Troop and Family Camp tool

Colorado Springs Council Shop will be closed for inventory August 2nd & 3rd.

Ticket are $5.00 per person (2 and older) if purchased by July 20, 2012.  They are $7.00 after that.
Purcahse tickets online at girlscoutsofcolorado.org.  Tickets will be mailed to you.
Purcahse tickets in the Denver GS Retail shop.  Tickets will be given to you right then.
Pay $2.00 more and purchase them at the door on event day.

*Every person entering the doors must have a ticket-even if they do not swim.
*We can't let you in if someone else (i.e. troop leader) has your ticket.  You will have to wait for them to arrive or purchase another ticket.
*No alcohol or glass containers
*Lost tickets cannot be replaced.  You will need to purchase more.
*The GS Retail Shop will be there with limited items.
BRING:  sunscreen, towels, and your own food and drink.  No concessions provided.
BRING:  a friend-they do not need to be a Girl Scout member to attend!

For leaders and troops with busy schedules, troop camp is a great way to enjoy camp with your girls but leave the planning and food preparation to someone else. Come experience Girl Scout camp with your troop.

There will be an assigned schedule that may include a hike, crafts, archery. An all-camp campfire program also will be included. Price includes six meals, two snacks, two nights housing and program planned and led by Volunteers. Girl Scout leaders will be responsible for and in charge of their campers at all times.

More information about this camping opportunity will be sent in the Camper Information Packets. (Minimum two adults per troop, Safety Activity Checkpoints ratios must be maintained (1:6 for Brownies,1:8 for Juniors, 1:10 for Cadettes, and 1:12 for Seniors and Ambassadors). Additional adults will be accepted if space is available. Normal fee must be paid and paperwork submitted by the printed deadline.

The cost is $55 per girl.  You will pay the $10 deposit right now per girl, and the resulting balance will be due by the deadline date of 7/2/2012.

This course is required before planning an outing that involves cooking outdoors and/or camping overnight and 6-9 months prior to the trip.  This course prepares adults to partner with girls in planning and preparing for outdoor cooking, fire building (in-door and out) and overnight camping.

Prerequisite: Overnight Trips

This class is being offered in conjunction with a Service Unit Event in Glenwood Springs.  Anyone attending this class will also need to pay an additional fee ($5) to the Glenwood Springs Service Unit for the event.

Experience the fun and adventure of summer camp! A full week of many camp activities: climbing wall, crafts, nature, campfire, songs and more. This program includes one horseback arena ride. Riding time is dependent on weather and rider's comfort level and ability.

Enjoy time drawing, painting, designing, creating and expressing yourself while you grow your artistic side at camp. There will be time for other camp activities too: archery, climb wall, high ropes, team building, nature, campfire, songs and more. (This program does not include a horseback ride.)

Campers will get an introduction into basic skills of horseback riding at a walk and get the chance to become comfortable around horses. Riding time is dependent on weather, rider’s comfort level and ability. This is an introductory beginner horse camp. No experience necessary.

For girls who have good control of horse at a walk. Spend time in horse-related activities at camp: riding time – arena & trail; learn about horse care, breeds, basic vet care, etc. Learn how to trot, post a trot and play games on horseback. Riding time is dependent on weather, rider’s comfort level and ability. Previous experience: Bits N’ Bridles, Bronze Bits or proven equivalent experience.

Learn about all things nocturnal, gaze at the stars, and even stay up later and sleep in a few mornings. There will still be time for daylight camp fun: climbing wall, team building, high ropes, archery, hiking, singing, and more. (This program does not include a horseback ride.)

View more camp options: http://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/find-a-camp-activity-finder

Fort Collins Council Shop will be closed for inventory August 6th & 7th.

Join the Girl Scouts of Colorado in their mission for a fit summer. We will go over simple fun ways to be healthy young ladies!

We will meet on August 6th, 7th, and 8th from 10 am to 1 pm.

During this fitness camp we will do yoga, play sports, games and learn about nutrition. We will also have a few crafts while we take a breather. Being active is important and we will have fun doing it! There will also be healthy snacks provided!

Launched in 2005, CREW Careers: Building Opportunities® is a hands-on "Real Estate 101" classroom program hosted and implemented by CREW Network chapters designed to introduce high school girls to the many career opportunities available to them in the commercial real estate industry.

FREE LUNCH will be provided by http://www.thesandwichboard.com/

Grand Junction Council Shop will be closed for inventory August 9th & 10th.

This is an exciting two-night camping experience for individual girls and the significant male adult (over age 18) role models in their lives. Planned activities may include hiking, S’Mores around the campfire and other outdoor activities. (Tomahawk campers will have the opportunity to ride horses and participate in archery.)

COST OF THE CAMP IS $70 PER PERSON WHEN YOU REGISTER YOU WILL PAY $10 PER PERSON THE REMAINDER OF THE FEE WILL BE DUE BY 7/2

This is an exciting two-night camping experience for individual girls and the significant male adult (over age 18) role models in their lives. Planned activities may include hiking, S’Mores around the campfire and other outdoor activities.

COST OF THE CAMP IS $55 PER PERSON WHEN YOU REGISTER YOU WILL PAY $10 PER PERSON THE REMAINDER OF THE FEE WILL BE DUE BY 7/2

Fallapalooza - Join us for the Fall enrichment training event Saturday August 11, 2012 in the Northern Colorado area!

REGISTER by 10 PM July 15, 2012 and attend the event for $10.  After July 15th registration is $15.

Fallapalooza - Join us for the Fall enrichment training event Saturday August 11, 2012 in the Pikes Peak area!

REGISTER by 10 PM July 15, 2012 and attend the event for $10.  After July 15th registration is $15.

Fight Like A Girl is a ten-year proven program of unique techniques and skills developed by Kym Rock to teach women and girls to think smarter and get away from an attacker, abductor or abuser.
The mission is to make a difference in the horrendous statistics of violence and abuse in our country and around the world.
The program encompasses seminars and on-going classes that empower women and children to have greater self-esteem through knowledge of these life-saving skills and to fulfill their dreams.

Saturday August 11th: 10:00am-2:30 with a ½ hour break at noon for lunch- bring a sack lunch
Sunday August 12th: 1:00 – 3:00

You must be a member of girl scouts to register for this event, if you are not currently a member please click here to register to pay your $12.00 membership dues prior to registering for this event.

Learn to work with your girls to plan and take trips beyond the regular troop meeting. This course covers outings from an overnight at the leader’s house to two-night indoor overnights with no fires or outdoor cooking and should be taken prior to planning a trip.

No pre-requisites.

"The Girl Scout Global Action patch activities are dynamic ways for girls to learn about the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to end extreme poverty and address critical world issues as well as becoming aware of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Girls will discover the leadership power within themselves, by team effort, and by being part of a community. The requirements for this patch will be fulfilled by adapting select activities from the BeadforLife, Eradicating Poverty One Bead at a Time, curriculum where girls will learn how to define their own values about local and world issues, particularly extreme poverty and the life of women and girls in Uganda."

After completing the project troops may take a self-guided tour of the entire museum.   The workshop and tour take 60-75 minutes.  Contact Jillian at 303-322-1053 or education@dmmdt.org to make an appointment. 
The exhibit is on display through December 2012.

Learn to work with your girls to plan and take trips beyond the regular troop meeting. This course covers outings from an overnight at the leader’s house to two-night indoor overnights with no fires or outdoor cooking and should be taken prior to planning a trip.

No pre-requisites.

Required for any trip that is 3 or more nights. This training is for adult trip advisers and Junior Girl Scouts and above who are going to plan and attend the trip.

Get a great start on leading your troop in this practical, how-to workshop on the fundamentals of being a Girl Scout leader. Topics include how to start your troop, field trips, finances, and much more.  (required for new troop volunteers)

Get a great start on leading your troop in this practical, how-to workshop on the fundamentals of being a Girl Scout leader. Topics include how to start your troop, field trips, finances, and much more.  (required for new troop volunteers)

Click here to register for the Morning Session 10-12pm

Click here to register for the Afternoon Session 1-3pm

Fallapalooza - Join us for the Fall enrichment training event Saturday August 25, 2012 in the Northeastern Colorado area!

REGISTER by 10 PM July 15, 2012 and attend the event for $10.  After July 15th registration is $15.

Do you want to be part of the change? Come join us and be a part of girls uniting to change the world! Discover what life is like for girls around the world and learn about your rights as a girl. Together we will work on how we can all be leaders for other girls both near and far. Ever heard for human rights? Here’s your chance!

For questions e-mail: MyWorld@gscolorado.org

Learn about the process of deigning a Take Action Gold Award Project that targets a need in the community.  Training also covers preparing a successful project proposal, what to expect after submission and from the committee interview, which is required to move forward. 

Training is intended for Seniors and Ambassadors who plan to submit a proposal within 6 months. Please choose a lunch option from below before adding this to your cart.

Adults can register for this by clicking here and registering for Fallapalooza Northeastern.

"The Girl Scout Global Action patch activities are dynamic ways for girls to learn about the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to end extreme poverty and address critical world issues as well as becoming aware of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Girls will discover the leadership power within themselves, by team effort, and by being part of a community. The requirements for this patch will be fulfilled by adapting select activities from the BeadforLife, Eradicating Poverty One Bead at a Time, curriculum where girls will learn how to define their own values about local and world issues, particularly extreme poverty and the life of women and girls in Uganda."

Learn to work with your girls to plan and take trips beyond the regular troop meeting. This course covers outings from an overnight at the leader’s house to two-night indoor overnights with no fires or outdoor cooking and should be taken prior to planning a trip.

Get a great start on leading your troop in this practical, how-to workshop on the fundamentals of being a Girl Scout leader. Topics include how to start your troop, field trips, finances, and much more.

(required for new troop volunteers)

Click here to register for the Morning Session 10-12PM

Click here to register for the Afternoon Session 1-3PM

Join Fiona the Flamingo for training, activities and games as you get ready for the 2012 Fall Product Sale. SU 13 volunteers in partnership with Product Sales has created a fun and interactive way to educate girls and families.

Adults get all your training, see and taste the product, play some games, and do some activities.  This event is open to troops, girls and adults.  Not registered as a Girl Scouts?  Not a problem come register that day and kick start your Girl Scout experience with us.

Cost is $3.00 per girl and includes a patch. Early Bird registered girls are FREE. Each attending girl is asked to bring either a ream of copy paper or a $5 gift card for SU 13 Back to School supply community service project.

To register, please email Beth Thornton at JRTBAT1023@msn.com. Deadline is August 18 so do not wait!

You don’t have to be a Girl Scout to cook with Girl Scout Cookies. Our categories include appetizers, entrees and desserts. Creativity and whimsy are encouraged. Let loose your inner Iron Chef and be a part of this amazing competition!

All registrations for this event must go through the Colorado State Fair. No entries will be accepted at the Girl Scout Service Center. Competition rules and details are below. For more info, download our Cooking with Cookies flyer or visit the event page on the Colorado State Fair website.

Special Contest Entry Abbreviation: SPGS Division 137

Prizes:
Best of Show: $60
Best Appetizer: $15
Best Entree: $15
Best Dessert: $15

Competition and Entry Requirements:
1. All registrations must go to the Colorado State Fair. Please do not submit to your local Girl Scout office.
2. Contestants must be under the age of 18 at time of contest.
3. Limit one entry per category per person.
4. Girl Scout membership is NOT a requirement to enter the competition.
5. Recipes should be original and must be created with a minimum of two cookies per serving (not including garnish), any variety.
6. Recipes will be judged on taste, appearance and originality.
7. Each recipe must be named, original, unpublished, and the sole property of the entrant.
8. Recipe must be TYPED on an 8 inch by 11 inch sheet of paper and include the
recipe name, a list of ingredients and simple preparation instructions. On the REVERSE side of the recipe TYPE your name, age, address and city of residence.
9. Entries must be made solely by the contestant.
10. Entries will be judged by Girl Scouts, whose decision is final.
11. Submit at least six servings of the prepared entry.
12. All recipes become the property of Girl Scouts of Colorado and the Colorado State Fair, each of which reserve the right to edit, adapt, copyright, publish and use any or all of the recipes, and contestant names, for publicity, promotion, or advertising without compensation to the contestant.
13. Taxes are the responsibility of the winner.

All place winners will be recognized with a certificate of participation. Each contestant is eligible to receive two boxes of Girl Scout Cookies for use in their recipe. Please contact your local Girl Scout Service Center for cookie availability.