Attention girls in 6th through 12th grade: If you loved Girl Scouting before, just wait, it gets even better! Be a risk-taker and attend an event with the GSCO Outdoor Adventure Club! The Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) is a staff-led program offering outdoor adventures around the state that expose older Girl Scouts to outdoor activities and skills beyond what they might do with their troop. They also get a chance to make new friends from around the state!
Jan. 9-10: Snow Mountain Ranch Dog Sledding and Cross Country Skiing
Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby
It's a choose your own adventure weekend at Snow Mountain Ranch! During the day, you'll rotate through fun winter activities winter including snowshoeing, snow tubing, ice skating, and cross country skiing or dog sledding. In the evening hang out at the rec center and do a few laps at the roller skating rink! Rotations will continue into Sunday before heading home!
Registration opens Oct. 8 and ends Dec. 10 or when the event is at capacity.
Cost: Dog Sledding: $350, Cross Country Skiing: $325
April 16-18: Running with the Wolves at Sky High Ranch - High Ropes and Colorado Wolf Sanctuary Tour
Join the OAC to howl with the wolves during our stay at Sky High Ranch. You will arrive Friday for evening program before jumping into program rotations of high ropes, a tour of the Colorado Wolf Sanctuary, crafts, and more on Saturday. Programming will wrap up on Sunday. You don't want to miss this paw-pular event!
Registration opens in January.
Cost: $250
June 25-27: Buena Vista White Water Rafting and Camping
Put your lifejacket on and grab a paddle for this OAC adventure! The OAC is headed to Buena Vista for a weekend of white water rafting and camp activities. Friday, you'll will arrive and set up camp. Saturday, you will spend most of the day white water rafting, which will include paddling on the Arkansas River, lunch, and cliff jumping (if you want). Sunday will wrap up with brunch before heading home.
Registration opens in January.
Cost: $400
Sept. 17-19: Camping, Hiking, SUPs, Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
Pagosa Springs
This trip will take you to new heights! The OAC will meet up in Golden before driving down to Pagosa Springs. Saturday, you will jump into activity rotations of hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, and tethered hot air balloon rides! Program rotations will wrap up on Saturday before driving back to Golden. This will be a HIGH-light of a trip!
Registration opens in January.
Cost: $400
- Sign up for the interest list to be the first to know when registration opens for each event!
- Grants are available for Outdoor Adventure Club. Your family can apply directly here.
- Campers can also submit for cookie credit reimbursements for these events by uploading your receipt on the Cookie Credits reimbursement form.
- Questions? Please email us at inquiry@gscolorado.org
- If you already have a CampInTouch account, your login information will be the same. If you do not have a CampInTouch account, you can create one through the registration link.
What is the Outdoor Adventure Club? 
Is prior outdoor/camp experience required to participate in OAC events?
How are Outdoor Adventure Club events structured?
Who are the staff at the OAC? Can troop leaders attend? Does the OAC need adult volunteers?
Do participants need to be a part of a troop to participate in OAC events?
How will Girl Scouts be separated into smaller groups during each OAC event?
Is transportation provided for Outdoor Adventure Club events?
Is badge work completed in the OAC?
Will events be canceled if there is bad weather?
How can I communicate with other OAC families and see OAC pictures?
How does the OAC incorporate the girl-led philosophy? Is there a leadership component for Older Girl Scouts in this program?
Registration FAQs
How do I register for an OAC event?
What are the registration timelines for an OAC event?
How can I apply for a grant for an OAC event?
How can I use Cookie Credits to pay for an OAC event?
The OAC event that I want to attend is sold out. Can I be placed on a waitlist?
What forms will be required for my child’s participation in the Outdoor Adventure Club?
Are there additional costs for an OAC event beyond the cost of event registration?
Can I receive a refund if my Girl Scout is sick or can no longer go to the event?
Who do I contact with registration questions?
