As the 114th year of Girl Scouting starts, take a moment to reflect on what Girl Scouts means to you. For so many girls, Girl Scouts is a place to proudly be their authentic selves. A place for them to hone their skills, explore new passions, and find genuine connections. A place where girls can build their confidence while they pursue their dreams. We need Girl Scouts now more than ever. Girl Scouting benefits our communities as girls focus on making the world a better place through actions big and small. With supportive mentors and lasting friendships, Girl Scouts develop essential skills like empathetic leadership and financial literacy, building resilience along the way. Girl Scouts gives them the confidence to create the future they want to live in. Who knows what girls will achieve in the next 114 years? Please show your commitment to our future leaders and renew your Girl Scout membership in April.  We’re trying something new this year -- a pay-what-you-can model to allow families facing financial hardship to continue with Girl Scouts at an annual fee they are comfortable with. This will also open up the opportunity for those who are comfortable paying more to support their fellow Girl Scouts. Cookie Credits can be applied to cover membership dues and troops can renew members using troop proceeds from Product Programs. Every Girl Scout youth member who renews before June 15 will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a trip to Cape Canaveral, Fla., to experience a rocket launch first-hand  courtesy of Lockheed Martin Space. The drawing includes a viewing opportunity for four people as well as round-trip airfare for four provided by Southwest Airlines. The winning girl’s primary caregiver will be contacted and connected to staff support at Lockheed Martin to schedule launch. The caregiver will work directly with Southwest Airlines to facilitate flights. Troops with two Troop Leadership Team volunteers and at least 75% of their girl members (minimum of three) renewed by June 15 also have a chance to win a weekend at a Girl Scout camp property. Three troops will be selected. Tomahawk Ranch cabin: April 24-26, 2026 Lazy Acres lodge: April 24-26, 2026 Meadow Mountain Ranch lodge: May 1-3, 2026. Note: All participating troops meeting basic Early Bird requirements, completing their Annual Troop Report, Volunteer Agreement, and having an approved ACH (includes two renewed bank signers with BASA) by June 15. Early renewal opens April 1, so make your plans now. With your continued support, we can empower girls with the skills they need to drive change, shape their future, and make the world a better place.

Girl Scout volunteers, we love you! In honor of April being Volunteer Appreciation Month, Girl Scouts of Colorado is celebrating extraordinary volunteers throughout the state. Here are a few of the thousands of volunteers who go above and beyond to support the future of Girl Scouts! Valerie P. from Centennial Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer? I was a Girl Scout when I was little, and once my daughter became old enough to join Girl Scouts I wanted to share that experience with her. Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout. I've been a Troop Leader and Troop Cookie Manager for three years since our troop started as Daises. This year I took on the role of Service Unit Cookie Manager as well. What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer? I've learned to be a more confident speaker and how to plan engaging activities based on what my troop enjoys. I've loved watching how the girls in our troop have grown and become more confident in themselves, and it shows me how even the smallest things can have a big impact. What do you hope girls have learned from you? I hope the girls in our troop are learning how to use critical thinking to problem-solve and come up with solutions, whether they're big or small. I hope they learn that every one of them is amazing in their own way and they can do anything when we put our minds to it and work together. Robyn G. from Bayfield Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer? My daughter wanted to sign up for Girl Scouts, and in signing up, I was asked to volunteer. I am very social, so I figured, why not! Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout. I started off by sitting in during meetings if a leader was out. Then, when cookie season came around, I discovered our troop did not plan on doing booths…that’s half the fun, right? So I volunteered to be the booth manager and loved it! Shortly after I became the Troop Cookie Manager and have been in this role for two years now! What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer? Being a Girl Scout volunteer, I have learned so much about the company and what they teach. Previously I only knew about cookies! I also made many new Girl Scout mom friends! What do you hope girls have learned from you? I am mostly active during cookie season. But during this time I have taught girls about customer service skills, cash handling, and marketing. I have a strong background in retail and working at banks, so it was easy to teach the girls the skills I have obtained. Plus, I love seeing customers being so impressed by the girls in our troop and how they can handle sales without any adult assistance. Selena R. from Durango Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer? To make space in my schedule to engage with my daughter. I fell right in after the first outing or two! Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout. I started as a co-leader, became troop leader after a few years. Took on TCM role this year. What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer? To be patient, flexible, and have FUN! This is a girl-led program and our troop really tries to let the girls do just that! What do you hope girls have learned from you? I hope my girls feel empowered to make good decisions, try new things, and to be kind to others! Kirsten K. from Colorado Springs Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer? I loved Girl Scouts when I was younger, and couldn’t wait to try to create a similar experience for my daughter. Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout. I’m a Daisy troop leader. With the help of my amazing co-leader and our supportive and enthusiastic Girl Scout families, I lead 8 girls in kindergarten and first grade. What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer? No matter how prepared I think I am from training, there is still a lot to be learned by doing. What do you hope girls have learned from you? I hope they are learning that even as Daisies, they are strong, capable, intelligent, and deserving of respect just by existing. I also want them to know that we do not jeopardize any of that by being a little silly. Jennifer S. from Highlands Ranch Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer? Shortly after my husband passed away, I was looking for an opportunity for our adopted daughter to spend time doing positive things with other girls who have developmental disabilities. We joined a multilevel troop for girls with disabilities when my daughter was in 4th grade. As my daughter progressed through Girl Scouts, she started hearing about opportunities and began dreaming big dreams. The troop had limitations that would not allow her to meet these goals. As a result, another parent and I decided to start a troop with some other Girl Sccouts who were looking for more opportunities to grow. In just a couple of months, we added an additional six girls to the original six, and in this second year as troop leaders, we now have 16 girls with two more planning to join soon. I want girls to have the opportunity to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals with the supports they need to be successful. Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout. I signed up as a troop support volunteer and worked as the Troop Cookie Manager. I moved up to co-leader where I am planning badges for multiple levels while serving as the Troop Fall Product Manager and Troop Cookie Manager for our very busy troop. I also have served as the Service Unit Fall Product Manager for the last two years and am now a bank account signer and by default Treasurer for our service unit. What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer? I have learned to listen to what the girls want and how to give them time to accomplish those things by themselves while gently encouraging them to stay on task. The leader trainings make it clear that girls should be leading with guidance from supportive adults. While in many ways it would be easier to follow a set pathway, it is important to do what the girls want. The challenge of working with girls at so many ages and stages is real, but I love that we are a troop with siblings who can be in Girl Scouts together. I have discovered that every troop is different and that it can be hard to make every scout and parent happy all the time, but I do my best to achieve a balance so all the scouts have a say and are a part of the decision making process. I have learned to handle roadblocks creatively and continually strive to make Girl Scouts fun instead of too much like school. What do you hope girls have learned from you? Hopefully they are learning to be flexible and resilient as I try to model that whenever we are together. It is most important that they learn to be kind humans. We have a unique set of girls, some neurodiverse and others neurotypical, but every girl matters and has something to contribute. Each one has recognizable strengths and other areas where they may be more challenged. I accept each scout exactly where she is and want to help her reach her fullest potential. Teresa B. from Louisville Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer? I wanted to support my daughter and the troop when they started as Daisies. I thought it would be a good way to meet other girls in her class and the other leaders. We had a troop of 20 girls and 4 leaders at the time! As seventh graders, we now have 10 girls and 2 leaders. Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout. I have assisted our amazing main leader by being that second set of eyes and hands that keep girls moving in the right direction ... whether that's on the trail when hiking or in a journey workbook. This past fall when our primary leader was out of the country for several months, I allowed the girls to take charge of leading badges for the troop. And just like most parents, I have handled the cash at cookie booths. Although I am a signer on the Service Unit bank account, this hasn't come into play much yet. What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer? To breathe deeply and allow girls to discover the way forward as much as possible. What do you hope girls have learned from you? I hope that the girls have learned teamwork and leadership through support & service to others. Additionally, I hope that they have a broader view of the world from the experiences we have shared. Lastly, I think they have gained confidence and self-esteem by taking on projects and completing them. Deveny O. from Highlands Ranch Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer? I became a Girl Scout volunteer because I wanted to spend time with my daughter engaging in activities that were girl empowering, community based and aligned with our family values. Joining Girl Scouts was a natural fit for our family as we try to live by the Girl Scout law. Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout. My role as a volunteer means I get to know all of the kids, their families and happenings in the community. It is fun to learn about different badges, patches, and be exposed to different activities, learn new skills and meet new friends. Being a volunteer I get to spend quality time with daughter and we get to learn new things together. What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer? I learned to sew! In all seriousness, I am reminded how magical this age is and see how the girls learn, laugh, play and build friendship. Watching the girls interact together, and support each other is a gift I didn't know I would receive when I became a volunteer. What do you hope girls have learned from you? I hope the girls learn to try new things, see the magic in girl friendships and girl empowerment. Our troop is diverse in many aspects so I hope that are girls continue to embrace their community with open arms. Georgina K. from Colorado Springs Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer? I became a volunteer so I could spend time with my daughter, a just us activity. I continue to volunteer because Girl Scouts has become the place where we find community. No matter where we move there is troop we can join and meet the most amazing people. Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout. I first started as a daisy troop helper. In our second year I became a leader, which lead to me volunteering in the service units as well. What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer? I have learned that it is an amazing organization that really puts the girls first. Girl Scouts is adaptive to all kinds of girls and all shapes of learners. I have learned how to organize so many kinds of events. I have also gotten to try so many amazing new things, like dolphin training, kayaking, rock climbing, indoor skydiving and aerial silks just to name a few. I have learned to expand my knowledge so that I can better guide the girls. What do you hope girls have learned from you? I hope they learn something new! I hope that I can show the girls how to be accepting of others, and how to share small kindness that might someday change the world. Heather P. from Grand Junction Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer? I became a volunteer probably like most, to support my daughter and be able to help where I could. Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout. I became a tropp leader almost 4 years ago when our troop leader was planning to move. I took on fall sales and cookie sales right away. Recently I took on the training and passed as a Youth and young adult mental first aid. I am also on my second year with an amazing bunch of volunteers on the Service Unit. What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer? I have learned so much from the girls. How to connect to different levels can be a challenge, but the older girls in our multi-level help all the time bridge to those younger girls and I follow their lead. I have been learning how to let them run their own meetings with the whole girl scout rainbow there and letting them find the ups and downs themselves. I have really learned how to connect to my own Girl Scout, Kyren, more and we have more to talk about than just school. What do you hope girls have learned from you? I hope they have learned from me to see the impossible as possible. That to set small goals and see where it can take you. I hope they have learned how to be a sister to every Girl Scout and to be a friend to anyone who needs it. Tammy K. from Fort Collins Why did you become a Girl Scout volunteer? I did not have the opportunity to be a Girl Scout when I was growing up, so when the opportunity presented itself to be part of my daughter's troop, I jumped at the chance. Tell us about your different volunteer roles as a Girl Scout. I am a Troop Leader for a Multi-Level troop, I am the Troop Fall Product Manager, I am the Safety Coordinator for our Service Unit Camp, and am the Service Unit Manager for 747. What have you learned as a Girl Scout volunteer? How to work with girls and how to let them lead. The importance of having a good support team. The importance of having a Plan B and C. What do you hope girls have learned from you? How to be confident. How to acknowledge mistakes and make them right. How to support each other. Know a Girl Scout volunteer who goes above and beyond? To show your gratitude, nominate a volunteer for a Volunteer Recognition Award so we can recognize their greatness! Learn more here.

OGAB members pose with their finished resin piece. Left to right, Larissa, Rebecca, Ava. When the Girl Scout DreamLab team set out to install a selfie wall, they turned to us, the Older Girl Advisory Board (OGAB), to bring our creativity and collaboration to the project. With this girl-led project, we were able to bring our unique perspectives to reflect both OGAB and Girl Scouts as a whole. After some trial and error, we found a design that represents all of our collaboration and hard work! For Ava, a Girl Scout Ambassador and second-year OGAB member who took on the role of team lead, the project was both a challenge and a rewarding experience: "The selfie wall was a super fun project to work on and be a team lead on," she said. "It was great to have an extra project with my team to collaborate and share our ideas. I’m super proud of how the selfie wall turned out—there were definitely some unique moments, like using a window squeegee to spread the paint or anything that involved the [resin]. Overall, it was a great project, and I’m super excited to see a little bit of OGAB in Girl Scout DreamLab!" "After carefully designing and refining the concept to ensure it was both sustainable and cost-effective, we were ready to begin construction on the selfie wall," said Larissa, a Girl Scout Ambassador and second-year OGAB member. "Working alongside three other OGAB members, we were empowered to lead ourselves, fostering a strong sense of collaboration and mutual motivation. One of the most memorable moments was when we poured resin together as a team—each step a testament to our shared effort and creativity." "I learned more about how to collaborate with a team and how to pivot on ideas," said Sam, a Girl Scout Senior and second-year OGAB member. "We had to change the plan several times because of budget and [construction] issues, so we had to problem solve and come up with other ideas to create a beautiful selfie wall." With our dedication and creative problem-solving, the selfie wall is not just an art installation—it’s a representation of what happens when girls are given the opportunity to take the lead. Come visit Girl Scout DreamLab and take a selfie with the new installation! Girl Scout staff members posing with the finished selfie wall!

Though their circumstances are different from many Girl Scouts, Troop 64959, made up of girls who are refugees from Egypt, Sudan, Pakistan, Iran, and other countries across Africa and the Middle East, as well as girls incarcerated at the detention centers in Denver, still sold Girl Scout Cookies this year. Troop 64959 is part of Girl Scouts of Colorado’s Community Connections program which aims to bring the Girl Scout program to those who may not typically be able to participate. This entirely free program brings Girl Scouts to girls in detention centers, refugee programs, low-income schools, and more. "It's been an inspiration to witness the growth of these girls over the past two and a half years," said Sutton Saunders, alternative program specialist at Girl Scouts of Colorado. "Leading this troop has been incredibly rewarding, and I'm so proud of the strong, capable young women they're becoming. They're always eager to learn, try new things, and connect with one another.”    Troop 64959 planned to use money from this year's cookie sales to buy new uniforms. However, thanks to a generous donation from Metronet, who has purchased all the uniforms, the troop can now use their cookie money to plan more meetings and fun outings. “ At Metronet, we are committed to investing in the communities we serve, and that means supporting the next generation of leaders,” said community and engagement coordinator at Metronet, T aylor O’Neal . “We are proud to provide the sashes for Troop 64959, ensuring these incredible Girl Scouts, many of whom come from refugee backgrounds or are overcoming significant challenges, feel recognized, celebrated, and empowered. This is more than just a donation; it’s a reflection of our belief that every girl deserves to wear her accomplishments with pride. ” Members of Troop 64959 received their uniforms at one of their weekly lunch bunch meetings in March. The afternoon consisted of girls sharing their stories, celebrating their achievements, and even showing off their dance skills!

Registration is open for troops looking to experience all the adventures Meadow Mountain Ranch offers. There are three sessions at Core Camp in July 2025: Core Camp 1: July 11 – 13 Core Camp 2: July 18 – 21 Rocky Mountain National Park Backpacking: July 18 – 21 Lodging, meals, and programs are all provided. Programs include archery, ropes course, zip lining, themed games and crafts, outdoor cooking, and other camp skills like navigation, and first aid! The backpacking session will start with one night at camp to prepare for the trip with the group leader before hiking into the park. Spend two nights at your serene backcountry campsite at Finch Lake, with plenty of time to explore further into the park at Pear Lake, before making the return hike back to camp. PA opportunities are available for Core Camp 1 and Core Camp 2. Camp-specific training is provided. Learn more and register on the Core Camp website .

Troop 35143 has been having an amazing time exploring new experiences and learning along the way! Recently, the girls visited the local Humane Society, where they learned all about animal care and the efforts to help animals in need. They loved meeting the staff and interacting with the animals, gaining a new appreciation for the work done there. The troop also had the chance to visit the local sheriff’s department, where they got a close-up look at police equipment and met officers who shared the important work they do to keep the community safe. The girls had tons of fun and learned a lot about law enforcement. To top it all off, Troop 35143 celebrated Girl Scout Week with a fun and lively party! They sang songs, exchanged special wishes, and swapped Girl Scout swaps, creating lasting memories together. It’s been a fantastic time of learning, friendship, and fun for Troop 35143!

2025 is the last year for Girl Scout S’mores cookies; an advertising campaign will remind customers it’s time to stock up! Any Girl Scout who sells at least six packages of Girl Scout S’mores between March 1 and March 16 will be eligible to receive a free patch! After selling six packages or more of Girl Scout S’mores cookies, please  use this form  to claim your patch. Patches will be sent to service units along with other patches and rewards.

Women’s Week at Meadow Mountain Ranch is an outpouring of ideas from the 2011 MMR 60th Anniversary Reunion, where several women expressed the idea that friends of MMR should be able to get together in the Colorado High Country to sing, play, hike, cook and generally have fun like we did in the days when we were lots younger and remembered all the fun we had as campers and staff at Girl Scout camps all across the country. In the past few years, we have featured such themes as “History of MMR,” “Toys and Games at Camp” and many others, including crafts, story-telling, short or long hikes,  sing-alongs and the Big Circle Tour of camp.  It’s exciting to tell everyone that the new Zipline is available to us this year.   This year, a more general program we’re calling “The Sky’s The Limit” means just that!  We have the run of the entire camp for our event, and participants can plan their own activities throughout the weekend. Dates are July 24 - 28, 2025  with the first meal being Thursday lunch and the last meal of Monday brunch.  The cost is $300.00 for the entire event or $80.00 for any 3-meal part-time option. Some financial aid may be available.   Registration is now open !  Download the flier.   More information about housing, meals, etc. is included on that flier, including contact information for the Very Informal Camp Director, Penny “Pan” Roberts. All women aged 18 or older are welcome, so bring your family, co-workers, friends, old Girl Scout alums - - - some of the most fun is had by multi-generational gals with daughters, grand-daughters, nieces, etc.  Our ladies come from all over the country, from Maine to Washington, California, Texas, Hawaii.  You don’t have to be a member of Girl Scouts or ever have been to camp before.  We guarantee you will have a fantastic adventure! Our food is always beyond excellent !!  We can cook in the lodge or out in the units as much as we can.  Our master food service ladies have been doing this event for quite a few years, with the beginning including an older girl troop who was earning money to travel to World Centers.  They will be completing their excursions this year with a visit to Sangam in India. There is no shortage of nutritious, nostalgic and other special foods, including plenty of fresh fruits and veggies. Peace and quiet or as much noise as you’d like will help you immerse yourself in the hills, meadows, grasses, flowers, trees and Colorado blue skies and puffy clouds. It’s a true balm for the soul.  Comradeship, freedom, remembrances of times past and maybe even some learning and growing will happen, we guarantee it!  Hope to see you name on our roster very soon.

NEW THIS YEAR! In addition to the Creative Cookie Video and Bling Your Booth contests this cookie season, there will be bonus prize opportunities! Two additional Power Prizes will be awarded in each contest for the booth or video that best demonstrates the power of what a Girl Scout Cookie can do! What A Cookie Can Do Take a closer look at any box of Girl Scout Cookies and you’ll see it’s more than a box with delicious treats inside—it’s a building block of possibilities for Girl Scouts to explore and embark on new adventures. Whether your troop plans to use this year's cookie proceeds to attend summer camp or travel across the world, the invaluable skills learned by selling cookies made it possible. When designing your Creative Cookie Video and Bling Your Booth submissions, consider focusing on incorporating how your troop plans to use this year's cookie proceeds or think of way that participating in the Girl Scout Cookie program has made an impact on your life. Get creative with it and have fun! For Example: If you're saving up for camp this year, record a video of your troop camping out in the backyard, roasting marshmallows, and making memories that will last a lifetime. If you're planning a trip to Italy with your troop, deck your booth out with Italian flair by hanging the Italian flag, building a mini leaning tower of Pisa, and creating a poster board sharing what you're most looking forward to. If you're entering the contest as an individual, you could illustrate how your cookie proceeds helped fund a Highest Award project or a high adventure activity that built your confidence. In addition to the Creative Cookie Video and Bling Your Booth contest winners, two 250 Cookie Credit Power Prizes will be awarded to the video and booth that best encompass what a cookie can do (one for Daisy, Brownie, Junior-level Girl Scouts and one for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador-level Girl Scouts) Creative Cookie Video Digital Cookie opens on Thursday, Jan. 9, and many Girl Scouts customize their Digital Cookie sites with their own cookie video, sharing their personal and troop goals. Girl Scouts can enter the GSCO “Creative Cookie Video Contest” with their video sharing what they learned from selling cookies and their cookie goal , by filling out this form  or posting on Facebook using #ShareYourCookieStory  and tagging @GirlScoutsofColorado (make sure your social profile is public if you choose this option so we can see your post). Make sure your video is recorded vertically.  If the video is too large to upload, you can include a Dropbox or Google Drive link. All entries must be received by Feb. 24 at 11:59 p.m.  After your video is received, it will be uploaded to the Girl Scouts of Colorado YouTube and TikTok channels. The winner will be selected via GSCO panel and will be announced on GSCO social media channels at March 7 at 10 a.m. ! *** Note: You must send the original file for your video to be included. Links to videos hosted on YouTube sites or your Digital Cookie site will not be accepted. Power Prize : 250 Cookie Credits First Prize: 200 Cookie Credits Second Prize: 100 Cookie Credits Third Prize: 50 Cookie Credits Girl Scouts 12-years-old and younger can have a parent/caregiver help them make their video. Videos submitted by Girl Scouts 13-years-old and older must be produced by the girl. VIDEOS CANNOT CONTAIN ANY COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL. If you have questions, please email Catherine Schofield, Girl Scouts of Colorado Media and Engagement Manager , at Catherine.Schofield@gscolorado.org . Bling Your Booth and show your community What a Girl Scout Cookie Can Do! When Girl Scouts are out selling cookies at Cookie Booths, everyone's talking about Girl Scouts! Let's show them that being a Girl Scout is about so much more than the amazing cookies. Bling Your Booth to show the world that buying a box of cookies powers your Girl Scout adventures and builds your business skills. Here’s how to bling your booth : 1. Pick a theme, like camp, sci-fi, sparkle fest, you decide! A few questions to help you start brainstorming: a) What colors do you like? b) My favorite thing about Girl Scouts is_________? c) What are my or my troops’ Cookie Program goals? 2. Choose a theme and add things to the booth that say, “WOW!” 3. Most importantly:  Have fun creating a booth that is uniquely you! How to qualify for the Bling Your Booth contest: 1. Take a photo of your troop in action at your booth. 2. Post your photo in the comments of our pinned Bling Your Booth post on Facebook .   3. Comment your entry by Feb. 24 at 11:59 p.m.! 4. All of the entries will then be uploaded to our Facebook page and be part of the album: #BlingYourBooth202 5 5. The winner will be selected by a GSCO panel and will be announced on GSCO social media channels Feb. 28 at 10 a.m! Power Prize : 250 Cookie Credits First Prize: 200 Cookie Credits Second Prize: 100 Cookie Credits Third Prize: 50 Cookie Credits Remember, girls need to be 13 or older to upload their own entry. If they are younger than 13, that’s OK, a volunteer, parent, or caregiver can help. If you have questions, please email Catherine Schofield, Girl Scouts of Colorado Media and Engagement Manager , at Catherine.Schofield@gscolorado.org .

For nine amazing years, Sweet Cow and the Colorado Girl Scouts have teamed up to celebrate Girl Scout Cookie season in the most delicious way—with ice cream! Every February, Sweet Cow churns up three limited-edition, cookie-inspired flavors, blending the magic of Girl Scout Cookies with our rich, creamy ice cream. These flavors hit the boards for a limited time and always sell out fast—so don’t wait to grab a scoop (or two)! Here’s what’s on the menu this year: Mint Girl Scout Cookie – A chocolate peppermint ice cream with lots and lots of Thin Mint cookies for the ultimate crunchy, minty, chocolatey bite. Vegan Mint Girl Scout Cookie – A dairy-free delight! Our chocolate mint coconut cream-based ice cream is loaded with crumbled Thin Mints for a refreshingly rich treat. Girl Scout season is all about community, cookies, and of course, ice cream at Sweet Cow! Samoa Samoa – A light caramel ice cream with a hint of toasted coconut, and lots of Samoa Girl Scout cookies finished with a fudge and caramel swirl. Don’t miss out on these one-of-a-kind flavors—once they’re gone, they’re gone! Check their website to see what they are scooping up near you! www.sweetcow.com

Troop 7 hosts an Outdoor Skills Day every year (for over a decade). This year's Outdoor Skills days will be April 5 and April 12, 2025. Pick the date that works for you! Each one will be from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. At this event Girl Scouts will learn many skills, including: tent and campsite set-up, knife safety (requires leaders’ attention), compass use, outdoor cooking, fire building, emergency first aid, planning a campout (including gear list), and protecting nature with Leave No Trace. Brownie badges that have some or all requirements met include Cabin Camper, Eco Friend, Outdoor Adventurer, and First Aid. Junior badges that have some requirements met include Camper, Eco Camper, and First Aid. Girl Scouts will be grouped with their troop even if they sign up separately. Cost includes lunch and supplies. The April 5 session will be hosted at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Address: 3960 E. 128th Ave., Thornton, CO 80241. The April 12 session will be hosted at Mt. View United Methodist Church. Address: 355 Ponca Place Boulder, CO 80303 Younger Girl Scouts have fun learning from the older Girl Scouts! Use this Cheddar Up link to sign up and pay. Troop 7 looks forward to sharing the day with Brownies and Juniors!

Has your Troop met the new 2025 Girl Scout Cookie mascot, Mei Lan? Mei Lan, a giant panda, is named after the phrase "Beautiful Orchid and Wise Lady," a perfect fit for the spirit of Girl Scouting. In the spirit of “wisdom,” why not introduce your troop to our Girl Scouting sisters in the Hong Kong Girl Guides Association (HKGGA)? As a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), the HKGGA offers a unique opportunity to explore global Girl Scouting traditions and culture. Whether it’s during Cookie Season, World Thinking Day, or in celebration of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, there are many fun activities your troop can use to connect with the Hong Kong Girl Guides. Learn About Global Girl Scouting Not all WAGGGS organizations sell cookies like we do here in the U.S., but the Hong Kong Girl Guides Association has organized its own “Christmas Charity Cookie Sale” at least a couple of times. Have your troop explore HKGGA’s online promotions for this event to learn how our Girl Scouting sisters in Hong Kong raise funds and serve their communities. For World Thinking Day this year, the theme is “Our Story: Reflecting the Symbolism and Values of Our Movement.” The World Thinking Day 2025 Activity Guide offers exciting ideas for activities that bring this theme to life. Hong Kong’s Girl Guides celebrated 100 years of service in 2016—four years after GSUSA celebrated our own centennial in 2012. Cultural Exploration Ideas If your troop is working on badgework, there are numerous ways to learn about Hong Kong’s culture. Consider a field trip to a local garden center to discover plants from China, including those with medicinal, culinary, and industrial uses. Or partner with a local Chinese restaurant for a kitchen tour, where staff can share cultural insights while introducing your troop to new culinary traditions. For additional badgework, the Multi-Cultural Celebration Patch – Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander fun patch activity guide is a great resource. Your troop can learn about traditional Asian American foods by cooking recipes together, or try fun activities like origami—why not fold a paper crane as a troop challenge? If cooking at your meeting space is a challenge, you can always host a Chinese-themed potluck! Embrace Technology for Global Girl Scouting Does your troop have access to technology? Have your Girl Scouts explore how the activities of their sisters in Hong Kong compare and contrast with their own. For example, search for differences in formal flag ceremonies led by the Girl Guides in Hong Kong. You can also search for videos of the HKGGA Pipe Band, which performs at official events. How cool is that? Learn More and Connect For more information on the Hong Kong Girl Guides , visit their official website with the option to translate information into English. They also have an English-speaking division website . Both sites offer rich resources and insights into their global scouting efforts. Help your Girl Scouts take a journey to the land of giant pandas while discovering the power of global Girl Scouting through engaging, interactive activities. There’s no better time than now to explore and connect with our scouting sisters in Hong Kong! Tiffany Baker GSCO Global Action Team