Renew your Girl Scout membership for a chance to win rewards and prizes!
Girl Scouts of Colorado is excited to offer membership renewal prizes for girls, troops, families, and service units! There will be drawings for prizes weekly in September and hourly on Girl Scout New Year’s Eve, September 30. The earlier you renew, the more chances you’ll have to win!
GSCO Badge Series
Keep your girls engaged with badges and Journeys in a virtual setting. Our Badge Series program will continue for 2020-2021. Here is what is coming up this fall:
October: Civics
November: Independence
December: Entrepreneurship
Registration is open now! Questions? Contact GirlExperience@gscolorado.org
Subscribe to our new Trefoil Trunks!
Does your girl love to get surprises in the mail? Of course, who doesn’t?! Girl Scouts of Colorado will be launching a new subscription pack that families can purchase, or girls can use their Cookie Credits.
Each month girls will receive a program level specific pack that contains:
Two activities with materials that are connected to a badge or Girl Scout theme
A fun Girl Scout item
A fun patch/badge
A printed information booklet
Access to additional activities to complete virtually
And other fun surprises!
At this time, subscriptions will be either three months or six months at $29.99 per month.
Questions? Contact GirlExperience@gscolorado.org.
It’s not too late to participate in the Fall Product Program!
Fall Product Program combines educational activities with money-earning opportunities for troops. Fall Product Program is directed toward family and friends and can be done entirely online through the M2 operating system platform. The program enables troops to earn proceeds by selling magazine subscriptions as well as nuts and candy.
Girls participating develop skills in business ethics, financial literacy, and ecommerce. They learn how to set goals, make individual and group decisions, develop sales pitches, manage troop proceeds, and market their sale.
Sound familiar? That’s because the Fall Product Program introduces girls to the same entrepreneurial skills as the Cookie Program and enhances the development of those skills.
Those skills are more important than ever! Setting goals and problem solving go hand-in-hand with teaching girls how to chart a course and adjust to overcome the bumps along the way.
By participating in the Fall Product Program, troops earn 13% of their magazine subscription orders as troop proceeds, plus $1/item for nuts and chocolates. Girls also earn rewards based on their participation in the Fall Product Program and have the option of choosing Cookie Credits as rewards too. Girl who send 15+ emails to family and friends via the M2 platform and sell $275+ in combined sales (online and/or in-person) during 2020 Fall Product Program, will earn a personalized avatar patch!
There are contests during the program for girls to enter too! Check out our GSCO blog for details.
The Fall Product Program began September 12 and runs through October 26. Girls can start at any time during the program!
For more information go to the Fall Product Program page on our website or contact GSCO customer care at 1-877-404-5708.
Program and training guide
Want to see what is coming for 2020-2021? On September 15 we unveil our new Program and Training Guide on the GSCO Blog. (Pro Tip: Subscribe to get a weekly summary of blog posts)
Membership Connection Committee
Want leader to leader tips to have a fabulous year no matter what? Join the MCC session at Leadership Summits this fall. You can learn more about virtual Leadership Summits and the How to Lead Today – You are NOT alone! session MCC is hosting on the GSCO blog.
Get your Girl Scout year off to a great start by attending a Leadership Summit!
This adult learning opportunity will be offered virtually this year. This means you get the skills and knowledge needed to provide a positive Girl Scout experience all from the comfort of your own home!
While we are unable to meet in-person right now, volunteers will still have the opportunity to learn new things, share and discuss ideas and connect with other volunteers. The training courses offered are designed to equip leaders with the tools for success! There are four opportunities to attend each training course. You do not need to attend all of the courses offered each day, you can pick and choose the day and time that work best for you and register for each course individually.
September 18 – 20
September 26 – 28
November 6 – 8
Please contact training@gscolorado.org for questions.
GSCO Shop Updates
The GSCO Shop in Denver is now open for shopping by appointment only! Sign up for a time to visit the shop. Please Note:
There is a maximum of four customers at a time.
Appointments are available Monday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free shipping and no-contact pick up is still offered as an alternative for our customers to get their Girl Scout gear should they need anything last minute, or they don’t feel comfortable in a public environment.
Credit cards and Cookie Credits are the only form of payment we can accept, and we are still unable to take returns.
Shop for GSCO specific merchandise online
Check out our new council’s own online order form! Submit the order form and we will contact you for payment and shipping/pickup options. Items added weekly.
As always you can still shop online anytime. Check back often for GSUSA purchase and shipping promotions.
Contact: 303-607-4880 or retail@gscolorado.org. If you reach voicemail, leave a detailed message.
Day Programs at GSCO Properties
Starting in September, troops can visit select GSCO properties and participate in a half or full day of staff-led programs! Visit Twisted Pine in Genesee or Hamp Hut in Colorado Springs and spend a half day connecting with your troop and building your outdoor skills with programs in archery, Trail Adventure badge, guided hikes, outdoor art and others. Visit Tomahawk Ranch in Bailey or Sky High Ranch in Woodland Park and spend a full day with lunch included enjoying the beautiful camp properties and participating in programs ranging from Wizarding and Fun at the Farm to Life-Sized Games, Camp Fun Day and Adventure / Survival.
Check out all the details on how to reserve, pricing, available dates, program options, COVID -19 guidelines, FAQs and on the GSCO website.
Don’t forget: Girls can use Cookie Credits to pay for these amazing programs.
Questions? Contact property.reservations@gscolorado.org.
Fall Trail Adventure Kickoff
Join us for a virtual webinar to kick-off the Trail Adventure Badge! In this virtual webinar, GSCO Outdoor Program staff and other trail running and hiking experts will walk you through each step of the Trail Adventure badge and give you tips, tricks, and resources to help you plan, prepare, and train for your outdoor adventure. Complete the remaining badge requirements this fall to be eligible to receive a free Trail Adventure badge and Girl Scouts bandana.
There will be two webinar events:
Membership Connection Committee (MCC)
Want leader to leader tips to have a fabulous year no matter what? Join the MCC session at Leadership Summits this fall. You can learn more about virtual Leadership Summits and the How to Lead Today – You are NOT alone! session MCC is hosting on the GSCO blog.
While we hope Girl Scouts are civically engaged throughout the year, we are excited to focus our virtual program offerings this October on civics, citizenship, and democracy! This October, our virtual Badge Series will provide Girl Scouts of all ages the chance to earn their citizenship or democracy badges. We will provide all Colorado Girl Scouts who complete the virtual badge series in October with their citizenship or democracy badge at no cost. Badges will be mailed out to Girl Scouts in November 2020. We have also organized several opportunities for girls to learn about women in government in Colorado, women who advocate for living for Girl Scouts nationally, and women who work tirelessly to keep everyone civically engaged and vote at every opportunity.
2021 Activity Guides for World Thinking Day and Global Action Awards now available
Start planning now for your Girl Scout’s 2021 World Thinking Day and Global Action Awards! Activity guides are now available for 2021 for all Girl Scout levels.
World Thinking Day
Every year on February 22, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from around the world come together to focus on one important topic that can change the world for the better. This year’s theme is Peacebuilding. Find out how you can participate and download our activity guides to spark some awesome ideas.
Global Action Award
The Girl Scout Global Action award recognizes girls’ commitment to improving the world as they discover, connect, and take action to address issues in their community and beyond. The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals are the focus, with this year’s award targeting Goal 13: climate action.
Upcoming Events
Check the events calendar for exciting events in your community. Girl Scouts of Colorado is always planning fun and educational events for girls across the state. Some of these events are highlighted below!
September 16 — 4 p.m.
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to meet an engineer, advocate, historian, lifetime Girl Scout, and champion of all women, Jill Tietjen. As a professional engineer, Jill spent more than 40 years in the electric utility industry and was the national president of the Society of Women Engineers and the first woman to serve on the board of directors of the Rocky Mountain Electrical League and its first female president.
September 19 — 9:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Explore the Gardens and discover how plants make the world a better place! This program is presented in partnership with Girl Scouts of Colorado and is adapted from the Daisy Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, “Rosie’s Story: A Better Beach for Everyone—Make the World a Better Place
September 22 — 4 p.m.
Girl Scouts are invited to a fun, virtual info and trivia session with Denver Botanic Gardens! Discover how plants make the world a better place as you test your knowledge about different plants, flowers, and Colorado facts.
September 26 — 9:14 a.m.
This self-guided experience encourages Girl Scouts and families to explore the basics of garden design as they learn how to plan for a successful garden. This program is designed to meet the needs of the Girl Scout Junior Badge requirements. All Girl Scouts and community groups are welcome to attend.
September 26 — 6 p.m.
Join us virtually to celebrate NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night. This family friendly event will be perfect for the moon enthusiasts or curious people who want to watch and learn about the moon when its shadows and details are most visible- on a full moon!
October 8 — 4 p.m.
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to a special, one-hour webinar to meet former Girl Scout and Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, Donna Lynne.
October 10 — 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Explore the outdoors with Catamount Institute’s trained naturalists and earn a badge at the same time! Come for the morning or afternoon or both!
October 11 — 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
On October 11, the global community comes together to celebrate the power of girls and highlight, discuss, and take action to advance the rights of and opportunities for girls everywhere, or what is known as International Day of the Girl. This year’s theme is “my voice, our equal future” and aims to amplify girls’ voices and stand up for their rights.
October 13 — 5:30 p.m.
Are you ready to run for office? While it might not be for President (YET), you can start to brush up on your public speaking skills, solidify your campaign slogan, and be inspired by amazing women in politics.
October 14 — 4 p.m. Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to a special webinar to meet key women in Denver city government.
October 22 — 4 p.m.
Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors are invited to a special webinar to meet key women in Denver city government
October 20 — 4 p.m.
Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to learn about how Girl Scouts of the USA advocates! A representative from the GSUSA Public Policy and Advocacy Office will talk to girls about how GSUSA works across party lines with Congress and the Executive Branch to raise awareness about issues important to girls and young women.
October 20 — 5:30 p.m.
Voting is an amazing right that you get when you turn 18 years old. In this workshop we will explore the importance of your vote, explore and correct myths around voting, learn how to become an informed voter, and learn how to register to vote!
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