T'weens & Teens

Hey there, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors, your Girl Scout journey just got great!

We have created many unique experiences for our elite “older girls.” Programs and travel that become more adventurous, intriguing, focused and engaging, and opportunities you never imagined would present themselves. Visit our program calendar to see what’s in store for you next!

Older Girl Programs

YWE

YWE programs are unique experiences exclusively for high school girls, who are determined and driven to be AMAZING. Immerse yourself in workshops and activities that will heighten your self-exploration and help you gain more courage and confidence. Become a leader in your home, school or community – YWE will get you there!

YWEAchieve – Young Women Entrepreneurs Achieve

During this three-day camp, girls will take leadership, college prep, finance, and non-profit management classes from UNO faculty. They will also have the opportunity to meet with local business owners. Girls will end the camp by putting their newfound knowledge and skills to the test in a business challenge.

YWECamp – Young Women Executives Camp

Visit camp and connect with incredible women mentors. You’ll hear their inspiring stories around the campfire and learn how their choices have impacted their lives and contributed to their success. In addition to powerful one-on-one sessions with the women mentors, you’ll also connect with other high school girls and their mentors by participating together in camp activities like swimming, archery and games.

YWE³Lead – Young Women Engage, Empower, Educate and Lead

High school girls from across the state will come together to network with one another, learn from and interact with female leaders from various industries, and participate in a community service project. Throughout the day, girls will learn to harness their inner-awesome to achieve great things and make their dreams come true!

Real Life Academy

AMPT (Advancing Modern Professionals for Tomorrow), Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska’s young professionals group, has a unique mentorship opportunity for girls in grades 11-12. Real Life Academy is a fun spin on the “Game of Life” that offers practical life-skill based experiences. Participants explore their proposed lifestyles through workshops that focus on budgeting, personal brand development, and goal setting with an underlying root in financial literacy.

Participants will independently save $250 or more through money-earning activities and will have the opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship for Girl Scout travel or college.

Sessions

Getting the Job – September 21, 2019, 3–6 p.m.
Building Your Person – November 2, 2019, 3–6 p.m.
Banking on Your Future – January 25, 2020, 2–6 p.m.
The Big Picture – March 7, 2020, 2–6 p.m
Weather Date – April 4, 2020, 2–6 p.m
Graduation Ceremony – April 30, 2020, 5:30–7 p.m.

All workshop sessions will take place at Hilltop House, 1020 Hilltop Road, Lincoln (except graduation). The Graduation Ceremony location is TBD.

Participants must complete three in-person independent work study job shadows with an AMPT mentor working in her chosen field.

How to Apply

This program is FREE for girls to participate, but an application is required, and space is limited. Apply by August 30, 2019. Girls will be notified by September 9, 2019 of their application status.

Questions?

For more information, email Member Support or call 800.695.6690.

GSAG

Lead the way! Join the Girl Scout Advisory Group (GSAG) and you will have an impact on council programs and events. You can write for the Juliette Gazette, attend great parties at camp, be a key player in all things Girl Scouts and become instant friends with the most AWESOME girls. Get on board the GSAG train! Email or call 800.695.6690 and join today!

Program Aide

Program Aide is a prestigious position. You will be a volunteer extraordinaire and have access to many opportunities. Council events, troop meetings and fun with Daisies and Brownies, who fondly look up to their older Sister Scouts. Prepare to sing, play, plan and rule the world (or maybe just a little corner of it).

Counselor-in-Training

Take a Program Aide into the great outdoors and you’ve got a Counselor-in-Training! With so many camps and programs across the state, you will become one with nature and make gobs of friends…some of the eight-legged variety. If you love being outside and helping make things run smoothly, we want you!

CIT I

Begin your outdoor mentorship training with CIT I, which is for Girl Scout Seniors. Earn this award by participating in a leadership course offered during the summer, and work with younger girls during a camp session.

CIT II

CIT II is for Girl Scout Ambassadors who have completed CIT I. Participants mentor younger girls over the course of at least one camp session while honing skills in a specific area, like horseback riding instruction, lifeguarding, arts, or outdoor camping. Complete the application form and get one step closer to becoming an amazing camp counselor!

Trailblazers and Mariners

Seeking Trailblazers and Mariners!

Are you an older Girl Scout looking to challenge yourself on land or water? Trailblazers and Mariners are calling you!

Girl Scout Trailblazers

Girl Scout Trailblazers Guidelines (PDF)

For girls in grades 8-12
High-adventure outdoor activities
Survival camping, hiking, and orienteering
Adventure sports like rock climbing
Environmental stewardship

Girl Scout Mariners

Girl Scout Mariners Guidelines (PDF)

For girls in grades 8-12
Canoeing, kayaking, and sailing
Weather and navigation skills
Advanced swimming, safety, and rescue

We also encourage you to earn your Girl Scout Silver Award, Cadettes, and to absolutely “Go Gold” if you are in high school and want to challenge yourself by doing something awesome that really, really makes world a better place.