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Individual Girl Registration
If you are registering as an individual girl, complete the Individual Girl Event Registration form found in the Girl Scout Spirit of Nebraska program book or located here, and send with payment to the service center hosting the program/event. If not a currently registered Girl Scout, please add $10 for membership to the program fees.
 
Troop Registration
To register for an event as a troop, complete the Troop Event Registration form found in the Girl Scout Spirit of Nebraska program book or located here Please also complete a Troop Event Attendee Form for each event and send with your registration and payment to the service center hosting the program/event.
 
Please list ALL attendees including all adults on the Troop Event Attendee form. Be sure to submit information on any special needs or allergies for attendees and t-shirt size, if a t-shirt is provided as part of the program. You can make copies of the Event Attendee Form so that you can have one for each event. This form provides the council with important information so that we can adequately plan for each event. Be sure to make and keep a copy for your own records.
 
Refunds
Refunds are only granted when: cancellations are submitted prior to the registration deadline; there is a family emergency that prevents someone from attending an event; or when the council cancels the event.
 
Payments
You may either mail or fax your registration form to the service center that is hosting the event. If you fax your registration forms, be sure to include credit card information for payment so that we may complete the registration process. Addresses for each center are provided below.
 
Financial Assistance
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska recognizes the need for financial assistance for those who qualify.  For information and Financial Assistance Application, please use the forms at the back of your most recent program book or click here.
 
Guiding Star Service Center
P. O. Box 724
Ogallala, NE 69153
Fax-308-284-3524
Phone-800-458-4467
 
Goldenrod Service Center
2512 N. Webb Road
Grand Island, NE  68803
Fax - 308-382-2331
Phone - 308-382-2020 or
800-627-5940
 
Prairie Hills Service Center
P.O. Box 1004
Columbus, NE 68602
Fax - 402-564-9967
Phone - 402-564-8822 or
800-695-6690
 
Homestead Service Center
1701 S. 17th Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
Fax - 402-476-0966
Phone - 402-476-7539 or
800-487-2578
 
Great Plains Service Center
2121 S. 44th Street
Omaha, NE 68105
Fax - 402-558-8060
Phone - 402-558-8189 or
877-477-5558


top Greetings!

G-force is going paperless!  In our effort to "go green" and help keep costs down, your G-force program information will now come directly to your inbox. 
 
G-force is designed for girls in grades 6-12.  You will notice a few exceptions below - especially programs where the entire family is welcome and occasionally a mix of different aged girls to keep things fun and interesting.
 
Please share this information with your friends and remember you don't have to be registered in Girl Scouts to participate in G-force activities, you can register when you sign up for one of our amazing programs.  
Programs by Service Center
Guiding Star

Winter Survival Workshop
Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Wear lots of warm layers to enjoy the wonders of winter at the beautiful riverside Trails West YMCA camp. Participants will rock climb, learn basic archery skills, practice winter survival skills and make their own customized set of snow shoes for stomping around in wintery weather.

Saturday, February 7, 9 am MST to 3 pm MST

YMCA Trails West, 1918 S Beltline Hwy W.,
Scottsbluff, NE

Cost: $15 includes fees, supplies, patch and snack

JelloChadron State College
Women's Basketball

Family
CSC is offering special campus tours at 3 pm for older girls who are interested in learning more about campus life. Call the Guiding Star office by Friday, Feb. 13 to preregister for the campus tour.  Then grab your friends and come out to cheer the Lady Eagles to victory in their game against Colorado's Regis.  Arrive at 5 pm to make spirit posters to display during the game.

Friday, February 20, 3 pm campus tour and 5 pm pregame fun

Chadron State College, 1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE
Cost: Free; patches are $1

Red Cross First Aid & CPR
Certification Course

Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
The Girl Scout motto "Be Prepared" applies to many life situations, including the readiness to deal with emergencies and disaster. The Red Cross-certified instruction will lead participants through basic first aid techniques and CPR for adults and children. Leaders may attend with their troop to update their own certification. Completion of this course fulfills two required activities for the Emergency Preparedness IP.  Red Cross mandates that this course be for 7th graders and older.

Saturday, February 21,  9 am to 4 pm

First United Methodist Church, 2622 11th Avenue, Sidney, NE
Cost: $25 includes Red Cross materials and certificates

Western Nebraska Community
College Women's Basketball

Family
Call your friends and come out to cheer the Lady Cougars to victory in their game against Northeastern Junior College. The Cougars were the 2008 IX Women's Basketball Champions! Arrive by noon to make spirit posters to display during the game. Concessions will be available. Basketball participation patches are available at the game for $1.

Saturday, February 28,  12 pm for pregame fun - Game time is 1 pm
Western Nebraska Community College, 1601 E 27th St., Scottsbluff, NE
Cost: Free; patches are $1

Cabela's Spring Fling

Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Here's your chance to try camping in a whole new way - it's the Spring Fling at Cabela's!  What a great time you can have with your friends! Stay overnight or just come for the day - it's your choice. Come out and try your hand at archery,  casting and orienteering.  Learn new recipes and new techniques for outdoor cooking using solar and Dutch ovens. Choose your level of camping comfort.  Most activities will occur on Saturday between 9 am - 5 pm.

Friday, March 06, 5 pm to Sunday, March 08, 10 am
Cabela's Retail Store, 1 Cabela Drive, Sidney, NE
Cost: $15 includes supplies and food

Scent Design

Cadette
Do you ever wonder what goes into lip balm or bath salts? This day will be filled with creations of your own. You can try out foot scrub with a friend and create one to take home and much more. You will enjoy experimenting with different scents and creating a bag of goodies to take home.

Saturday, March 28,  10 am to 3:30 pm

United Methodist Church, 105 E. 5th, McCook, NE
Cost: $25 includes lunch, supplies, and recognition

Fort Robinson Tree Plant Overnight

Family
Gather your friends and come spend a weekend at the beautiful Fort Robinson. Here's your chance to make the world even greener. You can choose to tent camp or overnight in the community center. Each troop will be responsible for providing own camping equipment and tents. You will also need to bring your own food for Friday evening meal, and Saturday lunch. Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and the evening meal on Saturday will be provided. If you plan to outdoor cook, you will need to bring your own cooking equipment, stove, and fire wood, or charcoal or propane. The water is furnished. NEBRASKA STATE PARK PERMITS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS WEEKEND.

Friday, April 03, 5 pm to Sunday, April 06, 10 am

Fort Robinson State Park, South of Crawford, NE
Cost: $10 includes supplies, food and patch

Scent Design 2
Senior/Ambassador
What's in hand cream or bubble bath?  What about bath fizzies or foot  scrubs?  During this Scent Design we will formulate these products and more.  You will create your own line of cosmetics with your own label and a notebook that you can use to develop new products at home.

Saturday, April 25,  11 am to 5 pm

Camp Lakeview, 101 South Lake Maloney Dr.,
North Platte, NE

Cost: $35 includes lunch and supplies

Goldenrod

Winter Blues Retreat
Junior/Cadette
Are you suffering from the winter blues?  Do you need to just take some time and pamper yourself? Why not spend some time connecting with your Girl Scout friends and relax for a weekend? This is your chance.  We will be making some cool spa potions - great for gifts - as well as learning some relaxation techniques.  Join us for a relaxing get-a-way weekend in Grand Island.

Friday, February 06,6:30 pm to
Saturday, February 07, 2009, 1:30 pm

Howard Johnson Hotel, 3333 Ramada Rd,
Grand Island, NE

Cost: $45 includes hotel fee, supplies, food, t-shirt and patch


CEO University

Senior/Ambassador
Here's your chance to chart your course for the future by exploring the world of business and discovering skills to help you successfully navigate your life. Choose your destination for the future, create a plan, gather support, get your message out, lead the way, have fun and make your mark!

Saturday, February 21,  9 am to 12 pm

Camp Cosmo, 2400 Wildwood Drive, Grand Island, NE
Cost: $12 includes supplies, snack and recognition

Takin' Kearney by Storm!
Family
Come spend some time with the Tri-City Storm and your friends.  There will be pre-game and post-game activities for all.  The Tri-City Storm Hockey will be taking on Des Moines at 7 pm.

Saturday, February 28,  5 pm start time
Firstier Events Center, 609 Platte Rd, Kearney, NE
Cost: $17 includes a ticket, t-shirt, patch and snack

Program Aide Training
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Are you interested in learning how to plan activities and work with younger Girl Scouts?  Become a Program Aide. You will learn to improve your communication skills and become familiar with the differences between the age-levels of Girl Scouting. Upon completion of the training, you will receive the Program Aide pin.

Friday, March 27, 6pm to Saturday, March 28,4 pm
Camp Cosmo, 2400 E Wildwood Drive,
Grand Island, NE

Cost: $10 includes materials, food, t-shirt

Friends and Families on Ice
Family
Thinking of something different to do this winter? Why not strap on some ice skates and hit the rink with your friends?   Here's your chance to glide on the ice. The rink is open and waiting for you!

Sunday, March 29, 1 pm to 3 pm
Firstier Events Center, 609 Platte Rd, Kearney, NE
Cost: $8 includes fee, skate rental and recognition


Flip Floppin' in Hebron

All Ages
Do you love wearing flip flops in the summer?  Well, this is the event for you!  You will have the chance to use your creativity and design two different kinds of flip flops to wear during those hot summer months!  Make sure you include your shoe size on your registration form, so you can wear your creations in style.

Saturday, April 04, 10 am to 12 pm

Hebron Elementary School Gym, 1020 Eads Ave, Hebron, NE
Cost: $12 includes supplies, snack, recognition

Spring Fling
Family
Celebrate Earth Day at Camp Cosmo!  Earth Day was founded in 1970 to increase awareness of and appreciation of the Earth's environment.  We are planning lots of activities and crafts, so come join in the fun.   You are welcome to join us in the afternoon for Clean Up, Green Up and some lunch.

Saturday, April 25,  9 am to 12 pm
Camp Cosmo, 2400 E Wildwood Drive,
Grand Island, NE

Cost: $8 includes supplies, snack and recognition

Clean Up, Green Up

Family
We are getting into the swing of spring and sprucing up camp.  Gather your friends, bring your muscles, tool belts and power tools (pink if you got 'em) and help us "Clean Up and Green Up" camp.  We'll provide lunch, if you provide the muscles!  After we're done, you and your family, or you and your troop are invited to pitch your own tent or stay in one you just helped set up.   We will also have a special patch for helping.

Saturday, April 25, 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Camp Cosmo, 2400 E Wildwood Drive,
Grand Island, NE

Cost: Free

PrincessFashion Splash
Senior/Ambassador
Have you ever wondered how they get those great design for your favorite t-shirts?  Well, now here is your chance to come up with a great design of your own. Join us as we tour Moonlight Screen Print and Embroidery to learn what is required for the job in fashion designing.  We'll also be taking a tour of the Kearney Hub to learn what it takes to write a great fashion article for the paper and what kind of photos capture a reader's interest.  So take a splash into the cool waters of fashion.  Register early as space is limited!

Friday, May 22,  9 am to 1 pm

Moonlight Screen Print and Embroidery,
1925 Avenue A, Kearney, NE

Cost: $15 includes snacks, a t-shirt and recognition

Derby Nite
Family
Maybe you think you are too old for such silliness, but together with your friends, you could have a blast!   Purchase a derby car from the Grand Island Service Center after April 15th for $4 per car.  Then, plan a party with your friends to build and decorate your car. Gather your friends, make a picnic and come out to Camp Cosmo to race.  Since we are at camp, we'll provide the dessert (s'mores of course)!

Friday, May 29,  5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Camp Cosmo, 2400 E Wildwood Drive,
Grand Island, NE

Cost: Free; derby cars - $4

American Red Cross (ARC)
Babysitting Course

Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Do you love to baby-sit?  Do you enjoy being with kids? As a Red Cross certified baby-sitter, you will learn about children, basic first-aid, how to develop your "business" and what to do in emergency situations.  You'll feel confident in your skills and will receive a Red Cross certification card.  Please bring a sack lunch.

Saturday, May 30,  10 am to 2 pm
Camp Cosmo, 2400 E Wildwood Drive, Grand Island, NE
Cost: $30 includes ARC materials, beverage and ARC certificate.

Prairie Hills

Paint Yourself Silly
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Create a one-of-a-kind work of art!  Several varieties of ceramics will be provided - you choose your favorite when you arrive.  You can paint and spray with a lacquer finish so you can take it home that day!  Please indicate which session you prefer on your registration form.

Saturday, February 21

Check-in: 9 am, Session 1; 12 pm, Session 2;
3 pm Session 3

Red Apple Ceramics, 2624 23rd Street, Columbus, NE
Cost: $14 includes one finished ceramic piece and recognition

Shall We Dance?
Cadette
Shall we dance?  I think so!  If you're tired of dance-dance revolution, and you want more sophisticated moves, definitely sign up for this one!  Work with a local dance instructor and start dancing like the stars!  Whirl and twirl your way around the dance floor!

Saturday, April 18,  1:15 pm to 3:30 pm

Masonic Home for Children (gym), 2415 N. Main Street, Fremont, NE
Cost: $15 includes patch

Digging Through the Past
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Ashfalls Fossil Beds is home to more than 200 fossil skeletons.  We'll take a tour of the Visitor Center and stop by the Rhino Barn to see the 12 million year old fossils housed there.  We'll also complete some of the steps of the Digging Through the Past IP.   Choose one session and make a note on your registration form. Bring a sack lunch and we will provide the beverage.

Saturday, May 23
10 am -12:30 pm or 1 pm - 3:30 pm

Ashfalls Fossil Beds, Royal, NE
Cost: $7.50 per girl includes fee, snacks, and recognition
Adult Cost:$5.50 for adults includes fee and snacks.


Homestead

Nothin' But Net
Family
February 4th is National Girl and Women in Sports Day.  Celebrate by bringing your friends to an exciting evening of UNL Women's basketball.  The Huskers will "steal" your heart with their relentless hustle and pressure, making it very difficult for the other team to "rebound."  Don't "pass" this opportunity.

Wednesday, February 4, 7:05 pm game time

Bob Devaney Sports Complex, 1600 Court St.,
Lincoln, NE

Cost: $4 includes ticket and recognition
Guest Cost: $4 includes ticket; Guests under age18: $2; Under age 6: Free.

BowlingPucker Up
Family
Want to have some fun with your friends?  Enjoy the action of the hottest game on ice when you join us for Lincoln Stars Hockey.  One thing is for sure, you will be on the edge of your seat to find out who wins (Stars, of course).  Gather your favorite player's autograph after the game and have a great time with your friends and family.  Avoid the penalty box, sign up early for "Pucker Up" for Lincoln Stars Hockey!

Saturday, February 14, 7 pm (face off time)
The Ice Box, 1800 State Fair Park Dr., Lincoln, NE- (State Fairgrounds)
Cost: $11 includes recognition, game ticket, "kisses", on-ice autograph session after the game

Tweens on Wheels
Juniors/Cadette
Learn the basics of working on the potter's wheel.  Discover how to make forms such as bowls, mugs and vases.  Students will be encouraged to explore their own ideas while learning about the exciting possibilities of clay and glaze.

Saturdays, February 14,through March 14,
3:30 pm to 5 pm

Lux Center for the Arts, 2601 N. 48th St., Lincoln, NE
Cost: $56 includes 5  classes and supplies

Hi-Tech Trekking
Junior/Cadette
Come learn the high-tech way to navigate both on the streets and in the outdoors using a GPS - it stands for global positioning system. We will explore how this technology works, and utilize it to navigate around Catron.  Dress for outdoor comfort and bring extra clothing in case we get wet.

Monday, February 16, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Catron Camp & Retreat Center, 609 N. 60th Rd., Nebraska City, NE
Cost: $12 includes equipment, snack and recognition

Tweet-tweet Retreats and Treats
Junior/Cadette
Put on your tom-boy tools and learn how to construct houses and feeders for our feathered friends at Catron. We will build several styles of bird houses and feeders to attract various kinds of birds.  You will even construct a house or feeder to bring home for the birds in your back yard.

Friday, March 06, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Catron Camp & Retreat Center, 609 N. 60th Rd., Nebraska City, NE
Cost: $12 includes supplies, snack, and recognition

It's a Woman's World
Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Women make a big difference in our world and play many important roles in our daily lives.  In honor of African American History Month and Women's History Month, we're combining the two into an amazing history lesson and celebration!  Be inspired and feel proud to be a girl as you realize the sacrifices and triumphs women made along the way.

Saturday, March 7,  1 pm to 4 pm

Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Dr., Lincoln, NE
Cost: $10  includes supplies, snack, and recognition

Meet Catron
Family
Motor to Camp Catron to see just how beautiful camp really is!  We will do activities that the weather permits - definitely  games, learning all about camp and what critters live there year 'round. You are welcome to bring your lunch if you choose either session and stay at camp to eat between 12 pm -12:30 pm

Saturday, April 04
Choose one session: 9 am to 12 pm or 1 to 4 pm

Camp Catron, 609 N. 60th Rd., Nebraska City, NE
Cost: $12 includes crafts, beverages and recognition

Our Fine Feathered Friends!
Junior/Cadette
Put your hiking boots on, grab a friend and come out to Catron to learn about our fine feathered friends. Birds are some of the most colorful, vocal and conspicuous animals around us. Make sure to wear long pants and closed-toes shoes because you might get muddy and bring binoculars if you have them.

Monday, April 13, 9 am to 12 pm
Catron Camp & Retreat Center, 609 N. 60th Rd., Nebraska City, NE
Cost: $10 includes materials, snack, and patch


Seeking Slytherians
Junior/Cadette
Think that snakes are found only at Hogwarts? They are some of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. Come out to Catron and learn about these amazing creatures.  You might be quite surprised to find you like snakes! Make sure to wear long pants and closed-toes shoes as we might get muddy.

Saturday, May 02, 9 am to 12 pm
Catron Camp & Retreat Center, 609 N. 60th Rd., Nebraska City, NE
Cost: $14 includes supplies, snack, recognition, and special take-a-way


Chains and Necklaces

Senior/Ambassador
Make stunning chain link necklaces, bracelets and more from copper and silver.  You will learn to solder, make jump rings, and draw wire.  Use saws, pliers, hammers and more to shape wire and sheet metal into beautiful body adornments.  Class will not meet May 23rd due to Memorial holiday weekend.  Class meets on Saturday for 4 weeks.

Saturday, May 9, through Saturday, June 6,  3:30 pm to 5 pm

Lux Center for the Arts, 2601 N. 48th St., Lincoln, NE
Cost: $56 for 4 sessions - includes supplies

GS Open Golf Clinic
Family
Always wondered if you would like golf? Here's you chance to find out.  Come on out to the course and work with local golf professionals and learn the proper grip, stance and aim for golfing.  Learn the secrets to effective putting, chipping, and driving.  You might just find that golfing is your game!
Friday, May 15,  6 pm to 7:30 pm
Ager Junior Golf Course, 3761 Normal Blvd.,
Lincoln, NE

Cost: $4

GS Open Golf Tournament
Family
Un"scramble" yourself and get ready for the GS Open!  Enjoy the crisp spring air as you "putt" along "driving" and "chipping" your way through the course.  Register early and avoid the "sand traps" and "water hazards."  "Par" none... the GS Open will make you want to get down and "bogey!"

Saturday, May 16, 8 am

Ager Junior Golf Course, 3761 Normal Blvd.,
Lincoln, NE

Cost: $10 includes 9 holes of golf and recognition;
For Come-a-longs ages 6-17 cost is: $7
Great Plains

Guy and Girl Jewelry Gift
Making for Mom

Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Come with Dad, Grandpa or your other favorite adult male and together you will make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind glass pendant along with either a ring or set of earrings to go with it.  A perfect gift for mom for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or any day!

Saturday, February 07, 12 pm to 1 pm

Adventure in Art Studio, 6001 Maple St. Omaha, NE
Cost: $24 includes supplies for one girl and one adult making a total of two pieces of jewelry

SmileDear Diary
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
We all need a special place to record our private thoughts and reflections.  Come to this glass fusion class and embellish a journal to make it all your own design!

Saturday, February 07,  1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Adventure in Art studio, 6001 Maple St. Omaha, NE
Cost: $18 includes supplies

Up a Wall!
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Winter weather driving you up a wall? Grab your friends and come out to UNO for some rock climbing. Learn to climb or strengthen your rock climbing skills.  We'll guide you through using the equipment, climbing techniques and belay as you learn all the right moves and see if you can make it to the top!

Sunday, February 15,  1 pm to 4 pm

University of Nebraska at Omaha - Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building (HPER), 6001 Dodge St - adjacent to the Lee & Helene Sapp Fieldhouse
Cost: $12

Kayak to Beat the Winter Blues
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Here's your chance to take the plunge into kayaking! You will focus on correction strokes, going straight and turning when you want to turn. So grab your swimsuit and a towel and challenge yourself to learn all the basics of kayaking and then try out some fun and fast kayak games in the pool. 

Sunday, March 08,  2 pm to 5 pm

University of Nebraska at Omaha - Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building HPER, 6001 Dodge St - adjacent to the Lee & Helene Sapp Fieldhouse
Cost: $23

Ukrainian Egg Dying
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Make a Ukrainian Easter egg!  We will decorate eggs using the traditional folk art of psanky, by drawing on eggs with melted wax and dipping the eggs in multiple colors of dye.  Come as a mother-daughter pair or on your own.  Choose the morning session or the afternoon session and make a note on the registration form for which session you will be attending.

Saturday, March 21,  10 am-12 pm or 1-3 pm

St. Paul United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall,
5410 Corby St., Omaha, NE
Cost: $10 includes supplies

Kiln Carving
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Using a process called kiln carving, you'll cut a design out of special kiln paper and glue it to the back of clear glass, then you'll decorate the top with confetti, frit and stringer glass.  When it fires in the kiln, the paper "carves" your design into the glass. You'll love the result!

Saturday, March 28,  12 pm to 1 pm

Adventure in Art Studio, 6001 Maple St. Omaha, NE
Cost: $18 includes supplies

On The Road
Senior/Ambassador
Now that you are driving, or learning to drive, it's time to attend our car care clinic, sponsored by AAA Nebraska.  During this informative hands-on clinic, you'll learn about basic car maintenance, roadside safety, and what it means when your car goes "ka-chug-chink-thunk."  Girls attending this class will receive a copy of On the Road-The Savvy Girl's Guide to Cars and a free copy of the AAA interactive computer program for new drivers called Driver-ZED (value $24.95).  Sign up today.  Your car will thank you!

Sunday, March 29,  2 pm to 4 pm

American Automobile Association (AAA),
910 North 96th Street, Omaha, NE
Cost: $8 includes class, booklet, software, and snack

Rosenblatt Overnight
Family
You are invited to come to the Royals game and spend the night camping under the stars in Rosenblatt's outfield.   There is a 7 am wake-up call for Saturday morning breakfast. Reservations are made directly with the Omaha Royals by calling Andrea at 738-5115.  Note: There is an option to just come to the ball game for $6 per person.

Friday, May 22, to Saturday, May 23,  Game time TBA

Rosenblatt Stadium, 1202 Bert Murphy Dr.,
Omaha, NE

Cost: $12 includes reserved seat, patch and breakfast

Camp Maha Overnight and
Camp Clean-Up

Family
Maha will be ready for your TLC in April to get ready for summer camp and troop/group camping.  We invite everyone to come help us get Maha ready for the camping season.

Friday, May 22, to Saturday, May 23, 7 pm, includes evening snack on Friday and breakfast on Saturday

Camp Maha, 17114 S. 63rd St., Papillion, NE
Cost: $5 includes evening snack on Friday and breakfast the next day

Statewide

Locks of Love
Family
Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.  They meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair pieces.  Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The hairpieces help restore self-esteem, enabling the children to face the world and their peers with confidence.  Spirit of Nebraska is teaming up with Joseph's College of Beauty and Great Clips to provide statewide, convenient access for you to donate your 10 inch ponytail.  Grow your hair, spread the word, catch the "Spirit of Nebraska" and make a huge difference in the life of a child!

Saturday, May 30,  9 am to 12 pm

Your local Joseph's College of Beauty and/or Great Clips, Joseph's College of Beauty is located in Lincoln, Kearney, Norfolk, North Platte, Beatrice, Grand Island, and Hastings.  Great Clips is located in Columbus, Norfolk, Omaha, Papillion, Bellevue, Council Bluffs, Blair, Lincoln, La Vista, Grand Island, and Scottsbluff.
Cost: $5 includes ponytail cut, style and recognition

Friendship Camp
Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Join us for the first-ever state-wide camp. Come meet sister Girl Scouts from across the state. This will be a great opportunity for you to pitch your own tent or sleep in one ours. We will provide the food, first-aid/CPR coverage, craft supplies.  Bring your Girl Scout smile and a willingness to meet new friends and have a blast!

Friday, June 05, to Sunday, June 07 
6 pm Friday to 10 am Sunday

Camp Cosmo, 2400 E Wildwood Drive, Grand Island

Spirit of Nebraska Birthday Parties!
All Ages

Guiding Star
It has been a monumental year for Spirit of Nebraska, and it's time to celebrate our 1st birthday! Join our mall slumber party and participate in a plethora of party games and activities.  Make a wish, blow out the candle, and eat birthday cake and ice cream.  Pajamas are essential!  Some of the stores may be staying open late, just for Girl Scouts!  So pack your P.J's and your sleeping bag and come spend the night at the mall with us!

Friday, May 01, to Saturday, May 02, 
9:30 pm Friday to 7:30 am Saturday

Platte River Mall, 1000 South Dewey, North Platte, NE
Cost: $24 includes crafts, food, recognition and activities

Goldenrod
Come and celebrate Girl Scouts Spirit Nebraska first birthday at the Hilltop Mall in Kearney.  We have lots of fun things planned for you to keep you going all night.  Includeing: Jump-a-roo, shopping, PJ party fashion show, and more.  So pack a sleeping bag, bring a friend and come spend the night with us at the mall!

Friday, May 01, to Saturday, May 02, 
8 pm Friday to 9 am Saturday

Hilltop Mall, 5011 N 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE
Cost: $24 includes supplies, food and recognition

AwardPrairie Hills
It has been a monumental year for Spirit of Nebraska, and it's time to celebrate our 1st birthday!  Join our mall slumber party and participate in a plethora of party games and activities.  Make a wish, blow out the candle, and eat birthday cake and ice cream.  Pajamas are essential!  Some of the stores will be staying open late, just for Girl Scouts!  So pack your P.J's and your sleeping bag and come spend the night at the mall with us!

Friday, May 1, to Saturday, May 2, 
9 pm Friday to 8 am Saturday

Sunset Plaza Mall, 1700 Market Lane, Norfolk, NE
Cost: $24 includes supplies, snack, and recognition

Homestead
It has been a monumental year for Spirit of Nebraska, and it's time to celebrate our 1st birthday!  Join our mall slumber party and participate in a plethora of party games and activities.  Make a wish, blow out the candle, and eat birthday cake and ice cream.  Pajamas are essential!

Friday, May 1, to Saturday, May 2, 
9 pm Friday to 8 am Saturday

Westfield Shopping Center, 61st & O St., Lincoln, NE
Cost: $24 includes supplies, snacks, and recognition

Great Plains
You're invited to the Girl Scout Spirit of Nebraska Birthday Overnight!  Help us celebrate the first anniversary of being one statewide council.  Participate in fun activities all night, including skating (skate rental included), lazer runner, bumper cars, rock climbing wall, arcade games, a guitar hero contest, midnight movie and of course, BIRTHDAY CAKE! So pack your P.J's your sleeping bags and join us for a Skatedaze overnight!

Friday, May 01, to Saturday, May 02, 
7:30 pm Friday to 7:30 am Saturday

SkateDaze, 3616 S. 132 St., Omaha, NE
Cost: $36 includes snacks, breakfast, recognition, entrance fee, skate rental, laser runner, bumper cars, rock climbing wall, arcade games, a guitar hero contest, midnight movie and of course, BIRTHDAY CAKE!