You’re a force of nature, Girl Scout

And you are ready for more outdoor adventures.

Whether you’re discovering the wildlife in your own backyard, swimming in a lake for the first time at summer camp or being a citizen scientist and observing bees in your neighborhood park, every outdoor adventure grows your “I’ve got this” attitude. And once you unlock that confidence, you’ll aim as high as the stars you see outside your cabin window.

Outdoor Programs

Check out the amazing outdoor programs offered by Girl Scouts of Colorado. To view our full listing of events head to our events calendar.

Featured GSCO Outdoor Events

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Download the 2026 Guide!

Outdoor Adventure Club

Outdoor adventures around the state just for older Girl Scouts!

GSCO Outdoor Patches and Program Resources

Ways to get outdoors

Canoeing solo across a lake. Learning to canter on a horse. Counting stars in the night sky.

These are just a few of the experiences awaiting Girl Scouts who are ready to explore the great outdoors. Camp and outdoor experiences can be enjoyed during summer camp, day camp, or year-round.

GSCO Get Outdoors

This patch program is full of fun outdoor activities for the fall/winter and spring/summer!

Urban Hiking

Need to get outdoors, but you live in an urban area? Go Urban Hiking!

GSCO Outdoor Skills

This patch program is a progressive four-level patch encourages mastery several outdoor skills

Trailblazer/Mariner

Have an older troop who wants more outdoor adventures? Learn about Trailblazers and Mariners!

CO Parks & Wildlife

Explore the amazing natural resources across Colorado and participate in unique programs!

OAC

The Outdoor Adventure Club is a staff-led program offering adventures for older Girl Scouts.

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This is a checklist challenge full of fun outdoor activities for the fall/winter and spring/summer seasons. Complete the required number of activities for your Girl Scout level to earn each side of the patch. This patch is designed to be girl-led and to get girls outside and having fun! Download the checklist to get started.

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The GSCO Outdoor Skills Patch program is a progressive four-level patch that encourages girls to master several outdoor skills such as knot tying, fire building, outdoor cooking, navigation, outdoor gear, tools and more. It is designed for girls to work on and earn throughout their entire time as Girl Scouts.

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We are excited to kick-off the next step in our partnership with Colorado Parks & Wildlife with the release of a special patch designed to go along with the Colorado state parks and fish hatcheries passport book. Girl Scouts can add a ring to the patch with each 5 new parks or hatcheries they visit, and along the way get to explore the amazing natural resources all across Colorado and participate in unique programs at each park! Read all about the patch.

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Need to get outdoors, but you live in an urban area? Go Urban Hiking! Wondering what that is? Check out Girl Scouts of Colorado’s Guide to Urban Hiking. Getting outdoors for as little as 20 minutes can greatly improve your headspace and can provide a little exercise to get those wiggles out.

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Ready to go hiking and earn your trail adventure badge? Watch our recorded webinar series and review our resource guides for all the tips need to hit the trail!

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Follow along on outdoor adventure and build outdoor skills from your home with these video series from out camp team! Video topics include everything from knife safety to trail marking to making your own backpacking food.

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Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Do you have an older girl troop that wants to do more in the outdoors? Or maybe you are a future adult volunteer who wants to get girls engaged in high adventure activities outdoors. Well, we now have the perfect troop programs for you: Trailblazers and Mariners. Learn more about creating a Trailblazer or Mariner troops.

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Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Take part in this annual celebration where Girl Scouts come together to explore their local state parks.

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