Starting September 12, 2020, 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. Programs are available from either a 9 a.m. – noon or 1 – 4 p.m. Fees are $15/ girl and adults are free. Visit Tomahawk Ranch near Bailey or Sky High Ranch near Woodland Park and spend a full day with lunch included enjoying the beautiful camp properties! Troops can participate in programs ranging from Wizarding or Fun at the Farm to Life Sized Games, Camp Fun Day and Adventure/Survival! Registration includes cold lunch for all guests, and the opportunity for guardian/parent(s) who are driving girls up to enjoy refreshments and WiFi in our dining hall while the troop is experiencing and participating in program. Taglongs/siblings are welcome, however must always be supervised by parent/guardian and will not be allowed to participate in camp activities. Fees are $45/Girl Scout, free for adults. Visit Meadow Mountain Ranch and spend a full day in outdoor exploration programs around the property, building outdoor skills, and hiking through meadows. Parents/guardians who are driving girls up may relax in the lodge while the troop is participating in programs. Lunch is not provided. Fees are $35/girls and free for adults. Read about all the program options here! For more information on the registration process, COVID -19 safety guidelines and what to expect on program review our Troop Day Programs FAQ’s here. Questions? Email property.reservations@gscolorado.org. 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. #2020TroopDaysatCamp #SkyHighRanch #GSCOevents #outdoorprograms #TroopDaysatCamp #MeadowMountainRanch #TwistedPine #TomahawkRanch #camp

Update as of September 21, 2020: This event has been canceled due to low registration. Girl Scouts are invited to a fun, virtual info and trivia session with Denver Botanic Gardens on September 22, 2020 from 4-5 p.m. Discover how plants make the world a better place as you test your knowledge about different plants, flowers, and Colorado facts. Register now: https://gscolorado.formstack.com/forms/virtual_trivia_with_denver_botanic_gardens_09_22_2020 Registration closes September 21. This program opportunity is designed for Girl Scout Daisies, but Girl Scouts of all ages are welcome to register and participate. We will use Zoom to host this program. All information on how to join online or via phone will be emailed out to registrants the day before the program. Each individual participant should be registered so we can track participation. Please do not share the information on how to join with others who have not registered. If you have questions about this event, email aimee.artzer@gscolorado.org or if you are having trouble completing registration, please contact inquiry@gscolorado.org or 877-404-5708. 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. #VirtualTrivia #Daisy #GirlScoutingatHome #GSCOevents #DenverBotanicGardens #Denver #GirlScoutsatHome #Daisies #MetroDenver

Create a Garden: Girl Scout Exploration at the Denver Botanic Gardens is September 26, 2020. 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 Gardener Badge requirements. Register now: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2020/092620_create_a_gar.html All Girl Scouts and community groups are welcome to attend. Girl Scouts will: Explore garden design basics Identify perennial and annual plants Design, plant, and decorate a miniature indoor garden oasis to take home with them Take home the materials to set up a seed experiment on their own The cost is $12 per Girl Scout. One adult per three Girl Scouts is admitted free of charge. Additional adults and non-participating siblings are $7 each. Non-participating infants (children 2 and under) are free. Pre-registration is required. Program registration will not be available onsite. Due to social distancing and group size restrictions, you must register all members of your party ages three and up. Email familyprograms@botanicgardens.org with questions regarding the program. Download the event flyer. 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. #DenverBotanicGardens #Communitypartnerships #GirlScoutJunior #GirlScoutJuniors #Denver #GirlScoutJuniorbadges #communitypartners #Juniorbadges #badge #MetroDenver #Juniorbadge #GirlScoutJuniorbadge #badges

Submitted by Jody Clair Pikes Peak Colorado Springs If your Girl Scout will be entering sixth – twelfth grade (or graduating) in June of 2021, then they can qualify to attend this trip! I am the main leader for this trip and Ms. Lauren from our troop is my second chaperone. If you have questions, please email Girlscoutjody@gmail.com. This is the trip we were going on in 2020, but needed to change based on COVID-19. ** This does NOT have to be your entire troop, so please share with your families and other girls, additional adults will be considered based on the number of paid participants. We will be accepting girls from the whole state, not just in Colorado Springs! 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. #GSCOevents #ColoradoSprings #CostaRica #travel #PikesPeak

Access to our September 2020 Badge Series is delayed until September 15 for both girls and adults. Girl Scouts of Colorado is in the process of moving to a new system and it isn’t ready yet. Kick-off meetings are also delayed until September 15. You will still have several months to work through the activities for the badges and Journeys. If you have questions or concerns, please email GirlExperience@gscolorado.org. 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. #BadgeSeries #GirlScoutingatHome #GirlScoutsatHome #2020BadgeSeries #CouncilNews

Daisy Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens is September 19, 2020. Explore the Gardens and discover how plants make the world a better place! Timed entry is at 9:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., or 1 p.m. 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 (Rose Petal),” which can be used for additional information and activities. Register now: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2020/091920_daisy_day_at_denver_.html Registration closes September 16 at 5 p.m. Girl Scouts will: Walk through the Gardens while reading the story of Rosie the Rose Create ecofriendly planting pots Plant seeds to take home Explore the Gardens while completing a plant scavenger hunt The cost is $12 per Girl Scout; one adult per three Girl Scouts is admitted free of charge. Additional adults and non-participating siblings are $7 each. Non participating-infants (children two and under) are free. The Rose Petal is not included in the program fee. Pre-registration is required. To register your group, please complete this form. After submitting the form, a staff member will confirm your registration and provide payment instructions within 72 hours. Program registration will not be available onsite. Due to social distancing and group size restrictions you must register all members of your party ages three and up. Details on Denver Botanic Gardens phased re-opening plans: https://www.botanicgardens.org/denver-botanic-gardens-phased-re-opening-plan Questions? Email aimee.artzer@gscolorado.org. 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. #Daisy #DenverBotanicGardens #Communitypartnerships #Denver #Daisies #communitypartners #MetroDenver

We’re rolling up to a new Girl Scout year with exciting incentives and prizes you don’t want to miss! No matter what the school year holds, you’ll get the tools you need to learn, grow, and lead with Girl Scouts. The sooner you renew, the more chances you have to win valuable prizes. There will be weekly drawings throughout the month of September and on Girl Scouts New Year’s Eve (Sept. 30), we’re going to throw a virtual party with prizes every hour! If you’ve already renewed for the 2020-21 membership year, thank you and welcome back! You’ll be eligible for all the incentives and entered into all the drawings. That’s A LOT of chances to win! Best of all, there’s no need to put a pause on your Girl Scout experience – pandemic or not – because as life keeps changing, Girl Scouts keeps adapting. In-person, from home and online, Girl Scouts has plenty of ways to participate. On-time renewal Troops with 50% of their troop renewed before Oct. 1 will receive a printed Friendship Activity packet, featuring fun meeting activities and a friendship pledge for the girls to sign. Troops with at least 75% of their girls renewed before Oct. 1 will get the activity packet and they’ll earn an on-time renewal patch featuring the adventurous roller-skating sloth Girl Scout! Troop leaders with 100% of their troop renewed before Oct. 1 will get all of the above and be inaugural members of the NEW Club 100. They’ll receive an official Girl Scout scarf and a standing 10% discount at the GSCO Shop through April 2021. Plus, every renewed girl member and troop will be entered into the weekly drawings Sept. 4, 11, 18, and 25, and hourly drawings Sept. 30 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Prizes range from a troop day at Tomahawk Ranch to custom troop T-shirts, a meet-and-greet with the new CEO and her dog to a Trefoil Trunks subscription box, and much, much more. Keep an eye on the blog and social media for details. Have questions? Check out our FAQ! #Renewalincentives #renewal #2020Renewal #2020Renewalincentives #CouncilNews

Girl Scouts of all ages are invited to special webinars to meet key women in Denver city government. Experts include: Denver City Council President Stacie Gilmore Presiding Denver County Court Judge Theresa Spahn Executive Director of the Office of Children’s Affairs Dionne Williams Deputy Police Chief Barb Archer Daisy, Brownie, Junior: October 22, 2020 at 4 p.m. – https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2020/meet_an_expert_speci_670654444.html Cadette, Senior, Ambassador: October 14, 2020 at 4 p.m. – https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2020/meet_an_expert_speci_1809709739.html Registration closes one business day prior to the program date. Each panelist will explain their role, how their office functions, and a little bit about themselves and their background and education. Girls will also be taken on a virtual tour of Denver Mayor Hancock’s office. Girls will gain an understanding of what it means to work in local government as a woman and be able to envision themselves in one of these roles if they are interested in government as a career. You can read biographies for each panelist here. After the presentation, the women will answer questions submitted by Girl Scouts! Use the online registration form to submit your questions in advance. Participating in this webinar will fulfill Step One of the new Democracy Badges for all levels, find out about local government. We will use Zoom to host this webinar. All information on how to join online or via phone will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar. Each individual participant should be registered so we can track participation. Please do not share the information on how to join with others who have not registered. The webinar will be recorded and posted to the GSCO YouTube Channel for girls to access in the future. Non-Girl Scouts and adults are welcome to register and participate. Questions? Email aimee.artzer@gscolorado.org. 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. #CityofDenvergovernment #Civics #GirlScoutingatHome #GSCOevents #CityofDenver #Denver #GirlScoutsatHome #Meetanexpert #MetroDenver #MeetanexpertWebinarSeries

Submitted by the Boonshoft Museum The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton, OH is back at it again with virtual Girl Scout badge programs. Programs are on Saturdays and are at Eastern Standard time. Please go to the museum’s website at to see the full line of programs and registration The cost is $6 for hour long programs and $17 for three- hour programs. August 29 at 1- 2 p.m. (EST) Brownie/ Juniors- Robotics 1: Programming Robots- $6 August 29 at 3 – 4 p.m. (EST) Seniors- Space Science Expert- $6 September 5 at 1 – 2 p.m. (EST) Brownie/ Junior- Robotics 2: Designing Robots and Robotics 3: Showcasing Robots- $6 September 5 at 3 – 4 p.m. (EST) Ambassadors- Space Science Master- $6 September 12 at 1 – 2 p.m. (EST) Brownie/ Junior – STEM Career Exploration- $6 September 12 at 3 – 4 p.m. (EST) Brownie – Space Science Adventurer- $6 September 19 at 1 – 2 p.m. (EST) Cadettes- STEM Career Exploration- $6 September 19 at 3 – 4 p.m. (EST) Daisies- Space Science Explorer- $6 September 26 at 1 – 4 p.m. (EST) Ambassadors- Think Like an Engineer- $17 October 3 at 1- 4 p.m. (EST) Seniors- Think Like an Engineer- $17 October 10 at 1 – 4 p.m. (EST) Cadettes- Think Like an Engineer- $17 October 17 at 1 – 4 p.m. (EST) Juniors- Think Like an Engineer- $17 October 24 at 1 – 4 p.m. (EST) Brownies- Think Like an Engineer- $17 Questions? Email creed@boonshoftmuseum.org. 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. #GirlScoutingatHome #BoonshoftMuseumofDiscovery #Communitypartnerships #GirlScoutsatHome #communitypartners

Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to “Think Like a Citizen Scientist” with Johnson & Johnson on September 19, 2020 from 10 a.m. – noon! Through the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey, girls learn how citizen scientists make observations, collect data, and help scientists conduct scientific research. Register NOW: https://www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org/en/events-repository/2020/think_like_a_citizen.html Registration closes Thursday, September 10 or when we have reached capacity. At this program, girls will: Hear from a J&J employee about their jobs and career path Observe and collect data about their surroundings as they work on activities from the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey Participate in a citizen science project where they’ll record data about clouds for the GLOBE Observer: Clouds project from NASA Reflect on what they’ve learned and how they can take action At the end of the event, girls will be encouraged to create a sustainable Take Action project that solves a problem in their community. After the event, girls can plan and create their projects to earn the Take Action award and complete the Journey. Johnson & Johnson’s generous support of the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors prepares girls to experiment, explore their environment, and push boundaries in healthy ways, all while learning how they can improve the world through STEM. At this time, this program is open only to active Colorado Girl Scouts. Each Girl Scout must register individually. We will use Zoom to host the program virtually. Instructions for how to prepare at home and instructions on how to log in day of will be emailed to all participants prior to the program. Level appropriate Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey awards will be mailed to each participating Girl Scout after the program. If you have any questions about this program, email aimee.artzer@gscolorado.org or have trouble completing registration, please contact inquiry@gscolorado.org or 877-404-5708. 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. #Journey #GirlScoutingatHome #GSCOevents #STEM #oldergirls #Communitypartnerships #JohnsonampJohnson #GirlScoutsatHome #ThinkLikeaCitizenScientistJourney #communitypartners #ThinkLikeaCitizenScientist #Journeys #TakeAction

From Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) For information on Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend events in Colorado, click here. Last year, thousands of Girl Scouts connected with nature in meaningful ways through adventure and exploration during the 2019 Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. Your excitement and participation made it clear: Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend had to come back in 2020! Despite many challenges posed by the global COVID-19 crisis, we are making it possible for Girl Scouts to still participate and have fun! We’re proud to partner with the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), so Girl Scouts can attend exciting activities at their local state park or enjoy virtual tours and resources from the safety of their homes! Here are four things you need to know to participate and unlock your special patch for the 2020 Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend: Choose your own state park adventure! Choose how you want to participate—you heard us right! Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend on September 12–13, 2020 by signing up for in-person events with your council. Check with your council to make sure they are participating and hosting in-person events. You can choose to opt-out of in-person events and explore state parks online from the comfort of your couch. But wait! There’s more: To help you discover the magic of state parks from home, we’ve created a special video interactive map—EPIC! The Patch and the Passport Whether you choose to participate in an in-person event or explore state parks virtually, you can earn your limited-edition 2020 Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch. Head to the Girl Scout Shop or a participating council store and claim your patch. Don’t forget, you can also print and work on your Girl Scout State Parks Passport. Enjoy the Outdoors Responsibly You may live in a state where it’s OK to enjoy the outdoors during the pandemic. Of course, as Girl Scouts, we always want to practice safety and be prepared. Here are a few tips for you to consider before going outdoors: Check with your council for guidance regarding event preregistration and requirements. These may vary from council to council. Pack snacks, water, and any essentials, such as hand sanitizer or sunscreen. If advised by your council or your state government, bring a face mask. Leave no trace! Respect your state parks and be sure to take your garbage back with you. Check the state park you’re visiting about which of their usual amenities might be closed. Call in advance to find out, for instance, if their restrooms are open for use—if not, make sure you go before you go! Share! Share! Share! Don’t forget to share the fun on social media! Be sure to tag Girl Scouts of Colorado on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram and use #gscolo and #gsoutdoors. You can also share your stories on the GSCO Blog using the Share Your Stories Form. Girl Scouts is about having life-changing experiences, building friendships, and making the world a better place by caring for our beautiful planet and those around us. And the outdoors is the perfect place to do it all! So, don’t wait! Get started on your Girl Scouts Love State Parks adventure. The Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend is possible thanks to Johnson & Johnson. Johnson & Johnson has been championing women and giving them the tools, resources, and opportunities to succeed at work and at home since its founding more than 130 years ago. Johnson & Johnson’s has generously supported the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, which prepares girls to experiment, explore their environment, and push boundaries in healthy ways, all while learning how they can improve the world through STEM. 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. #GirlScoutsoftheUSA #2020GirlScoutsLoveStateParksWeekend #GSCOevents #GSUSA #GirlScoutsLoveStateParksWeekend #GirlScoutsoftheUSAGSUSA #gsoutdoors

Girl Scouts of Colorado is excited to announce a new way to rent GSCO properties! We need to comply with the GSUSA guidelines that do not allow any overnight troop trips right now, but we will open some of our properties for GSCO families. The family reservation booking is now open to all GSCO members. You may be wondering what this looks like, what properties are open, and who is all allowed to attend. With COVID-19 still being very present in our community, and world, GSCO is taking as many precautions as possible with our new Family Property Reservation opportunity. Below is a short FAQ regarding this new process, if you have additional questions please don’t hesitate to reach out! Making a family reservation is done the same way as all other bookings, you can make the reservation online here: http://girlscoutsofcolorado.checkfront.com/reserve/, or you can email our Outdoor Programs and Properties Administrator at Jenn.London@gscolorado.org. When making a reservation, please select the sites with “Family Reservation” in the title. Please review this list of Frequently Asked Questions. #camp #CouncilNews #GirlScoutCamp #GSCOPropertyReservations