Girl Scouts of Colorado is excited to welcome Dr. Amanda Kelly as its next Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Kelly will join GSCO on August 24, 2026, and will work closely with Leanna Clark and the Girl Scouts of Colorado Board of Directors to support a smooth transition. Dr. Kelly comes to GSCO after 14 years at Firefly Autism, a Colorado nonprofit serving children and families, where she has served as President and CEO since 2021. She holds a doctorate in Psychological Science

Update: Tuesday, July 14: A few members of the GSCO Outdoor Programs and Properties team were able to access the property on Saturday, July 11, with the help of the U.S. Forest Service. Lazy Acres is a property we operate under a special use USFS permit: we own the buildings but it's on USFS land. The lodge, health lodge, and central camp were largely undamaged (including all-camp fire circle and lodge biffys). However, most the units were significantly impacted. The Forest u

Each year, Gold Award Girl Scouts are eligible to earn the Stephanie A. Foote Leadership Prize. This award was made possible through a generous gift to Girl Scouts of Colorado’s Endowment by former Girl Scouts of Colorado President and CEO Stephanie A. Foote. “I am proud to recognize Girl Scouts whose Gold Award projects have made a lasting impact,” Foote said. This year's Stephanie Foote Leadership Prize recipient is Sonia Kettler. Using recycled bottle caps to create a vibr

Invite more girls into Girl Scouts and earn rewards! Host: 1 table - Early Cookie Booth Selection (one per troop) 2 tables - GSCO carabiner keychain 4 tables - $15 Girl Scouts of Colorado shop credit How to claim incentives: Complete the gsLearn module: Join Girl Scouts Tabling before your event Prior to the event, sign up for Join Girl Scouts tables through SignUpGenius (sign-up links below), or submit an event you've confirmed here. Host a Join Girl Scouts table for 1-4

Madeline and Ellie from Troop 77002 delivered their Hometown Hero cookies to the Poudre Valley Hospital Outpatient Infusion Center.

Girl Scout Cadette Meg named Miss Amazing Junior Teen.

Service Units 413 and 415 recently hosted a Juniors Get Moving Journey in a Day! Girl Scouts gathered together to learn all about energy, engineering, consumption, and how they can make their world a better place. Guest speaker Kimberly Jones, an engineer and lifetime Girl Scout, kicked off the event. Girl Scouts then took part in the Energy Olympics, where they learned all about kinetic and potential energy. The pinnacle to the event was the 'What's the Build Idea?' challeng

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

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

Registration is now open for the July 22-26 Women's Week at Meadow Mountain Ranch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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