Community Guide

The roots of the girl scout journey: In 1912, with a group of 18 girls, Juliette Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts on the principles of community service and commitment to girls. For nearly 100 years, we have been an essential building block in American culture and the world's preeminent leadership development program for young women. Locally, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is the largest girl-serving organization in the state, supporting more than 24,000 members at eight service centers and six camp properties.

Cookies and More: Almost everyone has purchased a box (or ten) and many successful women will tell you they got their start selling Girl Scout Cookies. Our cookie program is the premiere business and economic literacy program for girls. It helps them practice valuable life skills, no matter which career path they may choose, but Girl Scouts is so much more than cookies. Through the experience of fun and educational events and programs, camping, field trips and many other activities, Girl Scouts work together with caring adults to discover who they are and reach their full potential.

Caring for Community: Girl Scouting encourages girls to be socially conscious and of service to their communities. By planning and carrying out projects that benefit the world around them, girls learn that they have the ability to make a difference in the lives of others, thereby enriching their own lives.