G-force - Girls on the go!

Copper Wall Hanging
Sparks will fly in this fun workshop, where recycled copper tubing and wire will be used to create a piece of fun art to hang on a wall. You’ll use the torch to anneal the copper, and then put your strength into bending and hammering to create your unique masterpiece. You’ll also use the torch to put it all together!

Saturday, June 14, 2-4 p.m. • Northern Star Studio, 2877 Bondesson Ave., Omaha• $37

Guitar Hero/Rock Band Video Game Design Workshop Love to play Guitar Hero or Rock Band? This workshop is perfect for you! Girls will separate into teams and compete against each other to see who can achieve the highest score. Basic information about how video games are designed will also be introduced. Saturday, June 21, 1-4 p.m. • ITT Tech, 9814 M St., Omaha •$4

Cement Mask
Mix it, manipulate it, mold it! Come to this workshop and you will get to play with cement to create a fun mask that will look great on a wall or in your yard. This is a two-part class, the first day you will mix the concrete and create the shape you want. When you come back the next day, the cement will be dry and you will apply patinas to give your creation color!

Friday, June 20, 6-8 p.m. AND Saturday, June 21, 2-4 p.m. • Northern Star Studio, 2877 Bondesson Ave., Omaha • $37

Glass Fusion Suncatcher
What do you get when you mix creativity, colored glass and sunshine? The most fantastic Glass Fusion Suncatcher imaginable! Come to this workshop and make a one-of-a-kind suncatcher guaranteed to dazzle no matter where you hang it!

Saturday, June 21, 12-1 p.m. • Adventure in Art Studio, 6001 Maple St., Omaha • $12

Galactic Zip Overnight
There is only one thing better than a ride down the zip line…doing it at night with a glow-in-the-dark thrill! Come out to Camp Crossed Arrows (just north of Fremont) to try our Galactic Zip Overnight. You’ll spend the night in tents or covered wagons) and enjoy other camp fun as well. Fee includes lodging, food and all activities.

Tuesday, June 24, 4 p.m. - Wednesday, June 25, 10 a.m. • Camp Crossed Arrows (map sent after registration is received) • $20

Food Festival! Cooking Class
Summer is here, have you been craving your favorite fair foods? Wait no more! Let’s make homemade nachos, chili dogs and fruity ice cream sundaes. We’ll even pucker up and make fresh-squeezed lemonade!

Saturday, June 28, 4-5:30 p.m. • Whole Foods Market, 10020 Regency Cir., Omaha • $17

Glass Fusion Ring
Looking for a new accessory to go with those gorgeous pendants and earrings you’ve been making? Make a fused glass ring! Learn how to cut glass, layer and design to make a beautiful ring. After your glass art has been fused in the kiln it will be attached to a sterling silver plated, adjustable ring. One size fits all!

Saturday, July 12, 12-1 p.m. • Adventure in Art Studio, 6001 Maple St., Omaha • $12

Splash-a-Palooza Pool Party
Come to the coolest pool party of the summer! At our own beautiful Camp Maha pool, we’ll turn up the music, crank up the BBQ grill and even turn on the Sno-Cone machine. Games, contests and more splashin’ than you can imagine, don’t miss this poolside Palooza!

Saturday, July 12, 3-7 p.m. • Camp Maha (map sent after registration received) • $10

Media Literacy Conference
Get ready for an empowering weekend with engaging speakers, interactive workshops and lots of fun activities as we explore media literacy. Fee includes lodging on campus, meals and all conference activities. Limited to the first 20 girls who register. Space is filling fast!

Friday, July 18, 7:30 a.m. - Saturday, July 19, 11:30 a.m. • College of St. Mary Campus, Omaha • $10

Pizza with Pizzazz Cooking Class Go beyond everyday cheese and pepperoni pizza! We’ll shape pizza dough and top it with fresh and unique ingredients. Have fun making pizzas with pizzazz like Pesto Pizza, Margherita Pizza and Dessert Pizza! Saturday, July 19, 4-5:30 p.m. • Whole Foods Market, 10020 Regency Circle, Omaha • $17

Criminal Justice- CSI Style!
Fascinated with shows like CSI? Want to learn how crime scene investigations really work? Don’t miss this workshop. Girls will visit a “crime scene,” use equipment that helps investigators find and examine clues, and discover how, why and what happened.

Saturday, July 26, 1-4 p.m. • ITT Tech, 9814 M St., Omaha • $4

Annealed Copper Bowls
Here’s something new for the art lover! How would you like to hammer out your own Copper Bowl? We’ll use a special torch to soften (anneal) the copper so that it will allow you to shape it as you hammer away! We’ll do a surprise project as well, to help you get used to handling the torch and then you’ll be on your way.

Saturday, July 26, 1-3 p.m. • Northern Star Studio, 2877 Bondesson Ave., Omaha • $37

Stained Glass Candle Holder
Ready to try yet another new art technique? Attend this workshop at the Northern Star Studio and you’ll not only cut glass, you’ll also grind the edges allowing the glass to accept copper foil. Then you’ll solder the pieces together to make a candle holder that will flicker and glow.

Friday, July 26, 3-5 p.m. • Northern Star Studio, 2877 Bondesson Ave., Omaha • $27

Tubing Down the Niobrara River
Ready for a wild and wet adventure? Pack your swimsuit and come along with us for a three day and two night action-packed trip to the Niobrara River! We’ll stay in a cabin in Valentine and travel down the river on tubes, stopping to enjoy the sights, like the beautiful Smith Falls (girls will bring a sack lunch for the first day). The trip fee includes all other meals as well as all transportation, lodging and costs of other activities.

Tuesday, August 5- Thursday, August 7 • Depart from and return to Great Plains Office
2121 S. 44th St., Omaha • $150

Glass Fusion Picture Frame
When summer comes to an end and school is getting kick-started, you’ll need a way to display photos of your fun in the sun. During this workshop, you’ll customize a picture frame to highlight your favorite photos. Stringer, frit, and confetti glass-it’s all there, waiting for you to create your masterpiece!

Saturday, August 16, 12-1 p.m. • Adventure in Art Studio, 6001 Maple St., Omaha • $17