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

Adult Cost: $2, includes snack

Summer Reading Bundle

Register for and complete the Summer Reading Challenge plus one of these book-related programs to earn a $10 Program Credit:

Challenge

AUTHOR ENCOUNTERS

Grades K-5 DB J

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an author? Engage with published Nebraska authors who will inspire you to love reading, writing, and storytelling as they share their personal journeys, creative writing process, and how they made their dreams into a profession. Learn how you can dream big and believe in the power of your words!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

Adult Cost: $2, includes snack

A TO ZINE

Grades 6-12 C S A

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Learn to make your own zines! They can tell a story, teach a fact, show art, or anything else you can imagine. We’ll learn why zines are a popular form of media for authors, activists, and artists, while making our own!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

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

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

CHADRON STATE PARK EXPLORATION

Grades K-12

Saturday, June 14, 2025

DB JC S A

Explore the Steamboat Trail at Chadron State Park with a local Botanist and learn about the wild flora, especially the edible kind. Become an outdoor enthusiast by foraging for plants, tasting edible flora, and gathering a collection of beautiful wild flowers.

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

Arrival/Departure: 8 – 11 a.m.

Location: Chadron State Park, 15951 Gold Rush Byway, Chadron

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

Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

SENIOR G.I.R.L.S COLLEGE PREP

Grades 9-10 S Saturday, July 19, 2025

Learn about the Goals, Interests, Realities, and Life of planning for college! Experts from Education Quest will lead workshops and hands-on activities that teach about topics ranging from figuring out your interests to applying for college and financial aid. Get started on your future today!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

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

Adult Cost: FREE, includes resources and snack

AMBASSADOR G.I.R.L.S COLLEGE PREP

Grades 11-12

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

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

Adult Cost: FREE, includes resources and snack

SPECIAL PROGRAM

WESTERN NEBRASKA TOUR

Grades 5-8 J * C

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 –Sunday, July 27, 2025

Start at the top of the Wildcats and travel through the scenic beauty of Western Nebraska. Enjoy outdoor adventures, popular attractions, and historical sites like the Legacy of the Plains Museum, Carhenge, and Toadstool Park. We’ll end the tour with a day at Fort Robinson enjoying a show at the playhouse, horseback riding, and a cookout in the Buttes.

*Girls must be entering 5th grade or above.

Location: Western Nebraska with pickups in Lincoln, Grand Island, and North Platte

Girl Cost: $600, includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch and meals

BUSY BEES

Grades K-5 DB J

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Be a bee’s best friend! Create bee living spaces, play bee games, and eat bee snacks in this fun and pollinator-friendly program.

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

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

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

GIRL SCOUTS LOVE PLATTE RIVER STATE PARK!

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Get your feet wet at Crawdad Creek as we dip-net for aquatic critters, explore waterfalls, conduct a bioblitz while hiking Stone Creek Trail, then visit the nature center to learn about reptiles and amphibians. Bring a sack lunch and make a day of it! A state park sticker is required on vehicles entering the park.

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

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Platte River State Park, 14421 346th St., Louisville

Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, guided tour, and patch

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and guided tour

Sibling Cost: $15, includes activities and guided tour

YOU’RE THE NEXT CONTESTANT!

Grades K-8

Saturday, August 9, 2025

DB JC

Come on down, you’re the next contestant at Camp Cosmo! We’ll play all your favorite game shows such as Minute to Win It, Family Feud, The Price is Right, and much more!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, lunch, snack, and patch

Adult Cost: $15, includes activities, lunch, and snack

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Strong Sense of Self

TAKING CARE OF YOU

Grades 6-12 C S A

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Find out how to make medical decisions that are right for you! Learn about medical tests, health practices, and how fads impact health. Seniors will receive the Women’s Health badge, Cadettes and Ambassadors will receive a patch.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

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

WILD ADVENTURES AT THE ZOO: BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F

Saturday, August 30, 2025

There’s no better way to celebrate the beginning of a new school year than by making new friends and keeping the old while visiting the animals at the zoo.

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

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

Location: Riverside Discovery Center, 1600 S. Beltline Hwy. W, Scottsbluff

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

Adult Cost: $10, includes zoo admission, activities, and snack

Sibling Cost: $12, includes zoo admission, activities, snack, and patch

BOOK BINDING BUDDIES

Grades 4-8 JC

Saturday, September 6, 2025

You love to read, but do you know the artistry that goes into putting together the pages that take your imagination to the far reaches of your mind? Discover the anatomy of a book and try two different book binding techniques as you make two journals!

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

Adult Cost: $16, includes activities and snack

ANIMAL WELFARE

Grades 6-12

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Learn about the complex relationship between animals and humans! We will discuss how we engage with animals for medical care, food, entertainment, and more. Seniors will receive the Voice for Animals badge, Cadettes and Ambassadors will receive a patch.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

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

GIRL SCOUTS LOVE STATE PARKS

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F

Saturday, September 13, 2025; Sunday, September 14, 2025

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.

Those registered will receive a schedule of all Girl Scouts Love State Parks activities and suggestions for independent activities. The purchase of a daily park permit may be necessary, depending on location.

The Girl Scouts Loves State Parks patch is not included but is available for purchase through the Girl Scout Shop.

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

Arrival/Departure: Sunday, August 31, 2025

Location: Various Nebraska State Parks Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities Sibling Cost: FREE, includes activities

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

Community Problem Solving

ENGAGING IN ACTIVISM

Grades 6-12

Saturday, September 13, 2025

C S A

Learn about activism and local government policies! You will gain the knowledge you need to speak up about and act on issues that are crucial in your world. Ambassadors will receive the Public Policy badge, Cadettes and Seniors will receive a patch.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

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

SPECIAL PROGRAM

THIN MINT SPRINT 5K OR 1 MILE RUN/WALK

Grades K-12, Families DBJC SA F Saturday, September 13, 2025

Whether you choose the 5K sprint or the 1-mile run/walk, you will enjoy a fun and healthy start to your day! Race your family, try for a personal best time, or just stroll and take in the beautiful surroundings. Celebrate your success with photos, games, treats, and your very own gold medal!

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

Arrival/Departure: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Location: Chalco Hills Recreation Area, 8901 S. 154th St., Omaha

Girl Cost: $22, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

Adult Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and T-shirt

Sibling Cost: $22, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

OVERNIGHT WITH THE LINCOLN SALTDOGS

Grades K-12

Saturday, August 2, 2025 –Sunday, August 3, 2025

DB JC S A

Bring your sleeping bag and tent and stay overnight at Haymarket Park! Attend a Saltdogs game, watch a movie on the big screen, sleep on the field and have breakfast at the park in the morning!

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

All adults who register must be current Girl Scout members who have completed and passed a background screen.

*Pop-up tents required—no tent stakes allowed.

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

Sunday Register by: Sunday, July 20, 2025

Location: Haymarket Park, 403 Line Drive Circle, Lincoln

Girl Cost: $25, includes admission to game, activities, breakfast, and patch

Adult Cost: $25, includes admission to game, activities, and breakfast

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Positive Values

WORLD CLEANUP DAY 2025

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Saturday, September 20, 2025

What would happen if every person picked up at least one piece of litter on the same day? Around the globe, organizations and individuals will join forces for World Cleanup Day (and National Cleanup Day) on or around Saturday, September 20*, to beautify our parks, trails, beaches, mountains, and open spaces. Now, imagine if EVERY Girl Scout across Nebraska and the nation participated in World Cleanup Day. What an incredible impact we would make!

Beginning August 1, take the pledge to gather family, friends, and fellow Girl Scouts, and visit a park, lake, or any public area in your community to clean up litter and make the world a better place. Then after you’re done, submit an Impact Report to let us know what you accomplished. Pledge Forms and Impact Reports will be available on our website by August 1.

*Or choose another day in September, but no later than September 30.

Adult supervision is required.

Pledge Forms Deadline: September 20, 2025

Impact Reports Deadline: September 30, 2025

Location: Anywhere!

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities and patch (free to the first 3000 girls)

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

Sibling Cost: FREE, includes activities

Don’t forget about these other AMAZING programs now open for registration from your 2024-2025 Annual Program Book or at GirlScoutsNebraska.org!

Programs on Demand

These affordable program kits are delivered right to your door when girls want an interactive group activity. Each kit is just $10 per girl!

GIRL-LED: THE YEAR OF FRIENDSHIP AND FUN!

Learn all about friendship and how to care for your friends. Use the activities in this kit to plan a day of fun with your besties and celebrate all things friendship!

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 activities, friendships blossom, and sisterhood thrives.

NEW! DUCT TAPE 2.0

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.

HONEY BEES & TREES

Make a bee shelter, taste different types of honey, learn to identify trees, and more—while exploring the important role of bees and trees—and how you can help protect them.

TEAMBUILDING

Discover how working as a team (whether it’s your troop, your family, or any other group) makes everything better with these engaging and fun challenges, puzzles, and activities.

MY COOKIE SEASON PLANNER

Get ready for Girl Scout Cookie season! Map out your neighborhood, set goals, and track customers. In the end, you will have all the tools you need to build a rockstar cookie portfolio.

Each Programs on Demand kit includes directions, most activity supplies, council support, a digital flier template for your troop/service unit, Programs on Demand fun patches, and passport stickers for each girl. Order at bit.ly/GSSNPOD to customize for your troop/group or service unit. For questions or more information, please call 402.558.8189.

National Girl Scout Week 2025

Celebrate Friendship and Fun During National Girl Scout Week

Girl Scout Week is celebrated annually across the world to recognize the founding of Girl Scouts 113 years ago—beginning the week of March 12 on Girl Scout Sunday and concludes on Girl Scout Sabbath the following Saturday. Girls throughout the U.S. and around the world unite to observe the founding of Girl Scouts. The first Girl Scout meeting was held March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, when 18 girls became the very first members. Since then, Girl Scouts has grown to over four million members worldwide. During Girl Scout Week, girls and volunteers celebrate the history, meaning, and rich traditions of Girl Scouts. Watch for information soon on ways to participate or plan your own activities.

*Girl Scout Sunday and Sabbath are special days dedicated to thinking about your beliefs, no matter what they are, and how they’re reflected in the Girl Scout Law. You can earn the My Promise, My Faith pin along the way!

Apply to Receive Honor Troop or Girl Scout Status!

If you or your troop do a little bit of everything, apply to become an Honor Troop or Honor Girl Scout! Each girl who achieves honor status, as an IGM or with her troop, receives an exclusive patch. All troops who achieve honor troop status also receive a signed certificate.

IF YOU'VE…

• Participated in the Fall Product Program or Cookie Program

• Use the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)

• Completed a Girl Scout Journey or earned new badges

• Finished a Community Service or Take Action Project

…then you’re on your way to achieving Honor status! Find the requirements and applications at bit.ly/GSSNhonor. Contact your Troop Support Specialist with questions.

Girl Scout DreamLab Events

Attend an event, explore a STEM program, record your own podcast, challenge yourself on the bouldering wall, or schedule a troop meeting! Bring your Girl Scouts...It’s a Little Bit of Everything! passport to collect stamps and earn cool prizes!

SHE & ME TEA

Grades K-5

Saturday, May 10, 2025

DB J

Happy Mother’s Day! Join us for a special tea celebrating the bond between girls and the important women in their lives. Dress your best and enjoy delicate desserts, tasty tea, and activities that are sure to make you smile.

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

Grades K-1

Arrival/Departure: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Grades 2-5

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 2 p.m.

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

Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

DAY CAMP AT THE GIRL SCOUT DREAMLAB

Grades K-3

Tuesday, May 27, 2025; Wednesday, May 28, 2025; Thursday, May 29, 2025; Friday, May 30, 2025

Spend one day, or choose multiple days, at the Girl Scout DreamLab and enjoy crafts, songs, and games. Test your climbing skills on the bouldering wall, and become a scientist in the STEM lab, too! Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Refrigeration is available. All bouldering wall climbers must have a completed waiver form and must wear flat and completely enclosed (without any toe or heel openings) shoes; no high heels or wedges are allowed.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

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

READY, SET, DREAM!

Grades K-12

Saturday, June 21, 2025; Saturday, July 19, 2025

DB JC S A

Get ready, get set, let’s dream! Experience the Girl Scout DreamLab! Create in the program space, test your climbing skills on the bouldering wall, and become engineers in the STEM Lab.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. This is NOT a drop-off event. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver or troop co-leader.

All bouldering wall climbers must have a completed waiver form and must wear flat and completely enclosed (without any toe or heel openings) shoes; no high heels or wedges are allowed.

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Member Cost: $2, includes activities, snack, and patch Girl Non-Member Cost: $2, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: Free

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

Community Problem Solving

JUNIOR AGENT OF CHANGE

JOURNEY-IN-A-DAY

Grades 4-5

Friday, June 6, 2025

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 a Take Action project to earn your Agent of Change Journey Award. Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Refrig eration is available.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

DAISY BADGE WORKSHOP: CODING FOR GOOD I – CODING BASICS

Grades K-1 D Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Find out how computer scientists write programs for computers to solve problems. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how programmers write programs that make computers work and how people can use computers to help others.

Register for each session of our Summer Badge Workshops to earn all three Coding for Good badges: I – Coding Basics, II – Digital Game Design, and III – App Development.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Morning Session

Arrival/Departure: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Evening Session

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

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

Girl Non-Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, and award set

Important

Program registration opens FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13!

All girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in ANY area of the state. Register your Girl Scout membership and let the fun begin!

BROWNIE BADGE WORKSHOP: CODING FOR GOOD I – CODING BASICS

Grades 2-3 B

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Register for each session of our Summer Badge Workshops to earn all three Coding for Good badges: I – Coding Basics, II – Digital Game Design, and III – App Development.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Morning Session

Arrival/Departure: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Evening Session

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Member Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge

Girl Non-Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: Free

JUNIOR BADGE WORKSHOP: CODING FOR GOOD I – CODING BASICS

Grades 4-5 J

Friday, June 13, 2025

Register for each session of our Summer Badge Workshops to earn all three Coding for Good badges: I – Coding Basics, II – Digital Game Design, and III – App Development.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Morning Session

Arrival/Departure: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Evening Session

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Member Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge

Girl Non-Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: Free

CRAFTERNOON: ART AND DESIGN

Grades K-5

Saturday, June 14, 2025

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Join us for a “Crafternoon” at the Girl Scout DreamLab as you tap into your creativity and earn the Art and Design badge! Makers create art and design objects that are useful and beautiful. Anyone can be an artist or designer! All you need is your imagination. We will create mini artworks and end our afternoon with a gallery walk. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to turn your ideas into art and design projects.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack and badge

Girl Non-Member Cost: $20, includes activities, snack and badge

Adult Cost: Free

DAISY BADGE WORKSHOP: CODING FOR GOOD II – DIGITAL GAME DESIGN

Grades K-1 D Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Explore how video games can help people to learn new skills and experience new things. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to think like a game maker and use iteration to plan, build and test a game.

Register for each session of our Summer Badge Workshops to earn all three Coding for Good badges: I – Coding Basics, II – Digital Game Design, and III – App Development.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Morning Session

Arrival/Departure: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Evening Session

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Member Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge

Girl Non-Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: Free

BROWNIE BADGE WORKSHOP: CODING FOR GOOD II – DIGITAL GAME DESIGN

Grades 2-3

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Register for each session of our Summer Badge Workshops to earn all three Coding for Good badges: I – Coding Basics, II – Digital Game Design, and III – App Development.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Morning Session

Arrival/Departure: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Evening Session

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Member Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge

Girl Non-Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: Free

JUNIOR BADGE WORKSHOP: CODING FOR GOOD II – DIGITAL GAME DESIGN

Grades 4-5 J

Friday, June 27, 2025

Register for each session of our Summer Badge Workshops to earn all three Coding for Good badges: I – Coding Basics, II – Digital Game Design, and III – App Development.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Morning Session

Arrival/Departure: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Evening Session

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Member Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge

Girl Non-Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: Free

JUNIOR BADGE WORKSHOP: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Grades 4-5 J Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Find out how to capture a winning photo with your digital device, whether you’re using a phone, tablet, laptop, or digital camera. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to use a digital camera to create one-of-a-kind photos.

Bring your favorite digital device to take photos! Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is not responsible for lost or damaged items.

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

Arrival/Departure: 5 – 7 p.m.

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

Girl Non-Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: Free

BROWNIE BADGE WORKSHOP: COMPUTER EXPERT

Grades 2-3

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Find out what computers can help you do and learn to be a safe, secure computer expert. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to do many useful things on a computer.

Girls may bring a laptop or tablet from home for this badge workshop. Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is not responsible for lost or damaged items.

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

Arrival/Departure: 5 – 7 p.m.

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

Girl Non-Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: Free

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Healthy Relationships

CADETTE AMAZE! JOURNEY-IN-A-DAY

Grades 6-8

Friday, July 11, 2025

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. Learn how to Be a Friend First! Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Refrigeration is available.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $30, includes activities, snack, and award set

SENIOR BADGE WORKSHOP: LOCAVORE

Grades 9-12

Saturday, July 12, 2025

S A

A locavore is someone committed to eating locally grown, seasonal foods. The efforts of locavores can be important—and delicious— steps towards healthful eating, helping the environment, and supporting local farmers. Ready to try it out? We’ll start at the Girl Scout DreamLab and then shop at a nearby farmer market for local ingredients before coming back to create a simple dish. Bring your favorite recipe and see how you can make it locally sourced!

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, transportation, and badge

CRAFTERNOON: CRAFT AND TINKER

Grades K-5

DB J Saturday, July 12, 2025

Join us for a “crafternoon” at the Girl Scout DreamLab and earn the Craft and Tinker badge! Do you like building with wood? That means you’re a maker! Makers are problem solvers. They craft objects people can use. All it takes are tools, materials, and some imagination! When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to craft and tinker to solve a problem.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

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

Girl Non-Member Cost: $20, includes activities, snack and badge

Adult Cost: Free

DAISY BADGE WORKSHOP: CODING FOR GOOD III – APP DEVELOPMENT

Grades K-1

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Find out how programmers tackle big problems and make great apps and design your own idea for an app that solves a problem for someone else. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know about user-centered design and how computer scientists develop apps.

Register for each session of our Summer Badge Workshops to earn all three Coding for Good badges: I – Coding Basics, II – Digital Game Design, and III – App Development.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Morning Session

Arrival/Departure: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Evening Session

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Member Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge

Girl Non-Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: Free

BROWNIE BADGE WORKSHOP: CODING FOR GOOD III – APP DEVELOPMENT

Grades 2-3

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Register for each session of our Summer Badge Workshops to earn all three Coding for Good badges: I – Coding Basics, II – Digital Game Design, and III – App Development.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Morning Session

Arrival/Departure: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Evening Session

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Member Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge

Girl Non-Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: Free

JUNIOR BADGE WORKSHOP: CODING FOR GOOD III – APP DEVELOPMENT

Grades 4-5

Friday, July 18, 2025

Register for each session of our Summer Badge Workshops to earn all three Coding for Good badges: I – Coding Basics, II – Digital Game Design, and III – App Development.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Morning Session

Arrival/Departure: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Evening Session

Arrival/Departure: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Member Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge

Girl Non-Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adult Cost: Free

CRAFTERNOON: CREATE AND INNOVATE

Grades K-5

DB J Saturday, August 9, 2025

Join us for a “Crafternoon” at the Girl Scout DreamLab and earn the Create and Innovate badge! Makers build things to help people, animals, and the planet. They also find new ways to do things. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to create and innovate objects that help others.

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Member Cost: $15, includes activities, snack and badge

Girl Non-Member Cost: $20, includes activities, snack and badge

Adult Cost: Free

Free Girl Scout DreamLab

Girl Scout DreamLab Community Events are open to anyone in the community. You don’t have free open house-style community events. Adult supervision is required. Youth must be

STEM SEEKERS

Grades K-12, Families

Saturday, April 12, 2025

DB JC S A F

Join us for fun, hands-on STEM experiments and activities during this free open housestyle community event!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE

Sibling Cost: FREE, includes activities

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Celebrate Earth Day while creating and learning how to reduce, reuse and recycle materials during this free open house-style community event!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE

Sibling Cost: FREE, includes activities

SPECIAL EVENT

GIRL SCOUT DREAMLAB’S 1ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Bring the whole family and help us celebrate the Girl Scout DreamLab’s 1st birthday, complete with fun activities, laughter, and of course...birthday cake! This is a FREE open house-style event with activities throughout the day.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE

Sibling Cost: FREE, includes activities

GIRL SCOUT GAME NIGHT

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F

Tuesday, June 17, 2025; Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Bring your family and friends for a Game Night at the Girl Scout DreamLab, a free open house-style community event! As a girl, Juliette Gordon Low enjoyed playing and making up games with loved ones which helped give her the courage, confidence, and character she needed to start Girl Scouts. She made sure that “real FUN” was an important part of Girl Scouting from the beginning. Carry on this Girl Scout tradition and have fun playing games with other Girl Scouts! Learn a new game or bring a favorite to play!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE

Sibling Cost: FREE, includes activities

Community Events

to be a Girl Scout member to attend. Registrations are not required but are encouraged for these accompanied by a parent/caregiver or troop co-leader.

ALOHA SUMMER PARTY!

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F

Friday, June 20, 2025

Celebrate the first day of summer with a luau at this free open house-style community event!

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE

Sibling Cost: FREE, includes activities

SPECIAL EVENT

BACK TO SCHOOL RALLY

Grades K-12, Families DB JC S A F Saturday, August 23, 2025

Kick off the school year and get registered for Girl Scouts as we celebrate Back to School with face painting, interactive booths, giveaways, food, and prizes!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE

Sibling Cost: FREE, includes activities

More to Explore...

The Girl Scout DreamLab is for everyone! You do not need to be a Girl Scout member to discover, connect, and learn with others at Girl Scout DreamLab:

Visit Us: The Girl Scout DreamLab is open to the public Tuesday–Friday from 10 a.m.–7 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m.

Scheduled Events : Discover a wide variety of badge workshops, Girl Scout programs, and community events by viewing our online Event Calendar.

Troop Meeting Space and Tours: Reserve a space for a troop activities! Add to the fun by scheduling a tour or registering for a badge workshop or program. For more information, call Member Support at 402.558.8189 or email the Girl Scout DreamLab at DreamLab@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

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!

Council-Sponsored

Check out all our exciting trip descriptions reserve your spot. Visit bit.ly/GSSNtravel

TRIP NAME

Washington, D.C. 2025

Denver Theater Trip 2025 – Mamma Mia

Paris 2025 – TRIP FULL!

Kansas City 2025

Colorado White Water & Mountaineering Adventure 2025

Savannah 2025 – TRIP FULL!

Savannah Sampler 2026

Quebec 2026

New York City 2026

Cadettes! Choose Your Adventure 2026

2026 Girl Scout National Convention Trip

Florida Adventure 2027

South Dakota 2027

St. Louis 2027

Chicago 2027

Winter Wonderland Adventure 2027

*Trip costs are based on quad-occupancy icantly. Additional trip charges may apply

Council-Sponsored Trips at-a-Glance

beginning on page 63! Be sure to register and submit your deposit by the deadline to for updated trip details, payment options, required travel forms, and applications.

plus anticipated expenses at listing time, but may change if expenses increase signifif room upgrades are available. See page 62 for the Trip Payment/Refund Policy.

Travel Progression Information

Through progression, Girl Scouts build skills to become lifelong travelers and global citizens. Girl Scouts take the lead in planning a new adventure at every level. Progression allows girls to learn the skills they need to become competent travelers, including how to plan and budget future trips.

Girls should have experience at every level of the progression before moving up. For regional trips, girls must be Juniors or older. For national or international trips, girls must be Cadettes or older (except for council-sponsored “supervision-required” trips).

When moving up to the next step, consider each Girl Scouts’ independence, ability to work well in groups, flexibility, and experience with cultures other than their own. For more progression information, visit bit.ly/GSSNtravel.

Step 4

Step 3

Step 2

Step 1

LOCAL

FIELD TRIP

Visit a nearby spot, possibly during your regular meeting time.

Recommended For: Daisy, Brownie

Minimum Age: Daisy

DAY TRIP

Plan an allday trip. Try a council event or local attraction.

Recommended For: Daisy, Brownie, Junior

Minimum Age: Daisy

OVERNIGHT

Help Girl Scouts plan their first single overnight—maybe at a council event, camp, or nearby attraction.

Recommended For: Brownie, Junior

Minimum Age: Daisy (with Day Trip experience in Girl Scouting)

SHORT TRIP

Spend two to three nights in your region, up to a six hour drive away from home. Girl Scouts plan budget and schedule.

Recommended For: Junior, Cadette

Minimum Age: Brownie (with Overnight experience in Girl Scouting)

Step 7

Step 6

Step 5

EXTENDED TRIP

Travel the country! Extended trips last four or more nights OR take place more than a sixhour drive from home.

Recommended For: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador

Minimum Age: Junior (with Short Trip experience in Girl Scouting)

INTERNATIONAL TRIP

Travel the world! These life-changing trips usually take two to three years to save for, plan, and prepare.

Recommended For: Senior, Ambassador

Minimum Age: Cadette (with Extended Trip experience in Girl Scouting)

INDEPENDENT TRAVEL

Individual Girl Scouts (IGMs) can sign up for independent travel and meet new Girl Scout friends through council-offered travel opportunities or Girl Scouts of the USA’s Destinations program.

Recommended For: Senior, Ambassador

Minimum Age: Cadette (with Extended Trip experience in Girl Scouting)

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

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

‡ GSSN is often required to pay non-refundable deposits or even full payments early to reserve transportation, lodging, and other expenses for 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.

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 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 questions about becoming a Trip Advisor, call 402.558.8189 or email Member Support@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Travel Workshops

TOWN HALL – TRAVEL

For Volunteers and Parents

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Spirit of Nebraska and Girl Scouts of the USA provide a wide variety exciting travel experiences for Girls Scouts. Whether girls decide to travel near or far, these adventures will stay with them forever…let’s get her there!

Volunteers and parents are invited to this informative town hall to learn all about Girl Scout travel experiences. Find out about travel progression, council trips, Girl Scouts of the USA Destination trips, and travel funding resources to help support girls ready to explore beyond their community!

Arrival/Departure: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual Adult Cost: FREE

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)

DENVER THEATER TRIP 2025 –MAMMA MIA

Grades 6-12

Saturday, June 28, 2025 –Sunday, June 29, 2025

C S A

Take a trip to Denver and visit the Selfie Museum, tour the Buell Theater, see Mamma Mia, and stay at the Curtis Hotel where each floor is themed. Bring a sack lunch.

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

Location: Denver, CO (bus leaves from Sidney, with additional pick-up in Kearney)

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)

PARIS 2025

Grades 9-12 S A

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

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

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)

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.

FULL FULL

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)

*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 C S A

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

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)

Looking for a travel adventure closer to home? Try the Western Nebraska Tour! See page 42 for details.

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 S A

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

Travel to Quebec—a predominately Frenchspeaking 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.

Location: Quebec, Canada (flight departs from Omaha)

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

NEW YORK CITY 2026

Grades 6-12 C S A

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

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.

Location: New York City, NY (flight departs from Omaha)

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)

CADETTES! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE 2026

Grades 6-8 C

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

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. See the Trip Payment/Refund Policy on page 62.

TRIP 2026

Grades 4-12

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 –Sunday, July 26, 2026

JC S A

Join us for the world’s biggest gathering of Girl Scouts during the 2026 National Convention in Washington, D.C. In addition to our convention, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. What better place to hold the convention than the capital of our nation—a symbolic and literal representation of people who live in every corner of the United States?

Our national convention only happens every three years, so you don’t want to miss it. Connect with Girl Scouts from across the country and around the world to spark new ideas, make friends, have fun, and create something incredible.

Features include exciting experiences with special guests, live performances, handson activities, demos, and more. Plus, we’re adding on time to explore the nation’s capital!

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

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

Girl Cost: $2,000 ($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)

Adult Cost: $2,000 ($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)

FLORIDA ADVENTURE 2027

Grades 4-12

JC S A Monday, May 31, 2027 – Thursday, June 3, 2027

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Florida’s most exciting destinations! With its rich history, beautiful beaches, and unique attractions, there’s something for everyone. We’ll explore St. Augustine, the oldest city in the U.S., blast off to Kennedy Space center, and spend the day at a theme park! This experience will be a blend of history, natural beauty, and thrilling activities, making it the perfect trip!

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

Travel Scholarship

Get up to $500 towards your councilsponsored trip with the Tyler Cherrington Travel Scholarship!

Apply by February 1, 2025. Search “scholarships” on our website for the guidelines and application

Location: Florida (flight departs from Omaha)

Girl Cost: $1,850 ($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: $1,850 ($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)

SOUTH DAKOTA 2027

Grades 5-8

Monday, June 7 – Friday, June 11, 2027

J * C

Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and breathtaking views of the Black Hills as we explore the beautiful state of South Dakota! We’ll even take a Buffalo Safari ride and enjoy dinner in the hills of Custer State Park. *Girls must be entering 5th grade or above.

Location: Custer State Park, SD (van departs from Omaha)

Girl Cost: $895 ($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)

ST. LOUIS 2027

Grades 6-12

Sunday, July 18, 2027 –Thursday, July 22, 2027

C S A

Visit iconic St. Louis, the Gateway to the West! Travel 630 feet into the air to the top of the Gateway Arch and view the city from above, then explore the Museum at Gateway Arch National Park down below. Take a riverboat cruise, visit the St. Louis Zoo, and more. Discover what this historic city has to offer!

Location: St. Louis, MO (van departs from Omaha)

CHICAGO 2027

Grades 4-12

JC S A

Monday, July 26, 2027 – Thursday, July 29, 2027

Join our trip to Chicago for an unforgettable experience! Explore famous museums and landmarks, spend time on Lake Michigan’s beaches, and experience the architecture on a boat tour. Visit the Windy City with us and make lasting memories with your Girl Scout sisters!

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

Location: Chicago, IL (flight departs from Omaha)

Girl Cost: $975 ($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)

Adult Cost: $975 ($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)

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

WINTER WONDERLAND ADVENTURE 2027

Grades 6-12* C S A

Monday, December 27, 2027 –Thursday, December 30, 2027

Explore what winter has to offer in the beauty of Minnesota! Try dog sledding, skiing, and other winter adventure activities. No experience required!

*Girls must be 14 or older at the time of travel.

Location: Duluth, MN (van departs from Lincoln, with an additional pick up in Omaha)

Girl Cost: $1,700 ($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)

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.

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3) 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?

15-25 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 workshops. Sign up for a council-sponsored trip with your troop/ group or start making plans for a future independent-level travel opportunity.

26-35 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. Or try a councilsponsored trip as a parent/daughter duo (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 independentlevel 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!

GIRL QUIZ

GIRL QUIZ SCORES

 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. 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?

15-25 POINTS: Encourage your girl to go on a troop/group trip or accompany her on a short council-sponsored trip. Demonstrate flexibility when plans change and 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 or 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!

PARENT/CAREGIVER QUIZ

PARENT/CAREGIVER QUIZ SCORES

Older Girl Scout Programs

Discover your potential, meet adult mentors, be a role model, and focus on a successful future. Bring your Girl Scouts...It’s a Little Bit of Everything! passport to collect stamps and earn cool prizes!

College and Award Project Scholarships

Canenburg Scholarship

An up-to $500 college scholarship for Ambassador Girl Scouts who reside in Rock County, NE.

Gold Award Mini Grant

Up to $500 (not exceeding 50% of the total project budget) of any Gold Award project approved by the Gold Award Committee.

Healthy Blue NE Scholarship —Funds half of the cost (up to $250) of a mental health and wellbeing -focused Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award, Take Action Project, or community service project.

Olson Memorial Scholarship —Up to $500 college scholarship for Ambassador Girl Scouts who reside in the Columbus Service Center area.

Presidents’ Leadership Award —$1,500 scholarship for girls ages 18-24 who demonstrate outstanding leadership to the benefit of their community.

Pat Meyer Nebraska Gold Award Girl Scout of Distinction —A $500 college scholarship and lifetime Girl Scout membership for graduating Gold Award Girl Scouts.

Real Life Academy

Girl Scout Ambassadors can earn a $1,000 scholarship and learn valuable financial literacy and life skills and explore careers through job shadowing in this engaging program.

For details and applications, visit bit.ly/GSSNscholarships .

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 lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE Healthy Relationships MENTORSHIP

Grades 9-12 S A

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 –Sunday, July 27, 2025

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 horseback riding, 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 lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

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, participants must attend Parts 1 and 2, plus at least two additional STEM Career program options.

SPECIAL PROGRAM

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 (Grades 9-10)

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Ambassador Session (Grades 11-12)

Arrival/Departure: 4– 6 p.m.

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

How to Apply

Applications for the “Mentorship” and “Entrepreneurship” programs will be available on February 1, 2025. Search “Older Girl Scouts” on our website, GirlScoutsNebraska.org.

Girl Scout Girl Awards

Earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award

GRADES 4-5 (JUNIORS)

Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/bronze to find Bronze Award guidelines, resources, and forms. You can pursue your Girl Scout Bronze Award if:

• You’re in fourth or fifth grade (or equivalent).

• You’re a registered Girl Scout Junior.

• You have completed a Junior Journey.

• You’ve submitted a “Bronze Award Intent Form.”

Bronze Award questions? Email Emilee Reece at ereece@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Earning the Girl Scout Silver Award

GRADES 6-8 (CADETTES)

Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/silver to find Silver Award guidelines, resources, and forms. You can pursue your Girl Scout Silver Award if:

• You’re in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade (or equivalent)

• You’re a registered Girl Scout Cadette.

• You have completed a Cadette Journey.

• You’ve submitted a “Silver Award Proposal” and received Council approval to begin. Silver Award questions? Email Susan Nickels at snickels@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Bronze and Silver Award Deadlines

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025

The deadline for girls to complete their project and submit the final report for recognition at a 2025 Girl Awards ceremony. Girls who submit the final report after March 31, 2025, will be recognized at the 2026 Girl Awards ceremony.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30, 2025

Deadline for girls bridging to the next level to complete their project and submit final report(s).

Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award GRADES

9-12 (SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS)

The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. It recognizes girls in grades 9-12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through Take Action projects that have sustainable impact in their communities and beyond. You can pursue your Gold Award if:

• You’re in high school (ninth through twelfth grade, or equivalent).

• You’re registered as a Girl Scout Senior or Girl Scout Ambassador.

• You have completed two Senior or Ambassador Journeys OR earned the Girl Scout Silver Award and completed a Senior or Ambassador Journey.

Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/gold to find requirements, deadlines, stepby-step instructions, and resources for completing your Gold Award. Seven steps are required to earn the Gold Award:

1. Choose an issue

2. Investigate your issue

3. Get help and build a team

4. Create a plan

5. Present your plan and get feedback

6. Take action

7. Educate and inspire Gold Award questions? Email Susan Nickels at snickels@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Girl Award Journey Days and Overnights

Trying to earn your Gold, Silver, or Bronze Award, but need help starting a Journey? Join us for Journey Day or Weekend, where we will do just that!

Cadette Think Like an Engineer Journey

Junior Think Like a Programmer Journey

Senior Sow What? Journey

Junior Get Moving! Journey

Junior Agent of Change Journey-in-a-Day

Cadette aMAZE! Journey-in-a-Day

Jan. 18, 2025

Girl Award Workshops

BRONZE AWARD WORKSHOP

Grades 4-5 J

Tuesday, April 8, 2025; Tuesday, September 23, 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!

Adult supervision is required.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 8 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

SILVER AWARD WORKSHOP

Grades 6-8 C

Thursday, April 10, 2025; Thursday, September 25, 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 attend with girls.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 8 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities

Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

GSLE OUTCOMES EXAMPLE

Community Problem Solving

GOLD AWARD WORKSHOPS

Grades 9-12 S A

Tuesday, March 4, 2025; Monday, April 7, 2025; Thursday, May 8, 2025; Monday, July 21, 2025; Thursday, August 7, 2025; Thursday, September 4, 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.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Monday, April 7, 2025

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Monday, July 21, 2025

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Arrival/Departure: 7 – 8 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girl Cost: FREE, includes activities Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities

TOWN HALL – HIGHEST AWARDS

For Volunteers and Parents

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Girls earning a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award identify an issue they care deeply about, develop a plan to address the issue, gather a team, and use their leadership skills to put it into action to create sustainable change.

Volunteers and parents are invited to this informative town hall to learn how they can support their girls as they work toward earning one of Girl Scouting’s Highest Awards. If you have Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, or Ambassadors ready to start the Girl Award process, get answers to all your award questions and discover how to give your girls a jumpstart on their journey.

Arrival/Departure: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Adult Cost: FREE

2025 Girl Award Ceremonies

We’re rolling out the green carpet to celebrate the inspiring girls who’ve earned Girl Scouting’s highest awards—the Bronze, Silver, or Gold! Get ready to cheer for these amazing Girl Scouts who have demonstrated leadership and taken action to make positive and lasting change in the world!

Omaha: Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Ralston High School Theater 8969 Park Dr.

Lincoln: Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m.

Antelope Park Auld Pavilion 1650 Memorial Dr.

Columbus: Tuesday, June 3 at 7 p.m.

Central Community College Theater 4500 63rd St.

Hastings: Saturday, June 8 at 2 p.m.

First Congregational United Church of Christ 2810 W. 7th St.

North Platte: Saturday, June 21 at 10 a.m. Lakeview Cabin 101 S. Lake Maloney Dr.

Scottsbluff: Saturday, June 21 at 3 p.m. The Vine 2002 4th Ave.

Program Aide Trainings

PROGRAM AIDE TRAININGS

Grades 6-12

C S A

Saturday, April 5, 2025; Sunday, April 13, 2025

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 PA experiences.

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

GSAG

Girl Scout Advisory Group

WHAT IS GSAG?

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, and help guide Girl Scouting in Nebraska. GSAG girls...

• Attend Monthly Meetings

• Volunteer at GSSN Programs

• Lead Younger Girl Scouts

• Brainstorm New Council Ideas

• Develop Leadership Skills

• Gain Confidence

• Meet Girls Across Nebraska

• Complete Service Projects

• Go on Exclusive Field Trips

Omaha, Lincoln, Columbus, Grand Island, North Platte, and the Nebraska panhandle! WHERE IS GSAG?

HOW DO I JOIN?

Connect with your area Program Specialist at 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

GSAG members must be a registered 6-12th grade Girl Scout and are required to complete PA certification within the first year of joining (see page 75).

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 Camps

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* (Moving in 2025; check online for new address!)

● Girl Scout DreamLab,* 8601 West Dodge Rd., Ste. 102, Omaha, NE 68114

*Includes a Girl Scout Shop

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

Columbus ● Lincoln

Grand Island

Omaha

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 5 for more information.

If you are not a current Girl Scout member, register online at 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

Registration for new programs listed in this book opens Friday, December 13, 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 7 for more information.

• Your spot at programs is NOT saved until the program registration fee or deposit have been paid in full by the stated 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, Travel Bucks, or Program Credits: Complete a “Request to Use Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, or Program Credits” 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 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 ). Within one week you will receive a notification via email with approval status and amount granted, if approved. You will be responsible for paying the remaining program fee by the registration deadline.

3. To view your upcoming programs, past programs, and remaining program registration fee balances, login to MY GS and navigate to the “My Events” tab.

Paper Registration

Complete a “Program Registration Form” and mail to: Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Attn: Registrar, 8601 West Dodge Rd., Ste. 1 02, Omaha, NE 68114. Accepted mail payments are checks, debit/credit cards, Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, and Program Credits.

• 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 may be required to 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 information to be completed online. Additionally, girls participating in council-sponsored trips of four nights or more may be required to submit a Physical Examination 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 62.

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. GSSN is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices. There will be tech-free times at camp, when we ask all campers to respect this time and be prepared to set aside their phones/devices.

Special Needs

For questions about special needs or to request specific accommodations, please call 402.558.8189.

Questions?

Member Support 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)

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Thank you to all who contributed photos to this publication! If you would like to submit your Girl Scout photos for a future publication, please visit bit.ly/GSSNphotos

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Here’s Your Invitation for Fun!

I 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!

Lori Wi iamson GSSN Program Director

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