2024 Girl's Guide to Summer Fun

Girl’s Guide to Summer Fun 2024 Open to ALL girls grades K-12!

Registration Opens December 15

Girl-Led: The Year of Friendship and Fun!

Camporee 2024 Information

at GirlScoutsNebraska.org

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Coming Soon...

Girl Scout DreamLab is a place where girls can dream big—where they can reach beyond the activities they might do at home or at school. It’s the Girl Scout experience housed in an easy-to-access, open-to-the-public space.

This new concept brings Girl Scouts a hands-on STEM center, a video and podcast booth to showcase their talents, a bouldering wall to test their strength and agility, and an outdoor skills area to learn and practice camping competency—all in a centrally located physical location that is open and welcoming to all.

Spend Your Summer with Girl Scouts!

Your Girl’s Guide to Summer Fun is just part of the picture. Use it along with your Annual Program Book, available on our website, for a complete roadmap to your Girl Scout adventure.

Register for programs online at GirlScoutsNebraska.org. Our programs are open to EVERY girl, grades K-12.

Table of Contents HOW TO REGISTER........................... 4

THEME INFORMATION..................36

Girl Scout Basics..................................... 5

Girl Scout Cookies............................. 38

Supervision, Symbols.............................7

Global Patch Program...................... 38

CAMPS................................................ 10

artVenture 2024................................ 39

Horse Camps...................................... 11

EVENTS..............................................40

Camp Catron...................................... 13

Girl Scout Spirit Week....................... 49

Camp Cosmo...................................... 16

Programs on Demand....................... 49

Camp Crossed Arrows.......................19

TRAVEL...............................................50

Camp Maha....................................... 23

T’WEENS & TEENS..........................58

Hidden Oaks Cabin........................... 28

Girl Empowerment Series................ 59

Lakeview Cabin................................ 28

Girl Awards........................................ 60

Camporee 2024................................. 32

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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 23-24 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 15 (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 15, 2023. To register, visit GirlScoutsNebraska.org > Discover > Event Search. Refer to pages 64-65 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 council-sponsored program through September 30, 2024. All girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in any area of the state.

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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 10/01/23– 09/30/24 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.

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Benefits of Girl Scouts Try new things. Make new friends. Go on countless adventures. 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!

GSLE FOUR PILLARS Everything in Girl Scouts centers around our four pillars, designed to meet her where she is now and to grow along with her. A Girl Scout has an exciting array of choices to suit her interests at every age: 1. STEM: engineering, robotics, coding, cybersecurity, space science 2. Outdoors: exploration, environmental stewardship, camping 3. Life Skills: arts, first aid, healthy living, friendship, issue advocacy 4. Entrepreneurship: cookie business, financial literacy, innovation GSLE FIVE OUTCOMES Our GSLE is a one-of-a-kind leadership development program for girls, with proven results. When girls participate in Girl Scouts, they thrive in five key ways: 1. Sense of Self: have confidence in themselves and their abilities 2. Positive Values: act ethically, honestly, and show concern for others 3. Challenge-seeking: try new things and learn from mistakes 4. Healthy Relationships: develop and maintain healthy relationships 5. Problem-solving: identify and solve problems in their community 6 | Girl’s Guide to Summer Fun

Program Supervision VOLUNTEER-TO-GIRL RATIOS

D

B

J

C

S

A

TROOP OR GROUP MEETINGS

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

12

20

25

25

30

30

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

1-6

1-8 1-10 1-12 1-15 1-15

EVENTS, TRAVEL, CAMP

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:

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

6

12

16

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

1-4

1-6

1-8 1-10 1-12 1-12

20

24

24

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 To view safety at all times, plus additional volunteers as necessary guidelines for specific for the group’s size. Any adult who supervises Girl Scout activities, girls must be at least 18 years old, a registered search “Safety Activity Girl Scout member, and successfully complete a Checkpoints” or visit background screen before volunteering. One troop “Volunteer Resources” co-leader in every group must be female. on our website.

Program Symbols Each Spirit of Nebraska program is designed for different grade levels, and may include a specific theme or activity. This key will help you understand grade levels and the corresponding symbols to pick the events that fit you or your troop/group:

D Daisy (K-1) B Brownie (2-3) J Junior (4-5) C Cadette (6-8) S Senior (9-10) A Ambassador (11-12) F Families Welcome Supervision Required Badge-Earning Activity

Global Program GS GSAG-Created Program AG

Juliette’s Boutique Pop-Up Shop Program Aides Needed Virtual Program Independent Travel Opportunity Challenge Course Horse Program GirlScoutsNebraska.org | 7

2023-2024 Girl Passport Information With your Girl-Led: The Year of Friendship and Fun! passport, you’re encouraged to explore all Girl Scouts has to offer and earn prizes! Bring your passport from the Annual Program Book to programs this year on your Girl Scout journey.

This year, girls may attend any five council-sponsored programs and will receive prizes while attending their fifth event. Girls will receive...

Girl Prizes

Friendship Bracelet Kit

1. A Friendship Bracelet Kit to make one for yourself and one for a friend 2. A Friendship Booklet for capturing all your new friends’ names and contact information 3. A $25 Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Program Credit NOTE: Appearance of actual prizes may vary. “Girl-Led: The Year of Friendship and Fun!” Passport stamps are provided only for Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraskasponsored activities.

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Friendship Booklet

$25 Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Program Credit

2023-2024 Co-Leader Passport Information With your Co-Leader passport, you are encouraged to explore all Girl Scouting has to offer, and you will earn a prize along the way! Bring your Co-Leader passport from the Annual Program Book with you on your Girl Scout journey this year. We will fill your passport with stamps, and you will earn a prize!

COLLECT 9 STAMPS FOR YOUR REWARD...

• Attend Council-Sponsored Program • Attend Service Unit (SU) Event • Attend Volunteer or SU Meeting • Become a Sister Troop • Complete a Community Service or Take Action Project • Complete Troop Finance Report • Help Start a New Troop • Hold Troop Parent Meeting

Co-Leader Prize

• Participate in Girl Scout Week or Girl Scout Spirit Week • Participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program • Participate in the Girl Scout Tree Promise • Plan Troop Year in the VTK

$25 Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Program Credit

• Register Troop During Early Bird • Update Troop Meeting Information • Visit/Stay at GSSN Camp Property

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Camps

Experience the great outdoors while developing teamwork and self-sufficiency.

No matter which adventure you choose, it will be unforgettable. Bring your Girl-led: The Year of Friendship and Fun! passport to collect stamps and earn cool prizes!

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Girl Scout Summer Camp 411 WHICH GRADE FOR MY GIRL SCOUT? Unless otherwise stated, girls may attend summer programs and camps for either the grade she just completed or the grade she will enter in the fall. For girls entering Kindergarten, contact Member Support before registering to confirm if a particular summer program is appropriate for your girl.

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.

For more information, packing lists, camp maps, and more, visit GirlScoutsNebraska.org > Members > For Girl Scouts > Camp and Outdoors.

Horse Camp Progression Advanced

Intermediate

Beginner

Saddle Ups

I Love Horses

Build your horsemanship skills as you make your way through the horse camp outdoor progression. Progression 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 Camps – Overnight Camp; learn basic riding skills, tack and types of horses; horse walks and trots; ride once daily; no experience necessary.

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

5. Advanced 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.

PROGRAM NAME

LOCATION

DATE(S)

GRADES

PAGE

Saddle Up Day Camp

Crossed Arrows

June 3

2-12

20

Saddle Up Day Camp

Crossed Arrows

June 4

2-12

20

Saddle Up Day Camp

Crossed Arrows

June 5

2-12

20

Saddle Up Day Camp

Crossed Arrows

July 29

2-12

20

Saddle Up Day Camp

Crossed Arrows

July 30

2-12

20

Saddle Up Day Camp

Crossed Arrows

July 31

2-12

20

I Love Horses

Lakeview Cabin

June 7-9

2-5

29

Beginner Overnight

Crossed Arrows

June 2-6

4-12

20

Beginner Overnight

Lakeview Cabin

June 30–July 3

3-12

30

Beginner Overnight

Crossed Arrows

July 7–11

4-12

21

Intermediate Overnight

Lakeview Cabin

June 23–June 27

5-12

29

Intermediate Overnight

Crossed Arrows

July 28–August 1

4-12

22

Advanced Overnight

Lakeview Cabin

July 14–July 19

7-12

30

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Summer 2023 Highlights Girl Scout camp is a long-held tradition for girls to explore nature, build friendships, and make lasting memories. Here are a few camp photo highlights from summer 2023!

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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, dual racing 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.

Camp Catron Open House Grades K-12, Families Saturday, May 4, 2024

DBJCSAF

Spend Star Wars Day with us at the Camp Catron Open House! Enjoy hiking, songs, games, and crafts with a Star Wars twist.

Roast a hot dog over a campfire, make s’mores, and introduce yourself and your family to Camp Catron. Learn about summer camp programs and meet camp staff. May the fourth be with you! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-togirl ratios.

Sign up for a Eugene’s Adventure Course session to extend your fun!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Register by: Friday, April 19, 2024 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, meal, and patch Adult Cost: $8, includes activities and meal Sibling Cost: $8, includes activities and meal

Insects: The Weird and Wonderful Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, June 2, 2024 – Thursday, June 6, 2024

JCSA

Developed in partnership with UNL, Kimmel Orchard, and the NDA, this program explores the amazing world of insects. Examine how these critters impact our lives through fun and engaging activities. Insects are incredibly diverse and important to our ecosystem.

While insects may not be very cuddly and cute, many provide vital ecological benefits.

Who knew insects could be so fascinating?

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

Thursday Register by: Sunday, May 19, 2024 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $125, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Camp Catron Open House – Eugene’s Adventure Course Grades 4-12, Families Saturday, May 4, 2024

JCSAF

Delight in this exhilarating outdoor adventure while testing your bravery and skills in the treetops. Enjoy the forest view as you face your fears, sharpen your focus, grow your confidence, and strengthen bonds with your friends and family!

MORNING SESSION Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

AFTERNOON SESSION Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Register by: Friday, April 19, 2024 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and patch Adult Cost: $20, includes activities Sibling Cost: $20, includes activities

Save the Date Program registration opens FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15!

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!

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Eugene’s Adventure Course Grades 5-12 Sunday, June 23, 2024; Sunday, July 14, 2024

J*CSA

Challenge yourself and encourage your friends to reach new heights on the amazing Eugene’s Adventure Course nestled high among the treetops. Challenge-seekers will enjoy forest views while they face their fears, sharpen their focus, grow their confidence, and strengthen their friendships. Elements include rope bridges, swinging logs, angled pipes, island hops, painter’s planks, a catwalk, and more. *Girls must be at least 10 years old and weigh between 65–275 pounds.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2024 Register by: Sunday, June 9, 2024 SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2024 Register by: Sunday, June 30, 2024 Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $22, includes activities, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $22, includes activities, patch, and T-shirt

Wizarding World Adventure: The Goblet of Campfire! Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, June 23, 2024 – Thursday, June 27, 2024

JCSA

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 Register by: Sunday, June 9, 2024 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $250, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Zombie Apocalypse Mini Overnight Camp Grades 5-12 Sunday, June 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 2, 2024

J*CSA

Are you ready for a Zombie Apocalypse? Use your braaaains to have some light-hearted fun as you learn how to protect yourself from unseen forces, survive in the wilderness, and work as a team to fend off threats.

Make zombie-themed treats and SWAPS, try special effects make-up, and learn outdoor cooking and survival skills! You’ll also enjoy swimming, archery, and Eugene’s Adventure Course. *Girls must be entering 5th grade or above.

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

Tuesday Register by: Sunday, June 16, 2024 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $105, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Overnight Camp – In the Upside Down!

Grades 4-12 Sunday, July 7, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024

JCSA

Journey into the Upside Down for a totally tubular week of camp! Play Stranger Things trivia, make a themed-SWAPS and Demogorgon craft, and then it’s time for dancing at the Snow Ball! Sharpen your Morse code skills to communicate with friends inside the upside down, navigate Eugene’s Adventure Course, swim, hike, and hit the mark at the archery range—and we’ll be sure to have waffles for breakfast!

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

Thursday Register by: Sunday, June 23, 2024 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $205, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Ride the Bus to Camp Round trip busing from Omaha and Lincoln will be available for Catron overnight camp attendees.

Sign up at bit.ly/GSSNbus.

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Pirate Adventure Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, July 21, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024

JCSA

Hoist the sails and prepare for an unforgettable adventure. This thrilling pirate-themed overnight camp is your chance to embrace the spirit of daring pirates and embark on a journey of camaraderie, discovery, and endless fun. Discover hidden treasure, decode secret messages, learn ‘sea shanties’, and eat pirate feasts. Swimming, archery, and Eugene’s Adventure Course will all be part of the fun too—it’s a pirate’s life for me!

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

Thursday Register by: Sunday, July 7, 2024 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $205, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Renaissance Revel Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, July 28, 2024 – Wednesday, July 31, 2024

JCSA

Hear ye, hear ye, calling all Girl Scouts! Would you like to be transported back into a world of knights, ladies, and medieval times this summer? Learn about jousting, and medieval lore. Make a flower crown, then try weaving and leather crafting. Make the court proud as you learn juggling and hit the mark at the archery range, go for a swim, try out Eugene’s Adventure Course, and more!

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

Wednesday Register by: Sunday, July 14, 2024 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $175, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Don’t forget about these other AMAZING Camp Catron programs already open for registration in your 2023-2024 Annual Program Book or at GirlScoutsNebraska.org!

PROGRAM NAME

DATE(S)

REG. BY

GRADES

Camp Catron Open House

May 4

April 19

K-12, F

Camp Catron Open House – Eugene’s Adventure Course (Afternoon Session)

May 4

April 19

4-12, F

Try the NEW Crate Stacking at Catron!

Challenge yourself to reach new heights upon a tower of your creation! Cheer on your friends and brainstorm the best strategies to climb the tallest crate tower. Crate stacking reservations also include a Flying Squirrel and Giant Swing session.

Each booking includes a trained and certified staff facilitator, whose main focus is safely guiding you through each challenge course.

Book your reservations online 24/7! For more information on the ropes or challenge courses, call us at 402.558.8189 or visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/camps.

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Camp Cosmo | Grand Island Explore the wonders of water at Camp “Cosmo” Cosmopolitan!

This tranquil, river-side camp features a program center, climate-controlled Tucker Lodge, platform tents, high and low challenge courses, flying squirrel, pristine hiking trails, a GAGA ball pit, and slingshot and tomahawk-throwing courses!

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

Camp Cosmo Open House

Power Girls Mini Overnight Camp

Grades K-12, Families DBJCSAF Saturday, April 27, 2024

Grades 4-12 Wednesday, June 19, 2024 – Friday, June 21, 2024

Experience the magic of Camp Cosmo during this open house. Bring your family to explore the camp and enjoy hiking, crafts, songs, games and much more! Roast a hot dog over a campfire and make s’mores, too. This is a great way to introduce yourself and your family to Camp Cosmo, learn about summer camp programs, and meet camp staff. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Register by: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, meal, and patch Adult Cost: $8, includes activities and meal Sibling Cost: $8, includes activities and meal

Disney Day Camp Grades K-5 DBJ Monday, June 24, 2024; Tuesday, June 25, 2024; Wednesday, June 26, 2024 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.

NOTE: 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.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Register by: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $35, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities, snack, and T-shirt

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JCSA

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 NOTE: 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.

Arrival/Departure: 6 p.m. Wednesday – 4 p.m. Friday Register by: Sunday, June 9, 2024 Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $125, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: FREE, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Mess-O-Rama Mini Overnight Camp

Jurassic Overnight Camp

Grades 4-12 JCSA Sunday, July 7, 2024 – Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Grades 2-5 Friday, July 12, 2024 – Saturday, July 13, 2024

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!

NOTE: 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.

Arrival/Departure: 6 p.m. Sunday – 4 p.m.

Tuesday Register by: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $125, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: FREE, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Theater in the Woods Day Camp Grades K-5 Thursday, July 11, 2024

DBJ

Learn all about theater arts as you write, direct, design costumes, and perform your own play at Camp Cosmo! Let nature be your guide as you give your best performance yet on our stage in the forest!

NOTE: 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.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, June 30, 2024 Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $35, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities, snack, and T-shirt

GS

BJ AG

Is T-Rex your favorite dinosaur, or maybe it’s the stegosaurus? Ignite your curiosity for the wonders of our planet’s history as you embark on a prehistoric adventure. Enjoy hands-on paleontology activities like fossil digging, Cretaceous crafts, teambuilding games, and more! Dinosaurs are rawr-some!

NOTE: 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.

Arrival/Departure: 6 p.m. Friday – 4 p.m.

Saturday Register by: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $45, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: FREE, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Mess-O-Rama Day Camp Grades K-5 Monday, July 15, 2024

DBJ

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.

NOTE: 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.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Register by: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $35, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities, snack, and T-shirt

Camp Discount Register online by April 1, 2024, with promo code CAMP2024 for a 10% discount on council-sponsored camp programs over $51.

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Harry Potter Day Camp Grades K-5 Tuesday, July 16, 2024

DBJ

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.

NOTE: 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.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Register by: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $35, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: FREE, includes activities, snack, and T-shirt

Harry Potter Mini Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Wednesday, July 17, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024

JCSA

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.

NOTE: 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.

Arrival/Departure: 6 p.m. Wednesday – 4 p.m. Friday Register by: Sunday, July 7, 2024 Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $125, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: FREE, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

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Culinary Creations Mini Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, July 21, 2024 – Tuesday, July 23, 2024

GS

JCSA AG

Become the chef during this culinary camp!

Work together to decide a menu, make grocery lists, and do all the cooking. Learn how to cook in a Dutch oven, over an open fire, and do some baking, too! Plus, you’ll enjoy all the other camp fun like challenging yourself on the ropes course and throwing tomahawks.

NOTE: 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.

Arrival/Departure: 6 p.m. Sunday – 4 p.m.

Tuesday Register by: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $125, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: FREE, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Camp Cosmo Fall Fest Grades K-12, Families DBJCSAF Saturday, September 21, 2024 Discover the natural wonders of autumn, learn about the history of scarecrows, make a fall craft, decorate your own pumpkin, and create fall-themed SWAPS. Take an autumn hike, then warm up around the fire with a hot dog lunch, cider, and s’mores. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Register by: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, lunch, and patch Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and lunch Sibling Cost: $15, includes activities and lunch

Don’t forget about these other AMAZING Camp Cosmo programs already open for registration in your 2023-2024 Annual Program Book or at GirlScoutsNebraska.org!

PROGRAM NAME

DATE(S)

REG. BY

GRADES

Light It Up

April 21

April 10

4-12

Challenge and Shoot

May 18

May 8

4-12

The Ultimate Camp Challenge

June 6-9

May 16

4-12

Glam Camp

August 10

July 31

K-5

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

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

Camp Crossed Arrows Open House Grades K-12, Families Sunday, May 5, 2024

DBJCSAF

Spend Cinco de Mayo with us at the Camp Crossed Arrows Open House! Enjoy hiking, songs, games, and crafts with a Cinco de Mayo twist. Try walking tacos—a Girl Scout camp staple, make s’mores, and introduce yourself to Camp Crossed Arrows. Learn about upcoming summer camp programs and meet camp staff. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-togirl ratios.

Sign up for a Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour to extend your fun!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Register by: Friday, April 19, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, meal, and patch Adult Cost: $8, includes activities and meal Sibling Cost: $8, includes activities and meal

Camp Crossed Arrows Open House – Soaring Hawk Zip Line Grades 6-12, Families Sunday, May 5, 2024

CSAF

Enjoy the thrilling adventure of the Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour! Zip a total of 1950 feet across prairies and through the woods of beautiful Camp Crossed Arrows. Participants must weigh between 60-275 pounds.

MORNING SESSION Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

AFTERNOON SESSION Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Register by: Friday, April 19, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $15, includes activities and patch Adult Cost: $20, includes activities Sibling Cost: $20, includes activities

Do you love horses? Check out the NEW HORSE CAMPS SECTION on page 11 to learn about different horse camps you can attend and how to build upon your horse skills!

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Beginner Horsemanship Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, June 2, 2024 – Thursday, June 6, 2024;

JCSA

If you love horses and always wanted to learn more about them, this is your chance! This camp will focus on basic beginner horsemanship. 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.

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

Thursday Register by: Sunday, May 19, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $350, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Saddle Up Day Camp Grades 2-12 BJCSA Monday, June 3, 2024; Tuesday, June 4, 2024; Wednesday, June 5, 2024; Monday, July 29, 2024; Tuesday, July 30, 2024; Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Ride the camp trails and learn basic horsemanship skills such as leading, brushing, saddling, bridling, and staying safe around horses. For girls and adults of all skill levels, this one-day camp is full of horse adventures and lots of outdoor camp fun! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. Bring a sack lunch.

MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024; TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024; WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024 Register by: Sunday, May 19, 2024 MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024; TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024; WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024 Register by: Sunday, July 14, 2024 Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $55, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $50, includes activities, snack, and T-shirt

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Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour Grades 4-12, Families JCSAF Sunday, June 9, 2024; Sunday, July 7, 2024 Challenge yourself to high adventure fun!

Soar over prairies and woods on the fivestation Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour! Each zip line run offers different heights and lengths, providing a variety of thrills and views. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

NOTE: Participants must be 10 years or older and weigh between 60-275 pounds.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2024 Register by: Sunday, May 26, 2024 SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2024 Register by: Sunday, June 23, 2024 Arrival/Departure: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $22, includes activities, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $20, includes activities and T-shirt Sibling Cost: $20, includes activities and T-shirt

Wizarding World Adventure: The Prisoner of Az-camp-ban Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, June 9, 2024 – Thursday, June 13, 2024

JCSA

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 your own mandrake! Plan your escape from Az-campban then avoid the dementors on the Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour. Play a game of Quidditch, test your knowledge with Harry Potter Trivia, archery and more. Mischief managed!

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

Thursday Register by: Sunday, May 26, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $205, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Culinary Campfire Creations Mini Overnight Camp JCSA

Grades 4-12 Sunday, June 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Step into the world of culinary delights like never before at Camp Crossed Arrows.

Discover the art of outdoor cooking and learn several techniques for preparing meals at camp including box ovens and buddy burners. Compete in pastry decorating and ingredient challenges pulled right from your favorite cooking shows and make a keepsake cookbook with all your favorites inside. This immersive experience is designed to awaken your taste buds, spark your culinary creativity, and transport you into the magical realm of fireside cooking.

Kamp Katniss Mini Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, June 16, 2024 – Tuesday, June 18, 2024

JCSA

Become the Mocking jay! Test your agility and teamwork skills with games, activities, and—most of all—archery. Use your skills, along with problem-solving techniques and learning from setbacks, to be victorious.

Create a token, make a mini bow and arrow, play tracker jacker tag, make archery art, go zip-lining, learn to shoot a slingshot, and more. May the odds be ever in your favor!

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

Tuesday Register by: Sunday, June 2, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $105, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Renaissance Revel Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, June 23, 2024 – Thursday, June 27, 2024

JCSA

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

Tuesday Register by: Sunday, June 16, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $105, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Beginner Horsemanship Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, July 7, 2024 – Thursday, July 11, 2024

JCSA

If you love horses and always wanted to learn more about them, this is your chance! This camp will focus on basic beginner horsemanship. 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, swimming, archery, and crafts.

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

Thursday Register by: Sunday, June 23, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $325, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Hear ye, hear ye, calling all Girl Scouts! Would you like to be transported back into a world of knights, ladies, and medieval times this summer? Learn about jousting, and medieval lore. Make a flower crown, then try weaving and leather crafting. Make the court proud as you learn juggling and hit the mark at the archery range, try out the Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour, and more!

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

Thursday Register by: Sunday, June 9, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $205, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

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Pirate Adventure Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, July 14, 2024 – Thursday, July 18, 2024

JCSA

Hoist the sales and prepare for an unforgettable adventure. This thrilling pirate-themed overnight camp is your chance to embrace the spirit of daring pirates and embark on a journey of camaraderie, discovery, and endless fun. Discover hidden treasure, decode secret messages, learn ‘sea shanties’, and eat pirate feasts. Archery and the Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour will be part of the fun, too—it’s a pirate’s life for me!

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

Thursday Register by: Sunday, June 30, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $205, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Intermediate Horsemanship Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Sunday, July 28, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024

JCSA

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 horsethemed art projects!

NOTE: Girls must complete Beginner Horsemanship Camp or equivalent before registering for this camp.

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

Thursday Register by: Sunday, July 14, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $425, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Zombie Apocalypse Overnight Camp Grades 5-12 Sunday, July 21, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024

J*CSA

Are you ready for a Zombie Apocalypse? Use your braaaains to have some light-hearted fun as you learn how to protect yourself from unseen forces, survive in the wilderness, and work as a team to fend off threats.

Make zombie-themed treats and SWAPS, try special effects make-up, and learn outdoor cooking and survival skills! You’ll also enjoy archery and the Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour. *Girls must be entering 5th grade or above.

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

Thursday Register by: Friday, July 5, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson Girl Cost: $180, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Don’t forget about these other AMAZING Camp Crossed Arrows programs now open for registration in your 2023-2024 Annual Program Book or at GirlScoutsNebraska.org!

PROGRAM NAME

DATE(S)

REG. BY

GRADES

Soaring Hawk Zip Line Tour

August 24

July 24

4-12, F

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Camp Maha | Papillion Camp Maha is just south of Omaha but secluded enough to immerse yourself in adventure and Mother Nature! This river-side camp features a nature education center, climate-controlled lodges, a swimming pool, archery, high and low challenge courses, zip line, miles of lush hiking trails, and our Girl Scout museum!

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

Camp Maha Open House Grades K-12, Families Saturday, May 11, 2024

DBJCSAF

Experience the magic of Camp Maha during this open house. Bring your family to explore the camp and enjoy hiking, crafts, songs, games, and much more! Roast a hot dog over a campfire and make s’mores, too. This is a great way to introduce yourself and your family to Camp Maha, learn about summer camp programs, and meet camp staff. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Register by: Friday, April 26, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, meal, and patch Adult Cost: $8, includes activities and meal Sibling Cost: $8, includes activities and meal

Minion Merriment Day Camp Grades K-8 DBJC Monday, June 3, 2024 – Friday, June 7, 2024 Bee-do bee-do, there are Minions loose at camp! Brush up on your Minionese and join us for an amazing week of silly fun! Go for a swim, try archery, and go for a hike - all with a despicable twist! Create Minion-themed crafts, go on a banana scavenger hunt, make some wacky scientific discoveries, help Gru with a ‘heist’, and have a Minion dance party!

Bello! Tara, tropa! Bring a sack lunch daily.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Register by: Sunday, May 19, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $205, includes transportation, activities, and T-shirt

Minion Merriment Day Camp – Optional Overnight Grades 2-8 Thursday, June 6, 2024 – Friday, June 7, 2024

BJC

Add to your camp fun with the optional Thursday overnight!

Arrival/Departure: 4 p.m. Thursday – 9 a.m. Friday Register by: Sunday, May 19, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $30, includes lodging, activities, and meals

Save Your Spot!

Reserve your spot with a nonrefundable 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 registration deadline.

Cookie Dough and Program Credits cannot be used for deposits

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Space – The Fictional and Fantastic Frontier – Day Camps Grades K-8 Monday, June 10, 2024 – Friday, June 14, 2024

DBJC

This week is all about outer space! Learn real space facts about NASA, moon phases and constellations, while also having some fun with fictional space! Make a Grogu craft, create and name your own constellations, try astronaut ice cream, ‘stargaze’, and launch stomp rockets! Swim, hit the mark at the archery range, and play teambuilding games— all with an outer space twist! Reach for the stars! Bring a sack lunch daily.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Register by: Sunday, May 26, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $205, includes transportation, activities, and T-shirt

Space – The Fictional and Fantastic Frontier – Optional Overnight Grades 2-8 Thursday, June 13, 2024 – Friday, June 14, 2024

Bring your swimsuit and join us for a sea turtle slumber party! Spend the night at Camp Maha and learn about sea turtles and other sea life, make an ocean-themed SWAPS, forge new friendships, and spend the night under the sea! Whoa! Let’s have a righteous time, dude! Bring a sack lunch.

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024 – TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. Monday – 10 a.m. Tuesday THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2024 – FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024 Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. Thursday – 10 a.m. Friday Register by: Sunday, June 2, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $36, includes lodging, activities, snack, dinner, breakfast, patch, and T-shirt

Jurassic Day Camp

Arrival/Departure: 4 p.m. Thursday – 9 a.m. Friday Register by: Sunday, May 26, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $30, includes lodging, activities, and meals

Daisy Sea Turtle Pool Party D

Bring your swimsuit and join us for a sea turtle pool party! Learn about sea turtles and other sea life, make an ocean-themed SWAPS, play water games, swim in the Camp Maha pool, and make new friends. Whoa!

Let’s have a righteous time, dude! Bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, June 2, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $22, includes activities, snack, patch, and T-shirt

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Grades 2-5 BJ Monday, June 17, 2024 – Tuesday, June 18, 2024; Thursday, June 20, 2024 – Friday, June 21, 2024

BJC

Add to your camp fun with the optional Thursday overnight!

Grades K-1 Monday, June 17, 2024; Thursday, June 20, 2024

Sea Turtle Slumber Party

Grades K-8 Monday, June 24, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024

DBJC

Is T-Rex your favorite dinosaur, or maybe it’s the stegosaurus? Ignite your curiosity for the wonders of our planet’s history as you embark on a prehistoric adventure.

Enjoy hands-on paleontology activities like fossil digging, Cretaceous crafts, dino yoga, swimming, archery, teambuilding games, and more! Dinosaurs are rawr-some! Bring a sack lunch daily.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Register by: Sunday, June 9, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $205, includes transportation, activities, and T-shirt

Jurassic Day Camp – Optional Overnight Grades 2-8 Thursday, June 27, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024

BJC

Add to your camp fun with the optional Thursday overnight!

Arrival/Departure: 4 p.m. Thursday – 9 a.m. Friday Register by: Sunday, June 9, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $30, includes lodging, activities, and meals

Camp Maha’s Animal Adventures Mini Overnight Camp Grades 2-8 Sunday, June 30, 2024 – Tuesday, July 2, 2024

What a Colorful World Day Camp Grades K-8 DBJC Monday, July 8, 2024 – Friday, July 12, 2024

BJC

This mini overnight camp is full of discovery and adventure! Learn about our furry, feathered, and finned friends. Deepen your connection with the animal kingdom and make new friends as you explore animal behavior, make ‘wild’ crafts and SWAPS, swim, create archery art, hike, gather around the campfire for critter chronicles, enjoy a live animal encounter, and take part in our biodiversity bonanza.

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

Tuesday Register by: Sunday, June 16, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $105, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Camp Maha’s Animal Adventures Daisy Day Camp Grades K-1 Monday, July 1, 2024

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This day camp is full of discovery and adventure! Learn about our furry, feathered, and finned friends. Deepen your connection with the animal kingdom and make new friends as you explore animal behavior, make ‘wild’ crafts and SWAPS, swim, enjoy a live animal encounter, and take part in our biodiversity bonanza.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, June 16, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $45, includes activities, lunch, patch, and T-shirt

Step into a world of vibrant hues and endless fun—it’s a Colorful World! Discover the variety of colors in nature and use them as inspiration to create tie-dyed works of art, suncatchers, kaleidoscopes and more. Learn about prisms, the science behind animal coloration in nature, embark on a rainbow quest, and find out what it takes to make a rainbow. Also, try your hand at archery and take a dip in the pool. Bring a sack lunch daily.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Register by: Sunday, June 23, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $205, includes transportation, activities, and T-shirt

What a Colorful World – Optional Overnight BJC

Grades 2-8 Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Friday, July 12, 2024

Add to your camp fun with the optional Thursday overnight!

Arrival/Departure: 4 p.m. Thursday – 9 a.m. Friday Register by: Sunday, June 23, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $30, includes lodging, activities, and meals

The Magical World of Day Camp Grades K-8 Monday, July 15, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024

DBJC

Encounter magical Disney kingdoms, right here at Girl Scout camp! Make your own casita, shoot arrows like Merida, go for a swim like Nemo, and make your own Sporky!

Together we’ll learn a new dance like Stitch, make some “Frozen” slime, and go for a hike to try to find Kevin the bird. Bring a sack lunch daily.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Register by: Sunday, June 30, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $205, includes transportation, activities, and T-shirt

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The Magical World of Day Camp – Optional Overnight BJC

Grades 2-8 Thursday, July 18, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024

Wizarding World Day Camp – Optional Overnight BJC

Grades 2-8 Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Friday, July 26, 2024

Add to your camp fun with the optional Thursday overnight!

Add to your camp fun with the optional Thursday overnight!

Arrival/Departure: 4 p.m. Thursday – 9 a.m. Friday Register by: Sunday, June 30, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $30, includes lodging, activities, and meals

Arrival/Departure: 4 p.m. Thursday – 9 a.m. Friday Register by: Sunday, July 7, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $30, includes lodging, activities, and meals

Wizarding World Day Camp

Magical Mermaid and Enchanted Unicorn Mini Day Camp

Grades K-8 Monday, July 22, 2024 – Friday, July 26, 2024

DBJC

All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Create a Marauder’s Map, make your own wand, and experiment in potions class. Keep an eye out for the Whomping Willow as you hike to the archery range and then head to Quidditch practice. Create a magical creature, learn to care for it, and bring your suit for a swim.

We’ll see you at Platform 9 3/4! Bring a sack lunch daily.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Register by: Sunday, July 7, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $205, includes transportation, activities, and T-shirt

Grades K-8 Monday, July 29, 2024 – Wednesday, July 31, 2024

DBJC

Journey to the realm of mermaids and unicorns right at Camp Maha! Visit Mermaid Lagoon and go for a swim, search the enchanted forest for mythical creatures, and visit the Magical Meadow to play themed games. Create a unicorn horn, make a mermaid SWAPS, sing songs, play games, do archery, and more! Brind a sack lunch daily.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Register by: Sunday, July 14, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $155, includes transportation, activities, and T-shirt

Don’t forget about these other AMAZING Camp Maha programs now open for registration in your 2023-2024 Annual Program Book or at GirlScoutsNebraska.org!

PROGRAM NAME

DATE(S)

REG. BY

GRADES

Little Camp on the Prairie

March 16-17

March 1

4-12

Camp Gourmet: Foil Packets

April 6

March 22

6-12

Earth Day & Tree Promise Day Camp

April 21

April 5

4-12

Shero Camp

April 22

April 12

6-12

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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.

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.

BUS 2 (1 HOUR) 2A

Aldrich Elementary 506 N. 162nd Ave., Omaha 7:45 a.m.; 5:00 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 Service Center 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 persons listed in your Camp Bus Transportation Request (found at bit.ly/GSSNbus or on our website). Girls must be picked up by 6 p.m.

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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, bathroom with showers, and a fully-equipped kitchen.

Hiking Adventure at Hidden Oaks Grades 2-12 BJCSA Friday, September 6, 2024 – Sunday, September 8, 2024 Fall brings colorful trees, cooler weather, and cozy campfires, and it’s the perfect time to earn the Trail Adventure badge! Go on three different hikes incorporating fun fall activities and complete many of the requirements for the Math in Nature badge! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

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

Sunday Register by: Sunday, September 25, 2024 Location: Hidden Oaks Cabin, Valentine Girl Cost: $75, includes lodging, activities, meals, badge, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $50, includes lodging, activities, and meals

Lakeview Cabin | North Platte Located on the picturesque shore of North Platte’s Lake Maloney, Lakeview Cabin is a climate-controlled facility featuring modern living spaces, an archery range, basketball court, and a sandy beach with swimming access!

Lakeview Cabin Open House Grades K-12, Families Saturday, May 4, 2024

DBJCSAF

Experience the magic of Lakeview Cabin during this open house. Bring your family to explore the camp and enjoy hiking, crafts, songs, games and much more! Roast a hot dog over a campfire and make s’mores, too.

This is a great way to introduce yourself and your family to Lakeview Cabin, learn about summer camp programs, and meet camp staff. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 6 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, April 21, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $8, includes activities, meal, and patch Adult Cost: $8, includes activities and meal Sibling Cost: $8, includes activities and meal

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Theater Fun Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 J*CSA Sunday, June 2, 2024 – Friday, June 7, 2024 Do you love the theater? Join us for a weeklong camp at Lakeview Cabin and spend each day at the North Platte Playhouse working with theater staff. By the end of the week, you will be performing a scene from Annie for your family and friends. *Girls must be entering 5th grade or above.

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Sunday – 6 p.m.

Friday Register by: Sunday, May 19, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $225, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $50, includes lodging and meals

I Love Horses Grades 2-5 BJ Friday, June 7, 2024 – Sunday, June 9, 2024 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 with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

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

Sunday Register by: Sunday, May 26, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $105, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $60, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Harry Potter Overnight Camp Grades 4-12 Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – Friday, June 21, 2024

JCSA

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 can 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!

Enjoy swimming, games, crafts and more all with a Harry Potter twist. Mischief managed!

NOTE: 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.

Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Tuesday – 2 p.m.

Friday Register by: Sunday, June 9, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $135, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $40, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

Intermediate Horsemanship Overnight Camp Grades 5-12 Sunday, June 23, 2024 – Thursday, June 27, 2024

J*CSA

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. *Girls must be entering 5th grade or above.

NOTES: Girls must complete Beginner Horsemanship Camp or equivalent 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 Register by: Sunday, June 9, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $425, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $100, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

Fairy Garden Fun Day Camp Grades K-5 Saturday, July 13, 2024

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Have you ever wondered about the magic of garden fairies? Join us for a day filled with fairy garden fun! Create a fairy garden for Girl Scout visitors to Lakeview Cabin to enjoy and create one to take home, too. Play games, sing songs and splash in the lake for even more fun! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratio Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, June 30, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $35, includes activities, meal, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $5, includes meal

Do you love horses? Check out the NEW HORSE CAMPS SECTION on page 11 to learn about different horse camps you can attend and how to build upon your horse skills!

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Beginner Horsemanship Overnight Camp Grades 3-12 Sunday, June 30, 2024 – Wednesday, July 3, 2024

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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 horsey crafts. Visit the Buffalo Bill Ranch to tour the famous barn and visit the old west town at the Lincoln County Museum to conquer the scavenger hunt! *Girls must be entering 3rd grade or above.

NOTE: 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.

Wednesday Register by: Sunday, June 16, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $350, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $80, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

Mess-O-Rama Day Camp Grades K-5 Sunday, July 21, 2024

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Play in the sand, engage in a paint fight, eat without silverware, have a tie-dye water fight, and have more messy fun! You wouldn’t get away with this much messiness at home!

Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratio Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, July 7, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $35, includes activities, meal, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $5, includes meal

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Advanced Horsemanship Overnight Camp Grades 6-12 C*SA Sunday, July 14, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024 Experience the beauty of Fort Robinson State Park during this amazing horse camp. We will ride three times before heading to Fort Robinson to spend three nights in the beautiful bluffs. We will ride during the day, visit local sites, and experience the weekly rodeo events. Swimming, tent camping, and campfire cooking are all part of the fun, too! *Girls must be entering 7th grade or above.

NOTES: Girls must complete Intermediate Horsemanship Camp or equivalent 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: 7 p.m. Sunday – 5 p.m.

Friday Register by: Sunday, June 30, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $650, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $100, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

Brownies Love Camping Grades 2-3 Friday, July 26, 2024 – Sunday, July 28, 2024

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This weekend camp is all about Brownies!

Join us for swimming, outdoor cooking, archery, learn how to pitch a tent, do crafts, and more! Sing Brownie camp songs, learn the Brownie Story, and share your great big Brownie smile with us! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-togirl ratios.

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

Sunday Register by: Sunday, July 14, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $65, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $40, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Aloha to Summer Campout Grades K-12 Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Saturday, August 3, 2024

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. Thursday – 2 p.m. Saturday Register by: Sunday, July 21, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $65, includes tent site*, activities, meals, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $40, includes tent site*, activities, meals, and T-shirt

Jam Camp Grades 4-12 Friday, August 23, 2024 – Sunday, August 25, 2024

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Spend a weekend making jam and jelly. We’ll pick apples and chokecherries, then head back to camp to process. Learn what goes into making homemade jam and jelly and take some home to share. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

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

Sunday Register by: Sunday, August 11, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $85, includes lodging, activities, meals, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $40, includes lodging, meals, and T-shirt

*Tents not included. Participants may also choose to sleep inside Lakeview Cabin.

Camp Discount Register online by April 1, 2024, with promo code CAMP2024 for a 10% discount on council-sponsored camp programs over $51.

Free Money for Camp!

Girls grades K-12 who plan to participate in the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program and complete the Healthy Blue NE Patch Program are invited to apply for a camp scholarship to fund up to half of their camp program registration. Find details and the application at bit.ly/GSSNblue.

For questions, contact Member Support.

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CAMPOREE 2024 Spirit of Nebraska Camporee 2024 Grades K-12 Friday, May 31, 2024 – Sunday, June 2, 2024

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Join us for the Spirit of Nebraska Camporee 2024! Girl Scouts from across the state will gather at Timberlake Ranch Camp for a weekend of friendship and outdoor fun!

Register now and choose your lodging, then add on optional horseback riding and archery sessions. Swimming and small watercrafts will also be available at no cost for those who sign up after registration. Don’t forget to bring SWAPS! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Girl Cost: varies (depends on selected options), includes lodging, activities, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: varies (depends on selected options), includes lodging, activities, patch, and T-shirt

NOTE: Bedding and tents are not included.

ADD-ON ACTIVITIES Horseback Riding: $25 per person (girls only) Archery: $5 per person (adults and girls) Swimming: FREE Small Watercrafts: FREE

Register by: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Location: Timberlake Ranch Camp, Marquette Arrival/Departure: 7 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m.

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LODGING OPTIONS Tent Camping: $30 per person Cabin Campers (with A/C): $60 per person Tree Topper Cabins (without A/C): $40 per person

Additional Information For Camporee FAQs, packing lists, and more, visit bit.ly/camporee2024.

Build Your Camporee in Four Easy Steps!

1. Register online to attend when program

registration opens on Friday, December 15, 2023 at GirlScoutsNebraska.org.

2. Add your lodging preference to the basic registration cost.

3. Add an archery and/or horseback riding sessions (optional).

4. Sign up for swimming or small watercraft

at no cost after registering (details will be sent closer to the event).

Juliette’s Boutique Pop Up Shop Get ready for a unique shopping experience!

Juliette’s Boutique will be at Camporee on Saturday, June 1, from 1–4 p.m. with your camp essentials, cool Girl Scout swag, and unique Camporee 2024 souvenirs.

Order your badges, uniform insignia, and more ahead of time to pick up at Camporee.

Cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, Cookie Dough, and Nut Bucks are welcome for purchases!

Email shop@girlscoutsnebraska.org or call 402.779.8202 with questions or pre-orders.

Don’t Forget to Bring SWAPS! While traveling, Girl Scouts exchange small tokens of friendship as a way to introduce themselves or their troop. These little gifts are called “SWAPS” (“Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere”).

For examples and inspiration, search “Girl Scout SWAPS” on Google or Pinterest.

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Camp Trading Post Returning Summer 2024 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 souveniors 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.

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3rd Annual Volunteer Retreat Weekend Friday, June 28 – Sunday, June 30, 2024 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 and 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-Led: The Year of Friendship and Fun! For over 112 years, Girl Scouts have been building lifelong friendships and having fun along the way through council-sponsored programs, trips, camps, by being part of a troop, and more.

Look through these adventure-filled program listings and choose your summer path to fun as you continue your year of friendship and fun!

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• Little Camp on the Prairie (page 26)

• C’Mon Barbie, It’s a Slumber Party! (page 40)

• Fairy Garden Fun Day Camp (page 29)

• Reel Summer Fun at the DriveIn (page 48)

• Denver Theater Trip 2024 – Wicked (page 53)

• Jam Camp (page 31)

• The Girl Scout Great Escape (page 48)

• Sea Turtle Slumber Party (page 24)

• Women in Agriculture – Beauty View Dairy Farm (page 46)

• Spirit of Nebraska Camporee 2024 (page 32)

• Overnight With the Lincoln Saltdogs (page 45) • Pirate Adventure Overnight Camp (page 15)

Program Suggestion Contest We held a program suggestion contest last winter and were inspired by your ideas.

Throughout this year, we have been featuring programs suggested by girls just like you!

We are beginning to plan programs for the 2024-2025 Girl Scout year and we want to hear your new ideas!

Submit your ideas by February 1, and if chosen, you and one of your Girl Scout friends will be invited to attend the program for free (up to $25 per girl), your name will appear in the 2024-2025 Annual Program Book next to the program listing, and you will receive a special patch!

Watch our website blog for contest guidelines and the form to submit your ideas (under GirlScoutsNebraska.org > Discover > Our Council > Newsroom).

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Check out these Spirit of Nebraska Girl Scouts putting “Girl-Led, Friendship, and Fun” into action and see the fun that awaits you!

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2024 Cookie Program Continue to Own Your Magic while building entrepreneurial skills by participating in the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Program and attending a Cookie Rally! Get ready to have “a-lot-l” fun with a new axolotl mascot plus a chance to earn sweet incentives.

Girl Scout Cookie Rallies SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 Hastings; Lincoln; Norfolk; North Platte; Omaha; Scottsbluff SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 Wahoo; Valentine

Register by: Sunday, January 14 Cost: Girls $12, Adults $5 Visit GirlScoutsNebraska.org > Cookies & More > Cookie Program Resources to sign up!

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Global Girl Scouts!

Do you know what it means to be a Global Girl Scout? Discover how to be a part of a global sisterhood and a worldwide movement! The Global Girl Scout Patch Program combines cross-cultural learning with progressive hands-on activities in four areas: 1. Travel 2. Global Awareness 3. Global Citizenship 4. Look Wider Still Multiple activities are available for each Girl Scout grade level. For more information, visit GirlScoutsNebraska.org > Members > For Girl Scouts > Travel and Destinations.

artVenture is a statewide event celebrating creativity, collaboration, and giving back! During artVenture, groups of Girl Scouts work with artists to create a piece of art from conception to completion. The collaborative artwork is auctioned off to raise funds in support of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska allowing us to provide quality programming for all girls.

Participating girls and their families will be invited to see their artwork on display and celebrate their contribution during a special preview with both in-person and virtual options.

For more information, visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/artventure.

artVenture 2024 Art Show and Silent Auction CELEBRATING 20 YEARS! Saturday, April 20, 2024 Girl Reception: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Silent Auction: 6 – 8 p.m.

UNO’s Mammel Hall, 6807 Pine St., Omaha

C’mon Barbie, It’s a Slumber Party!

Grades K-12 DBJCSA Friday, February 2, 2023 – Saturday, February 3, 2024

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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-led: The Year of Friendship and Fun! passport to collect stamps and earn cool prizes!

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It’s the ultimate Barbie slumber party! Wear all your pink, make friendship bracelets, go swimming, and dance the night away with all your friends! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

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

Saturday Register by: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Location: The Leadership Center, 2211 Q St., Aurora Girl Cost: $25, includes lodging, activities, snack, breakfast, and patch Adult Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

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Grades 2-3 Saturday, March 2, 2024

Use your curiosity to explore internet dangers and discover how to be safe online as you earn the Cybersecurity Investigator and Safeguards badges! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-togirl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register by: Saturday, February 17, 2024 Location: UNO-Peter Kiewit Institute, Omaha Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, and badges Adult Cost: $2, includes snack

Taking Kearney by Storm Grades K-12, Families Saturday, March 16, 2024

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

Arrival: 6 p.m.

Register by: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 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, pom pom, and patch

Bon Appetit! Chef Overnight Grades 2-8 Friday, April 12, 2024 – Saturday, April 13, 2024

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Come hungry to this overnight that’s all about food, friendship, and fun! Brownies will make the snack (earning the Snacks badge), Juniors will create a simple meal (earning the Simple Meals badge), and Cadettes will share their twist on new cuisines (earning the New Cuisines badge). Learn dining etiquette and how to set a table, too. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-togirl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 5 p.m. Friday – 8:30 a.m.

Saturday Register by: Friday, March 29, 2024 Location: First United Congregational Church, 1102 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk Girl Cost: $20, includes lodging, activities, dinner, breakfast, and badge Adult Cost: $5, includes lodging, activities, dinner, and breakfast

STEM Power Our Girls!

Grades 2-5 Saturday, April 13, 2024

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Discover your inner scientist as we explore STEM and learn about the wonders of the universe from the earth to the sky, to the very cells that make up the world around us.

Join us for an “out of this world” experience!

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

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 4 p.m.

Register by: Friday, March 29, 2024 Location: University of Nebraska Kearney, Bruner Hall of Science, 2401 11th Ave., Kearney Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

Ghost Hunters – North Platte Grades 6-12 CSA Friday, May 3, 2024 – Saturday, May 4, 2024 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 with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

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

Saturday Register by: Sunday, April 21, 2024 Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girl Cost: $30, includes lodging, activities, snack, breakfast, and patch Adult Cost: $8, includes lodging, activities, snack, and breakfast

Family Fishing Fun Grades K-12, Families DBJCSAF Saturday, May 18, 2024 “Give a girl a fish and feed her for a day. Teach a girl to fish and feed her for a lifetime.” Bring the family for an afternoon of fishing, family time, and fun. If you have never fished or do not have fishing equipment, don’t let that keep you from coming. Park Rangers will provide the equipment and teach techniques to catch those fish! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 5 p.m.

Register by: Friday, May 10, 2024 Location: Laing Lake Park, West 18th St. and Box Butte Ave., Alliance Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, fishing pole, and patch Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack Sibling Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, fishing pole, and patch

Save the Date Program registration opens FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15!

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!

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Girl Scouts Love Books! Summer Reading Challenge DBJCSA

Grades K-12 Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to explore the magical world of books through our Girl Scout Summer Reading Challenge! Dive into exciting stories, unravel mysteries, and meet inspiring characters that will capture your heart. As you turn each page, you are one step closer to completing the challenge and earning your Summer Reading patch. Get ready to read, discover, and shine! Keep the fun going by registering for the “Girl Scouts Love Books!

Author Encounters” program on August 3.

Register by: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Location: Anywhere!

Girl Cost: $5, includes reading challenge activity, bookmark, and patch

How to Grow a Garden DBJ

Grades K-5 Saturday, June 15, 2024

Learn how to build a garden, when to plant, and how to make your garden grow! The experienced staff at NPNRD will show you how to grow your own garden, no matter how big it is or how much time you have for gardening. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, June 2, 2024 Location: North Platte Natural Resources District, Scottsbluff Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

A Taste of the Cowgirl Way Grades 4-12, Families Saturday, June 29, 2024

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Are you a little bit country? Join us at Dusty Trails for a beautiful trail ride along the scenic North Platte River, meet the petting zoo animals, and enjoy a traditional cowgirl meal! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 5 – 7 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, June 16, 2024 Location: Dusty Trails, LLC, 2617 N. Buffalo Bill Ave., North Platte Girl Cost: $38, includes activities and meal Adult Cost: $38, includes activities and meal Sibling Cost: $38, includes activities and meal

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Tank Race 2024 Grades 4-12, Families Saturday, June 29, 2024

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Tanking, it’s what we do in Nebraska. Race against other troops and families to claim a ribbon and some serious bragging rights!

Dusty Trails will furnish guidance, livestock tanks, oars, and life jackets for this fun adventure down the North Platte River.

Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios. *All youth participants must be entering 4th grade or above.

NOTE: Teams must register together with each tank requiring a minimum of two adults and a maximum of eight total participants.

This is a physical event—all participants will be paddling in a tank on the river.

Arrival/Departure: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, June 16, 2024 Location: Dusty Trails, LLC, 2617 N. Buffalo Bill Ave., North Platte Girl Cost: $38, includes activities, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $25, includes activities and T-shirt Sibling Cost: $38, includes activities, patch, and T-shirt

Thin Mint Sprint 5K or 1 Mile Run/Walk Grades K-12, Families DBJCSAF Saturday, July 13, 2024 Choose the Thin Mint Sprint 5K or 1 Mile Run/Walk. Either way, enjoy a healthy start to your Saturday morning, visit the fun zone for more activities, and go home with a box of Girl Scout COOKIES! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-togirl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 8 – 10 a.m.

Register by: Sunday, June 16, 2024 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

Outdoor Art at Hilltop Grades 4-8 Saturday, July 20, 2024

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Art is all around us! Take a nature walk, get inspired by the outdoors, and create natureinspired art pieces! Try your hand at nature photography, enjoy a snack outdoors, and earn the Outdoor Art badge. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1:30 – 4 p.m.

Register by: Saturday, July 6, 2024 Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

Blooms and Badges Grades 4-8 Saturday, July 13, 2024

Fort Robinson Adventures CSA

Grades 6-12 Saturday, July 13, 2024 – Sunday, July 14, 2024

This getaway will be an experience you won’t want to miss! Fort Robinson is full of unique adventures and beautiful scenery! Go on a horse-drawn ride to the buttes, explore the museum to learn the Fort’s history, go on a Jeep tour ride through the park, and enjoy local theatre at the Post Playhouse. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. Saturday – 11 a.m.

Sunday Register by: Sunday, June 30, 2024 Location: Fort Robinson State Park, 3200 Hwy. 20, Crawford Girl Cost: $125, includes lodging, activities, meals, and snacks Adult Cost: $125, includes lodging, activities, meals, and snacks

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Awaken your scientific curiosity and earn the Flowers badge (Cadettes receive a patch).

Explore science in a field setting and perform experiments to learn why plants are green and how they absorb sunlight. Collect scientific measurements for a UNL long-term field experiment. Learn how to follow technical protocol, perform basic analytical calculations, and use scientific equipment. Flowers are fun! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Register by: Saturday, June 29, 2024 Location: University of Nebraska at Lincoln, East Campus, 4417 Fair St., Lincoln Girl Cost: $6, includes activities and badge or patch* Adult Cost: $2, includes activities *Juniors will receive the Flowers badge.

Cadettes will receive a patch.

Create and Innovate for Daisies and Brownies Grades K-3 Saturday, July 20, 2024

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Do you want to solve problems, create solutions, and generate ideas for helping your community? Earn the new Create and Innovate badge while using your imagination to make something new! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-togirl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register by: Saturday, July 6, 2024 Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and badge Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

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Girl Scouts Love Books! Author Encounters Grades K-12 Saturday, August 3, 2024

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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!

Authors will include D.M. Whitaker, author of the Jade and Grace series, Gina Wiitanen, author of the Gnoming Around the National Parks series, and Jacqelle Lane, author of From Bully to Bestie and Every Child Matters.

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register by: Saturday, July 20, 2024 Location: Virtual Girl Cost: $8, includes activities and patch

Overnight with the Lincoln Saltdogs Grades K-12 Saturday, August 3, 2024 – Sunday, August 4, 2024

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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 with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl 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.

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

Sunday Register by: Saturday, July 20, 2024 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

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Desserts Around the World: Australia Grades 4-12 Sunday, August 4, 2024

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

Arrival/Departure: 2 – 4 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, July 21, 2024 Location: Virtual Girl Cost: $5, includes patch

Nebraska Bioblitz Grades K-12 Saturday, August 10, 2024

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A bioblitz focuses on finding and identifying as many species as possible in a specific area during a short time. The goal is to get an overall count of plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms living in a place. Participating in these hands-on studies is a fun and exciting way for Girl Scouts to join experts and scientists in the field, learn about biodiversity, and better understand how to protect it.

Since being created in 1996 by the National Park Service, bioblitzes have been held throughout the world. Participants have identified many species rarely found in the parks where inventories were conducted. Maybe you’ll make an unexpected discovery! Adults must register with girls, using the volunteerto-girl ratios.

NOTE: Parking at the Schramm Education Center is free but if you choose to park within Schramm Park, all vehicles must display a park permit. Permits may be purchased at the park.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, July 28, 2024 Location: Schramm Education Center, 21502 NE-31, Gretna Girl Cost: $7, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $3, includes activities and snack

Princess Pampering Grades K-5 Saturday, September 7, 2024

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Have you ever dreamed of being a princess and charming the world with your effervescence? Spend the morning making products to pamper yourself with! Make the day even more magical and come dressed as your favorite princess! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, August 25, 2024 Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, 8601 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack

We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Grades K-12, Families DBJCSAF Saturday, August 17, 2024; Saturday, August 24, 2024 I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Enjoy an end-of-the summer ice cream treat, games, and crafts as we celebrate the amazing things that happened during the summer of 2024! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Register by: Saturday, August 3, 2024 SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024 Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln Register by: Friday, August 9, 2024 Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $5, includes activities and snack Sibling Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

Busy Bees-wax Grades K-5 Saturday, September 7, 2024

DBJ

Bees don’t just make honey! Beeswax is a natural byproduct produced by honeybees and has so many uses outside the hive! Learn about the importance of bees and the different uses of beeswax and make your own beeswax craft to take home! Adults must register with girls, using the volunteer-togirl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, August 25, 2024 Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, 8601 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

Winter in August Grades K-12, Families DBJCSAF Saturday, August 31, 2024 Beat the summer heat and celebrate winter in August with a favorite cold weather pastime—ice skating! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-togirl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 6 – 10 p.m.

Register by: Thursday, August 15, 2024 Location: Moylan Iceplex, 12550 W. Maple Rd., Omaha Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, skate rental, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $11, includes activities, skate rental, and snack Sibling Cost: $15, includes activities, skate rental, snack, and patch

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Exploring Omaha’s Sister Cities: Carlentini, Italy

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER Adelade Metcalf, Lincoln

Grades K-5 DBJ Saturday, September 14, 2024 Discover new cities and countries through the Exploring Omaha’s Sister Cities series!

In each program, learn about one of Omaha’s global sister cities, the history and culture of the area, and what daily life is like there for girls your age. Participate in a fun art project, and enjoy a snack, native to the country, too! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Extend the fun by also signing up for Exploring Omaha’s Sister Cities: Isigny-Omaha, France. If coming to both programs, please bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register by: Saturday, August 31, 2024 Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, 8601 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $6, includes activities and snack

Exploring Omaha’s Sister Cities: Isigny-Omaha, France Grades K-5 DBJ Saturday, September 14, 2024 Discover new cities and countries through the Exploring Omaha’s Sister Cities series!

In each program, learn about one of Omaha’s global sister cities, the history and culture of the area, and what daily life is like there for girls your age. Participate in a fun art project, and enjoy a snack, native to the country, too! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Extend the fun by also signing up for Exploring Omaha’s Sister Cities: Carlentini, Italy.

If coming to both programs, please bring a sack lunch.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Register by: Saturday, August 31, 2024 Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, 8601 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha Girl Cost: $12, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $6, includes activities and snack

Women in Agriculture – Beauty View Dairy Farm Grades 4-8 Saturday, September 14, 2024

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Women in agriculture have a powerful story to tell. Visit and tour Beauty View Dairy Farm to learn about modern day dairy production, cow care, and baby calves. Talk to women in agriculture, discover the vital role they play in our communities and our state, and taste products made at the farm! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 1 – 3 p.m.

Register by: Friday, August 23, 2024 Location: Beauty View Dairy Farm, 2075 County Road K, Wahoo Girl Cost: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $10, includes activities and snack

Foodie Grades 6-12 Saturday, September 21, 2024

CSA

Presentation is everything! Discover your inner connoisseur while you learn basic food preparation and knife skills. Prepare your very own charcuterie as you refine your palate. Take culinary arts to a new level while savoring tasty snacks!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, September 8, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $20, includes activities and patch Adult Cost: $15, includes activities

Nailed It! Grades 6-12 Saturday, September 21, 2024

CSA

Test your cake-making and decorating skills just like they do on the TV show Nailed it!

No need to have any baking skills for this program, all you need is a willingness to challenge your creativity (and a sweet tooth doesn’t hurt either)!

Arrival/Departure: 12 – 3 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, September 8, 2024 Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girl Cost: $20, includes activities and patch Adult Cost: $15, includes activities

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Forest Habitat Exploration at Fontenelle Grades K-12, Families DBJCSAF Saturday, September 21, 2024 Bring your family or troop and experience the quiet wild of nature while learning about the wide variety of plants and animals that call Fontenelle Forest their home. Explore nature up close with naturalist-led demonstration stations featuring a multitude of plant and animal artifacts. Meet live “animal ambassadors” and learn about their adaptations.

Participate in a scavenger hunt around the Forest trails and nature center and enjoy access to Fontenelle Forest for the entire day.

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

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register by: Saturday, September 7, 2024 Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, 1111 Bellevue Blvd. N., Bellevue Girl Cost: $25, includes admission for the day, activities, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $20, includes admission for the day, activities, and snack Sibling Cost: $25, includes admission for the day, activities, snack, and patch

Harvest Festival Grades K-5, Families DBJF Saturday, September 21, 2024 The Harvest Festival features family-friendly events offering a glimpse of how farmers historically worked the fields, the equipment they used, and the animals they raised. See antique tractors and horse-drawn equipment during the parade, watch a demonstration of blacksmithing, get a personal tour of the museum, and have hands-on experience picking the crops from the field. Games, pedal tractors, barrel trains, and hay bale forts are just a few activities to enjoy! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Register by: Sunday, September 8, 2024 Location: Legacy of the Plains Museum, 2930 Old Oregon Trail, Gering Girl Cost: $20, includes activities, bag of crops, lunch, snack, and patch Adult Cost: $15, includes activities, lunch, and snack Sibling Cost: $20, includes activities, bag of crops, lunch, snack, and patch

World Cleanup Day 2024 Grades K-12, Families DBJCSAF Saturday, September 21, 2024* 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 Saturday, September 21*, 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! Adult supervision is required.

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 are 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.

Pledge Forms Due: Saturday, September 21, 2024 Impact Reports Due: Monday, September 30, 2024 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

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Don’t forget about these other AMAZING programs now open for registration in your 2023-2024 Annual Program Book or at GirlScoutsNebraska.org!

PROGRAM NAME

LOCATION

DATE(S)

REG. BY

GRADES

Babysitting 101 - Omaha

Omaha

April 6

March 22

6-12

Brownie Robotics Day

Lincoln

April 6

March 22

2-3

Junior Get Moving! Journey

North Platte

April 6

March 24

4-5

A Splash of Color

Lincoln

April 13

March 29

2-3

Cadette aMAZE! Journey

North Platte

April 13

March 31

6-8

Exploring Countries Around the World: Italy

Papillion

April 13

March 30

K-5

Foraging for Wild Plants

Chadron

April 13

March 31

K-12

Junior Space Science Investigator

Lincoln

April 13

March 29

4-5

Magic of Chemistry: Fun With Polymers

Omaha

April 13

March 9

4-5

Be Kind To Your Mind

Lincoln

April 14

March 31

6-12

Who’s She? Learn-to-Play: Lincoln Women Powered Board Games

April 21

April 5

4-12

Senior and Ambassador Outdoor Journey

North Platte

April 27

April 14

9-12

Spring High Tea Party

Tekamah

April 27

April 1

K-12

Charlotte’s Web

Omaha

April 28

March 24

K-12, F

Girl Scouts Rocks 2024

Anywhere!

May 1–Aug 5

July 31

K-12

Mindfulness. Resiliency.

Wellness.

Virtual

May 1–15

April 19

K-12

Discover Diversity: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage

Omaha

May 2

April 18

6-12

Spring Fling Overnight

Wayne

May 3–4

April 19

K-12

The Girl Scout Great Escape

Papillion

May 4

April 20

6-12

Brownie Bugs and Hiker Badge Day

Lincoln

May 11

April 26

2-3

She & Me Tea

Omaha

May 11

April 27

K-12

Butterflies and Fairy Houses

Omaha

May 18

May 4

K-5

From Trash to Treasure

Omaha

May 18

May 4

K-5

Discover Diversity: Pride

Omaha

July 1

June 17

6-12

Reel Summer Fun at the Drive-In

Valley

Aug 4

July 19

K-12, F

Spirit of Nebraska Adventure Quest 2024

Anywhere!

Aug 4– Sep 6 Aug 12

K-12

Let’s Go Fly a Kite

Nickerson

Aug 24

K-12, F

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July 24

National Girl Scout Week 2024 SUN 3/10

MON 3/11

TUE 3/12

WED 3/13

THU 3/14

FRI 3/15

SAT 3/16

Girl Scout Sunday*

Girl Scout Vibes Monday

Girl Scout Birthday Tuesday

Girl Scout Bestie Wednesday

Thankful Thursday

The Future is Female Friday

Girl Scout Sabbath*

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 112 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!

Programs on Demand

These affordable program kits are delivered right to your door when girls want an interacive group activity.

Each kit is just $10 per girl!

Kits include directions with photos, most activity supplies, council support, a promotional flier template for your troop or service unit, Programs on Demand fun patches, and “Girl-Led: The Year of Friendship and Fun!” passport stickers for each girl.

Order in advance at bit.ly/GSSNPOD to customize for your troop/group or service unit. For questions or more information, please email MemberSupport.

Trip Progress

Day Trips

Local Field Trips

Pack your bags and get ready to experience the world you live in!

Whether you decide to travel near home or far away, these adventures will stay with you forever. Bring your Girl-led: The Year of Friendship and Fun! passport to collect stamps and earn cool prizes!

Progression allows girls to learn the skills they when girls take the lead, the possibilities are e to the next level. For regional travel, girls mus (unless attending a council trip accompanied

Council-Spon

Check out all our exciting trip descriptions sta reserve your spot! Keep your eye on deadlines TRIP NAME

Travel

Savannah Sampler 2024

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South Dakota 2024 Boston 2024 Denver Aquarium Trip 2024 Denver Theater Trip 2024 – Wicked Washington, D.C. 2025 Paris 2025 Kansas City 2025 Colorado White Water and Mountaineering Adventure 2025 Savannah 2025 Savannah Sampler 2026 Quebec 2026 New York City 2026 Cadettes! Choose Your Adventure 2026

* Trip costs are based on quad-occupancy plu if expenses increase significantly. Additional

sion Information Independent Trips

International Trips

National Trips

Regional Trips

Overnighters

y need to become competent travelers, including how to plan and organize trips. Because endless! Girls should have experience at every level of the progression before moving on st be Juniors or older. For national and international trips, girls must be Cadettes or older by an adult).

nsored Trips-at-a-Glance

arting on page 52 and on our website. Be sure to submit your deposit by the deadline to s and enjoy a new travel experience with Girl Scouts! Visit our website for more details.

DATES

GRADES

GIRL $*

ADULT $*

REGISTER BY

June 3–6, 2024

4-12

$1,500

$1500

February 1, 2024

June 3–7, 2024

5-8

$750

July 15–18, 2024

4-12

$1500

$1500

February 1, 2024

August 3–4, 2024

4-5

$225

$225

June 1, 2024

August 17–18, 2024

6-12

$350

$350

June 1, 2024

June 9–12, 2025

4-12

$1500

$1500

February 1, 2025

July 1–10, 2025

9-12

$4600

July 14–16, 2025

4-5

$425

July 14–17, 2025

6-12

$950

February 1, 2025

July 29–August 1, 2025

6-12

$1500

February 1, 2025

June 2–5, 2026

4-12

$1750

June 4–8, 2026

9-12

$2800

July 13–16, 2026

6-12

$1800

July 13–16, 2026

6-8

$500

us anticipated expenses at listing time but may change charges may apply if room upgrades are available.

February 1, 2024

November 1, 2024 $425

$1750

February 1, 2025

February 1, 2026 November 1, 2025

$1800

February 1, 2026 February 1, 2026

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Council-Sponsored Trips Savannah Sampler 2024 Grades 4-12 Monday, June 3, 2024 – Thursday, June 6, 2024

Boston 2024 JCSA

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 volunteerto-girl ratios.

Register by: Thursday, February 1, 2024 Location: Savannah, GA (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)

Grades 4-12 Monday, July 15, 2024 – Thursday, July 18, 2024

JCSA

Let’s travel to the historic Boston! Rich in culture with a diverse community, we will visit Salem, the Freedom Trial, Harvard, Concord in Lexington, the Salem Witch Museum, the Mayflower, the Plimoth Plantation, and more. Come explore the famed city and history of Boston! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-togirl ratios.

Register by: Thursday, February 1, 2024 Location: Boston, MA (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)

South Dakota 2024 Grades 5-8 J*C Monday, June 3, 2024 – Friday, June 7, 2024 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 Jeep Tour and have dinner in a covered wagon. *Girls must be entering 5th grade or above Register by: Thursday, February 1, 2024 Location: Custer State Park, SD (van departs from Omaha) Girl Cost: $750 ($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)

Travel Scholarship Get up to $500 towards your council-sponsored trip with the Tyler Cherrington Travel Scholarship!

Apply by February 1, 2024. Search “scholarships” on our website for the guidelines and application.

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Denver Aquarium Trip 2024 Grades 4-5 Saturday, August 3, 2024 – Sunday, August 4, 2024

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Spend the night among the sharks, turtles, and stingrays. Travel by luxury charter bus while enjoying the Rocky Mountain views.

Enjoy an evening with delicious food and unique sleeping arrangements, and then tour the Butterfly Pavilion the next morning. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Register by: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Location: Denver, CO (bus leaves from Sidney with an additional pickup in Kearney) Girl Cost: $225 ($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: $225 ($50 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 30 days prior to departure) includes transportation, lodging, activities, and meals (excluding meals en route)

Denver Theater Trip 2024 – Wicked Grades 6-12 Saturday, August 17, 2024 – Sunday, August 18, 2024

CSA

Take a trip to Denver and explore the 16th Street Mall, the Buell Theater, see Wicked and stay at the Curtis Hotel, where each floor is themed. Bring a sack lunch. Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Register by: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Location: Denver, CO (bus leaves from Kearney, with additional pick-up in Sidney) Girl Cost: $350 ($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: $350 ($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)

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.

Grades 4-12 Monday, June 9, 2025 – Thursday, June 12, 2025

JCSA

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.

Register by: Saturday, February 1, 2025 Location: Washington, D.C. (flight departs from Omaha) Girl Cost: $1500 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route) Adult Cost: $1500 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

Paris 2025 Grades 9-12 Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025

SA

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, girlled 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.

Register by: Friday, November 1, 2024 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)

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Kansas City 2025

Savannah 2025 J

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

Register by: Saturday, February 1, 2025 Location: Kansas City, MO (bus leaves from Kearney, with additional pick up in Omaha) Girl Cost: $425 ($50 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 30 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route) Adult Cost: $425 ($50 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 30 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

Grades 6-12 Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – Friday, August 1, 2025

CSA

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!

Register by: Saturday, February 1, 2025 Location: Savannah, GA (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)

Savannah Sampler 2026 Colorado White Water and Mountaineering Adventure 2025 Grades 6-12 Monday, July 14, 2025 – Thursday, July 17, 2025

C*SA

Join us for a Colorado high adventure trip!

Experience beginner white water rafting and mountaineering and enjoy the rich, historical, scenic offerings of Colorado Springs, nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, along the way. *Girls must be entering 8th grade or above at the time of travel, able to swim, and comfortable with heights and outdoor high adventure experiences.

Register by: Saturday, February 1, 2025 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)

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Grades 4-12 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – Friday, June 5, 2026

JCSA

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 volunteerto-girl ratios.

Register by: Sunday, February 1, 2026 Location: Savannah, GA (flight departs from Omaha) Girl Cost: $1750 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route) Adult Cost: $1750 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

Quebec 2026 Grades 9-12 Thursday, June 4, 2026 – Monday, June 8, 2026

SA

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, girlled 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.

Register by: Saturday, November 1, 2025 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 Monday, July 13, 2026 – Thursday, July 16, 2026

CSA

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 volunteerto-girl ratios.

Register by: Sunday, February 1, 2026 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)

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.

Cadettes! Choose Your Adventure 2026 Grades 6-12 Monday, July 13, 2026 – Thursday, July 16, 2026

CSA

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.

Register by: February 1, 2026 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)

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Girl Scout Advisory Group WHAT IS GSAG? GSAG is a dynamic and creative group of 6th-12th grade girls who hang out together, brainstorm program ideas, work side-by-side with Council staff, and guide the direction of Girl Scouting in Nebraska.

HOW DO I JOIN? • Be a registered 6th-12th grade Girl Scout.

• Become a certified Program Aide (see page 65).

• Attend monthly meetings. There are GSAG groups in the Panhandle, North Platte, Grand Island, Columbus, Lincoln, and Omaha areas.

For more information, email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Partnership with Healthy Blue Nebraska Having a healthier lifestyle is easier with the partnership between GSSN and Healthy Blue Nebraska. Here’s what’s available to you: 1. FREE Healthy You Patch Program – available for all GSSN girls, free patches available while supplies last.

2. Scholarships – for attending camp OR completing Take Action/ community service projects regarding mental health and wellbeing.

See all details on our website by searching “Healthy Blue.”

402-371-7199 305 N 5th St Norfolk NE 68701

Ages 8-13: July 17th 18th and 19th Ages 12-18: July 24th, 25th, 26th 11am-4 pm Includes Lunch Cost: Member: $50 / Non-Member: $75

Summer Art Camps 2024 Norfolk Arts Center

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 on our website by searching “Honor Troop.” Contact your Troop Support Specialist with questions.

T’weens & Teens

Discover your potential, meet new friends and adult mentors, share your experiences, and be a role model for younger girls!

These awesome opportunities for older Girl Scouts will help you focus on a successful future.

Bring your Girl-led: The Year of Friendship and Fun! passport to collect stamps and earn cool prizes!

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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 benefit 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 Scholarship: Learn valuable financial literacy and life-skills, explore careers through job shadowing, and earn a $1,000 scholarship through this engaging program!

For details and applications, visit GirlScoutsNebraska.org > Members > For Girls > Highest Awards > Scholarships.

Girl Empowerment Series Leadership Grades 6-12 Tuesday, June 11, 2024

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What does leadership mean to you? Is it being a leader in your troop, at school, or in your community? Cultivate your leadership skills by exploring interactive workshops led by female leaders in a variety of fields.

Hear from a panel of female business owners and contribute to a community service project. Gain the confidence to be an influential leader and a change-maker!

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Register by: Friday, May 17, 2024 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, lunch, snack, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $20, includes activities, lunch, snack, and T-shirt

Entrepreneurship Grades 9-12 Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024

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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: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 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

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Grades 9-12 Wednesday, July 17, 2024 – Sunday, July 21, 2024

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: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: FREE but space is limited and applications are required, includes lodging, activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Global Citizenship Summit Grades 6-8 Saturday, July 27, 2024

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Explore global themes impacting girls worldwide and look at innovative solutions to address them. Led by Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts who have spent the year learning about important global issues, you’ll participate in fun activities showing you how to change the world, one idea at a time! Adults must register with girls, using the required volunteer-to-girl ratios.

Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Register by: Saturday, July 6, 2024 Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, 8601 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, lunch, snack, patch, and T-shirt Adult Cost: $20, includes activities, lunch, snack, and T-shirt

How To Apply Applications for the Mentorship and Entrepreneurship programs will be available on February 1, 2024.

Search “T’weens & Teens” on our website, GirlScoutsNebraska.org.

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

2. You’re a registered Girl Scout Junior.

3. You have completed a Junior Journey.

4. You’ve submitted a Bronze Award Intent Form.

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: 1. You’re in sixth, seventh, or eighth grade (or equivalent) 2. You’re a registered Girl Scout Cadette.

3. You have completed a Cadette Journey.

4. You’ve submitted a Silver Award Proposal and received council approval to begin.

Contact Susan Nickels at snickels@girlscoutsnebraska.org if you have any questions about earning the Bronze or Silver Awards.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2024

Bronze and Silver Award Deadlines

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The deadline for girls to complete their project and submit the final report for recognition at a 2024 Girl Awards ceremony. Girls who submit the final report after March 31, 2024, will be recognized at the 2025 Girl Awards ceremony.

MONDAY, SEPT. 30, 2024 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: 1. You’re in high school (ninth through twelfth grade, or equivalent).

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

3. 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 Contact Erin Finken at efinken@girlscoutsnebraska.org if you have any questions about earning the Gold Award.

Girl Award Journey Days and Overnights Trying to earn your Gold, Silver, or Bronze Award, but need help starting a Journey?

Join us for Journey Day or Weekend, where we will do just that!

JOURNEY

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Junior Agent of Change Journey

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Cadette aMAZE! Journey

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March 24

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Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

April 6

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Cadette aMAZE! Journey

Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

April 13

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Silver

Senior and Ambassador Outdoor Journey

Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

April 27

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Girl Award Workshops Gold Award Workshops

Bronze Award Workshops Grades 4-5 Tuesday, April 9, 2024; Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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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.

Grades 6-12 Thursday, February 8, 2024; Thursday, May 9, 2024; Thursday, September 5, 2024

CSA

Jump start your Gold Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the Gold Award process and engage in a Q&A and brainstorming session. Troop leaders and parents/caregivers are welcome to attend.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 Register by: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2024 Register by: February 2, 2024

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 Register by: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024 Register by: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 Register by: Thursday, August 29, 2024 Arrival/Departure: 7 – 8 p.m.

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

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Grades 6-8 Thursday, April 11, 2024; Thursday, September 19, 2024

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 11, 2024 Register by: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 Register by: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Arrival/Departure: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

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

Take Action Project Ideas If you are looking for Bronze, Silver, or Gold Take Action project inspiration, try community mapping!

You may discover a need in your community that would make a great Take Action project.

Learn more in these Girl Scout Journeys: Agent of Change; BREATHE; and GIRLtopia.

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Girl Award Ceremonies JCSA

Grades 4-12

Girl Scouting’s highest awards—the Bronze, Silver, and Gold—recognize girls who make a lasting difference in their communities and the world. We will celebrate these inspiring girls, who have demonstrated leadership and taken action to make positive change in the world at these Girl Award Ceremonies.

COLUMBUS Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 2710 14th St.

NORTH PLATTE Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Lakeview Cabin

OMAHA Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Ralston High School Theater, 8969 Park Dr.

SCOTTSBLUFF Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 3 p.m.

First United Methodist, 2002 4th Ave.

LINCOLN Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

Eastridge Presbyterian, 1135 Eastridge Dr.

KEARNEY Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 4511 6th Ave.

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Program Aide (PA) Learning Sessions Grades 6-12 Saturday, March 16, 2024; Saturday, April 6, 2024; Saturday, April 13, 2024

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Expand your leadership skills, meet new friends, make a difference in the lives of younger Girl Scouts, and have fun as a Program Aide (PA)! Certified PAs can volunteer at day camps, council events, or with a troop. PAs are prepared to lead songs, games, ceremonies, and more with younger Girl Scouts. Bring a sack lunch.

A PA 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, MARCH 16, 2024 Register by: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Location: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1102 W. Norfolk Ave., Norfolk SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 Register by: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024 Register by: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, 8601 W. Dodge Rd., Omaha

Grades 6-12 Sunday, June 16, 2024 – Tuesday, June 18, 2024; Sunday, July 21, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024

CSA

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.

NOTE: CITs may only work with girls at least two grades younger than themselves.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024 – TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 Arrival/Departure: 10 a.m. Sunday – 4 p.m.

Tuesday Register by: Sunday, June 2, 2024 Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2024 – THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024 Arrival/Departure: 6 p.m. Sunday – 4 p.m.

Thursday Register by: Sunday, July 7, 2024 Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girl Cost: $55, includes lodging, activities, meals, pin, patch, and T-shirt

Arrival/Departure: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Girl Cost: $25, includes activities, tote bag, snacks, and T-shirt

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Registration and Additional Information ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION

CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION

The Girl's Guide to Summer Fun is filled with events, travel programs, camps, and helpful resources. We mail one to each GSSN household, so please share it with everyone in the house (a digital copy is also available online). Keep this publication as a reference until September 30, 2024.

Girl Scout programs are for all girls, grades K-12.

If you are not already a current member, just pay the annual $25 membership fee and let the fun begin!

Confirmation of registrations will be emailed to the email address on file when your payment is processed. To confirm/update your email address on file, please review your profile prior to registering for events. If you need assistance updating your contact information, please email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org. You will also receive an email reminder approximately one week prior to the program, with additional information such as directions, what to wear, emergency contact numbers, etc.

HOW TO BECOME A GIRL SCOUT MEMBER

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY*

If you are not a current Girl Scout member, simply register online at GirlScoutsNebraska.org.

As a Girl Scout, you may choose to join a troop or participate individually. See page 8 of your Annual Program Book for more information.

Refunds will be granted under the following conditions:

HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS

• Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska cancels the program.

It couldn’t be easier! You can register for most programs 24/7, from the comfort of your own home, by registering online!* See below for registration and specific payment method options.

All registrations must be paid in full before they are processed. Some programs allow registration with a deposit, in which case the balance must be paid in full by the stated payment deadline.

Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, and Program Credits may not be used for program deposits.

• The girl or family moves away from the area.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

ONLINE (PREFERRED): Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to secure your spot. Online payment methods are bank debit cards or credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or AMEX).

Register for programs via the online “Program Calendar” or your MY GS account on our website.

MAIL: You may mail program registration forms*.

Accepted mail payment options are checks, debit cards, credit cards, Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, and Program Credits. Mail to: Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, Attn: Registrations, 1010 N. 96th St., Omaha, NE 68114. Please note that it may take up to two weeks to process your paper registration form. *Program registration opens Friday, December 15, 2023. Registrations submitted by mail will not be processed before this date.

FINANCIAL AID Financial aid may be available to those who qualify.

Register for the event online and choose “Financial Aid” as your payment type. Then complete the Financial Aid Application found on our website.

You will be notified within one week if your request was approved and the amount granted. You will be responsible for paying the remaining fee by the registration deadline.

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• The refund request is received before the cancellation deadline (found in the event details in your MY GS account).

• 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. *See Travel Refunds policy on page 49 of your Annual Program Book. Membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

ATTENDEE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FORMS An Attendee Health Form is required for girls attending any camp or travel program. It must be completed by the parent/caregiver and current within 12 months of the program date. The Adult Attendee Health Form is also required for all adults attending a Travel program.

OVERNIGHTS: For girls attending overnight programs of three or more nights, the Physical Examination Form may also be required. The Physical Examination Form must be completed by a physician and be current within 12 months of the program date.

CAMP PROGRAMS: For girls attending summer camp programs, parents/caregivers must complete the Attendee Health Form and Physical Examination Form online. Detailed information will be emailed to participants upon registration.

NON-CAMP PROGRAMS: For travel and all other applicable non-camp programs, parents/caregivers may be required to complete the Attendee Health Form and Physical Examination Form. Details will be emailed to participants after the program registration deadline.

SAFETY ACTIVITY CHECKPOINTS

SPECIAL NEEDS

When preparing for any activity with girls, begin with the Safety Activity Checkpoints found on our website under “Volunteer Resources.”

For questions about specific needs or to request special accommodations, contact Member Support.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

REGISTERED AS A GIRL SCOUT IN ANOTHER COUNCIL?

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.

Not a problem! You can still attend Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska programs. Register online through your MY GS account, change the filters to look within Nebraska ZIP codes.

CAMP CELL PHONE/ELECTRONICS POLICY

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!

For camp programs, please leave all cell phones or other electronic devices at home. Their use at camp often causes increased homesickness or other issues. If there is an emergency, program staff will immediately contact the girl’s parent or caregiver.

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is not responsible for any lost or stolen electronic devices.

Thank you everyone who contributed photos to this publication. If you would like to submit your photos for our Annual Program Book, Girl’s Guide to Summer Fun, The Juliette Gazette (JG) Magazine, and social media, email them to Marketing@ girlscoutsnebraska.org.

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SERVICE CENTERS

(A) Lakeview Cabin 101 S. Lake Maloney Dr. North Platte, NE 69101

(1) Ogallala Service Center 302 West D St. Ogallala, NE 69153

(4) Columbus Service Center 1570 33rd Ave. Columbus, NE 68601

(B) Hidden Oaks Cabin Valentine City Park Valentine, NE 69201

(2) Kearney Service Center* 2412 Hwy. 30 East, Ste. 1 Kearney, NE 68847

(5) Lincoln Service Center* 8230 Beechwood Dr. Lincoln, NE 68510

(C) Camp Cosmo 2400 E. Wildwood Dr. Grand Island, NE 68801

(3) Grand Island Service Center 2400 E. Wildwood Dr. Grand Island, NE 68801

(6) Omaha Service Center* 1010 N. 96th St., Ste. 102 Omaha, NE 68114

(D) Hilltop House 1320 Hilltop Plz. Lincoln, NE 68521

* Includes Juliette’s Boutique

(E) Camp Crossed Arrows 12997 County Rd. P1 Nickerson, NE 68044 (F) Camp Maha 17114 S. 63rd St. Papillion, NE 68133 (G) Camp Catron 609 N. 60th Rd. Nebraska City, NE 68410

FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT MEMBER SUPPORT MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org 800.695.6690

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Visit omahalibrary.org for details.

Summer Reading Program all ages

June & July 2024

Read for fun Free!

Collect prizes and log time spent reading anything you like.

Volunteer (ages 11+)

Help out at a branch to earn service hours, or just for fun!

Attend a program

Find educational and entertaining programs that interest you by browsing OPL’s online events listing.

TROOP SPECIAL BOOK YEAR AROUND FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE! • Unlimited Buffet & Beverages!

• Unlimited Rides!+ • Unlimited Video Games!* • PlayPoints to play Ticket, Token & Prize Games! with $5 Play Card

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Advance reservations and paid deposit required to secure these group rates.

SCOUT FAMILY SPECIAL COUPON! For 1 - 9 Scouts ANYTIME!

• Unlimited Buffet & Beverages!

• Unlimited Rides!+ • Unlimited Video Games!* • $10 PlayPoints to play Ticket, Token & Prize Games! only

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Coupon good for up to 9 guests. Coupon must be presented to an Amazing Pizza Machine Cashier at time of arrival. Guests can enter anytime during regular business hours. Expires 12/23/2024.

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AmazingPizzaMachine.com

402.829.1785

events@theamazingpizzamachine.com

13955 “S” Plaza • Omaha, NE

*Does not include Ticket, Token or Prize Games. +Minimum ride height rules apply.

Does not include Laser Tag. Alcohol not included in Unlimited Beverages. All guests required to purchase the Buffet or Play Pack for admission. Pricing effective January 1, 2024. Call for details and information.

1010 N 96TH ST, STE 102 OMAHA NE 68114

Have Girl Scout Questions?

Contact Member Support to get your Girl Scout questions answered!

We are focused on providing information quickly and efficiently.

Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) 402.558.8189 or MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org Voicemails left after business hours will be returned in the order they were received on the next business day. Member Support will be closed on holidays and weather-related closings in accordance with Omaha Public Schools.