Submitted by Ainsley C. Metro Denver Arvada My dad supports me when I am selling Girl Scout Cookies. He is there when I need help. I know that he is there for me when I need him. He has helped me do cookie booths and door-to-door sales. I’m happy when he helps me sell cookies. He has helped me sell cookies for three years now. He likes to buy cookies from me and eat them too! This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form and is part of the 2018 contest for Best Cookie Dad.  Is your Cookie Dad the best? Tell us about him and he’ll win a cool prize! #Arvada #cookiesvolunteers #cookies #GirlScoutCookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #2018GirlScoutCookieProgram #MetroDenver #cookiecontests #BestCookieDadcontest

Submitted by Young Art Metro Denver Lone Tree Young Art offers a drop in art studio for children in Park Meadows mall. Young Art is unique because they teach their students how to draw and use different techniques, and also allow parents to drop children off while they shop if they are over the age of three. At a time when art has been drastically eliminated from schools, Young Art activates its mission to inspire creativity at a local level. In the past, we have had Girl Scout troops come in and complete many badges in the art category. If you are interested in coming in to complete a badge please email Peyton Ramsey at parkmeadows@youngartusa.co or call us at 720-788-6664! Now offering 20% off for individual lessons and Girl Scout parties. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #communitypartners #LoneTree #MetroDenver #YoungArt #ParkMeadowsMall

Submitted by Julie Fischer Northern & Northeastern CO Allenspark Are you interested in learning about horses, new to horses, never ridden or have ridden some, earning a new badge, or just love horses? Join us for hands-on horse activities, learning stations, a scavenger hunt, and horseback riding at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo (RMHE). Girl Scout Juniors can also complete requirements towards the Horseback Riding badge. Take home a fun, fact filled horse workbook plus handouts and giveaways from the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo. Explore the many other activities at the Expo (www.rockymountainhorseexpo.com) including the “Mane Event” There is also a special session for Girl Scouts who have never ridden before. Please contact us for more information. Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Location: National Western Event Center Costs and Registration: □ Registration: $40 for the Youth Horse Experience, admission into RMHE for 1 girl and 1 adult, and 2 tickets to the Mane Event. □ Extra tickets for Expo and Mane Event are $10 with combo pricing. Registration: https://www.coloradohorsecouncil.com/rmhe/ Other activities and Events Horse breeds scavenger hunt – this scavenger hunt will take you around the Expo to learn about famous breeds of horses from around the world as well as horse feed and nutrition. Equine Art in the Park -Gallery – tour the art gallery to view top horse and cowboy artists from across the United States. Other riding disciplines to learn about could include Vaulting, PoloCross, outfitting/packing, etc. Other industry professionals to learn about could include veterinarian, farrier, etc. The “Mane Event”: Finish the Day with a magical evening performance with nearly 100 horses dancing, spinning, leaping and showing us what remarkable creatures they are, along with many more family friendly activities. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #GSCOevents #NorthernampNortheasternCO #Allenspark #horses #RockyMountainHorseExpo

Submitted by Eden S. Pikes Peak Colorado Springs My baby sister, Caroline, was born really early in the morning on the first day of the cookie program. My mom was in the hospital still, so my dad took me out selling cookies in our neighborhood. The weather was cold and rainy, and my dad had been up almost all night, but he knew I really wanted to earn the Game Day patch for selling 50 packages on the first day/Super Bowl Sunday, so he took me to each house and cheered me on all afternoon. My dad also helped me work a bunch of different booths and reminds me to be confident with customers. He has helped me with my math skills too, and showed me how to make an Excel spreadsheet with formulas and everything, to keep track of my sales. My dad works really hard in the Army and I know he would love to kick back and relax and watch the Super Bowl or the Olympics, but he gives his time to me and my siblings instead. I think he’s the one that deserves a gold medal because he’s an awesome, giving Cookie Dad! This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form and is part of the 2018 contest for Best Cookie Dad.  Is your Cookie Dad the best? Tell us about him and he’ll win a cool prize! #VolunteerNews #ColoradoSprings #cookiesvolunteers #cookies #GirlScoutCookies #2018GirlScoutCookieProgram #cookiecontests #PikesPeak #BestCookieDadcontest

Submitted by Lyndi Schieldt Western Slope Montrose Look at this booth and how awesome it is to see these two excited Girl Scout Daisies when you walk into the Montrose Walmart. But, it’s not just the cookies they are excited about, it’s the men who play an active roll in their Girl Scout experience, and support these future women to be outgoing, honest, fair, and kind. These men are patient as the girls are figuring out how much money the customer owes, and as the girls count the money back to them as well. If you notice one of the dads also has a three-month-old baby (future Girl Scout) strapped to his chest. These men do not let anything get in their way to be able to support their girls in reaching their cookie goals. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form and is part of the 2018 contest for Best Cookie Dad.  Is your Cookie Dad the best? Tell us about him and he’ll win a cool prize! #montrose #VolunteerNews #WesternSlope #cookies #GirlScoutCookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #2018GirlScoutCookieProgram #cookiecontests #cookievolunteers

Submitted by Kenzie C. Northern & Northeastern CO Fort Collins My name is Kenzie. My dad, Shaun, is the most amazing cookie dad because he works from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m. and still finds time to go door-to-door with me. He delivers cookies to all his work friends and helps me become the top seller in my troop. That is why my dad is the most amazing cookie dad. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form and is part of the 2018 contest for Best Cookie Dad.  Is your Cookie Dad the best? Tell us about him and he’ll win a cool prize! #VolunteerNews #NorthernampNortheasternCO #cookiesvolunteers #cookies #GirlScoutCookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #2018GirlScoutCookieProgram #cookiecontests #FortCollins #BestCookieDadcontest

Submitted by Troop 60071 Metro Denver Aurora We have nicknamed him “Cookie Man” and he is the best. He is our troop’s biggest cheerleader! He isn’t afraid to be silly and show us that it’s okay to do the same. He gives really good advice and is always trying to help us reach our goals, not just at cookie time, but always. He gives a lot of his time and energy to our troop and Girl Scouts. He volunteers to help with cookie pick-up day at the cupboard getting other troops their cookies and then makes sure each of us is set up too. When we did our Powder Puff Derby, he helped us with our car designs and supported us while we ran the show. At our drive-thru cookie booth, he got all of us energized (the sign twirling he’s got down, but we’re helping him with his high kick). We wanted to share how much we appreciate him because he genuinely wants all of us to succeed. It’s good to have someone like that in your corner. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form and is part of the 2018 contest for Best Cookie Dad.  Is your Cookie Dad the best? Tell us about him and he’ll win a cool prize! #bestcookiedad #cookiesvolunteers #Aurora #cookies #GirlScoutCookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #2018GirlScoutCookieProgram #MetroDenver #cookiecontests #BestCookieDadcontest

Submitted by Brooklynn L. Pikes Peak Colorado Springs My daddy is the best! He comes to all of my Girl Scout cookie booths and he is my biggest supporter. I love Girl Scouts! It is such an amazing opportunity to meet lifelong friends and teaches me so much! I love my troop leaders and all that they do for us through out the entire year! This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form and is part of the 2018 contest for Best Cookie Dad.  Is your Cookie Dad the best? Tell us about him and he’ll win a cool prize! #ColoradoSprings #cookiesvolunteers #cookies #GirlScoutCookies #2018GirlScoutCookieProgram #cookiecontests #PikesPeak #BestCookieDadcontest

Submitted by Ella C. Pikes Peak Colorado Springs My dad, Chris, works at night driving a semi-truck. When he comes home, he takes me door-to-door to sell cookies. One time my mom wasn’t feeling well, so my dad took me and helped me sell lots of cookies. We even sold a whole case of Thin Mints. I love my Dad. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form and is part of the 2018 contest for Best Cookie Dad.  Is your Cookie Dad the best? Tell us about him and he’ll win a cool prize! #ColoradoSprings #cookiesvolunteers #cookies #GirlScoutCookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #2018GirlScoutCookieProgram #PikesPeak #BestCookieDadcontest

Submitted by Leah Metro Denver Littleton Hi! My name is Leah and I am a 6th grader. My dad is a cookie rockstar. I’ve been selling cookies since kindergarten and he helps drive the cookies to the cookie booth and helps me set up my table and chairs. He likes to sing songs and dance around our cookie booth! This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form and is part of the 2018 contest for Best Cookie Dad.  Is your Cookie Dad the best? Tell us about him and he’ll win a cool prize! #cookiesvolunteers #cookies #GirlScoutCookies #GirlScoutCookieProgram #2018GirlScoutCookieProgram #MetroDenver #Littleton #BestCookieDadcontest

Join the GSCO Outdoor Adventure Club Explorers (6th grade) at Keystone Science School March 9-11, 2018! The program will start at 7 p.m. on March 9 at Keystone Science School and run through Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. We will be cross country skiing, snowshoeing, competing in Winter Olympics-style games, having a snow photo scavenger hunt, astronomy, and more! Registration ends Monday, February 26 at 5 p.m.  To register, please go to: https://girlscoutsco.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App You can find instructions on how to register here: https://girlscoutsofcolorado.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/2907212-how-do-i-register-for-an-outdoor-adventure-club-event- If you have any questions related to the event and/or programming, email GSCO Outdoor Programs Coordinator Marissa Rooney at marissa.rooney@gscolorado.org. #OutdoorAdventureClub #OAC #KeystoneScienceSchool #OACExplorers #OutdoorAdventureClubExplorers

Submitted by Catherine Berra Metro Denver Littleton Hello! What began as a new adventure in my own life, one of adopting and riding a rescue horse, has transformed into a program to assist others in finding their path to self-confidence. Horses are magical and magnificent creatures and offer a wonderful partnership in our journey as humans. One of the truly important parts of any successful endeavor is to assess our own herds, the people we choose to be in our life. The BeHerd program partners with horses and offers a forum for conversation regarding our own choices in our lives. Partnering with a horse on the ground, we discuss the herd mentality, vision and respect. Participants are able to verbalize their thoughts while grooming the horse and discussing their current and future “herds.” This program will help Girl Scouts earn requirements toward their Junior Horseback Riding badge! Contact BeHerdllc.com 720-421-5033 Amazing girls do amazing things! I believe our self-confidence stems from our choices. Horses listen and reveal to us like mirrors and I’m excited to share these lessons! This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments, too. #Communitypartnerships #BeHerd #horses #MetroDenver #Littleton