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My First Year

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Mar 15, 2021
1 min

My First Year

Submitted by Hailey C. Metro Denver Broomfield This is my first year as a Girl Scout. I have enjoyed getting out into the community to give back. I loved doing cookie sales for the first time and learning about how to run a business. I’m looking forward to running a meeting and earning my leadership badge. I have met many new friends and love it so far! We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouti

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May 23, 2020
1 min

HTH Delivery and Social Distancing Bike Ride

Submitted by Sandi DeCamp Metro Denver Broomfield Sixth grade Girl Scout Cadette Troop 60594 from Broomfield delivered cookies to their Hometown Heroes by way of a social distancing bike ride. We loaded up a bike trailer with the cookies, a poster sized thank you card, and took to a bike path. The girls had fun riding their bikes. Proving they can have fun anywhere, the girls created a “bike wave” as they rode-similar to a stadium audience wave. It was our own personal bike p

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Cookie donation to Rose Medical Center ICU

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May 11, 2020
1 min

Cookie donation to Rose Medical Center ICU

Submitted by Michelle Ingle Metro Denver Broomfield Seven Girl Scout Juniors from Troop 65579 joined forces with Coyote Ridge Elementary School to make a donation to staff at Rose Medical Center ICU. The girls contributed their entire stock of Hometown Heroes cookies to the school’s delivery. We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring for the community, and Girl Scouting at home. She can send in her story here. #RoseMedicalCent

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Changing perceptions

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Mar 12, 2020
1 min

Changing perceptions

Submitted by Jillian B. Metro Denver Broomfield Everyday in my life, I change people’s perspectives about people who are differently abled. I am friendly and outgoing. I am not afraid to talk to anyone. I almost always inspire a smile from those around me. A Longmont police officer visited my booth. He was friendly too, just like me! I love being a Girl Scout and I especially love selling cookies! This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your

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Mar 11, 2020
1 min

Mother-Daughter Tea Party

Submitted by Jennifer Lemm Metro Denver Broomfield Troop 68214 is inviting all Girl Scouts and their special female adult to celebrate together. Come enjoy tea, hot chocolate, and other beverages, along with small treats while decorating your very own mug to take home. There are two dates to choose from, Saturday, May 2 or Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 2:30 – 4 p.m. at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church (parish hall), 1700 W 10th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020. Cost is $12 per person an

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Special behind-the-scenes theatre tour just for Girl Scouts

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Oct 30, 2019
2 min

Special behind-the-scenes theatre tour just for Girl Scouts

Submitted by Michelle Hoffman Metro Denver Broomfield Girl Scout troops across the metro area are invited to join BackStory Theatre for a live-theatre, musical performance of “Guys and Dolls” with a special behind-the-scenes tour just for Girl Scouts, where girls and their families can learn about lighting, sound equipment, props, sets, stage secrets, and more! Who: Girl Scouts and their families When: Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 4 – 9:30 p.m. Where: Broomfield Auditoriu

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“WOW! Wonders of Water” Journey in a Day

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Oct 15, 2019
1 min

“WOW! Wonders of Water” Journey in a Day

Submitted by Karen Marietta Metro Denver Broomfield Calling all Brownies! Please join us on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 2 – 5 p.m. to learn all about water! Cadette Troop 64599 is hosting a “WOW! Wonders of Water” Journey in a Day event. Girl Scout Brownies will explore the wonders of water by finding out more about its importance and how it’s used around the world. During this Journey, girls will learn how to LOVE water, SAVE water, SHARE water, and earn the “WOW! Wonder

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Cadettes deliver cookies to Children’s Hospital Colorado

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Jun 4, 2019
1 min

Cadettes deliver cookies to Children’s Hospital Colorado

Submitted by Ann Robbins Metro Denver Broomfield Girl Scout Cadette Troop 63317 delivered Girl Scout Cookies to their Hometown Hero, Children’s Hospital Colorado – North Campus. The Girl Scouts wanted to thank the doctors and nursing staff. They also brought a thank you poster and get well and positive message cards for patients. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #ChildrensHospitalColoradoNorthCampus #Broom

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Gold Award Girl Scout: Mykaela Ryan, Broomfield, “The effects and how to stop bullying”

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Apr 5, 2019
3 min

Gold Award Girl Scout: Mykaela Ryan, Broomfield, “The effects and how to stop bullying”

What did you do for your Gold Award project? The root cause of my project was helping people understand what it is like to have a speech impediment and how to avoid bullying people with disabilities. How did you measure the impact your Gold Award project made on your target audience? I presented to high schoolers. The impact my project had on the students was they understood what myself and other people who stutter go through. I gave them a survey before and after my presenta

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GSCO Photo Challenge: Dinosaur eats Daisy

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Mar 14, 2019
1 min

GSCO Photo Challenge: Dinosaur eats Daisy

Submitted by Evelyn M. Metro Denver Broomfield At the Dinosaur Ridge Girl Scout event in October, Girl Scout Daisy Evelyn learned about ecology, making the earth a better place for animals, and almost got eaten by one! Evelyn is the older sister of 4-year-old twins, who can’t wait to be Girl Scouts, too. She loves doing activities with her troop, trying new things, and then, teaching them to her sisters! Girl Scouts of Colorado is hosting a photo challenge! Just submit your f

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Cybersecurity field trip

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Dec 6, 2018
1 min

Cybersecurity field trip

Submitted by Rebecca Greco Metro Denver Broomfield Brownie Troop 65575 took a field trip to the Apple Store at Flatirons Mall and earned their “Cybersecurity Basics” and “Cybersecurity Safeguard” badges. They learned about the internet and the importance of protecting themselves online. At their next meeting, the Brownies expanded on the things they learned by working together to design castles. The girls had very imaginative ideas of ways to protect their castles and we talk

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Broomfield Girl Scouts work together to support a local charity

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Nov 27, 2018
1 min

Broomfield Girl Scouts work together to support a local charity

Submitted by Brittney Bilotti Metro Denver Broomfield In honor of Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday, Daisy and Brownie Troops 66586, 65575, and 67462 combined forces to conduct a Birthday in a Bag Drive. Each participating girl was asked to do their best to collect items such as cake mix, frosting, candles, plates, napkins, and theme decorations. They were encouraged to reach out beyond their families to obtain supplies. Participating Girl Scouts who collected enough supplies to

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Girl Scouts explore aviation with female pilots from the Colorado Ninety-Nines

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Oct 22, 2018
1 min

Girl Scouts explore aviation with female pilots from the Colorado Ninety-Nines

As many as 45 Girl Scouts learned about aviation from the Colorado Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization of women pilots. Aviation Patch Day was Saturday, Oct. 12. 2018 at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. Girls explored different parts of aviation at five different stations: Aircraft Design: Tour Rocky Mountain Metro Airport’s ramp to view and explore different airplanes. Paper Airplane Aerodynamics: Make and race various paper airplane designs. ATC (Air Tra

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Troop 2237 donates 290 pounds of kids snacks to Broomfield F.I.S.H.

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May 2, 2018
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Troop 2237 donates 290 pounds of kids snacks to Broomfield F.I.S.H.

Submitted by Liz Young Metro Denver Thornton Each year Troop 2237 uses a third of their cookie proceeds for charity. This year, the girls made snack bags for a local food bank. The snack bags are given to kids ages 2-18 that would not normally have a snack for school or after school. This was something the girls could relate to since they bring their own snacks to school each day. They knew this would make a difference for kids in their area. This story was submitted using th

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Girl Scout S’mores Booth Challenge: The winners are….

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Mar 8, 2018
1 min

Girl Scout S’mores Booth Challenge: The winners are….

Thank you to all of the Girl Scouts who entered the 2018 Girl Scout S’mores Booth Challenge! We received dozens of entries from all across Colorado and are so impressed by your creativity and enthusiasm. Congratulations to the winners! Girl Scout Brownie Troop 60061 is from Broomfield and their Hometown Hero is Broomfield FISH. The girls are in the second and third grade at Prospect Ridge Academy and Meridian Elementary School. Most of the girls set a goal of at least 150 pac

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Girl Scout Gold Award Project: Mika Zaharescu, Broomfield, “Smiling at Your Future”

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Jan 4, 2018
3 min

Girl Scout Gold Award Project: Mika Zaharescu, Broomfield, “Smiling at Your Future”

What did you do for your Gold Award project? For my Gold Award project, I partnered with my school’s chapter of National Honor Society to create dental care packets for kids in need. It included collecting recycled materials to make the actual bags, receiving donations containing toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash from the students of Prospect Ridge Academy, teaching the members of National Honor Society sewing skills, creating an instruction graphic, and presenti

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Girl Scouts take over Fiske Planetarium

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Oct 31, 2017
1 min

Girl Scouts take over Fiske Planetarium

Submitted by Rebecca “Zap” Lankford Metro Denver Broomfield Troop 3572 of Broomfield hosted a scouts only event on Sunday, Oct. 29 at CU Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium. With the help of Claire, the presenter, and Spencer, the pilot, girls were shown a number of constellations and nebulae, went flying by the International Space Station, learned how to find the North Star, and floated in Saturn’s rings. The planetarium was almost full with 195 scouts and family members present. Th

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Aug 24, 2017
1 min

Earn badges with Elite Dance Academy

Submitted by Meghan Sullivan Metro Denver Broomfield Elite Dance Academy would like to host troops looking to fulfill badge requirements for My Best Self, Dancer, Staying Fit, and Practicing with a Purpose. Elite has locations in Boulder and Broomfield, and can provide classes/workshops in either location. Please let us know if there’s any other way we may serve you and your troop! We would love to invite all Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors to come and dance with us

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Essay contest for flag retirement ceremony

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May 25, 2017
2 min

Essay contest for flag retirement ceremony

Submitted by North Metro Fire Rescue Metro Denver Broomfield North Metro Fire Rescue District and the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum are joining together to host the 13th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Broomfield. This year, the organizations are adding an essay contest for Broomfield and Northglenn residents up to age 18. Winners from the contest will be invited to speak at this year’s ceremony. The event will be held at North Metro Fire S

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Volunteer Spotlight: Heather Gardner

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Apr 11, 2017
4 min

Volunteer Spotlight: Heather Gardner

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, Girl Scouts of Colorado is celebrating extraordinary volunteers throughout the state. Heather Gardner, leader of Troop 675 in the Mountaineers Service Unit, was nominated as a shining example of the wonderful role Girl Scout volunteers play in the lives of girls and our community! For the last three years, Heather has led her high school troop to plan a girl empowerment event, Perfectly Imperfect, Perfectly You!, with a great guest s

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