Real Life Academy offers practical, life-skill 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 money-earning 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.

Saturday, November 8, 2025 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Building Your Foundation
Saturday, March 7, 2026 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Preparing For Your Future

Apply by: October 1, 2025
Location: Hilltop House, Lincoln
Girl Cost: FREE but space is limited and applications are required; includes activities, snack, and the opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship upon program completion