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2026 Gold Award Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts make our world a better place by taking action to address issues facing their local communities. There are no better examples of this Girl Scout spirit and resiliency than the 36 Girl Scouts from across Colorado who this year earned the distinction of Gold Award Girl Scout, the highest honor in Girl Scouts. Gold Award Girl Scouts are high school girls who address issues they’re passionate about by planning and implementing a project that produces lasting change in

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Troop 65659's Hometown Hero: WOW! Children's Museum
Every year, Girl Scout multi-level Troop 65659 chooses a special Hometown Hero that goes the extra mile to be inclusive of families who need to avoid infection. This year, they were inspired by WOW! Children’s Museum. The non-profit children’s museum in Lafayette annually holds several events that were specially planned to be safer for families with health needs around infection. Additionally, WOW! Children’s Museum even hosts birthday parties that can also accommodate differ
Jessica Spangler
Mar 311 min read


Women's Week at MMR to focus on 'For Health and Strength' theme
Registration is now open for the July 22-26 Women's Week at Meadow Mountain Ranch.

Penny Roberts
Mar 302 min read


58th National Council Session input
The GSCO delegates are gathering feedback from Girl Scouts of Colorado members ahead of the July National Council Session (NCS). The delegation is committed to having a strong and informed understanding of how GSCO members feel about these proposals, ensuring that their votes reflect the perspectives of our local Girl Scout community. Proposal 1: Membership Dues Increase Threshold (From Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana) This proposal would require National C

GSCO blog
Mar 261 min read


Silver Award Event: Bilingual Brilliance – Parker
Learning another language can open doors to new cultures, friendships, and opportunities. That’s exactly what Bilingual Brilliance is all about! Join us for a fun, interactive community event designed to spark curiosity and excitement about learning languages. Date: Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Douglas County Libraries - Parker, 20105 Main Street, Parker, CO 80138 Register on the GS event calendar. This event is proudly organized by Girl Scouts from Troop 65
Laurian Horowitz
Mar 172 min read


Bronze Award: Wild Animals Try Hard to Survive
Summer and Hazel, two Juniors in multi-level Troop 65659, noticed a lot of animals in their neighborhood and knew that they were trying hard to survive. They wanted to know what they could do to make sure they had their best chance. The Girl Scouts interviewed a ranger at Barr Lake Nature Center and two wildlife rehabilitation centers. They learned that there are ways people can help keep both themselves and animals safe when wild animals get too close to human homes. To dra
Jessica Spangler
Mar 172 min read


A Leadership Update from Girl Scouts of Colorado
Girl Scouts of Colorado has always been built on strong leadership, steady values, and a deep commitment to girls across our state. Today, we’re sharing an important update about our next chapter. After six years of dedicated service, CEO Leanna Clark has announced her intention to retire. Positive personal news drove her decision, particularly that her husband recently had the opportunity to take early retirement, and they are excited to begin their next chapter together. S

GSCO blog
Feb 272 min read


Girl Scout Troop 77850 brightens the day of homeless in Loveland and grows in compassion and understanding
Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen when we step outside our comfort zones. That’s exactly what Girl Scout Troop 77850 discovered during a recent visit to the Loveland Community Kitchen—an experience that began with nerves and ended with connection, compassion, and a renewed sense of purpose. Co ‑leader Kelley reached out to the Loveland Community Kitchen looking for a hands‑on way for the Cadettes to support their community. With Valentine’s Day just around the corn
Carley Ross
Feb 242 min read


She's Got Grit & Grime: Car Care Workshops
Troop 76091 is hosting two Car Care workshops with the help of local businesses to help Girl Scouts earn the Senior Car Care badge and give them life long skills. Troop 76091 is using this fundraiser to earn money for their individual Gold Award Projects and future travel. Longmont registration: Saturday, April 4, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Career Elevation and Technology Center, 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont, CO 80501 $25 per attendee Brian Smallwood is an instructor of automotive techn
Alisha James
Feb 242 min read


Plastics Be Gone! - A Silver Award Project by Hanna
Hanna, a Cadette in Troop 76905, is addressing the big issue of microplastics pollution in community waterways as a Silver Award project. This issue matters to Hanna because of the rising amount of microplastics that are being emitted into the community environment and the oceans. When microplastics get into environments, they can be washed into waterways or consumed by animals. A root cause of the issue is littering. You may look around and find trash all about your communit
Naya Dribinski
Feb 31 min read


2026 Sweet Success Summits
Adventure awaits! Lace up your boots, set out on a journey to conquer new heights, and celebrate the launch of Exploremores with Sweet Success Summits ! These series of goals/milestones will challenge you to climb the peaks of success by reaching exciting milestones along the way. Each peak represents an achievement in the 2026 Cookie Program that will help you grow your skills, boost your confidence, and make this season unforgettable. Complete all the milestones, submit th

GSCO blog
Jan 162 min read


Celebrate Galentine’s Day with Girl Scouts!
Girl Scouts of Colorado is hosting a fun, girls-only Galentine’s Day event at the Rawlings Library in Pueblo! This drop-off event is all about celebrating friendship, sisterhood, and fun activities. 📅 Date: February 12 🕠 Time: 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. 📍 Location: Pueblo Rawlings Library (Main Branch) Register for the Galentine's Day event here! Girls will enjoy games, crafts, and activities designed to celebrate the amazing friendships they share in Girl Scouts. It’s a chance to c

GSCO blog
Jan 121 min read


Charm Bracelets, Goals, and Burrito Bowls - Oh My!
Service Unit 732 is kicking off a year of exciting events and is starting with a Vision Board & Dinner Night. All Girl Scouts are invited to join in—whether you’re from Loveland or another area in the state. This easygoing evening is a great chance for girls and their families to get together, get creative, and connect with other Girl Scouts. The event will feature several activity stations that girls can enjoy at their own pace. There will be a traditional vision board stati
Kelsie Roberts
Jan 121 min read


Get your free, customized Cookie Business Grand Opening toolkit
It’s cookie time! Personalized cookie business grand opening toolkit available for a limited time. You've launched your cookie business, now it's time to reach your customers. Spread the word with your Cookie CEO business cards, notecards to deliver to potential new customers, and a collection of digital marketing assets to take your cookie business to the next level. Digital Cookie is NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS! You’ve got the business skills and will soon have the cookies ever

GSCO blog
Jan 121 min read


First Aid Badge Day
Troop 70007 in Boulder is hosting a First Aid Badge Day for Daisy - Cadette Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts will be grouped by level to earn each of the steps for their badges, including talking to a professional. Participants will also make two first aid kits, one to take home and one to donate to a local homeless shelter. Date: Sunday, Jan. 25, 1:30-3:45 p.m. at Mt. View UMC in Boulder. (Daisies will end closer to 2:45 p.m.) Cost: Daisies: $10, Brownies - Cadettes: $15 (includes s
Marcy Kendall
Jan 71 min read


GSCO Delegate slate announced
New delegate slate announced

GSCO Blog
Nov 14, 20251 min read


Inspiring Young Musicians Gold Award
Music has always been one of the most powerful ways for people to connect, no matter their skill level, or instrument. My passion for music inspired me to create the Inspiring Young Musicians Club (IYMC) as part of my Girl Scout Gold Award project. I wanted to build a community that supported each other and had the same love and passion for music that I do. This club is student-led, where young musicians can come together, share a passion, and inspire each other. When I start
Teagan Barela
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Girl Scouts learn about a runway of possibilities with Sara Johnsen
Girl Scouts and their families had the chance to meet Sara Johnsen, private pilot and Colorado Girl Scout alumni last Saturday. They got to explore McAir Aviation’s flight school, sit in a real plane, and ask Sara questions about her career! Sara, a standards captain, earned her pilot license at McAir. Girl Scouts of Colorado got to do an exclusive interview with Johnsen about how Girl Scouts inspired her and to help the next generation of Girl Scouts get an understanding of

GSCO blog
Nov 7, 20252 min read


A great space science master badge program with Estes Rockets!
After searching through the Anytime Activities, on Saturday, my Ambassador troop and I drove two hours south to the small town of Penrose, Colo. to take part in the Space Science Badge with the Estes Rockets Cosmic club. My troop had a great time learning about other planets, real time NOAA satellite data, and women working at NASA. They also learned about the history of Estes Rockets, and got to launch model rockets at the end. It was great for them to learn about space, the
Meredith Locke
Oct 21, 20251 min read


Halloween and Juliette Gordon Low Birthday Bash at Skate City
The leaves are turning, the evenings are cooler, and the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air. You know what that means, right? It's time for Girl Scouts to party! In honor of Girl Scouts founder, Juliette Gordon Low, the Grizzly Gulch Service Unit 641 is excited to throw our second annual Birthday and Halloween Bash at the Littleton Skate City. We started this tradition last year and had so much fun, we decided to do it again. This year we want everyone to join in the fun wi
Tiffany Kapler
Oct 16, 20252 min read
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