2025-2026 Annual Program Book by Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska

It’s a Girl Scouts’ World!

Now is your time to dream BIG, imagine, and learn! Girl Scouts is the place where your potential can truly flourish: explore new interests, take on challenges, and build lasting friendships. It’s a Girl Scouts’ World and it’s waiting for YOU!

Whether you’re brand new to Girl Scouts or coming back for more adventures, we invite EVERY girl to dive into one (or many!) of our exciting programs this year. Chart your path with thrilling programs, unforgettable trips, and empowering opportunities.

We can’t wait to see you at a program soon!

Lori Williamson,

Who Can Be a Girl Scout?

Any girl in grades K-12 and any adult can join Girl Scouts! You can join a troop or attend events on your own schedule as an individual member.

Annual, national membership dues for October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026, are $45 for each girls and $30 for adults. Visit myGS.girlscouts.org to register as a Girl Scout member.

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.

Registration for most new programs listed in this publication opens August 27, 2025. Registration for September 2025 and early October 2025 programs may already be open since they occur so soon after publication. Be sure to keep this book through September 2026. ALL girls grades K–12 are welcome to attend programs in ANY area of the state. Register for programs online and let the fun begin! If you are not a current Girl Scout member, sign up or renew online at myGS.girlscouts.org.

Dear Girl Scout Family,

It’s a Girl Scouts’ World and this book opens the door to endless adventures!

Whether you want to make new friends, conquer a challenge course, build a robot, or travel the world, Girl Scouts provides opportunities to try something new while having fun. At Girl Scouts, we believe girls can do anything. That’s why every program we offer is hands-on, girl-led, and designed to provide you with the skills to navigate life with purpose and joy.

As a Girl Scout, you make the world a better place and we are so proud to serve you.

Yours in Girl Scouting,

Sarah Waldman, Spirit of Nebraska Chief Executive Officer

Program Supervision

Some programs listed in this book are open to girls only, with Council staff/volunteers providing supervision. Other programs require adults to register and attend with girls (noted in bold in the program description). For those programs, adults must be a current member, register for the program, and attend with girls using the below ratios:

VOLUNTEER-TO-GIRL RATIOS

TROOP/ GROUP MEETINGS

EVENTS, TRAVEL, OR CAMP

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

PLUS ONE additional volunteer for each additional number of this many girls:

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

PLUS ONE additional volunteer for each additional number of this many girls:

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

Girls

Read through this book and pick the programs you’ll LOVE!

Co-Leaders

Use this book to help plan your Girl Scout year with your troop.

Parents

Find

Book Symbols

Each GSSN program is designed for different grade levels and/or may have a special opportunity. Use the key below to help understand symbols found at the top of our program listings:

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Where Will Girl Scouts Take You This Year?

Get ready to chart your course! With a wide variety of exciting programs to choose from, NOW is the perfect time to explore your interests, discover your passions, and develop new skills—all while having fun and making new friends along the way. Your next adventure starts here!

Did You Know...?

Girl Scouts and Girl Guides are all around the world! All members are welcome to stay at any of the five WAGGGS World Centres. To learn more, visit worldcentres.wagggs.org.

26-27 Program Suggestion Contest

We asked you—our Girl Scouts—to share your unique ideas for programs you’d love to see, and WOW, did you deliver! We received an amazing variety of suggestions, and we’re thrilled to share several winning ideas that are sprinkled throughout this publication. The contest was such a hit, we’re bringing it back next year! Submit your program ideas by visiting bit.ly/GSSNpsc or scan the QR code.

WAGGGS World Centres

Our Cabaña

*Kusafri has no fixed location, instead it moves to different African countries.

Sangam

Our Chalet

Pax Lodge

Kusafiri*

Let’s get excited! What are the top 10 Girl Scout programs you’re dreaming of attending in the next year?

Events

Have more than one passion? Want to try something new? Choose from an amazing variety of activities! Sign up for a badge workshop; try goat yoga or charcuterie; or discover your talent for archery, programming robots, or stained glass art. No matter what you choose, you will have fun while making new friends and expanding your world!

Archery Club Level 1

B J C S A

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

Dates:

• Saturday, September 6, 2025

• Saturday, September 13, 2025

• Saturday, September 20, 2025

• Saturday, September 27, 2025

Grades: 2–12 (must be 8 years or older)

Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

Girls: $55, includes four archery sessions, award, snacks, and patch

Archery Club Level 2

J C S A

Join Archery Club Level 2 and experience four USA Archery -based sessions to sharpen your skills and learn advanced techniques. Completion of Archery Club Level 1 is a prerequisite for joining Archery Club Level 2. Those who completed Archery Club Level 2 in 2024 are welcome to join again and experience a new curriculum.

Dates:

• Saturday, September 6, 2025

• Saturday, September 13, 2025

• Saturday, September 20, 2025

• Saturday, September 27, 2025

Grades: 4–12

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion Girls: $55, includes four archery sessions, award, snacks, and patch

September 2025

Zookeeper for a Day

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Embark on a wild adventure at Lincoln Children’s Zoo! Learn what it means to be a zookeeper while helping feed animals, making enrichment items, taking part in an animal encounter, and more. Finish your day with a train ride around the zoo! Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025

Grades: K–3

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children’s Zoo, Lincoln Girls: $30, includes zoo admission, activities, and patch

Adults: $28, includes zoo admission and activities

Fall Product Rally 2025

D B J C S A

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

Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025

Grades: K–12

Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girls/Adults: FREE

Family Fun Night: International Talk Like A Pirate Day!

D B J C S A F

Ahoy, Mateys! Set sail on a swashbuckling STEAM adventure where the high seas come to life! We’ve planned a piratethemed journey filled with hands-on activities, daring challenges, and loads of high seas fun. Don’t miss this chance to unleash your inner pirate—this opportunity is sure to Yo-Ho-Go fast!

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

Date: Friday, September 19, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Siblings: $10, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities and snack Register by: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Rori Reece, Cortland

Goat with the Flow

B J C S A

Join us at Shepherd’s Rest Goat and Sheep Rescue for some baaa-mazing Goat Yoga! Explore the farm just south of Lincoln, hike the walking trails, and learn new yoga poses with the help of some cuddly friends!

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

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Grades: 2–12

Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Shepherd’s Rest Goat and Sheep Rescue, Pickrell Girls: $16, includes yoga session and patch

Adults: $16, includes yoga session

Brownie and Junior Badge Workshop: Girl Scout Way

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Get ready for your Girl Scout year! Earn the Girl Scout Way badge by learning Girl Scout traditions and sharing sisterhood through the Girl Scout Law and singing songs!

Open to Girl Scout members and nonmembers. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

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

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Grades: 2–5

Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and badge Register by: Friday, September 12, 2025

Astronomy Club

J C S A

Would you like to swing on the stars? We’ll get as close as we can without leaving Earth! Join us for Astronomy Club and during our first meeting we will decide on additional meeting dates and outings. Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025* Grades: 4–12

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Location: Chadron State College, Chadron Girls: $15, includes activities, planetarium admission, snacks, and patch

Adults: $15, includes activities, planetarium admission, and snacks

*Additional dates and details will be shared with club members.

Sleeping Bags and Stars

B J

Join us for an unforgettable overnight adventure at the University of Nebraska State Museum’s Morrill Hall! Enjoy activities including a planetarium show, a movie in Elephant Hall, a snack, and breakfast. Brownies will earn the Bugs badge, and Juniors will earn the Detective badge. Don’t miss this magical night at the museum!

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

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025 –Saturday, September 27, 2025

Grades: 2–5

Time: 7 p.m. Friday – 8 a.m. Saturday

Location: The University of Nebraska State Museum-Morrill Hall, Lincoln Girls: $55, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and badge

Adults: $40, includes activities, snack and breakfast

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Kaylee Johnson, Hastings

Family BINGO Party!

D B J C S A F

Bring your grandma, your mom, and your sister. Bring your whole family, and your bestie, too! Everyone will have a blast trying to complete their bingo cards and calling out “BINGO!” as they race to win exciting prizes.

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

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island

Girls/Siblings: $10, includes activities and patch

Adults: $5, includes activities Register by: Sunday, September 14, 2025

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Abby Wiitanen, Omaha

Girl Scout Family Game Night

D B J C S A F

From traditional games like trivia and Pictionary to unique Girl Scout-themed challenges, this event encourages families to connect, collaborate, and have fun together.

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

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 7 – 9 p.m.

Location: First United Methodist Church Outreach Center, Columbus

Girls: $5, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults/Siblings: $5, includes activities and snack

October 2025

First Friday: Mad Science

D B J C S A F

Bring your friends, family, and troop as we become mad scientists creating spooky potions in the STEM Lab! You don’t have to be a Girl Scout member to attend. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls/Siblings: $7, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities and snack Register by: Friday, September 26, 2025

Fall Fest

D B J C S A F

Leaves are falling, autumn is calling! Celebrate the magic of fall with your friends and family during a fun-filled afternoon of pumpkin decorating, crafting, and enjoying delicious fall treats!

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

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Register by: Sunday, September 21, 2025

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Register by: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Register by: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Girls: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults/Siblings: $15, includes activities and snack

Homestead Explorers

D B J C S A

Explore the prairie and wildlife at Homestead National Historical Park! Learn about Nebraska’s rich history and nature with interactive exhibits, a prairie walk, and more! Bring a sack lunch.

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

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Grades: K–12

Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Homestead National Historical Park, Beatrice

Girls: $10, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $2, includes activities and snack Register by: Sunday, September 21, 2025

Fused by Design – Norfolk

J C S A

Explore the art of glass fusing and learn how to create intricate patterns, textures, and layers by combining different colors of glass. Design and create your own art piece!

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Grades: 4–12

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: First Congregational United Church of Christ, Norfolk

Girls: $30, includes activities and patch Register by: Sunday, September 21, 2025

Uniquely You: Hispanic Heritage

C S A

Discover the importance of Hispanic culture as we celebrate the extensive history of the community through traditions, food, other fun activities.

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Grades: 6–12

Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Locations:

• Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

• Virtual Girls: $5, includes activities and patch Adults: $2, includes activities Register by: Sunday, September 21, 2025

Explore the Possibilities!

C S A

We offer programs for every interest! Learn about all the exciting events we have planned for older Girl Scouts this year!

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Grades: 6–12

Time: 7 – 8 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girls/Adults: FREE Register by: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Cadette Badge Workshop: Eating for You

Discover how eating well can help you both inside and out during this Cadette badge workshop. When you earn your Eating for You badge, you’ll know how to eat your way to a healthy mood, mind, and body.

Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Grades: 6–8

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and badge Register by: Monday, September 29, 2025

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Our Chalet, Switzerland

D B J

Embark on a journey around the world! Register for each session and discover Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low! This month we explore the WAGGGS World Centre: Our Chalet, Switzerland. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

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

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025 Grades: K–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch Adults: $3, includes activities Register by: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Zip Line After Dark

J C S A

Dress up with glow sticks and zip line underneath the stars on two of our zip lines at Camp Crossed Arrows! Participants must be between 75–275 pounds.

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Grades: 4–12

Time: 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girls: $25, includes activities and patch

Adults: $25, includes activities Register by: Sunday, September 28, 2025

Global Cooking – Russia

J C S A

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

Adult supervision is required.

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Grades: 4–12

Time: 4 – 6 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girls: $5, includes patch

Junior

Badge Workshop: Staying Fit J

Figure out what fitness, food, and fun you need to stay strong for life. When you earn the Staying Fit badge, you’ll know what you need to get strong and stay that way.

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

Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Grades: 4–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and badge

Adults: FREE

Senior and Ambassador Mental Wellness Patch: Showing Up for Me and You

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High school is a time of great excitement…and great stress. Building wellness practices for yourself and supporting others are two great ways to cope with the anxiety and uncertainty of this stage of life. Earning this patch, you’ll know how to help yourself and others to tackle the mental wellness challenges.

Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Grades: 9–12

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

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

Adults: FREE

The Magic of Fall

D B J C S A F

Celebrate the magic of fall at Dusty’s Pumpkin Fest at the Cody’s or the Pumpkin Patch at BE Farm for all the fun activities they offer, as well as some additional Girl Scout fun.

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

Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Location: Dusty Trails, North Platte Register by: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Location: BE Farm, Bayard Register by: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Girls: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults/Siblings: $20, includes activities and snack

Keepers of the Forest

J C S A

Discover what it takes to be a protector of nature. Learn about a day in the life of a naturalist and conservationist at Fontenelle Forest, explore the native plants and animals while you hike through the woods, and go on a guided tour of the Raptor Refuge! Meets STEM Career Exploration Badge requirements for Seniors and Ambassadors.

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

Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Grades: 4–12

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Fontenelle Forest Nature Center, Bellevue

Girls: $20, includes admission, activities, and patch

Adults: $17, includes admission and activities

Brownie Badge Workshop: My Best Self

Learn to pay attention to what your body needs and ask for health help if you need it. When you earn your My Best Self badge, you’ll know how to keep yourself healthy and happy.

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

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Grades: 2-3

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and badge Adults: FREE

Cadette Mental Wellness Patch: Finding My Voice

Mental health and stigma often go hand in hand, making some young people feel like they can’t talk about their concerns or experiences with friends and family. Learn how your voice matters, how to help friends who may be in trouble, how to be mindful with social media, and about self-care and how to practice it.

Parents/caregivers or troop co-leaders are welcome and encouraged to stay.

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Grades: 6–8

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and patch Adults: FREE

Ghost Hunters – Camp Cosmo

C S A

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

Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 –Saturday, October 25, 2025

Grades: 6-12

Time: 6 p.m. Friday – 9 a.m. Saturday

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Girls: $20, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

Fun with Flags

D B J C S A

Discover interesting facts about the United States and Nebraska flags, participate in a flag-retirement ceremony, be part of a take-action project for veterans, enjoy living history re-enactments, and play fun and challenging flag games. Planned by girls, for girls, and led by the Spirit of Nebraska Honor Guard.

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

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Grades: K–12

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girls: $8, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $7, includes activities and snack

Robotics Badge Workshop:

Cadette, Senior, Ambassador

C S A

Welcome to the world of robots! Earn the three robotics badges for your grade level. Learn how robots are built, programmed, and designed, as well as share your creation!

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Grades: 6-12

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $15, includes activities and badges

Adults: FREE

Storybook STEM: October

D B J F

During Storybook STEM in October, we’ll read “Room on the Broom” by Julia Donaldson and “Frankenslime” by Joy Keller. Then we’ll use our problem-solving skills to design a broom that will support the witch and all of her friends. And you’ll create your own slime! Open to Girl Scout members and non-members.

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

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Grades: K–5, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $7, includes activities and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities

Siblings: $7, includes activities

Earth, Moon, and Sun

J C S A

Dive into the fascinating world of the Earth, Moon, and Sun! We’ll kick off the fun with engaging hands-on activities to spark your curiosity and creativity and wrap up with a private planetarium show about our closest neighbors in space.

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

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025 Grades: 4–12

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: UNO Durham Science Center

Planetarium, Omaha

Girls: $18, includes activities and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities

Spooky Charcuterie

C S A

Practice the art of creating meat and cheese boards during this hands-on charcuterie class! Learn about presentation and knife skills and design your very own board- all with a spooky fall twist!

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

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Grades: 6–12

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln

Girls: $22, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $20, includes activities and snack Register by: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Daisy Badge Workshop: Good Neighbor

Learn how to be a good neighbor, explore your school, discover your city or town, see what makes your state special, know more about your community, and see how people work together to be good neighbors!

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

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Grades: K–1

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $12, includes activities and badge

Adults: FREE

Junior Mental Wellness

Patch: Knowing My Emotions

Learn positive coping skills for when you feel stressed or anxious, how to name your feelings to help talk about them, and ways to show kindness to others who might be going through a tough time. When you’ve earned this patch, you’ll know ways to improve your mental wellness.

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

Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Grades: 4–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $12, includes activities and patch

Adults: FREE

Daisy and Brownie Badge Workshop: Automotive Engineering with the NASCAR Hall of Fame

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Ever wondered how race cars are designed and engineered? Or how they go faster than a regular car? Explore how and why cars are designed and built as you create your own car using materials from NASCAR and test your engineering skills. Then race your car to see if you can set, or beat, the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s track record. And you’ll earn all three Automotive Engineering badges— Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing!

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

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Grades: K–3

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $36, includes activities and badges

Adults: FREE Register by: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Junior Badge Workshop: Automotive Engineering with the NASCAR Hall of Fame J

Designed for speed, race cars can drive up to 200 mph! Explore race cars and streetcars to learn about design, science, engineering, and manufacturing. Step into engineering, designing, and aerodynamics as you create a car through each step, from concept to build to race. We’ll end with a race to the finish line to measure whose car can travel the farthest. And you’ll earn all three Automotive Engineering badges—Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

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

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Grades: 4–5

Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $36, includes activities and badges

Adults: FREE Register by: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

November 2025

It’s a Girls’ World! Challenge

D B J C S A

It’s a Girls’ World! This challenge will encourage you to try new experiences and learn all there is for you to do in your world! This virtual challenge can be done on a smartphone or computer and does not include a meeting component.

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

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 –Sunday, November 30, 2025

Grades: K–12

Location: Anywhere!

Girls: $5, includes activities and patch Register by: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Fused by Design – Fremont

J C S A

Explore the art of glass fusing and learn how to create intricate patterns, textures, and layers by combining different colors of glass. Design and create your own art piece!

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025

Grades: 4–12

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Salem Lutheran Church, Fremont

Girls: $30, includes activities and patch Register by: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Daisy Badge Workshop: Model Car Design Challenge

Learn about engineering and friction by building and testing a model car as you discover how to design and test new things you invent.

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

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Grades: K–1

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and badge Adults: FREE Register by: Monday, October 27, 2025

Brownie Badge Workshop: Race Car Design Challenge

Design, build, and test your own race car to explore how science can make a faster car! When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll have designed a race car and a race track and carried out “fair tests” to learn how design affects speed.

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

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Grades: 2–3

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and badge

Adults: FREE

First Friday: Balloons Over Broadway

D B J C S A F

The Macy’s Parade is one of the most iconic Thanksgiving celebrations. Put your creativity to the test by creating your own parade balloon for a Girl Scout parade! You don’t have to be a Girl Scout member to attend. Current Girl Scouts— bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Grades: K-12, Families

Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Siblings: $7, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities and snack Register by: Friday, October 31, 2025

Charcuterie Masterclass

B J C S A

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

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

Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Grades: 2–12

Times:

• Early Session: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

• Late Session: 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Location: board_ology, Hastings

Girls: $35, includes activities and patch Adults: $35, includes activities Register by: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Desserts Around the World –Argentina

J C S A

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.

Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Grades: 4–12

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girls: $5, includes patch Register by: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Uniquely You: Native American Heritage

C S A

Discover the importance of Native American culture as we celebrate the extensive history of the community through traditions, food, other fun activities.

Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025

Grades: 6-12

Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Locations:

• Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

• Virtual

Girls: $5, includes activities and patch Adults: $2, includes activities Register by: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low?

Our

Cabaña, Mexico

D B J

Embark on a journey around the world! Register for each session and discover Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low! This month we explore the WAGGGS World Centre: Our Cabaña, Mexico. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

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

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Grades: K–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch Adults: $3, includes activities Register by: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Town Hall: World Thinking Day

This one is for you, volunteers and parents! Discover the rich traditions, history, and themes of World Thinking Day, a global celebration of sisterhood and cultural exchange.

Learn how to weave these traditions into events, discussions, and global projects, while empowering girls to think globally, act compassionately, and celebrate diversity. Find out how to prepare your girls to select and research a country, then plan an activity and booth to present to others at a World Thinking Day event!

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual Adults: FREE Register by: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Defy Gravity: Trivia and Tunes

J C S A

Grab your broomsticks—it’s time for a wickedly fun evening! Whether you are Team Glinda or Team Elphaba, you’ll have a blast testing your Oz knowledge, belting out Broadway hits, and enjoying wicked snacks. Costumes and sparkle encouraged! Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Grades: 4–12

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girl Cost: $10, includes activities, snacks, and patch Adult Cost: $3, includes activities and snacks

Girl Scout Friendsgiving

D B J C S A F

Celebrate friendship, gratitude, and community during a fun and festive Friendsgiving! Share a meal, enjoy games and fall crafts, and reflect on the season of thanks. Bring a hot dish or dessert special to your family or culture—Friendsgiving is all about sharing food, traditions, and stories.

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

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wahoo

Girls: $5, includes activities, dinner, and patch

Adults/Siblings: $5, includes activities and dinner

Babysitting 101 – North Platte

C S A

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

Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 –Saturday, November 15, 2025

Grades: 6–12

Time: 6:30 p.m. Friday –12 p.m. Saturday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girls: $30, includes activities, first-aid kit, snack, breakfast, and patch Register by: Sunday, November 2, 2025

Brownie Robotics Day

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

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Grades: 2–3

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children’s Museum, Lincoln

Girls: $60, includes activities, lunch, snack, and badges Register by: Sunday, November 2, 2025

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Zoo Classes

D B J C S A

DAISY OUTDOOR ART MAKER

Take a trip to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and explore the outdoors. Use what you see and hear to create art and then enjoy a private animal encounter!

BROWNIE OUTDOOR ART CREATOR

Find inspiration at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo to make your own outdoor art and have fun while you do it! Let your creativity flow and then enjoy a private animal encounter.

JUNIOR OUTDOOR ART EXPLORER

Let the natural surroundings of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo be your inspiration as you explore and create different forms of art with nature. Enjoy a private animal encounter after you finish creating!

ANIMALS WITH JOBS AND JOBS WITH ANIMALS

Meet and learn about animals that help humans make discoveries and then learn about how you can work with these and other special creatures! Includes a private animal encounter. Cadettes will earn the Animal Helpers badge, Seniors and Ambassadors will receive a patch. Meets STEM Career Exploration Badge requirements for Seniors and Ambassadors.

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

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Grades: K–12

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha

Girls: $30, includes zoo admission (before the program on Saturday), activities, and badge or patch

Adults: $25, includes zoo admission (before the program on Saturday) and activities

Zoo Bound Overnight

D B J C S A

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

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

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 –Sunday, November 16, 2025

Grades: K–12

Time: 5 p.m. Saturday – 9 a.m.

Sunday

Location: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha

Girls: $100, includes zoo admission (until the zoo closes on Sunday), activities, dinner, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $100, includes zoo admission (until the zoo closes on Sunday), activities, dinner, and breakfast

Holiday Baking 101

D B J C S A

Do you like having lots of homemade goodies for the holidays? Let’s bake the day away! You’ll go home with treats and recipes to share with your family.

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

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Grades: K–12

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: First United Methodist Church, North Platte

Girls: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $3, includes snack

Cadette MEdia Journey

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

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Grades: 6–8

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girls: $5, includes activities

Junior Badge Workshop: Balloon Car Design Challenge

Learn about air power and create an alternative fuel car. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to engineer a balloon-powered car and understand potential energy, kinetic energy, and jet propulsion.

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

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Grades: 4–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and badge

Adults: FREE

Family Fun Night: ThankSTEAMing!

D B J C S A F

Get ready for an action-packed adventure as we celebrate ThankSTEAMing! Can you engineer a floating Mayflower? Put your creativity to the test and find out! Love pumpkin pie? Let’s take it to the next level—by turning it into SLIME! This will be an unforgettable evening for the entire family, full of hands-on science, teamwork, and festive fun.

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

Date: Friday, November 21, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Siblings: $10, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities and snack

Storybook STEM: November

D B J F

During Storybook STEM in November, we’ll read “Turkey Trouble” by Wendi Silvano and “The Great Turkey Race” by Steve Metzger. Then we’ll use our problem-solving skills to create a disguise for our turkeys, and design and build a Turkey Obstacle Course! Open to Girl Scout members and non-members.

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

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Grades: K–5, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities

Siblings: $7, includes activities Register by: Friday, November 14, 2025

Elf Overnight

D B J C S A

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

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

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 –Sunday, November 23, 2025

Grades: K–12

Time: 7 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. Sunday

Location: Hidden Oaks Cabin, Valentine Girls: $25, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $10, includes snack and breakfast

Dream Career Fair

D B J C

If you can dream it, you can do it, so come learn about your dream job! Talk to professionals from a wide variety of fields to learn how they got their jobs, so that you can, too.

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

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Grades: K–8

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Eastridge Presbyterian Church, Lincoln

Girls: $7, includes activities and patch

Adults: FREE, includes activities

First Friday: Gingerbread Wonderland

D B J C S A F

Bring your friends and family, unleash your creativity, and build your own gingerbread house and life-size gingerbread person! You don’t have to be a Girl Scout member to attend. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Siblings: $7, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities and snack

Merry Makers

D B J C S A *

Unleash your creativity and take home three holiday projects as a keepsake or to give as a gift! You’ll paint ceramics, make an ornament, and create a cheerful wreath using jingle bells and ribbons. Perfect for girls of all ages and a great way to get into the holiday spirit!

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

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Locations:

• Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Time: 12 – 3 p.m.

• Gering United Methodist Church, Gering

Time: 1– 4 p.m.

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Location:

• First United Methodist Church, North Platte*

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Grades: K–12

Girls: $30, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $3, includes snack

December 2025

Holidays at the Durham

D B J

Experience holidays and traditions from around the world! Admire the 40-foot, fully decorated tree and learn how they fit it into the museum each year. Enjoy activities and holiday-themed crafts and explore the fun and exciting HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever exhibit!

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

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Grades: K–5

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: The Durham Museum, Omaha Girls: $20, includes admission, activities, and patch

Adults: $7, includes admission Register by: Sunday, November 23, 2025

Holiday Market

B J C S A

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

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

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Grades: 2-12

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Eastridge Presbyterian Church, Lincoln Girls: $5, includes table space (1) and patch

Adults: $2, includes table space (1) Register by: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Fused by Design – Columbus

J C S A

Explore the art of glass fusing and learn how to create intricate patterns, textures, and layers by combining different colors of glass. Design and create your own art piece!

Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025

Grades: 4–12

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Columbus

Girls: $30, includes activities and patch Register by: Sunday, November 23, 2025

A Christmas Carol

D B J C S A F

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

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

Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 2 – 5 p.m.

Girls: $30, includes reserved seating, backstage tour, and patch

Adults: $38, includes reserved seating and backstage tour

Siblings: $30, includes reserved seating and backstage tour

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Pax Lodge, UK

D B J

Embark on a journey around the world! Register for each session and discover Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low! This month we explore the WAGGGS World Centre: Pax Lodge, UK. Current Girl Scouts–bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

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

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Grades: K–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities Register by: Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Eras Slumber Party

B J C S A

Live your Wildest Dreams at Camp Catron with an overnight! Shake It Off with a dance party, make friendship bracelets, and have an Enchanted time celebrating! Don’t forget to dress like your favorite Era and you’ll remember this slumber party Forever & Always!

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

Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 –Saturday, December 13, 2025

Grades: 2–12

Time: 7 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m. Saturday

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City

Girls: $35, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $15, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

Cookies, Crafts, and Karaoke

D B J C S A F

Decorate cookies, make a holiday ornament, and sing Christmas karaoke! Holiday fun for the whole family!

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

Date: Friday, December 12, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls/Siblings: $7, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities and snack

Around the World in Eight Holidays Overnight

D B J C S A

Travel the world in just one night—no passport required! Celebrate the diversity, joy, and spirit of giving that holidays bring as we explore holiday traditions from eight different cultures through crafts, games, music, snacks, and stories.

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

Date: Friday, December 12, 2025 –Saturday, December 13, 2025

Grades: K–12

Time: 6:30 p.m. Friday – 8:30 a.m.

Saturday

Location: St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Columbus

Girls: $20, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $5, includes activities, breakfast, and snack

Polar Express Overnight

D B J C S A

Experience Lakeview Cabin transformed to feel like the train in Polar Express! Enjoy winter crafts and hot cocoa and we’ll watch the movie before lights out, of course!

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

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 –Sunday, December 14, 2025

Grades: K–12

Time: 7 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. Sunday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girls: $25, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $10, includes snack and breakfast

The Eras Bash

D B J

Celebrate in Style and make this a birthday to remember! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of dancing, crafting, and all things TS. Groove to the music at our dance party, make friendship bracelets, decorate cupcakes, and enjoy an Enchanted time with fellow fans. Be sure to dress up in your favorite era’s style, and let’s party like it’s 1989!

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

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Grades: K–5

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hastings Girls: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities and snack Register by: Sunday, November 30, 2025

Senior MISSION: SISTERHOOD! Journey

Discover the powerful benefits of sisterhood and ways to nurture healthy friendships! Our connections make us stronger. Practice building new relationships and keep your old ones strong!

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Grades: 9–10

Time: 2 – 6 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girls: $5, includes activities Register by: Sunday, November 30, 2025

The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza

D B J C S A F

Get ready for a holiday extravaganza packed with laughs, surprises, and heartwarming moments. Elephant and Piggie hilariously navigate the gift-giving hustle and bustle of the season, and The Pigeon takes an unforgettable journey to the North Pole in search of the perfect present.

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

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: The Rose Theater, Omaha Girls: $20, includes reserved seat ticket, backstage tour, and patch

Adults: $20, includes reserved seat ticket and backstage tour

Siblings: $20, includes reserved seat ticket and backstage tour

Snowflakes and Sugarplums:

The Nutcracker Ballet

D B J C S A F

Join the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company and Nutcracker cast members for a special pre-show party and mingle with cast members in full costume. Enjoy refreshments while you pose for photos and get cast members’ autographs. The highlight of this experience will be attending the live performance of the Nutcracker.

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

Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 12:30 – 4 p.m.

Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln Girls: $42, includes ticket, pre-show reception (if available), and patch Adults: $42, includes ticket and pre-show reception (if available)

Siblings: $42, includes ticket and pre-show reception (if available) Register by: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Storybook STEM: December

D B J F

During Storybook STEM in December, we’ll read “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!” by Mo Willems and “Olive, the Other Reindeer” by J. Otto Seibold. Then we’ll use our problem-solving skills to build a candy cane sled, and to make Olive the dog fly the farthest distance! Open to Girl Scout members and non-members.

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

Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Grades: K–5, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch Adults: $3, includes activities Siblings: $7, includes activities Register by: Friday, December 12, 2025

January 2026

New Year, New Me

C S A

Look ahead to the new year by creating vision boards, journaling, and doing yoga. Set positive goals, reflect on your strengths, and develop a healthy mindset. Leave empowered to take charge of your mental health in a creative, fun way and set the foundation for a bright, confident year ahead!

Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, Columbus Girls: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch Register by: Sunday, December 21, 2025

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Sangam, India

D B J

Embark on a journey around the world! Register for each session and discover Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low! This month we explore the WAGGGS World Centre: Sangam, India. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

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

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch Adults: $3, includes activities Register by: Friday, January 2, 2026

Town Hall: World Thinking Day

This one is for you, volunteers and parents! Discover the rich traditions, history, and themes of World Thinking Day, a global celebration of sisterhood and cultural exchange.

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026

Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Adults: FREE Register by: Friday, January 2, 2026

First Friday: Frozen Fun Movie Night

D B J C S A F

Bring your friends, family, and troop for a fun Frozen movie night with moviethemed food! You don’t have to be a Girl Scout member to attend. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Friday, January 9, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Siblings: $7, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities and snack Register by: Friday, January 2, 2026

Junior Space Science Investigator J

Earn the Space Science Investigator badge using investigation skills and hands-on activities. Get ready to explore the sun, observe the moon, and meet the stars! Includes admission to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop

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

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Grades: 4–5

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children’s Museum, Lincoln

Girls: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adults: FREE Register by: Sunday, December 28, 2025

Brownie Space Science Adventurer

Earn the Space Science Adventurer badge using investigation skills and hands-on activities. Get ready to explore the sun, observe the moon, and meet the stars! Includes admission to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop.

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

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Grades: 2–3

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children’s Museum, Lincoln

Girls: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adults: FREE Register by: Sunday, December 28, 2025

Ambassador BLISS: Live It! Give It!

Journey

Dream big while encouraging others to dream big too! Learn how your values and interests can be turned into achievable goals.

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Grades: 11–12

Time: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girls: $5, includes activities Register by: Sunday, December 28, 2025

Cadette aMAZE! Journey

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

Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Grades: 6–8

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girls: $5, includes activities Register by: Sunday, January 4, 2026 January 2026

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Kaylee Johnson, Hastings

Game On! Family Night

D B J C S A F

The whole family is invited for a night of games and laughter! Bring any game to donate to our Girl Scout camp. We will play the games and have a snack before ending the night with a friendship circle.

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

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Location: First United Methodist Church, North Platte Girls: $2, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $2, includes activities and snack

Siblings: $2, includes activities and snack

Winter DreamLand

D B J C S A F

Experience the magic of winter and the joy of a snowy day indoors – no matter the weather outside! We’re transforming the Girl Scout DreamLab into a Winter DreamLand! Perfect for those who love crafts, games, and snow fun without the cold! Open to Girl Scout members and non-members.

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

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $5, includes activities and patch

Adults: $5, includes activities

Siblings: $5, includes activities

Cadette Archery Badge

Game and Parks staff will guide you as you practice your archery skills at the Turpin Outdoor Education Center indoor range and complete the steps of the Cadette archery badge.

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Grades: 6–8

Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Location: Turpin Outdoor Education Center, Lincoln

Girls: $17, includes activities and badge Register by: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Junior Agent of Change Journey

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

Adult supervision is required.

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Grades: 4–5

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girls: $5, includes activities Register by: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Solar Systems

Learn all about solar systems through engaging hands-on activities that will spark your curiosity and creativity and enjoy a private planetarium show about solar systems.

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

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: UNO Durham Science Center Planetarium, Omaha

Girls: $18, includes activities and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities Register by: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Brownie Art and Design

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Get inspired, be creative, and learn how to turn ideas into art and design while earning the Brownie Art and Design badge! Includes admission to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop.

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

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Grades: 2–3

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children’s Museum, Lincoln Girls: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adults: FREE

Girl Scout Product Programs

When you participate in Girl Scout Product Programs, you’ll learn five essential skills for success while earning amazing rewards along the way! Plus, all proceeds stay local to power amazing year-round experiences for other Girl Scouts in Nebraska.

2025 Fall Product Program

Kick-start your Girl Scout year and earn troop startup funds with the Fall Product Program! When your customers purchase delicious nuts, candies, chocolates, magazine subscriptions, tumblers, and unique gifts, you’ll earn exclusive reward items or Nut Bucks to fund future Girl Scout experiences.

In-Person Sales: September 19 – October 13, 2025

Online Sales: September 19 – November 3, 2025

2026 Girl Scout Cookie Program

Be part of the largest girl-led business in the world with the Girl Scout Cookie Program! By starting your own cookie business, you’ll earn exclusive rewards items or Cookie Dough to fund future Girl Scout experiences —including events, programs, summer camp, and travel opportunities.

EXCITING NEWS! We’ll be introducing a NEW COOKIE for 2026. Watch your email inbox in September for details.

Not only can you sell as a troop/group—both in-person and online with tools provided by each vendor—you can also participate as an individual. To participate, submit a Product Program Intent Form at bit.ly/GSSNintent. For questions, contact Member Support at 402.558.8189.

Fall Product Rally 2025

Sunday, September 14, 2025 (see page 9)

Supercharge Your Success with These Events!

Cookie Rally and Cookie CEO

Saturday, January 24, 2025 (see page 25)

Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin Night

Friday, January 30, 2026 (see page 25)

Bling Your Booth, Girl Scout! Saturday, January 31, 2026 (see page 25)

January 2026

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Cookie Rally

D B J C S A *

Become the boss of your cookie sale by practicing the five essential skills you need to succeed. Make a cookie business kit, learn how to boost your sales, and enter a drawing for extra swag! The Girl Scout Cookie Program isn’t just about tasty treats—it’s the world’s largest girl-led business!

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

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Locations:

• First United Methodist Church Outreach Center, Columbus Grades: K–12

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hastings Grades: K–5

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• Eastridge Presbyterian Church, Lincoln*

Grades: K–5

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• First United Methodist Church, North Platte*

Grades: K–12

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

• Salvation Army Kroc Center, Omaha*

Grades: K–5

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Locations:

• Mid-Plains Community College, Valentine

• Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wahoo Grades: K–12

Time: 1 –3 p.m.

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Location:

• Gering United Methodist Church, Gering Grades: K–12

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Girls: $15, includes activities and patch

Adults: FREE

Cookie CEO

C S A

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

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make this cookie season your most successful one yet!

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Locations:

• First Congregational United Church of Christ, Hastings Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

• Eastridge Presbyterian Church, Lincoln* Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

• Salvation Army Kroc Center, Omaha Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Grades: 6–12

Girls: $15, includes activities and patch

Adults: FREE

Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin Night

D B J C S A

Your Cookie Business = A Family Affair! It’s never been easier to support your Girl Scout as she develops business skills, makes amazing memories, and earns a different pin every cookie season. Help her set goals, master money, make a sales pitch, and earn the Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin.

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

Date: Friday, January 30, 2026

Grades: K–12

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $6, includes activities, pin, and patch

Adults: FREE

Bling Your Booth, Girl Scout!

D B J C S A F

Decorate signs to attract more customers, showcase your troop spirit, and enhance the overall cookie-selling experience! Bring your creativity and make your booth stand out while promoting your cookie business. Poster board, scissors, glue, and markers will be available. Bring any additional supplies you want to Bling Your Booth!

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

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Fall Product Rally 2025

Learn about the new Fall Product Program mascot, get helpful online sales tips, and more at the FREE virtual Fall Product Rally! See page 9 for more information.

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $5, includes activities and patch

Adults: FREE

Storybook STEM: January

D B J F

During Storybook STEM in January, we’ll read “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats and “Animals in Winter” by Henrietta Bancroft and Richard G. Van Gelder. Then we’ll use our problem-solving skills to create a snowstorm in a jar, paper snowflakes, and a winter feeder for animals! Open to Girl Scout members and non-members.

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

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Grades: K–5, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch Adults: $3, includes activities Siblings: $7, includes activities

Slam dUNK!

D B J C S A F

Get a head start celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day by supporting the UNK Women’s basketball team! Participate in pre-game activities with the UNK Campus Girl Scouts, then show your support in the tunnel walk for the basketball game!

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

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Grades: K-12, Families Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: University of Nebraska Kearney, Kearney

Girls: $12, includes game ticket, activities, and patch

Adults/Siblings: $12, includes game ticket and activities

PROGRAM SUGGESTION CONTEST WINNER

Abby Wiitanen, Omaha

Sign Language Learners

D B J C S A

Learn sign language from an expert! You’ll leave knowing some basic sign language and more about deaf culture!

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

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Grades: K–12

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $5, includes activities and patch

Adults: FREE

Junior Art and Design

JGet inspired, be creative, and learn how to turn ideas into art and design while earning the Junior Art and Design badge! Includes admission to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop.

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

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Grades: 4–5

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children’s Museum, Lincoln

Girls: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adults: FREE

Fuel It and Groove It!

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Your body can do so much for you! Learn how your body interacts with the world and how to keep it fueled for all of your fun adventures.

Daisies will earn the Fun with Movement badge and Brownies will earn the Me Time badge.

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

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Grades: K–3

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

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

Adults: FREE

Spa Overnight – Gering

B J C S A

Pamper yourself ahead of cookie season! Make homemade bath salts and enjoy facials and mani-pedis, too. Treating yourself special during this spa overnight!

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

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 –Sunday, February 1, 2026

Grades: 2-12

Time: 7 p.m. Saturday – 7:30 a.m.

Sunday

Location: Gering United Methodist Church, Gering

Girls: $30, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $10, includes snack and breakfast

Uniquely You: Black History

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Discover the importance of Black culture as we celebrate the extensive history of Black and African American communities through traditions, food, other fun activities.

Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Locations:

• Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

• Virtual

Girls: $5, includes activities and patch

Adults: $2, includes activities

Cupid and Cupcakes!

D B J C S A

Decorate fancy cupcakes, make special Valentine cards, play games, and sing your heart out with karaoke! Plus, we’ll spread some love by creating cards for local assisted living facilities. It’s the perfect way to make the season extra special, and full of kindness!

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

Date: Friday, February 6, 2026 –Saturday, February 7, 2026

Grades: K–12

Time: 7 p.m. Friday – 9 a.m. Saturday

Location: First Christian Church, O’Neill

Girls: $20, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $5, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

February 2026

First Friday: Bracelets, Beats, & Besties

D B J C S A F

We’ve planned a fun-filled time celebrating all things friendship! Design your own friendship bracelet and then sing your heart out to your favorite songs with karaoke. You don’t have to be a Girl Scout member to attend. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Friday, February 6, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities and snack Siblings: $7, includes activities, snack, and patch Register by: Friday, January 30, 2026

Cosmic Glow Archery

J C S A

Cosmic Glow Archery is an out-of-thisworld twist that features black lights, music, and glowing targets. Join us for an evening of glow-in-the-dark archery and learn archery basics and safety then play glow-in-the-dark archery games like tic-tac-toe, battleship, and more!

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Times:

• Early Session: 4 – 5:30 p.m.

• Late Session: 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Location: Turpin Outdoor Education Center, Lincoln Girls: $17, includes activities Register by: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Spa Overnight – North Platte

B J C S A

Pamper yourself ahead of cookie season! Make homemade bath salts and enjoy facials and mani-pedis, too. Treat yourself special during this spa overnight!

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

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 –Sunday, February 8, 2026

Grades: 2–12

Time: 7 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m.

Sunday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girls: $30, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $10, includes snack and breakfast

Cupid’s Science Lab

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with holiday-themed science experiments! Discover the “sweet” side of science through hands-on activities.

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

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Grades: K–3

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln

Girls: $12, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $2, includes snack Register by: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Science of Harry Potter

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Is it magic…or science? Take the Hogwarts Express to Professor Snape’s Potions Lab and watch the magic happen through hands-on science experiments!

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

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Grades: 2–5

Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln Girls: $12, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $2, includes snack Register by: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Kusafiri, Africa

D B J

Embark on a journey around the world! Register for each session and discover Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low! This month we explore the WAGGGS World Centre: Kusafiri, Africa. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

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

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities Register by: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Ready, Set, GLOW!

D B J C S A F

Ready, Set, GLOW with Girl Scouts and the Lincoln Children’s Museum! Join in the fun at this after-hours glow-tastic party—complete with glow-themed sensory bottles, glow STEM experiments, and a black light dance party!

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

Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children’s Museum, Lincoln

Girls/Siblings: $33, includes museum entry, activities, and patch

Adults: FREE Register by: Sunday, February 1, 2026

Stitch Makers

C S A

Expand your quilt knowledge and develop sewing skills during a visit to the International Quilt Museum! Be inspired by the bright array of colorful quilts from around the globe during a tour of the museum and then learn to sew with a hands-on activity. Seniors will earn the Textiles Badge, Cadettes and Ambassadors will receive a patch. Bring a sack lunch.

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

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: International Quilt Museum, Lincoln

Girls: $15, includes activities, snack, and badge or patch

Adults: FREE

Galentine’s Overnight

J C S A

Why celebrate Valentine’s Day when you could have a Galentine’s Overnight? Make crafts, eat yummy food, and hang out with all your besties.

Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026 –Sunday, February 15, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Time: 7 p.m. Saturday – 10 a.m. Sunday

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City

Girls: $35, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $15, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

Global Cooking – Japan

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Adult supervision is required.

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Time: 4 – 6 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girls: $5, includes patch Register by: Sunday, February 8, 2026

Birds of a Feather

D B J

Birds of a feather always stick together! Learn about winter birds, create a bird craft, and explore Camp Crossed Arrows with a nature scavenger hunt.

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

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girls: $15, includes activities and patch

Adults: $5, includes activities Register by: Sunday, February 8, 2026

SPECIAL PROGRAM

World Thinking Day

D B J C S A F *

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

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

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Locations:

• University of Nebraska Kearney, Kearney

• Westside Community Center, Omaha*

Girls: $5, includes activities and patch

Adults/Siblings: FREE

ADULTS: Get ready for World Thinking Day with two Town Hall opportunities. See pages 16 and 22 for more info.

Deep Space Explorer

J C S A

Learn all about deep space! Kick off the fun with engaging hands-on activities that will spark your curiosity and creativity. We will wrap up the fun with a private planetarium show about deep space.

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

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: UNO Durham Science Center Planetarium, Omaha

Girls: $18, includes activities and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities

WorldThinkingDay

Celebrating 100 Years!

STEP 1: Register for a World Thinking Day event near you at bit.ly/GSSNprograms.

STEP 2: Select a country you want to learn more about. Reserve your chosen country and get further information by visiting bit.ly/reserveWTD or scan the QR code below.

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

STEP 4: Develop a fun, interactive activity to teach others about your chosen country, such as:

• Teach how to count to 10 in the native language

• Perform a traditional dance, play an instrument, sing a song, teach a new game, or make a craft

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

STEP 5: Invite people from your community to see all your work! Encourage your family and friends, including non-Girl Scout members, to attend!

February 2026

Storybook STEM: February

D B J F

During Storybook STEM in February, we’ll read “Basketball Belles” by Sue Macy and “Counting on Katherine” by Helaine Becker. Then we’ll use our problem-solving skills to create a catapult that will shoot a ping pong ball into a hoop, and design, build, and test a space capsule. Open to Girl Scout members and non-members.

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

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Grades: K–5, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities

Siblings: $7, includes activities Register by: Friday, February 20, 2026

Frosty Fun Fest

D B J C S A

There is SNOW much fun to be had! Join us for all kinds of fun winter activities. Make sleds and snow angels, and paint in the snow.

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

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Grades: K–12

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Gering United Methodist Church, Gering

Girls: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $2, includes snack Register by: Sunday, February 15, 2026

First Friday: Flipping into Girl Scout Week

D B J C S A F

Bring your friends, family, and troop as we celebrate what it means to be a Girl Scout. We’re flipping into a night of pancakes, Girl Scout traditions, and games to kick off Girl Scout Week! You don’t have to be a Girl Scout member to attend. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Siblings: $7, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities and snack Register by: Friday, February 27, 2026

SAC Aerospace Museum Overnight

D B J C S A

The sky is the limit at the SAC Aerospace Museum Overnight! Sleep under an SR-71 aircraft, play drone soccer, build gliders and rockets, climb into the cockpit of a real Air Force plane, and watch a movie under the stars! Plus, enjoy access to the museum the next morning before the crowds arrive. Meets STEM Career Exploration Badge requirements for Seniors and Ambassadors.

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

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026 –Sunday, March 8, 2026

Grades: K–12

Time: 7 p.m. Saturday – 8 a.m. Sunday

Location: SAC Aerospace Museum, Ashland

Girls: $60, includes admission, activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $55, includes admission, activities, snack, and breakfast Register by: Sunday, February 15, 2026

Desserts Around the World –Sweden

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Adult supervision is required.

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girls: $5, includes patch Register by: Sunday, February 22, 2026

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Naas, Ireland

D B J

Embark on a journey around the world! Register for each session and discover Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low! This month we explore the Omaha’s Sister City: Naas, Ireland. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

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

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities

March 2026

Family Fun Night: Leprechaun Trap

D B J C S A F

The luck of the Irish is on your side! Your team has discovered a mischievous leprechaun guarding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But beware—leprechauns don’t give up their treasure easily!

Learn about traps and simple machines to design and build the ULTIMATE leprechaun trap. Can you outsmart the trickiest little trickster and claim your pot of gold?

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

Date: Friday, March 13, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Siblings: $10, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities and snack

Brownie Badge Workshop: Making Friends B

Find out how to make new friends, keep old friends, and be the best Brownie friend you can be. Learn how to make friendly introductions, show friends you care, share favorite activities, and more. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to be a good friend.

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

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Grades: 2–3

Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and badge

Adults: FREE

Junior Badge Workshop: Social Butterfly

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Have fun practicing the social style and good manners that will make you comfortable in any situation. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to act at a variety of events, from picnics to weddings to parties.

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

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Grades: 4–5

Time: 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and badge Adults: FREE

Girl Scouts in the Big Garden

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Visit The Big Garden, a green oasis in the city! Take a guided tour of the gardens and greenhouse and discover how plants grow and thrive. Then, dissect plants to examine their parts, build your own plant model, and create a delicious snack using fresh ingredients straight from the garden!

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

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: The Big Garden, Omaha Girls: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $15, includes activities and snack Register by: Sunday, March 1, 2026

Girl Scout Green Thumbs

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Embark on a hands-on experience with a guided tour of the gardens and greenhouse, diving deep into the world of bees, pollinators, and their crucial role in our ecosystem. Explore plant-related careers and how they connect to sustainability. Craft your own natural beauty product and create a tasty, garden-fresh snack. Perfect for those looking to connect with nature! Meets STEM Career Exploration Badge requirements for Seniors and Ambassadors.

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: The Big Garden, Omaha Girls: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $15, includes activities and snack Register by: Sunday, March 1, 2026

Celebrating Women Making History

D B J C S A

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

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

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Grades: K–12

Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girls: $8, includes activities and patch

Adults: FREE

Hooked on Crochet

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Learn how to crochet, no experience required! Each week we’ll learn more detailed techniques. By the end of our three weeks, you’ll be prepared to make anything you can dream of!

Dates: Tuesday, March 17, 2026; Tuesday, March 24, 2026; Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $20, includes activities, snacks, and patch

Memory Makers Scrapbooking Overnight

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Think outside the box and explore how STEAM principles can enhance your scrapbooking projects. Use creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving while creating personal and meaningful scrapbook pages. Celebrate memories, milestones and design through scrapbooking! Bring 10-12 printed pictures.

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

Dates: Friday, March 20, 2026 –Saturday, March 21, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 6:30 p.m. Friday –8:30 a.m. Saturday

Location: Salem Lutheran Church, Fremont

Girls: $25, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

Daisy Board Game Design Challenge

Did you know Jenga, Qwirkle, and Monopoly were created by women? Learn how to design board games while earning your Daisy Board Game Design Challenge badge! Includes admission to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop. Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Grades: K–1

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children’s Museum, Lincoln

Girls: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adults: FREE Register by: Sunday, March 8, 2026

Junior Detective Academy J

With heightened observation skills, you can become a detective! Earn the Junior Detective badge while learning all about detective and forensic science. Includes admission to spend the morning or afternoon at the museum before or after the workshop.

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

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Grades: 4–5

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children’s Museum, Lincoln Girls: $32, includes activities, snack, and badge

Adults: FREE Register by: Sunday, March 8, 2026

Funny Bunnies

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Let’s get hopping and learn all about bunnies! Where do they sleep? What do they eat? How fast can they run? Get all your bunny questions answered, create a bunny-themed craft, and visit with real bunnies! We’ll end with an egg hunt in the forest and a spring-themed snack.

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

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

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

Adults: $2, includes activities and snack Register by: Sunday, March 8, 2026

Taking Construction From Virtual to Reality

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Roll up your sleeves and dive into the future of building and design with MCL Construction! Use virtual reality goggles to map out building projects and then sharpen your carpentry skills by using saws, levels, and hammers to create a project to take home. Cadettes will earn the Woodworker badge, Seniors and Ambassadors will receive a patch. Meets STEM Career Exploration Badge requirements for Seniors and Ambassadors.

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

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

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

Adults: FREE

Night at the Museum

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

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

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 –Sunday, March 22, 2026

Grades: 2–8

Time: 5 p.m. Saturday – 7 a.m. Sunday

Location: Hastings Museum, Hastings Girls: $40, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and badge

Adults: $32, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

Junior GET MOVING! Journey

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

Adult supervision is required.

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026

Grades: 4–5

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girls: $5, includes activities Register by: Sunday, March 8, 2026

Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends

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Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams, Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture, and Ada Twist’s curiosity can drive her teacher crazy! On a field trip gone wrong, they are faced with the ultimate test of their problem-solving skills. Can they work together to fix everything?!

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

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Location: The Rose Theater, Omaha Girls: $15, includes ticket, education talk back, and patch

Adults/Siblings: $15, includes ticket and education talk back

Motion Commotion

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

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

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 –Saturday, March 28, 2026

Grades: K-12

Time: 8:30 p.m. Friday –7:30 a.m. Saturday

Location: North Platte Recreation Center, North Platte

Girls: $25, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

Adults: $10, includes activities, snack, and breakfast

Storybook STEM: March

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During Storybook STEM in March, we’ll read “The Easter Egg” by Jan Brett and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” by Judi Barrett. Then we’ll use our problem-solving skills to create an egg mobile and a rainstorm in a jar. Open to Girl Scout members and non-members.

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

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Grades: K–5, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $7, includes activities and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities

Siblings: $7, includes activities

Archery Art

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

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Grades:

• 2–5

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• 6–12

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Camp Maha, Papillion

Girls: $15, includes activities

Adults: $15, includes activities

Every Quilt Tells a Story

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

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Grades: 2–5

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: International Quilt Museum, Lincoln Girls: $14, includes activities and patch

Adults: FREE

Women-Owned Business Tour

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Adventure through the Historic Haymarket area of downtown Lincoln while stopping at a variety of woman-owned small businesses! You’ll meet with business owners to learn about their journeys and get prepared to start your own business.

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: Historic Haymarket, Lincoln Girls: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch

Space Science for Daisies and Brownies

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Earn the Daisy Space Science Explorer badge or Brownie Space Science Adventurer badge with activities and a visit to UNO’s Mallory Kountze Planetarium!

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

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026

Grades: K–3

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: UNO Durham Science Center Planetarium, Omaha

Girls: $15, includes activities and patch

Adults: $13, includes activities

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From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power!

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

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Orpheum Theater, Omaha Girls: $95, includes reserved seating, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available), and patch

Adults: $95, includes reserved seating and, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available)

Siblings: $95, includes reserved seating and, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available)

Junior Badge Workshop: Space Science Investigator J

Venture through the solar system and beyond, and see that space is even bigger than you may have imagined. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll understand that the Earth orbits the Sun, and how far away the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars are from our home planet, Earth.

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

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Grades: 4–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and badge

Adults: FREE

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Yantai, China

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Embark on a journey around the world! Register for each session and discover Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low! This month we explore the Omaha’s Sister City: Yantai, China. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

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

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities

Global Cooking – Chile

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Adult supervision is required.

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Time: 4 – 6 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girls: $5, includes patch Register by: Sunday, March 29, 2026

Giant Swing and Flying Squirrel

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Fun!

Soar through the sky and see Camp Catron from above on our Giant Swing and Flying Squirrel! Enjoy a classic high challenge experience by working as a team to pull your friends to new heights. Our Giant Swing and Flying Squirrel go up to 30 feet, but experiences can vary by comfort level! Bring a sack lunch if staying for the adventure course and zip line! Participants must be able to climb a 6-ft ladder for the Giant Swing.

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girls/Adults: $25, includes activities Register by: Sunday, March 29, 2026

Adventure Course and Zip Line!

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Explore the fun and challenging elements of our two-level adventure course at Camp Catron. Jump 35 feet to the ground on our QuickFlight! Race your friends on our dual zip lines underneath the trees! Bring a sack lunch if staying after Giant Swing and Flying Squirrel Fun! Participants must be able to climb a spiral staircase.

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girls: $25, includes activities and patch

Adults: $25, includes activities

Girl Scouts Love Schramm Park

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

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

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Grades: K–8, Families

Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: Schramm Education Center, Gretna

Girls: $15, includes activities and patch

Adults: $15, includes activities

Siblings: $15, includes activities Register by: Sunday, March 29, 2026

Uniquely You: Disability Pride

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Discover the impact of disabled Americans as we celebrate the extensive history, advancements, and contributions of the disability community.

Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Locations:

• Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

• Virtual

Girls: $5, includes activities and patch

Adults: $2, includes activities

Brownie Badge Workshop: Space Science Adventurer B

Investigate the complexities of the sky as you learn to see things in a new way. When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to investigate the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.

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

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Grades: 2–3

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $12, includes activities and badge

Adults: FREE

Family Fun Night: Earth Day Eco Adventures

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The rainforest needs your help! Discover why so many rainforests are endangered and how recycling can help protect the amazing animals that call them home. Then, put your creativity to the test by crafting your own rainforest animal using recycled materials! Work with your team to design a zoo exhibit sign and bring your animal to life. Get ready for a wild adventure in conservation and creativity!

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

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Siblings: $10, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities and snack Register by: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Junior Robotics Day

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

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Grades: 4–5

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Lincoln Children’s Museum, Lincoln

Girls: $60, includes activities, lunch, snack, and badges

Babysitting 101 – Omaha

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Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $25, includes activities, first-aid kit, snack, and patch Register by: Sunday, April 5, 2026

From Seed to Bloom

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Have you ever wanted to grow your own garden? Learn the ins and outs of gardening and go home with starter plants to grow throughout the summer. Bring a sack lunch.

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

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Grades: K–12

Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girls: $15, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $2, includes snack Register by: Sunday, April 5, 2026

Upcycling Fun

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Learn how small actions can make a big difference—and have a blast while doing it! Let’s reduce, reuse, and get crafty! Using recycled and reusable materials, we’ll complete three awesome projects that are good for the earth! Bring a sack lunch.

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

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girls: $14, includes activities and patch

Adults: $5, includes activities Register by: Sunday, April 5, 2026

Girl Scout Climate Change Challenge

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Be a climate advocate with the Girl Scout Climate Challenge. Complete the steps to the earn the Girl Scout Climate Challenge and then plan for an action you can do on your own to continue helping Mother Earth!

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

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

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

Adult Cost: $2, includes activities Register by: Sunday, April 5, 2026

Oh My Tie Dye!

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Get ready to add some serious color to your world! At this hands-on tie-dying session, you’ll learn cool techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind wearable art. We will be making socks and bandanas. Bring a pre-washed white T-shirt and we can tie- dye it, too!

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Camp Crossed Arrows, Nickerson

Girls: $15, includes activities and patch

Adults: $12, includes activities

Daisy Badge Workshop:

Space Science Explorer

Explore and observe the sky like a real space scientist as we learn about the Sun, Moon, and stars.

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

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Grades: K–1

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $12, includes activities and badge Adults: FREE

Storybook STEM: April

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During Storybook STEM in April, we’ll read “Michael Recycle” by Ellie Bethel and “Water Can Be…” by Laura Purdie Salas. Then we’ll use our problem-solving skills to create and recycle, making a rain gauge and recycled paper. Open to Girl Scout members and non-members.

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

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Grades: K–5, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls: $7, includes activities and patch Adults: $3, includes activities Siblings: $7, includes activities Register by: Friday, April 17, 2026

Girl Scout Art Adventure

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Discover your inner artist at the Joslyn Art Museum! Begin with a tour of the brand-new Hawks Pavilion galleries, then play games that help you connect with the art. End the visit with a chance to create a mixed media project to take home in an actual artist’s studio!

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha Girls: $25, includes activities Register by: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Girl Scouts in the Gallery

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Head to the Joslyn Art Museum’s brandnew Hawks Pavilion to find creative inspiration! Tour the museum and discuss the pieces of art you see. Then go from the gallery to the studio to create your own mixed media masterpiece!

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha Girls: $25, includes activities Register by: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Cupcake Wars

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

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

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Time: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: United Methodist Church, Alliance

Girls: $25, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $2, includes snack Register by: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Space and Pop Culture

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Learn all about space and how it is depicted in pop culture! Kick off the fun with engaging hands-on activities that will spark your curiosity and creativity and end with a private planetarium show. May the Force be with you!

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

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: UNO Durham Science Center Planetarium, Omaha

Girls: $18, includes activities and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities Register by: Sunday, April 12, 2026

First Friday: May Day Baskets

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Bring your friends, family, and troop, as we celebrate the joy of spring by creating May Day baskets! Traditionally shared with neighbors and loved ones, May Day baskets are a wonderful way to spread kindness! You don’t have to be a Girl Scout member to attend. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Siblings: $7, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities and snack Register by: Thursday, April 24, 2026

Ghost Hunters – North Platte

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If there’s something strange, Girl Scout, who you gonna call? Ghost Hunters! Join the spooky fun of ghost hunting at this overnight designed for brave, older Girl Scouts. Learn the history of a local site and see how experts try to track signs of the paranormal.

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

Dates: Friday, May 1, 2026 –Saturday, May 2, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 7 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m. Saturday

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte

Girls: $40, includes activities, snack, breakfast, and patch

Adults: $10, includes snack and breakfast

Desserts Around the World –India

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Adult supervision is required.

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Grades: 4–12

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girls: $5, includes patch Register by: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Sips of Spring:

Girl Scout Tea Party

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Invite your favorite female—whether it’s mom, grandma, aunt, or mentor— to celebrate the season with tea, treats, and togetherness. Sip delightful spring teas, nibble on seasonal snacks, and craft beautiful keepsakes. A perfect way to bond, share stories, and create lasting memories!

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

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: First Congregational United Church of Christ, Norfolk Girls: $20, includes activities, snack, and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities and snack Register by: Sunday, April 19, 2026

May 2026

Bloom Together: She & Me Flower Fun

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Happy Mother’s Day! Celebrate the bond between girls and the important women in their lives through hands-on floral and gardening activities while making cherished memories. Create colorful wildflower seed bombs, design and decorate a flowerpot, and preserve beautiful blooms in handmade bookmarks.

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

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Grades:

• K–5

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• 6–12

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Siblings: $15, includes activities and patch

Adults: $10, includes activities Register by: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Suffs

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It’s 1913 and the women’s movement is heating up, anchored by the suffragists— “Suffs,” as they call themselves—and their relentless pursuit of the right to vote. These brilliant, flawed women entertain and inspire us with the story of their hard-won victory in an ongoing fight.

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

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Location: Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln

Girls: $46, includes reserved seating, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available), and patch

Camporee is Back!

Adventure awaits at Camporee 2026—where friendships bloom, skills grow, and memories are made under the open sky! See page 42 for more information.

Adults: $69, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available)

Siblings: $46, includes reserved seating and meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available)

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low?

Isigny-Omaha, France

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Embark on a journey around the world! Register for each session and discover Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low! This month we explore the Omaha’s Sister City: Isigny-Omaha, France. Current Girl Scouts—bring a non-member friend to show them what Girl Scouts is all about!

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

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026

Grades: K–5

Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $7, includes activities and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities Register by: Monday, May 4, 2026

Storybook STEM: May

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During Storybook STEM in May, we’ll read “Mr. Ferris and his Wheel” by Kathryn Gibbs Davis and “Ice Cream Man” by Glenda Armand and Kim Freeman. Then we’ll use our problem-solving skills to create a Ferris wheel and ice cream in a bag. Open to Girl Scout members and non-members.

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

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Grades: K–5, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

Girls: $7, includes activities and patch

Adults: $3, includes activities

Siblings: $7, includes activities Register by: Friday, May 8, 2026

Uniquely You:

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage

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Discover the importance of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures as we celebrate the extensive history of the community through traditions, food, other fun activities.

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Locations:

• Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

• Virtual

Girls: $5, includes activities and patch

Adults: $2, includes activities Register by: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Uniquely You: LGBTQ+ Pride

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Discover the impact of LGBTQ+ Americans as we celebrate the extensive history, advancements, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Locations:

• Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha

• Virtual

Girls: $5, includes activities and patch

Adults: $2, includes activities

Wicked

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Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. It’s the story of two young women whose initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships… until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”

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

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Location: Orpheum Theater, Omaha

Girls: $99, includes reserved seating, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available), and patch

Adults: $99, includes reserved seating and, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available)

Siblings: $99, includes reserved seating and, meet and greet with cast and/or crew (if available)

Community Events

Girl Scout DreamLab Community Events are open to anyone in the community. Registration is not required but is encouraged. You don’t have to be a Girl Scout member to attend.

Make Your Mark –International Dot Day

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Make your mark and see where it takes you! Enjoy fun, hands-on activities celebrating International Dot Day during this free open house-style community event!

After reading The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, you’ll be encouraged to embrace your creativity, express yourself, and make your mark on the world.

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025 Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Adults/Siblings: FREE Register by: Friday, September 12, 2025

Together for Mental Well-Being

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Becoming a Girl Scout means being part of a supportive group of people who lift you up every step of the way. When it comes to caring for your mental wellness, this free community event reminds you that you’re never alone in facing challenges and invites you to dive into and understand your emotions. No matter the season, never doubt your ability to rise up, and remember—you’ve got this!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Adults/Siblings: FREE Register by: Friday, October 10, 2025

Trunk or Treat

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It’s Trunk or Treat at the Girl Scout DreamLab! You’re invited to an afternoon full of Halloween fun with themed trunks, games, costumes, and plenty of treats—perfect for the whole family.

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 3 – 5 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Adults/Siblings: FREE Register by: Friday, October 24, 2025

STEMinist – Empowering Future Innovators

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Celebrate National STEM Day at the Girl Scout DreamLab! Whether you’re a budding scientist, future engineer, or curious about technology, join us for a morning of hands-on STEM experiments and activities for the entire family!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Adults/Siblings: FREE Register by: Friday, November 7, 2025

FutureHER Career Exploration

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Join us for a free community event as we encourage young girls to dream big, build confidence, and develop essential skills for their future! You’ll explore careers to help discover your passions and gain insight into career paths in STEM, business, arts, public service, and more!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Adults/Siblings: FREE Register by: Friday, March 6, 2026

Spring for STEM

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Spring for STEM by celebrating Earth Day with hands-on science activities! Fun for the entire family!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families Time: 1 – 3 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Adults/Siblings: FREE Register by: Friday, April 24, 2026

School’s Out Fun Day

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School’s out! Kick off the summer with a family-friendly event packed with activities for all ages! Learn all about and register for our summer camp opportunities, too!

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Adults/Siblings: FREE Register by: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Back to School Rally

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

Adult supervision is required. Youth must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver or troop co-leader.

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026

Grades: K–12, Families

Time:10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls/Adults/Siblings: FREE Register by: Friday, August 21, 2026

More to Explore at the Girl Scout DreamLab!

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

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

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

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

Camporee 2026

Spirit of Nebraska Camporee 2026

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During the Spirit of Nebraska Camporee 2026, Girl Scouts from across the state will gather at Timberlake Ranch Camp for a weekend of friendship and outdoor fun! Register now to reserve your lodging.

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

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 –Sunday, June 7, 2026

Grades: K–12

Time: 4 p.m. Friday – 10 a.m. Sunday

Location: Timberlake Ranch Camp, Marquette Register by: Friday, May 1, 2026

LODGING OPTIONS:

Cabin Campers (includes A/C)

Girls/Adults: $65, includes lodging, activities*, patch, and T-shirt

Tree Toppers (includes A/C)

Girls/Adults: $45, includes lodging, activities*, patch, and T-shirt

Tent Camping

Girls/Adults: $35, includes lodging, activities*, patch, and T-shirt

NOTE: Bedding, tents, and food are not included.

*Sign-ups for optional add-on activities will be available at a later date. Some, like horseback riding or challenge course, may have additional costs while others, like archery, swimming, or small watercrafts, will not.

Additional Event Information

Top Five Tips for the Best Camporee Experience

1. Register early at bit.ly/GSSNprograms to reserve your lodging preference. Registration opens August 27!

2. Involve girls in planning your Camporee meals. There’s lots of fun outdoor cooking options to explore!

3. Have your girls select 1–2 outdoor-themed badges to work on during the Camporee. The Math in Nature or Art in the Outdoors badges are some examples.

4. Make your SWAPS early and make a lot! Find creative ideas on the internet and get crafting!

5. Plan a few fun activities to do with your new friends at the Camporee, such as learning a new game to share or create a nature scavenger hunt to do together.

For More Information...

Watch for the 2026 Girl’s Guide to Summer Fun arriving in December with more information.

Be ready to sign up for optional activities when those open up later. Some like horseback riding or challenge course will have additional fees but there will be others at no cost such as archery, swimming, or small watercrafts.

Check out our Camporee FAQs, suggested packing lists, and more on our website at bit.ly/camporee2026.

Don’t Forget to Bring Your SWAPS!

While traveling, Girl Scouts exchange small tokens of friendship to introduce themselves or their troop. These little gifts are called “SWAPS” (“Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere”).

For more information about SWAPS and inspiration, search “Girl Scout SWAPS” on Google or Pinterest.

BROADWAY SHOWS

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GIRL SCOUTS SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA

THE ORPHEUM THEATRE OMAHA

SIX

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power! (see page 34)

WICKED

SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026

Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. It’s the story of two young women and the unlikeliest of friendships… until the world calls one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” (see page 39)

For a discount on other Omaha Performing Arts shows, use promo code GSNE2526 at www.TicketOmaha.com.

LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS LINCOLN

SUFFS

SATURDAY MAY 9, 2026

It’s 1913, and women suffragettes—”Suffs” as they call themselves—fight for the right to vote. These brilliant, flawed women entertain and inspire us with the story of their hard-won victory. (see page 38)

For a discount on other Lied Center shows, use promo code 2526LIEDSCOUTS at www.LiedCenter.org.

Order ONLINE ONLY and see full details at bit.ly/GSSNprograms. Refund requests will only be permitted 60 days prior to the show date. Refunds will be issued if the show is cancelled. For groups to be seated together, have one person order for your entire group. For questions, call Member Support at 402.558.8189.

Programs on Demand

Duct Tape 2.0

These affordable, ready-to-go program kits are delivered right to your door for when girls want a fun, interactive group activity! Programs on Demand kits are designed for all grade levels and perfect for older Girl Scouts who need Program Aide hours.

Discover how crafty and creative you can be with this common household item! Upgrade your writing utensils; learn how to create simple keychain lanyards and decorative bows; challenge yourself to build a coaster with straws; construct a water bottle holder; and more!

Honey Bees & Trees

Explore the importance of pollinators and trees and how you can help protect them. Build a bee shelter; sample different honey flavors; get your hands dirty with flower bombs; make a bee-themed bracelet; create nature-themed art with the power of the sun; and more!

Teambuilding

Discover how working as a team makes everything better and why “many hands make light work” with these engaging and fun challenges! Play a fun ball game indoors or outdoors; race to rescue Daisy the Worm; use teamwork to stack cups and engineer a balloon tower; and more!

My Cookie Season Planner

Get ready for Girl Scout Cookie season while building a rockstar cookie portfolio! Map out your neighborhood; design a planner to track your customers; construct an upcycled crossbody money bag; learn about the Gift of Sharing program; and craft cookie mascot SWAPS.

Girl-Led: The Year of Friendship and Fun!

Plan a day of fun with your besties and celebrate all things friendship! Learn how to make a friendship knot and how to identify healthy friendships; craft a bookmark, a beautiful flower bouquet, and one-of-a-kind friendship bracelets for your besties; and more!

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

In Girl Scouts, adventure, learning, and community come together in a variety of experiences. Learn how to construct a “sit-upon;” design a challenging straw maze; bake treats for your favorite community helper; make a paper airplane launcher; play a fun memory game; and more!

Each Programs on Demand kit includes a step-by-step guide, most supplies (not including common household items), a digital promotional flier template, fun patches for each girl, and expert council support. Each kit is $10 per Girl Scout/participant. For questions, please call Member Support at 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org. Please allow up to one month for order fulfillment.

Order at www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/POD

Older Girl Scouts

These programs exclusively for older Girl Scouts will help you gain new skills while having fun! Discover your potential with “Entrepreneurship,” prepare for life after high school and gain real-world skills with “Real Life Academy,” make lasting change with the Highest Awards, or become a positive example for younger girls as a Program Aide. The future is in your hands!

Girl Empowerment Series

Real Life Academy

A Real Life Academy offers practical, lifeskill based experiences. Explore your future through activities like resume building and job shadowing, get an introduction to financial literacy, set goals, and learn valuable life-skills such as budgeting, goal setting, and car maintenance. Bring a sack lunch.

As part of this program, you will independently save $250 through moneyearning activities such as a part-time job, babysitting, dog-walking, etc. And you will earn a $1,000 scholarship for Girl Scout travel or college if you successfully complete both sessions, an 8-hour job shadow experience, and meet the $250 saving goal! This program is sponsored in part by Union Bank & Trust.

Dates:

• Building Your Foundation: Saturday, November 8, 2025

• Preparing For Your Future: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Grades: 11–12

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Locations:

• Hilltop House, Lincoln

• Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Girls: FREE, but space is limited and applications are required, includes activities, snack, and the opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship upon program completion

Legislative Day

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

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

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Nebraska State Capitol Building, Lincoln

Girls: $25, includes activities, lunch, and T-shirt

Adults: $18, includes activities and lunch

Entrepreneurship

S A

Experience college life while staying in UNO dorms during this three-day business-basics camp. Gain business, finance, marketing, and non-profit management tips from UNO College of Business Administration faculty and develop your sense of self. Visit local entrepreneurs to learn how they got started and participate in your own small business challenge.

Dates: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 –Friday, June 26, 2026

Grades: 9–12

Time: 2 p.m. Wednesday –3 p.m. Friday

Location: University of Nebraska Omaha, Mammel Hall, Omaha

Girls: FREE but space is limited and applications are required, includes activities, meals, and T-shirt

Apply by: Friday, May 1, 2026

Mentorship

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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 professional relationships 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!

Dates: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 –Sunday, July 26, 2026

Grades: 9–12

Time: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday –11:30 a.m. Sunday

Location: Camp Catron, Nebraska City Girls: FREE but space is limited and applications are required, includes activities, meals, patch, and T-shirt

Apply by: Friday, May 1, 2026

How to Apply

Find Real Life Acaedmy, Entrepreneurship, and Mentorship applications beginning February 1, 2026 at bit.ly/GSSNolder.

STEM Career Badges

Discover how STEM can support your goals for the future and help you build a better world. Explore how you want to change the world and how a career in STEM can help you make a difference.

To complete the STEM Career Exploration badge, girls must attend Parts 1 and 2 plus at least two additional STEM Career program options from the chart below (refer to the page number listed for details).

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

STEM Career Exploration Part 1

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Explore the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! Develop essential skills and gain insight into a variety of STEM careers through hands-on activities, mentorship opportunities, and engaging challenges.

Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025

Grades:

• 9–10

Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.

• 11–12

Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Girls:$10, includes activities and snack Register by: Sunday, September 28, 2025

STEM Career Exploration Part 2

You’ve been exploring the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through a variety of experiences. Now it’s time to complete the last two steps toward earning the STEM Career Exploration badge!

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 Grades:

• 9–10

Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.

• 11–12

Time: 2 – 3:30 p.m.

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

STEM CAREER EXPLORATION BADGE OPTIONS

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.

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

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

Real Life Academy: Girl Scout Ambassadors can earn a $1,000 scholarship, learn valuable financial literacy and life skills, and explore careers through job shadowing during this program (see page 47).

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

Girl Scout Highest Awards

Bronze. Silver. Gold. These represent the highest honors a Girl Scout can earn. All three awards give you the chance to do big things while working on an issue you care about. Whether you want to plant a community garden at your school and inspire others to eat healthy for your Bronze, advocate for animal rights for your Silver, or build a career network that encourages girls to become scientists and engineers for your Gold, you’ll inspire others (and yourself).

Girl Scout Bronze Award

GIRL SCOUT JUNIORS (GRADES 4–5)

The Bronze Award is a leadership adventure and the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. As you and your team plan and complete your project, you’ll develop more confidence, meet new people, and have the kind of fun that happens when working together makes a difference.

Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Bronze to find Bronze Award resources. Submitting the “Bronze Award Intent” form allows us to follow your progress, share helpful information, and send deadline reminders.

1. Submit a “Bronze Award Intent” form.

2. Complete project.

3. Submit “Bronze Award Final Report” form (one final report should be submitted per award project).

Girl Scout Silver Award

GIRL SCOUT CADETTES (GRADES 6–8)

Have you ever looked around your neighborhood or school and wondered how you could make a positive change? Earning the Silver Award—the highest honor for Cadettes—gives you the chance to show that you are an organized, determined, and dedicated leader.

Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Silver to find Silver Award resources. Submitting the Silver Award Project Proposal allows us to follow your progress, share helpful information, and send deadline reminders.

1. Submit a “Silver Award Project Proposal” for council approval before starting.

2. Complete project.

3. Submit “Silver Award Final Report” form (one final report should be submitted per award project).

Bronze and Silver Award Deadlines

• March 31, 2026: Complete project and submit a final report for 2026 Highest Awards ceremony recognition. Those who submit final reports after this date will be recognized in 2027.

• September 30, 2026: Girls bridging to the next level complete projects and submit a final report.

Girl Scout Gold Award

GIRL SCOUT SENIORS AND AMBASSADORS (GRADES 9–12)

The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. It recognizes girls in grades 9-12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through Take Action projects with sustainable impact in their communities and beyond. Seven steps are required to earn the Gold Award:

1. Choose an issue you care about.

2. Investigate your issue.

3. Get help and build a team.

4. Create a plan.

5. Present your plan and get feedback.

6. Take action.

7. Educate and inspire!

The Gold Award is viewed by admissions counselors with great regard. You will be eligible for additional college scholarships and every young woman who earns Gold is eligible to move up one U.S. military rank. To get started, visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/Gold and follow the steps. Once your proposal has been submitted, an interview will be scheduled with the Spirit of Nebraska Gold Award Committee. Questions? Contact Member Support at 402.558.8189.

Highest Award Workshops

Bronze Award Workshops

Brainstorm project ideas and jump start your Bronze Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the award process, get your questions answered, and leave ready to start!

Adults must register and attend with girls.

Dates:

• Monday, November 10, 2025 Register by: Monday, November 3, 2025

• Monday, March 2, 2026

Grades: 4–5

Time: 7 – 8 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girls/Adults: FREE

Silver Award Workshops

Brainstorm project ideas and jump start your Silver Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the award process, get your questions answered, and leave ready to start!

Adults are encouraged to register and attend with girls.

Dates:

• Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Register by: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

• Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Register by: Monday, January 29, 2026

• Thursday, March 17, 2026

• Thursday, April 9, 2026

Grades: 6–8

Time: 7 – 8 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girls/Adults: FREE

Highest Award Journeys

Gold Award Workshops

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Jump start your Gold Award during this fun and informative workshop! Learn about the Gold Award process from start to finish and bring all your Gold Award questions for the Q&A at the end.

Adults are encouraged to register and attend with girls.

Dates:

• Tuesday, October 28, 2025

• Thursday, December 11, 2025

• Tuesday, February 3, 2026

• Tuesday, April 7, 2026

• Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Grades: 9–12

Time: 7 – 8 p.m.

Location: Virtual Girls/Adults: FREE

Exciting News! Expanded Ways to Get Started

We’re expanding the options to kick off your Highest Award—it’s as easy as 1, 2, or 3:

1. Level up: One award now leads to the next—Bronze counts for Silver, and Silver counts for Gold. If you’ve already earned one, you’re ready to keep going!

2. Lead your way: Complete one of the new Leadership Awards—lead yourself, your team, or your community— and check the prerequisite box. Win-win!

3. Keep it going: Journeys are retiring in 2026, but there’s good news—you now only need one to fulfill the prerequisite (it used to be two for the Gold Award!). If you’ve already started, keep going—your Journey will still count, even after they retire.

Highest Awards Ceremonies

Girl Award ceremonies are held each year in May and June. Look for ceremony details in the 2026 Girl’s Guide to Summer Fun, coming in December. For more information about any of these awards, contact Member Support at 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Additional Recognitions

Pat Meyer Nebraska Gold Award Girl Scout of Distinction Award

Girls who earn the Gold Award during the previous calendar year are invited to apply for the Pat Meyer Nebraska Gold Award Girl Scout of Distinction recognition. At least three applicants will be chosen. Each will receive a plaque, a college scholarship, and a lifetime Girl Scout membership, all provided by the Pat Meyer family in her memory.

Scholarships

There are additional scholarship opportunities available for Ambassador Girl Scouts and Gold Award Girl Scouts. Visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/scholarships for deadlines, requirements, and application processes.

Program Aide (PA) Trainings

Program Aide Trainings

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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! Certified Program Aides can volunteer at day camps, council events, or with a troop. Program Aides are prepared to lead songs, games, ceremonies, and more with younger Girl Scouts.

A Program Aide Certificate and T-shirt are awarded at the end of the learning session. The Program Aide Certificate of Completion and pin are awarded after six Program Aide experiences.

Dates:

• Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Register by: Sunday, September 14, 2025

• Saturday, November 1, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Camp Cosmo, Grand Island Register by: Sunday, October 19, 2025

• Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln Register by: Sunday, November 2, 2025

• Saturday, February 7, 2026

Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Lakeview Cabin, North Platte Register by: Sunday, January 25, 2026

• Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha Register by: Sunday, March 29, 2026

• Sunday, April 12, 2026

Time: 1 – 5 p.m.

Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln Register by: Sunday, March 29, 2026

• Saturday, May 2, 2026

Time: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: GSSN Columbus Service Center, Columbus Register by: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Grades: 6–12

Girls: $25, includes activities, tote bag, snack, and T-shirt

GSAG

Girl Scout Advisory Group

WHAT IS GSAG?

Girl Scout Advisory Group (GSAG) is a dynamic and creative group of Girl Scouts grades 6–12 who hang out together, brainstorm program ideas, work side-by-side with Council staff, develop leadership skills, and help guide the direction of Girl Scouting in Nebraska. GSAG girls are...

• Leaders

• Mentors

• Program and Camp Facilitators

• Staff Liaisons

• Idea-Makers

• The Voice of Girl Scouts

WHAT DO GSAG GIRLS DO?

• Attend Monthly Meetings

• Volunteer at Council-Sponsored Events

• Lead Younger Girl Scouts at Programs and Camp

• Brainstorm New Ideas for the Council

• Improve Your Leadership Skills

• Gain Confidence in Yourself

• Meet Girls Across Nebraska

• Complete Community Service Projects

• Go on Exclusive Field Trips

• Attend the Annual Summer GSAG Retreat at Camp Catron

WHERE CAN I FIND GSAG GROUPS?

Omaha, Lincoln, Columbus, Grand Island, North Platte, and the Nebraska panhandle!

HOW DO I JOIN GSAG?

• Email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org or call 402.558.8189 to connect with your area Program Specialist!

• GSAG members must be a registered Girl Scout in grades 6–12 and are required to complete Program Aide certification within the first year of joining (see page 51).

Both shop locations offer insignia heat press service for just $5 (includes U.S. Flag; Council ID Set; Troop Crest and Numerals; plus Wings for Brownies, Cadettes, Seniors, or Ambassadors). Additional badges or fun patches are $1 each. Please call to schedule an appointment.

AUGUST 16, 2025: BACK TO TROOP

Receive one free heat press service with any full uniform purchase.

APRIL 19–25, 2026: VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SALE

All registered Girl Scout volunteers enjoy 20% off purchases.

Each kit includes: Bridging Certificate; Bridging Arc; Membership Star w/ Disc; fun patch; and pencil. Junior and Cadette kits include Brownie Wings (product appearances may vary based on availability).

Travel

Pack your bags and get ready to go places—leadership, independence, and cross-cultural connections await! Explore historical Savannah where Girl Scouts was launched, say “bonjour” to Quebec, or explore nature on a South Dakota adventure. Whether you choose to travel near or far, these Girl Scout adventures will stay with you forever.

Upcoming Trips at-a-Glance

Check out all our exciting trip descriptions beginning on page 60 and be sure to register for the trip and submit your deposit by the deadline to reserve your spot! Visit bit.ly/GSSNtravel for updated trip details, required travel health information forms, travel payment options, financial aid and scholarship applications, and more.

*Trip costs are based on quad-occupancy plus anticipated expenses at listing time, but may change if expenses increase significantly. Additional trip charges may apply if room upgrades are available. See below for the Trip Payment/Refund Policy.

Trip Payment/Refund Policy

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

‡ GSSN is often required to pay non-refundable deposits or even full payments early to reserve transportation, lodging, and other expenses for trips. Because of this, partial refunds, minus deposits and any expenses already incurred, are granted only if the cancellation request is received by the deadlines

in the table above.

Travel Progression Information

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

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

When moving up to the next step, consider each Girl Scouts’ independence, ability to work well in groups, flexibility, and experience with cultures other than their own.

For more progression information, visit bit.ly/GSSNtravel.

Step 3 Step 4

Overnight

Step 1

Local Field Trip

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

Recommended For: Daisy, Brownie

Minimum Age: Daisy

Step 2

Day Trip

D B J

Plan an all-day trip. Try a council event or local attraction.

Recommended For: Daisy, Brownie, Junior

Minimum Age: Daisy

D B J

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

Recommended For: Brownie, Junior

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

Short Trip

B J C

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

Recommended For: Junior, Cadette

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

Step 5

Extended Trip

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

Recommended For: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador

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

Step 6 Step 7

International Trip

C S A

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

Recommended For:

Senior, Ambassador

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

Independent Travel

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Individual Girl Scouts (IGMs) can sign up for independent travel and meet new Girl Scout friends through council-sponsored travel opportunities or Girl Scout Destinations program.

Recommended For:

Senior, Ambassador

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

Girl Scout Travel Options

Council-Sponsored Trips

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

Independent-Level Council-Sponsored Trips

If you have some travel experience and feel comfortable meeting new people and exploring new places, you may be ready for an independent-level trip! Build confidence while navigating your ever-expanding world, all under the careful guidance of our Trip Advisors.

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

Girl Scout Destinations

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

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

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

Important Dates to Remember

• AUGUST 1: Applications Open

• NOVEMBER 15: Early Decision Application Deadline

For additional information and to apply, visit bit.ly/GirlScoutsTravel.

Affording Your Trip

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is committed to providing travel opportunities for girls and offer several financial resources to help make travel possible for all girls:

Cookie Dough and Nut Bucks

Girls receive many benefits from participating in the Fall Product Program or the Girl Scout Cookie Program (see pages 24-25), including the opportunity to earn Cookie Dough and Nut Bucks, which may be used as payment for council-sponsored trips and Girl Scout Destinations. To redeem Product Program proceeds for an upcoming Girl Scout trip, complete a “Request to Use Cookie Dough, But Bucks, Travel Bucks, or Program Credits” form, found at bit.ly/GSSNtravel. Please allow up to two weeks for your request to be processed.

Travel Bucks

Girls may save for a future Girl Scout trip by converting their Cookie Dough and Nut Bucks to Travel Bucks before Cookie Dough or Nut Bucks expire. Travel Bucks expire five years beyond the original Cookie Dough or Nut Buck expiration date. Girls must remain active Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska members of to retain Travel Bucks.

To convert Cookie Dough and Nut Bucks to Travel Bucks, or to redeem Travel Bucks, complete the “Request to Use Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, or Program Credits” form, found at bit.ly/GSSNtravel. Please allow up to two weeks for your request to be processed.

Tyler Cherrington Travel Scholarship

The Tyler Cherrington Travel Scholarship is awarded annually to a current girl member of Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska to support participation in council-sponsored travel opportunities (excluding Girl Scout Destinations trips). The total scholarship funds available each year are $500. To apply, the following requirements must be met:

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

2. Girls must be registered for a 2026 Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska-sponsored trip (excludes Girl Scout Destinations trips); travel program registration deadlines must be met.

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

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

5. Applications must be received by February 1, 2026.

For additional information and to apply, visit bit.ly/GSSNtravel.

Financial Aid

Parents/caregivers may request financial aid for up to 50% of program fees for girls. This includes council-sponsored trips and Girl Scout Destinations. Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska financial aid is not available for troop/group trips or other trips not sponsored by Spirit of Nebraska or GSUSA. To request financial aid, register for the program online, select “Financial Aid” as the payment type, pay the deposit (if applicable), and then complete the Financial Aid Application.

For additional information and to apply, visit bit.ly/GSSNaid.

GSUSA D-Pass Travelship Grant

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

Travel Workshop and Trips

Adventure Awaits!

Travel Workshop

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Whether you’re dreaming of future travel or preparing for your next adventure, this workshop encourages you to explore the world around you! Get a peek at upcoming Spirit of Nebraska trips, learn about Girl Scouts of the USA Destinations, and gain valuable planning, budgeting, and packing tips!

Adults must register and attend with girls.

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Grades: 4–12

Time: 7 – 8 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Girls/Adults: FREE

Savannah Sampler 2026

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

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

Grades: 4–12

Location: Savannah, GA (flight departs from Omaha)

Girls/Adults: $1,750 ($200 non-refunable 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

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

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

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

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

Grades: 9–12

Location: Quebec, Canada (flight departs from Omaha)

Girls: $2,800 ($500 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 120 days prior to departure)

New York City 2026

C S A

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

Cadettes! Choose Your Adventure 2026

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

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

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

Grades: 6–8

Location: You decide! (trip departs from Girl Scout DreamLab, Omaha)

Girls: $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) Register by: February 1, 2026

Girl Scout National Convention Trip 2026

J C S A

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

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

Grades: 6–12

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

FULL

Girls/Adults: $1,800 ($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)

It’s the world’s biggest gathering of Girl Scouts, and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA. What better place for a national convention where you can connect with Girl Scouts from across the country and around the world to spark new ideas, make friends, have fun, and create something incredible. Plus, we’re adding on time to explore the nation’s capital!

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

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

Grades: 4–12

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

Girls/Adults: $2,000 ($500 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 120 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

Florida Adventure 2027

J C S A

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

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

Date: Monday, May 31, 2027 –Thursday, June 3, 2027

Grades: 4–12

Location: Florida (flight departs from Omaha)

Girls/Adults: $1,850 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

South Dakota 2027

J * C

Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and breathtaking views of the Black Hills as we explore the beautiful state of South Dakota! We’ll even take a Buffalo Safari ride and enjoy dinner in the hills of Custer State Park.

*Girls must be entering 5th grade or above.

Date: Monday, June 7 –Friday, June 11, 2027

Grades: 5–8

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

Girls: $895 ($100 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 60 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch and meals (excluding meals en route)

St. Louis 2027

C S A

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

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

Grades: 6–12

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

Chicago 2027

J C S A

Join our trip to Chicago for an unforgettable experience! Explore famous museums and landmarks, spend time on Lake Michigan’s beaches, and experience the architecture on a boat tour. Visit the Windy City with us and make lasting memories with your Girl Scout sisters! Adults must register and attend with girls, using the required volunteerto-girl ratios.

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

Grades: 4–12

Location: Chicago, IL (flight departs from Omaha)

Girls/Adults: $975 ($100 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 60 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

Winter Wonderland Adventure 2027

C S A *

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

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

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

Grades: 6–12

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

Girls: $1,700 ($200 non-refundable deposit due at registration, balance due 90 days prior to departure), includes transportation, lodging, activities, T-shirt, patch, and meals (excluding meals en route)

NOTE: Trip costs are based on quad-occupancy plus anticipated expenses at listing time but may change if expenses increase significantly. Additional charges may apply if room upgrades are available. See the Trip Payment/Refund Policy on page 55. For full program details and to register, visit www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/programs

Get up to $500 towards your council-sponsored trip with the Tyler Cherrington Travel Scholarship! For the guidelines and application, visit bit.ly/GSSNtravel. Apply by February 1, 2026.

Travel Readiness Quiz

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

Girl Quiz

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

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

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

3. Have you ever traveled without your family?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

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

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

6. Do you like to try new foods?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

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

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

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

9. Can you get yourself ready each day?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

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

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

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

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

12. Can you make new friends easily?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

13. Can you adapt to schedule changes easily?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

14. Can you follow instructions from adults easily?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

15. Can you stay positive in group activities, even when the activity is not your first choice?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

Parent/Caregiver Quiz

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

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

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

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

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

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

6. Does she like to try new foods?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

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

8. Does she accept other cultures easily?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

9. Can she get herself ready each day?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

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

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

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

12. Does she make new friends easily?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

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

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

15. Does she stay positive in group activities, even when the activity is not her first choice?

 No (1)  Maybe (2)  Yes (3)

Girl Scores Parent Scores

15-25

Points

You’re ready for new travel experiences! Prepare for your future Girl Scout travel experiences and improve your independence and confidence by attending one of our travel workshop (see page 60). Sign up for a council-sponsored trip with your troop/group or start making plans for a future Girl Scout independent-level travel opportunity.

26-35

Points

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

36-45

Points

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

15-25 Points

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

26-35 Points

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

36-45 Points

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

Registration Information About Our

Council

Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska (GSSN) is the largest girl-serving organization in the state with about 14,000 members. We have four service centers, six camp properties, and one outdoor education facility.

Service Centers and Camp Properties

Service Centers

Columbus Service Center 1570 33rd Ave. Columbus, NE 68601

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

Lincoln Service Center* 1600 S. 70th St., Ste. 100 Lincoln, NE 68506

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

* Location includes Girl Scout Shop

Camp Properties

Camp Catron 609 N. 60th Rd. Nebraska City, NE 68410

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

Camp Crossed Arrows 12997 County Rd. P1 Nickerson, NE 68044

Camp Maha 17114 S. 63rd St. Papillion, NE 68133

Hidden Oaks Cabin 710 E. Hwy. 20 Valentine, NE 69201

Hilltop House 1320 Hilltop Plz. Lincoln, NE 68521

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

Girl Scout Membership and Participation

Girl Scout programs are for ALL girls in grades K-12! Girls may join a troop or participate as an Individual Girl Member (IGM). Visit the “Get Involved” section of our website for more information.

If you are not a current Girl Scout member, register online at https://mygs.girlscouts.org . The $45 annual membership fee will allow you to attend any GSSN program through September 30, 2026. If you are registered as a Girl Scout in another council, you may still attend Spirit of Nebraska programs by logging into your MY GS account and filter program search results for Nebraska ZIP codes.

Program Registration Instructions

Registration for new programs listed in this book opens Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Troop co-leaders may register family members and troop members for programs.

• NOTE: Some programs require adults to register and attend with girls (noted with the program description). See page 5 for more information.

• Your spot at programs is NOT saved until the program registration fee or deposit have been paid in full by the stated deadline (on applicable programs).

Online Registration

1. Registering online at www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/programs is the quickest way to reserve your spot at programs!

• Accepted online payments are debit and credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or AMEX).

2. Let us know if you wish to pay for programs with Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, Program Credits, or Financial Aid—though more action is still required:

• Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, or Program Credits: Complete a “Request to Use Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, or Program Credits” form (found at bit.ly/GSSNforms) at least 30 days before the registration deadline. Product Program rewards and Program Credits may not be used for deposits.

• Financial Aid: First register for the program online and select “Financial Aid” as the payment type. Next, complete a “Girl Program Financial Aid Application” (found at bit.ly/GSSNaid). Within one week you will receive a notification via email with approval status and amount granted, if approved. You will be responsible for paying the remaining program fee by the registration deadline.

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

Paper Registration

Complete a “Program Registration by Mail” form (found at bit.ly/GSSNforms) and mail to: Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska Attn: Registrar 8601 West Dodge Rd., Ste. 102 Omaha, NE 68114

Accepted mail payments are checks, debit/credit cards, Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, Travel Bucks, and Program Credits. If paying with Program Credits, please enclose the original paper Program Credit.

• NOTE: It may take up to two weeks to process paper registration forms.

Attendee Safety and Health

As you register for programs, keep in mind that all volunteers working directly with girls, in any capacity, must be registered members and successfully complete a background screen.

When preparing for any activity with girls, begin with the Safety Activity Checkpoints found on our website under “Members > For Volunteers > Volunteer Resources” or at bit.ly/GSSNsafe.

Attendee Health Forms

Some programs require additional documents for attendees after registration. To check if this applies to you, login to your MY GS account, select the program in the “My Events” tab and see “Additional Documents.”

OVERNIGHTS: Girls participating in programs of three nights or more may be required to submit a Physical Examination Form that has been completed within 12 months of the trip dates and signed by a physician. Details will be emailed to participants after the registration deadline.

CAMP : Parents/caregivers will receive an email requesting camper health and medication information to be completed online via CampDoc®. This allows us to prevent paper waste and keep our records easily accessible. The amount of information required will be determined by the length of stay at Girl Scout camp.

TRAVEL: Parents/caregivers will receive an email requesting traveler information to be completed online. Additionally, girls participating in council-sponsored trips of four nights or more may be required to submit a Physical Examination Form that has been completed within 12 months of the trip dates and signed by a physician.

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

Registration Confirmation

Confirmations will be emailed to the email address on file when your payment is processed. You will also receive an email with additional information such as directions, what to wear, emergency contact numbers, etc., approximately one week prior to the program. To confirm/update your email address on file, please review your MY GS profile prior to registering for events. If you need assistance updating your contact information, please contact Member Support at 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Refund Policy

Girl Scout annual membership fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Council-Sponsored Programs

Program registration refunds for non-travel programs will be granted under the following conditions:

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

• Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska cancels the program.

• The girl or family moves away from the area.

• A physician confirms that the registrant is physically unable to participate. All requests for refunds/cancellations must be emailed to MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org before the cancellation deadline. Refund requests must include the participant’s name and address, the program name, date, and the reason for the refund/cancellation request. Allow up to six weeks for refunds. Refunds will be issued to whom the payment was received.

Council-Sponsored Trips

See Trip Refund Policy on page 55.

Camp Cell Phone Policy

Camp is a time to unplug from electronics and we discourage campers from bringing cell phones. Cell phones are only permitted for campers 6th grade and above. Campers are responsible for their own cell phone and charger. GSSN will not provide chargers to campers who have forgotten theirs. GSSN is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones or cell phone accessories. Cell phones will only be allowed for a short time each day as determined by the Camp Director. We ask that you refrain from texting and calling your campers as they practice independence. Campers may be asked to leave their phones in a designated box until tech time each day.

Special Needs

For questions about special needs or to request specific accommodations, please contact Member Support at 402.558.8189.

Send Us Your Photos!

Thank you to all who contributed photos for this publication! If you would like to submit photos for a future publication or our social media, please visit bit.ly/GSSNphotos.

Need Help?

Our Member Support team is here to help with program registrations, camp property reservations, redeeming your Cookie Dough, Nut Bucks, and Travel Bucks and answering all your Girl Scout questions! Call 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@ girlscoutsnebraska.org.

Mondays–Thursdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (CT) Fridays 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (CT)

Program Index

Frozen

First Friday: Balloons over Broadway

First Friday: Bracelets, Beats, & Besties

First Friday: Flipping into Girl Scout Week

First Friday: Gingerbread Wonderland

First Friday: Mad Science

First Friday: May Day Baskets

Adventure 2027

Uniquely You: Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage

Uniquely You: Black History

Uniquely You: Disability Pride

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Isigny-Omaha, France

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Kusafiri, Africa

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Naas, Ireland

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Our Caba ña, Mexico

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Our Chalet, Switzerland

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Pax Lodge, UK

Where in the World is Juliette Gordon Low? Sangam, India

Gordon Low? Yantai,

Discover how good it feels to help Girl Scouts fi nd their voice, discover their passions, and make memories through fun, laughter, and connection. Long-term, seasonal, and one-time volunteer opportunities are available! Here are just a few ways you can volunteer with us...

Parents/Caregivers

Troop Adult Support: Get involved with your Girl Scout’s troop! You’ll bond with your child while utilizing your special talents in roles such as Troop Treasurer, Product Program Manager, First Aider, Badge Coordinator, Parent Helper, etc.

Seasonal Volunteers

Recruitment Event Host/Assistant: Have fun sharing Girl Scouts with prospective girl members and families! Host a recruitment party or a back-to-school night table and answer general Girl Scout questions (tailored to your availability).

Transportation Chaperone: Transport girls to/from Girl Scout programs. You’ll be matched with girls within an age range you are comfortable interacting with and transporting in your vehicle (tailored to your availability).

School Troop Site Leader: Deliver the Girl Scout experience to girls after school! We will provide training, materials, and easy lesson plans. This opportunity is once per week for one school semester, with the option for multiple semesters.

For more volunteer role information, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/GSSNvol.

Questions? Call 402.558.8189 or email MemberSupport@girlscoutsnebraska.org.

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

IF YOU'VE…

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

• Use the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)

• Completed a Journey and earned new Girl Scout badges

• Participated in a traditional Girl Scout ceremony

• Observed two or more Girl Scout holidays

• Finished a Community Service or Take Action Project

• Participated in a council-sponsored program

…then you’re on your way to Honor status! Find the requirements and applications on our website at www.GirlScoutsNebraska.org/honortroop. Questions? Contact your Troop Support Specialist.

We Our Girl Scout Volunteers!

Volunteers are truly the heart of Girl Scouts. They give their precious time and work tirelessly to mentor and inspire girls, change their lives, their communities, and the world.

Although April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, any time is a good time to recognize your favorite volunteers—nominate them for a Volunteer Award, treat them to a special meal, send them an eCard, or a simple hug or high five with a “thank you” goes a long way!

• NOW – January 28: Volunteer Award Nominations

• April 19-25: Girl Scout Shop Volunteer Appreciation Sale; All Girl Scout Volunteers Enjoy 20% of Purchases

• April 22: National Girl Scout Volunteer Day

Visit our website for more suggestions, free resources, Volunteer Award information, our Volunteer Appreciation Guide, and more: bit.ly/GSSNgratitude Thank You!

NEBRASKA REPERTORY THEATRE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS PRODUCTION OF

AUGUST 15-24, 2025

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she ﬂees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to ﬁnd Elsa and bring her home - with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

See events page for details.

MAY 5-10, 2026

Direct from Broadway comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical Suffs about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub, the ﬁrst woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, this “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. Winner of the Outer Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.

See events page for details.

From exploring our pioneer log cabin, to learning about Native American nations of the Plains and meeting Scout, our resident buffalo, your Girl Scout troop is invited to tour the museum and experience history. Book a tour or workshop and provide a memorable, educational outing for your scout group.

In addition, The Durham Museum is proud to present select badges for Brownies and Daisies, contact us to learn more. There is no better place to complete these requirements than at The Durham Museum, Omaha’s former Union Station and a National Historic Landmark.

Scouts are invited to collect gently used items (clothing, books, electronics, and housewares) and deliver them to your local Goodwill to earn a patch.

Recycle your clothes, and electronics with Goodwill!

Goodwill recycles torn/stain clothes, mismatched socks and shoes, as well as broken electronics.

Contact: Goodwill to set up your Good Turn event. Visit GoodwillOmaha.org/Scouts to learn more or to contact us to set up your donation drive.

Lead with Confidence!

We’re here to make your first year as a Daisy or Brownie Girl Scout troop co-leader easy and fun! New Daisy co-leaders (K-1) or Brownie co-leaders (2nd and 3rd grade) receive complimentary monthly Girl Scout Experience Boxes delivered right to your door.

Filled with practical script suggestions, step-by-step instructions, and supplies that make meeting planning a breeze. Receive a Welcome Box and up to seven monthly boxes, depending on your troop’s start date.

Thank you to the Charles Schwab Foundation for their support in helping Girl Scouts from all backgrounds strengthen their money management skills and enhance their financial literacy, setting them up for financial success.