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!
FULL: Snow Mountain Ranch Winter Retreat and Dog Sledding
Jan. 11-12, 2025
Registration opens Nov. 14 and ends Jan. 2, 2025 or when the event is at capacity.
Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby
It's a choose your own adventure weekend at Snow Mountain Ranch! During the day, we'll rotate through fun winter activities including snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snow tubing, ice skating, and dog sledding. In the evening we'll have a pool party after a few laps at the roller-skating rink.
Cost: $250
Meadow Mountain Ranch Yurts and Winter Adventure
March 14-16, 2025
Registration opens Jan. 16, 2025 and ends
Feb. 27, 2025 or when the event is at capacity.
Meadow Mountain Ranch, Allenspark
Get ready to play in
the snow at MMR! Cozy up around the wood stoves in the brand new
heated yurts where we'll be sleeping for the weekend. On Friday night
settle in with some games and hot cocoa. Saturday will be a full day
of snowshoeing, sledding, snowman building, and more. It will be a
snow-tastic time!
Cost: $250
Sky High Ranch Fly Fishing
April 11-13, 2025
Registration opens Feb. 20, 2025 and ends April 3, 2025 or when the event is at capacity.
Sky High Ranch, Woodland Park
Get ready to reel in this new adventure! The OAC will be staying at Sky High Ranch and will learn how to fly fish on the South Platte River with Trout Unlimited. While at camp, take a ride on the zipline and try out our new high ropes course elements with your friends. This event will be a real catch, so don't miss out!
Cost: $250
Penitente Canyon Climbing and Sand Dunes
May 2-4, 2025
Registration opens March 6, 2025 and ends April 17, 2025 or when the event is at capacity.
Penitente Canyon, Saguache County
The OAC will be rocking out in southern Colorado for a weekend of climbing and camping in Penitente Canyon. When we aren't camping, we will be sand sledding at Sand Dunes National Park. Transportation will be provided with stops in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo.
Cost: $250
Nebraska Lakehouse Stay
June 20-22, 2025
Registration opens April 17, 2025 and ends June 5, 2025 or when the event is at capacity.
Lake Maloney, Nebraska
The OAC is unlocking a new state for adventures! We will be staying at Lakeview Cabin, owned by the Girl Scouts of Nebraska, for a weekend of lake activities. The property is on Lake Maloney and we will be canoeing, paddle boarding, and swimming. Transportation will be provided from Denver. Make a splash with us!
Cost: $250
Turquoise Lake Canoe Packing
July 25-27, 2025
Registration opens May 29, 2025 and ends
July 3, 2025 or when the event is at capacity.
Leadville
Love canoeing and camping? This is the trip
for you! Try canoe packing with the OAC. On night one you'll will
settle into a campsite on one end of Turquoise Lake. The next morning,
learn how to pack canoes for a trip across the water to a different
site, playing canoe games along the way. At camp, you'll have time to
hang out around the campfire (pending fire restrictions) and work on
camping skills. Campers will be dropped off and picked up at our site
at Turquoise Lake in Leadville.
Cost: $250
Mt. Blue Sky Hike and Spa Night at Twisted Pine
Aug. 22-24, 2025
Registration opens June 8, 2025 and ends
Aug. 7, 2025 or when the event is at capacity.
Twisted Pine, Genesse
Do you ever feel tired after a
long hike? Self-care might be for you! The OAC will be hiking 12 miles
at Mt. Blue Sky and then coming down from the mountain for a spa night
and sleepover at Twisted Pine. Come learn how to hike sustainably and
how to take care of yourself after a day on the mountain.
Please note: We will not be summiting Mt. Blue Sky, but instead hike on the Chicago Lakes trail to see beautiful high alpine lakes. The maximum length of this trail is 12 miles with 2,500 feet of elevation gain, but campers will set their own hiking goals and hike in a smaller group that matches their desired pace.
Cost: $250
Backpacking Option 1: Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Sept. 27-28, 2025
Registration opens July 24, 2025 and ends Sept. 11, 2025 or when the event is at capacity.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Backpacking is back! We are headed up to Golden Gate Canyon State Park for a weekend of backpacking. On night one, our group will meet and sleep at Twisted Pine in Genesee to pack and prepare our gear for the rest of the weekend. The next morning, we'll leave camp early to drive to Golden Gate Canyon State Park and hike straight to our backcountry campsite. After taking a break to set up camp, we'll drop off our packs and spend the afternoon exploring before dinner. On our last morning, we will break camp, hike back to the cars, and head back to Twisted Pine to put away our group gear. Throughout the weekend, you'll learn about packing for a backpacking trip, how to use a backpacking stove, how to filter water, and more! Note: This route will be at least a two-mile hike into the park to reach our campsites, gaining 600+ feet in elevation. Participants should be prepared to hike for at least 90 minutes on uneven terrain carrying a 30lb backpack.
Cost: $250
Backpacking Option 2: Finch Lake
Sept. 26-28, 2025
Registration opens July 24, 2025 and ends Sept. 11, 2025 or when the event is at capacity.
Meadow Mountain Ranch, Allenspark
Backpacking is back! We are headed up to Finch Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park for a weekend of backpacking. On night one, our group will meet and camp at Meadow Mountain Ranch (MMR) as we pack and prepare for the rest of the weekend. The next morning, we leave camp early to hike into our backcountry campsite. After a break to set up camp, we'll drop off our packs and spend the afternoon exploring before dinner. On our last morning, we will break camp and hike back to MMR to put away our group gear. Throughout the weekend, you'll learn about packing for a backpacking trip, how to use a backpacking stove, how to filter water, and more! Note: This hiking route will be at least a four mile hike, gaining 1,500+ feet in elevation. Participants should be prepared to hike for at least two hours on uneven terrain in a remote area carrying a 30lb backpack.
Cost: $250
- 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?
