From Girl Scouts of the USA Save the date to join us at a one-of-a-kind gathering of girls and women from around the world! In October, we’re shining the spotlight on girls, making our Girl Scout convention the premier event for every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)TM who wants to make the world a better place—– and we’re calling this event G.I.R.L. 2017. For three days, girls will dominate Columbus, Ohio—– and we want you to be a part of it. G.I.R.L. 2017, October 6-8, 2017, will draw more than 10,000 of the brightest, strongest, and most capable girls and women in the world. Excited? We are! Be sure to mark your calendar and tell your friends—– for a limited time you can save 15 percent on registration by taking advantage of our early bird registration price starting March 14. Learn more about G.I.R.L. 2017 #GIRL #GIRL2017 #GirlScoutsoftheUSA

From Girl Scouts of the USA Yay—Girl Scout Week is almost here! Let’s get ready for that special time of year when Girl Scouts of all ages celebrate and show the world what it means to be a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™. Let’s make this year’s activities extra special. Here are a few ideas to get you started—one for each day of Girl Scout Week. Sunday, March 12—Celebrate National Girl Scout Day by reconnecting with the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Learn more about Girl Scout history and our founder, Juliette Gordon Low; you could even hold a Girl Scout birthday party. (We’re 105 this year!) Do something to make the world a better place. Monday, March 13—Be a go-getter and take action! You might launch a community service project or work toward a Girl Scout award. Tuesday, March 14—Be an innovator and explore science, technology, engineering, and/or math (STEM)! You could create a fun project through Made with Code, meeting challenges head on and exploring new solutions. Wednesday, March 15—Be a smart risk-taker and step out of your comfort zone! Get outside to explore and take action to protect our environment. Try a new outdoor activity with family or friends. Sign up for Girl Scout summer camp—or plan a different adventure. It could take place close to home, or around the world! Thursday, March 16—Be a leader and show people you care! Commit “random acts of kindness” all day long. Be a good friend. Volunteer or donate to charity. Show the world your smile! Friday, March 17—Get involved civically! Connect with your local (or school) officials and leaders. Learn about Girl Scouts’ legislative agenda. Work toward earning your Global Action award. Saturday, March 18—Observe Girl Scout Sabbath: the perfect time to honor one’s faith. Attend a religious service. Think about earning your My Promise, My Faith pin. Learn more about faiths different from your own. But don’t stop there! Learn more about Girl Scout traditions and ceremonies. Or…take the lead like a Girl Scout and come up with some fun and meaningful activities of your own! And don’t forget to show us how you’re celebrating all week long, by sharing your activities on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, using the hashtag #GirlScoutWeek. Not currently involved with Girl Scouts? Join, volunteer, or donate! Above all, take the opportunity during Girl Scout Week, and throughout the year, to share your awesome—and show the world how your courage, confidence, and character make the world a better place. #GIRL #GirlScoutBirthday #GirlScoutWeek #MyPromiseMyFaith

Submitted by Jody Clair Pikes Peak Colorado Springs Check out the flyer for the Secret Garden Dance. It is open to families with your Girl Scouts. Secret Garden Dance Questions? girlscoutjody@gmail.com This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments too. #ColoradoSprings #events #PikesPeak

Submitted by Jody Clair Pikes Peak Colorado Springs Looking to complete Daisy Journey: Between Earth and Sky? Join us for a fun filled day of learning and fun. Troop 43810 is hosting and looks forward a day of planting and sisterhood. Daisy Journey in a day Questions? girlscoutjody@gmail.com This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments too. #Daisy #DaisyJourney #ColoradoSprings #Daisies #BetweenEarthandSky #PikesPeak #events

From Girl Scouts of the USA Two weeks ago, girls had the chance to vote on one of two designs for the new badge they’ll be able to earn this coming fall—Troop Camping. (It’s her world—we’re just here to guide her!) Thanks to everyone who cast a vote and made their voices heard! What’s next? Well, we’re hard at work on the badge requirements now, making sure they’re chock full of opportunities for her to take the lead like a Girl Scout and unleash her inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™. And we can’t forget all the adventure, fun, and excitement great Girl Scout memories are made of! This will be a big part of the journey, too. Badge requirements will be ready for download by June 15 and in council stores by August. In the meantime, girls: get ready, because camp life is the best life! It’s going to be amazing. #GirlScoutsoftheUSA #GIRL #GirlsChoicebadge #GirlsChoice #troopcamping

Submitted by Jody Clair Pikes Peak Colorado Springs Check out the flyers for two new travel opportunities for Girl Scouts here in Colorado! Marie Life Tour in Florida Puerto Rico 4th graders and up can take part in a Marine Life Tour in Florida. 6th graders (at time of travel) can take part in a visit to Puerto Rico! Questions? girlscoutjody@gmail.com This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments too. #ColoradoSprings #EFTours #PikesPeak #travel

Arvada Girl Scout Charlotte B. traveled to Costa Rica for an unforgettable adventure! She was able to make the trip after receiving the “Look Wider” International Travel Scholarship. After returning home, Charlotte shared her memories with her Girl Scout sisters: “During the trip when we were at the beach, we had the opportunity to help and pick up the trash. When we were picking up the trash on the last day, we were able to see the sick sea turtles come to land to either die or lay their eggs when the other turtles weren’t there, so they wouldn’t make the others sick. That showed me how most of us didn’t really think about the sick turtles and what would happen to them. Going sure opened my eyes to what happens down there and how that can effect the community.” *** The “Look Wider” International Travel Scholarships are made possible by the Rae Ann and Richard Dougherty Look Wider International Travel Fund Endowment at Rose Community Foundation. Thanks to this generous commitment, Girl Scouts of Colorado will award scholarships to girls every year. Learn more about Girl Scout destinations and other international travel at forgirls.girlscouts.org/travel. Applications for destinations travel are due before Thanksgiving each fall. The application for the “Look Wider” International Travel Scholarship is available from November through February and is meant for individual girl travel. Read more about Global Girl Scouting and how to get involved atgirlscoutsofcolorado.org/global-girl-scouting. #Arvada #LookWider #GirlScoutDestinations #travel #Denvermetro

Submitted by Christina Bartholomew Metro Denver Denver Saturday April 15, 2017 is Girl Scout University, a day-long badge workshop on the University of Denver campus. Alpha Phi Omega (a national service fraternity) at DU is so excited to be presenting this event and hope you can join us. We will be teaching a variety of Cadette, Junior, and Brownie badges this year including first aid, finding common ground, drawing, my best self, and many more. Each Girl Scout will have the opportunity to earn two badges throughout the day for only $10. The price includes instruction, all materials needed to complete the badge, and the physical badge itself! More details, including a full list of badge offerings, coming soon on the GSCO activity listings page. We hope to see you there! 40963104_save_the_date_1 This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments too. #Denver #GirlScoutUniversity #MetroDenver #UniversityofDenver

Girl Scout Sunday is March 12, 2017. You and your troop can celebrate by by earning the My Promise, My Faith pin. Girl Scouts encourages girls to grow their faith and is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which includes many of the principles and values common to most faiths. Although a secular organization, Girl Scouts has, since the movement began, encouraged girls to explore their spirituality by earning the My Promise, My Faith pin. Throughout this journey, girls open up conversations with women in their religious community, research inspiring quotes that resonate with the part of the Girl Scout Law on which they have chosen to focus, and create a work of art to express what they’ve learned with their friends, family, and possibly even the larger community. Girls of all grade levels are eligible once each year to earn the My Promise, My Faith pin. Learn more about how to get started. #GirlScoutSunday #GirlScoutWeek #MyPromiseMyFaithpin

Submitted by Carolyn Decker Northern & Northeastern CO Longmont FLYING, ZAPPING, AND GIRL POWER!! Join us for a superpowered, superhero camp! The Seniors of Troop 78527 are hosting an adventurous superhero camp for Brownies and Juniors. This camp is all about discovering what you are capable of and how to achieve it. There will be tons of fun games and activities, where each girl will discover her superpowers and learn to use them. She’ll get a chance to learn how to fight evil and get all kinds of creative with her secret identity. She will create her own jewelry with sparkling stones that represent her superpowers. Girls will also design their own mini-sidekick and flowing cape to wear to supercharge their fight for good. Girls will get to enjoy camping with their troop in heated cabins, eat delicious food provided by Tomahawk Ranch, and have a super time having fun with older girls. Troop leaders can relax because all the activities will be planned and led by Senior Girl Scouts. What a great way to have your troop experience camping for the first time! Non-Girl Scout friends are welcome to join too. Where: Tomahawk Ranch Girl Scout Camp near Bailey Colorado southwest of Denver When: Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6, 2017 Arrive beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday for dinner and the start of all the fun festivities. Depart at 10 a.m. on Sunday. The deadline for registration is September 2, 2017. Please look on the GSCO event page for the registration form and flyer. Use superhero as a keyword! Girls must attend with adults at the Girl Scout adult to girl ratios. The camp costs $100 for each girl attending and $55 for each adult. (Adults over safety-wise ratios must pay $100) Cost includes activities, lodging, five meals and snacks, and a Superhero fun patch. Questions? Please contact Maria Cross at cross.maria.e@gmail.com or at 703-597-6188. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments too. #NorthernampNortheasternCO #Brownies #TomahawkRanch #Juniors #Denvermetro #camp #events

Submitted by Mandy Geddes Metro Denver Denver Junior Troop 64527 Presents: Brownie Pet Badge Day at the Denver Animal Shelter Girl Scout Junior Troop 64527 is teaming up with the Denver Animal Shelter to lead a Brownie Pet Badge event as part of their Bronze Award Project. We want to teach younger girls how to care for pets, and we want to bring awareness to the pets waiting for adoption at the shelter! Where: Denver Animal Shelter 1241 W. Bayaud Ave Denver 80223 When: March 18 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. How: Registration fee: $5 per Brownie (includes the badge!), plus a donation for the shelter from their wish list: ● Enrichment toys ● Canned wet food ● Dog or cat treats ● Peanut butter ● Blankets ● Towls ● collars/leash ● Puppy pads ● Clumping kitty litter Please reserve your Brownie’s spot by emailing Mandy Geddes at hippo_25th@hotmail.com. Registration will be limited to 20 Brownies and 10 chaperones! 40963104_brownie_pet_badge This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments too. #DenverAnimalShelter #Denver #BronzeAward #MetroDenver #events

Submitted by Mary Dawson Metro Denver Aurora Girl Scouts are GREAT Community Partners! Join us for the annual High Line Canal Cleanup in Aurora on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 8 a.m. to noon. We will meet at the Community College of Aurora, in the Fine Arts Building. The address is 16000 E. Centretech Parkway. Visit AuroraWater.org for more details or email Mary Dawson at mdawson@auroragov.org 40963104_highline_canal_cleanup_2017 This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. You can share your Girl Scout moments too. #Aurora #communitypartners #events #MetroDenver