Girl Empowerment Series

Global Citizenship

Grades 9-12 SA Thursday, October 6, 2022 – Thursday, April 6, 2023 Are you interested in global issues such as caring for the environment, gender equality, educational access for girls, ending child marriage, and more? Then the Global Citizenship program is the right fit for you! This series provides an opportunity to explore global themes that impact girls worldwide and looks at innovative solutions to address them. Strengthen your problemsolving skills and learn how to take action and become a changemaker. Over the course of the year, we will meet virtually to discuss these important issues and choose one to explore more deeply. Together we will plan and lead a weekend summit for middle-school Girl Scouts in the summer of 2023 to share our knowledge and help them explore the topic, too. Meetings: • Thursday, October 6, 2022 • Thursday, December 8, 2022 • Thursday, February 9, 2023 • Thursday, April 6, 2023 Arrival/Departure: 7 – 9 p.m. Register by: Saturday, September 17, 2022 Location: Virtual Girl Cost: $10, includes meetings and summit Leadership

Grades 6-12

Saturday, November 12, 2022 What does it mean to be a leader? How do you develop leadership skills? How can you elevate your role as a leader to make a lasting difference in your community and beyond? Explore these topics and more when you attend this one-day event. Hear from inspiring speakers, participate in workshops specifically designed for your grade level, and contribute to an impactful community service project as part of Girl Scouts Give Back. Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Register by: Monday, October 10, 2022 Location: University of Nebraska at Omaha, Mammel Hall, 6708 Pine St., Omaha Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, supplies, breakfast, lunch, snack, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $15, includes activities, supplies, breakfast, lunch, snack, and T-shirt

Entrepreneurship

Grades 9-12

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 – Friday, June 23, 2023 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 –2 p.m. Friday Apply by: Monday, May 1, 2023 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, supplies, meals, and T-shirt Mentorship

Grades 9-12

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 – Sunday, July 30, 2023 Be part of a unique mentoring experience in a camp setting. You’ll be matched with a mentor during the camp—our mentors are inspiring women from a variety of professional backgrounds. Enjoy challenging and fun adventures with your mentor such as the adventure course, swimming, archery, yoga, a special formal dinner, and more! Explore career planning and networking while developing a strong bond with the other girls and women at camp. Learn how to develop healthy relationships, become more confident, and gain a strong sense of self, too! Arrival/Departure: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday – 11:30 a.m. Sunday Apply by: Monday, May 1, 2023 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: FREE but space is limited and applications are required, includes lodging, activities, supplies, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Girl Empowerment Series applications will be available on February 1, 2023. All applications can be found on our website under Programs > T'weens & Teens.