Troop and Family Camp tool

Reach for the Peak Tickler is a day event where your troop can come practice for the competition, meet other troops who are competing, and spend the day at Sky Hi Ranch. Troops will have the opportunity to rotate thru mock stations from the Reach for the Peak event.

This is a great opportunity for troops who are new to the competition.

Lunch will not be provided.

For girls who have completed the prerequisite Journey(s) and are ready to tackle a Gold Award project. The class covers basic information on the award, explores some tools to help determine project selection and explains the Gold Award process from submitting a proposal to final presentation of the project.

For more information on program specific details, please contact highest.awards@gscolorado.org

Participants will learn how to teach small watercraft safety and different boating techniques.  Participants must have canoeing knowledge or have taken the fundamentals of canoeing.  Participants will receive an American Red Cross certification in small watercraft safety.

Participants must register to become Girl Scout members.

For any questions, please contact Judy Moisey-Asay at  Judy.Moisey-Asay@va.gov

Get a great start on leading your troop in this practical, how-to workshop on the fundamentals of being a Girl Scout leader.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze!℠  the 143rd edition of the Greatest Show On Earth. Surprise and wonder delights audiences with over the top feats of strength, agility and courage. As the momentum builds so does the anticipation, anything can happen when Ringling Bros. Presents Built To Amaze! From the blueprints to the band, the crates to the clowns, the hammer to the high wire, witness the spectacle as we measure out the perfect mix of marvel and majesty in an imagination equation where the impossible comes to life. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze!

$16.00 - Lower and Upper Bowl seats (reg. $23) Price includes a scout patch!!

Exclusive Scout Clinic: 5:30 - 6PM (please arrive at 5:20PM as the clinic promptly begins at 5:30PM)

At this special interactive clinic, there will be different stations set up around the floor where the Scouts can learn and practice a Circus skill!
For more information, or to purchase tickets over the phone, contact Nathan at 719-477-2116.

You may also purchase through he Group Sales web portal link, www.worldarena.com/group_sales
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Deadline to purchase Tickets is May 29th

In Power Up girls learn...
Who Has the Power?
Understand the role power plays in friendships and how to use that power for good
The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Know what makes a good friend and how to handle it when friendships get ugly
Change Your World!
Figure out what roles are played in girl dramas and how you can be more than a bystander when girls are teased or left out.
This is a four week series starting on Friday June 7th and ending on Friday June 28th. It will run every Friday in June from 4-6pm. Girls will need to attend every four Fridays of the session.
We will provide a snack for the girls, please note food allergies upon checkout.

For more information on program specifics please contact PikesPeakInfo@gscolorado.org

Girls will learn the basics of being a PA including working with girls and adults, age characteristics of different program levels, as well as program planning and coordination.

The Camp Specialty is for girls interested in being PAs at camp and covers Outdoor Skills including cooking, fire building, and knife safety.

This training is an overnight and will include other activities as well.

Girls must have completed at least one Leader In Action (LiA) award before they can register for this program.

After this training, girls will need to complete six activity sessions (PA internship) to complete their training and earn their pin.

Adults are encouraged (but not required) to attend.  The cost is free and you may be asked to help chaperone the girls at night if the trainer is unable to spend the night. Adult training including “overnights” is a plus.

Contact Kim.petau@gscolorado.org if you are interested in becoming a Program Aide trainer.

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

Have you always loved archery?  Become a certified teacher in only one day!  There are three opportunities this spring and early summer to complete your Level 1 Certification in Archery. 

This certification is recognized by the USA Archery and National Field Archery Association.  This course is designed to qualify instructors for short term recreational archery programs. 

You will be able to teach basic archery skills to others confidently and safely.  Certification is good for 3 years from date of issue.

Cost covers your materials, your certification, and lunch.  The archery range is outside so please be prepared to spend a portion of the day outside.

Be sure to start your season on target by aiming for your mark to teach Archery in 2013!

Girls will learn about healthy living through hands-on activities appropriate to their various age groups, including such topics as nutrition, exercise, anti-tobacco use, strong bones (calcium needs), breast health, heart health, self esteem, etc. This fun family event will excite you about living healthier lives.

This event will take place in Pueblo.

For more information on program specific details, please contact myself@gscolorado.org

Discover the wonderful Daisy Journeys.  Spend the days working with other girls from Mesa County and learning about your world.

Discover the wonderful Brownie and Junior Journeys. Come and discover your world with other girls from Mesa County.

Juniors: Can a girl become President of the United States? Of course she can! She can grow up to be anything she wants to be. Today a woman can be the leader of her town or city, even President of the United States. Join girls from all over Colorado to tour the Colorado State Capitol and learn about the movers and shakers in state government.

Cadettes: How do decisions get made in a group?  Why can't everybody just get along? Is compromise really a bad word?  Does debating an issue really help make decisions?  Join girls around the state for a tour of the Colorado State Capitol.  Learn how elected leaders make decisions at the state legislature and how to improve your own decision-making.

Every girl has been to a sleepover and every girl can say that bullying usually happens at these events and they turn out to not be so fun. Well sleepovers will never be the same after you come to Power Up Your Sleepover. Girls will learn how to recognize the strength within and how to become advocates against bullying, as well as how to intervene when they see something wrong. Girls will learn fun sleepover games and how to have a sleepover drama and gossip free. Breakfast and snacks are provided as well as the Brand New Power Up Patch.

This event will take place in Pueblo.

For more information on program specific details, please contact myworld@gscolorado.org

Come join in the fun at the 2013 Scout Day at Coors Field! 
Saturday, June 15 vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 2:10pm

- Special discounted tickets provided to all Girl Scouts, friends, family, and volunteers. 
- A portion from each ticket sold will go back to directly Girl Scouts of Colorado. 
- Girl Scouts and leaders in uniform will have the opportunity to participate in a pre-game parade around the warning track of the ballpark.
- Scoreboard message welcoming your group to Coors Field will be displayed.

Ticket Limit – 12
Promo Code – GIRLSCOUTS

Ticket Prices:
Outfield Box - $25 ($5 fundraiser)
Pavilion - $19 ($3 fundraiser)
Rightfield Mezz - $19 ($3 fundraiser)
Upper Reserved Infield - $13 ($1 fundraiser)

Order online today to take advantage of the discounted rates.

For orders of 10 or more, please contact Nick Burd with the Colorado Rockies - (303) 312-2224 - Nick.burd@rockies.com

We will start canoeing at 9am at a site on the Colorado River TBD by river conditions at that time. Must have taken prior canoe training or have the permission of trip leaders.

Helmets to be worn
Sack lunches for the day
Equipment list will be sent

Questions email Judy Moisey-Asayat
Judy.Moisey-Asay@va.gov

Get your camp on with one of these choices of program: Scouting, Nature, Homesteading, Backpacking, and Wilderness Survival Oh My! Set your compass to adventure! Enjoy the rustic setting of MMR backed up to Rocky Mountain National Park, the perfect setting for your dream adventures! (These programs do not include any horseback rides.) Sign up for both consecutive sessions if you wish to attend for 6 days. Cost is $200/per girl for 6-days. The grade level has been lowered to include Juniors! For girls entering grade 4-12.

The cost is $150 per girl for this session.  Adult volunteers to meet safety ratio are free. Any additional adults above the safety ratio pay full price if there is available space.

To register you must pay the $25 processing fee per person.  During the check out process please enter the names of each person attending; this is required to complete the registration process.  Each person attending including ALL girls and adults must be registered members for the 2013 year. Adults must also be approved volunteers and have completed background checks through Girl Scouts of Colorado.

A 2-day event to discover and participate in a Journey for Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassador Girl Scouts.

Cancelled

This region, known as the Four Corners, showcases dramatic geologic formations and sits at a crossroads of American Indian, Spanish and American cultures. As a testament to the unique combination of natural and cultural history in the region, the Colorado Plateau boasts the country’s highest concentration of National Parks and Monuments. Raft the San Juan River, explore spectacular National Monuments, and visit the Navajo Nation, the largest American Indian reservation in the country. There’s no better place to contemplate your place in the universe than under the desert sky’s magnificent canvas of stars.  Fee does not include transportation to and from Durgango, CO.

To apply for this trip - Click HERE

Question - - email travel@gscolorado.org

Get your camp on with one of these choices of program: Scouting, Nature, Homesteading, Backpacking, and Wilderness Survival Oh My! Set your compass to adventure! Enjoy the rustic setting of MMR backed up to Rocky Mountain National Park, the perfect setting for your dream adventures! (These programs do not include any horseback rides.) Sign up for both consecutive sessions if you wish to attend for 6 days. Cost is $200/per girl for 6-days. The grade level has been lowered to include Juniors! For girls entering grade 4-12.

The cost is $150 per girl for this session.  Adult volunteers to meet safety ratio are free. Any additional adults above the safety ratio pay full price if there is available space.

To register you must pay the $25 processing fee per person.  During the check out process please enter the names of each person attending; this is required to complete the registration process.  Each person attending including ALL girls and adults must be registered members for the 2013 year. Adults must also be approved volunteers and have completed background checks through Girl Scouts of Colorado.

Girls will go and work with their local government to hear and share ideas about voting, local government and how to work together to solve an issue.
This event will take place in Frisco.

For more information on prgoram specific details, please contact myworld@gscolorado.org

Interested in international travel?
Join Girl Scouts of Colorado on a trip “From London to Lucerne” through EF Tours, educational travel for students. This 11 day trip throughout Europe includes visits to TWO Girl Scouts World Centers: Pax Lodge and Our Chalet. Climb the Eiffel Tower, visit historical cathedrals, see Big Ben, the Louvre, and so much more! Don’t miss this fun, exciting and educational trip!

Every EF tour includes airfare, ground transportation, comfortable hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, a full-time tour director and local guides, and the most extensive safety and security regulations in the industry. EF also offers the lowest prices, guaranteed, as well as unparalleled support for Girl Scout Leaders, girls, and their parents, making it easy, safe, and affordable
for your girls to experience the very best historic, cultural and natural sights in the world.

These are the current departure fees as of today. They include taxes and surcharges levied by governments and airlines and are subject to change. These fees do not include any applicable baggage-handling fees imposed by the airline. Your departure fees are finalized 30-50 days prior to departure.

Standard payment schedule:
$95 with application
$150 due 60 days after enrollment
$140 due 14 months prior to departure
$200 due by 9 months prior to departure
Final payment due 110 days prior to departure
Departure fees due 30 days prior to departure

Program fee includes:
Airfare: Round-trip flights
Transportation: Comfortable motor coach • Eurostar high-speed train
Accommodations: 9 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
Meals: European breakfast and dinner daily
Tour Director: Full-time EF Tour Director
Sightseeing: 3 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides • 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director • 2 walking tours
Experiential learning: Swiss Folklore event
Extras: 2 Girl Scout programs

You can preview the tour and up to date costs click here

Contact Cortney Healy for more information

Bring your personal gear and camping equipment, including a tent, and we will provide the food and fun! The program includes campfires, cookouts, crafts, outdoor activities, songs and games.

This camp is located in the lower portion of Magic Sky, which is designed for tent camping only, and there is no access to the resident camp. There is no running water or shower facilities, and campers may be required to walk a distance of 1/4 mile to the lodge for activities. Come prepared to “rough” it for the weekend.  This camping event is staffed by registered volunteers. Join us for a weekend you will always remember! Upon request, dome tents can be reserved prior to your arrival at no additional cost.

Please register another adult if you are bringing more than one daughter.  No tagalong children please.

For girls entering 1-12th grade, the cost is $150/pair.  To register you must pay the $25 Processing fee per person.  During the check out process please enter the names of each person attending; this is required to complete the registration process.

For more information on program specifics please contact Julie Perkins

The 2013 GSCO Trainer's Retreat will take place at Sky High Ranch in Woodland Park, Colorado. This is your chance to relax and have fun as a statewide trainer group, and to have a real impact on how we guide our leaders to deliver the GSLE to Colorado Girl Scouts!

There are two lodging/pricing options for this event:

1. $40/weekend includes all retreat materials as well as lodging at Sky High Ranch (mattress on floor), access to kitchen and indoor plumbing, meals all day Saturday and Sunday breakfast.

2. $30/weekend includes retreat materials, Saturday lunch and dinner.

We have arranged for a block of rooms at a discounted rate at the nearby Woodland Park Country Lodge. Rate includes continental breakfast, and access to a pool and hot tub. Please reserve ASAP to ensure your discount. Need a roommate? We'll be sending out a survey in May, and can help you connect with other trainers who want to buddy up.

Helps girls recognize what foods help to promote healthy bodies, minds, and moods. What we eat has a profound effect on our health and well being and how we relate that to our self-esteem and body-image. Girls will learn how to eat sensible by learning what specific foods can fight stress and disease and have a positive impact on our skin, hair, and bodies. Activities may include making an easy super food recipe/ recipe book and or herbal hair/ skin product incorporating the healthy foods discussed.

This event will take place in Glenwood Springs.

For more information on program specific details, please contact myself@gscolorado.org

Daisies and Brownies will learn about animals from around the world and how to care for animals at home. Learning at an early age how to treat animals with kindness helps our girls learn about compassion and empathy and gives them a sense of empowerment and responsibility.

This event will take place in Mancos.

For more information on program specific details, please contact myworld@gscolorado.org

We will introduce the basics of outdoor living.  Colorado is an outdoor playground  and camping and hiking are just steps away.  Not sure where to start?  We'll give you the basics for a great day hike and take the fear out of the outdoors!

For more information on program specifics please contact Sarah Mannie at sarah.mannie@gscolorado.org

Come spend half a day learning all about horses.  If you are a Daisy Girl Scout and like horses. . .then we have an event for you!  Come see how much fun horses can be and do some fun activities with them.  Event will take place at Colorado Riding Academy and there will be hands on with the horses and some riding.  Fee is $15.00 per girl - parents or adults with troops need to be present.

http://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/horses

For more program specific information please contact julie.fischer@gscolorado.org

Come join us in Parker at the Colorado Riding Academy for half day with horses!  There will be hands on activities as well as some riding!  Fee is $15.00 per girl parents or adults with troops need to be present.
More details will be posted on the GSCO Horse Page

http://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/horses

For more information on programs specific information please contact julie.fischer@gscolorado.org

Get your camp on with one of these choices of program: Scouting, Nature, Homesteading, Backpacking, and Wilderness Survival Oh My! Set your compass to adventure! Enjoy the rustic setting of MMR backed up to Rocky Mountain National Park, the perfect setting for your dream adventures! (These programs do not include any horseback rides.) Sign up for both consecutive sessions if you wish to attend for 6 days. Cost is $200/per girl for 6-days. The grade level has been lowered to include Juniors! For girls entering grade 4-12.

The cost is $150 per girl for this session.  Adult volunteers to meet safety ratio are free. Any additional adults above the safety ratio pay full price if there is available space.

To register you must pay the $25 processing fee per person.  During the check out process please enter the names of each person attending; this is required to complete the registration process.  Each person attending including ALL girls and adults must be registered members for the 2013 year. Adults must also be approved volunteers and have completed background checks through Girl Scouts of Colorado.

The Sow What Series provides opportunities for young girls to develop leadership skills and confidence to create social change. Members from the community, staff, food and farm industry speakers and panel discussions about various food needs and land-use in the community and world.

Get your camp on with one of these choices of program: Scouting, Nature, Homesteading, Backpacking, and Wilderness Survival Oh My! Set your compass to adventure! Enjoy the rustic setting of MMR backed up to Rocky Mountain National Park, the perfect setting for your dream adventures! (These programs do not include any horseback rides.) Sign up for both consecutive sessions if you wish to attend for 6 days. Cost is $200/per girl for 6-days. The grade level has been lowered to include Juniors! For girls entering grade 4-12.

The cost is $150 per girl for this session.  Adult volunteers to meet safety ratio are free. Any additional adults above the safety ratio pay full price if there is available space.

To register you must pay the $25 processing fee per person.  During the check out process please enter the names of each person attending; this is required to complete the registration process.  Each person attending including ALL girls and adults must be registered members for the 2013 year. Adults must also be approved volunteers and have completed background checks through Girl Scouts of Colorado.

With women still underrepresented in Math and Science careers, the GK-12 project at the University of Colorado Denver will be taking girls on a role-playing adventure into the life of a mathematician and scientist. Girls will crush the stereotypes, develop confidence in their abilities, discover an exciting world of career possibilities, and learn to think and problem solve like a scientist or mathematician. GK-12 is a National Science Foundation funded grant program at CU Denver.

For more information on program specific details please contact MyFuture@gscolorado.org

Come learn the basics of archery, and spend the day with your family or troop at one of Girl Scouts of Colorado properties. This half day course will introduce you bow's and arrows', proper stance, and basic shooting technique. Please bring snacks, water, rain gear, sunscreen, and a lunch. All programs are weather dependant, hour lunch break included.

Come learn the basics of archery, and spend the day with your family or troop at one of Girl Scouts of Colorado properties. This half day course will introduce you bow's and arrows', proper stance, and basic shooting technique. Please bring snacks, water, rain gear, sunscreen, and a lunch. All programs are weather dependant, hour lunch break included.

Get your camp on with one of these choices of program: Scouting, Nature, Homesteading, Backpacking, and Wilderness Survival Oh My! Set your compass to adventure! Enjoy the rustic setting of MMR backed up to Rocky Mountain National Park, the perfect setting for your dream adventures! (These programs do not include any horseback rides.) Sign up for both consecutive sessions if you wish to attend for 6 days. Cost is $200/per girl for 6-days. The grade level has been lowered to include Juniors! For girls entering grade 4-12.

The cost is $150 per girl for this session.  Adult volunteers to meet safety ratio are free. Any additional adults above the safety ratio pay full price if there is available space.

To register you must pay the $25 processing fee per person.  During the check out process please enter the names of each person attending; this is required to complete the registration process.  Each person attending including ALL girls and adults must be registered members for the 2013 year. Adults must also be approved volunteers and have completed background checks through Girl Scouts of Colorado.