2021–2022 Activity Guide

Get Excited for a New Girl Scout Year!

Girl Scouts of Colorado offers a wide variety of programming and training for girls and adults throughout the year. This guide will help you and your girl(s) plan out your year with Girl Scouts and, of course, get excited for everything that is to come.

Find It

5 Sisterhood of Support

6 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

8 Outdoors

10 Life Skills

14 Entrepreneurship

15 GSCO on the GO

18 Volunteer Learning

Important Dates

Aug. 2: Registration opens for September–January program activities

Sept. 11: Fall Product Program begins

Nov. 22–26: Girl Scouts of Colorado fall office closure

Dec. 20–Jan. 4: Girl Scouts of Colorado winter office closure

Jan. 5: Registration opens for February–August program activities

Late January: Summer camp registration opens

Feb. 6: Cookie Program begins

May 1: Early Bird registration for 2022–2023

Grade Level Key

Q Daisies

Q Brownies

Q Juniors

Q Cadettes

Q Seniors

Q Ambassadors

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Check your mailbox in mid-August for a fold-out bullet journal planner to make your planning girl-led!

New event registration process starting Sept. 1, 2021Registration is required for all events that can be found on our website. Please confirm your Girl Scout(s) can attend before registering for the activity.

On this site, you will also find the most up-to-date information about times, locations, and details about the event. Follow the steps below to register. If you experience difficulty, please email us at inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 877-404-5708.

1. Go to www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, click on “SIGN IN” on the top right next to the search box. You must be signed in to your myGS account before registering for an event.

2. Go back to the main website and click on the “Events” tab then choose either the “Event List” or “Event Calendar” based on your preferred view.

3. Pick the event and click on “Register Now.” This will bring you to our event registration system.

Note: if you were not signed into your myGS account before clicking here, you will have to search for your event by zip code. Please see the zip code key to learn which zip codes to use.

4. Follow the instructions provided to complete the registration.

5. Once you have reached the confirmation page, you will receive a confirmation email and see the activity registration on your or your troop’s myGS account.

Activities zip code key Our event system, gsEvents, requires a zip code to search for an event or activity. We have noted the zip code under each description, but when in doubt, use these zip codes with the largest search radius to find your event.

Q Statewide/GSCO on the GO

Q Denver Metro

Q Northern & Northeast Colorado

Q Colorado Springs Metro

Q Pueblo & Southeast Colorado

Q Western Slope & Southwest Colorado

Q Mountain Communities

80210

80538

80918

81008

81505

80461

Fun with friends. New adventures. Making a difference.

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Creating an Equitable Experience We believe every girl should have the opportunity to be a Girl Scout, regardless of her family’s circumstances. Part of her foundational Girl Scout experience is to attend events and activities outside of her troop meetings to connect with the wider sisterhood of Girl Scouts.

Here at Girl Scout of Colorado, we offer financial aid for memberships as well as events. When you are registering your Girl Scout, if the cost of the program is a hindrance for attendance you have the option to adjust the fee of the program. No additional form or request, just select that option to have your Girl Scout attend for 50% off or for free.

We ask that adults completing the form do so “on their honor” understanding that the council cost of the program will then be covered by our Daisy's Circle donors. Girl Scouts of Colorado holds the right to question any individual or troop that it suspects is abusing the financial aid system.

Support Girl Scouts Across the State Whether your troop is amazing at Product Program sales or you have leftover funds before you graduate, you can choose to give back to help support Girl Scouts across the state to attend events, summer camp, or even purchase uniforms.

Your troop can make either a one-time gift to support other Girl Scouts across the state or join Daisy’s Circle, our monthly giving society that provides ongoing support to your Girl Scout sisters year-round.

To make a one-time donation visit us at: girlscoutsofcolorado.org/donate

To join Daisy’s Circle, our monthly giving society, visit us at: gscodaisyscircle.org

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SISTERHOOD OF SUPPORT

Girl Scouts of Colorado's Mental Health Initiative, Sisterhood of Support, is a support system for Girl Scouts, leaders, and our broader Girl Scout family to learn how to take care of themselves and how to look out for their friends. Throughout this year, we will have special opportunities for Girl Scouts of all ages to learn more about mental wellness. Stay tuned to our communications for ways you can build a sisterhood of support with your Girl Scouts.

Sisterhood of SupportQ Q Q

We finish the Girl Scout Law by stating “be a sister to every Girl Scout,” affirming that we are here to support each other through the good and bad in life—just like a sister would. In this patch program, we take the concept of the Girl Scout sisterhood of support and bring it to life for our Girl Scouts by giving them the skills and knowledge to support their peers in one of the biggest concerns facing youth: mental health.

Cost: FREE

Date Time Location

Oct. 5, 2021 – Apr. 20, 2022

5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

Rainbow of Feelings Q Q

As humans, we have so many feelings all the time-and that is a good thing! In this program, we will learn about our feelings and why it is OK to have a rainbow of feelings. We will learn fun activities to help get us out of a funk if we feel stuck.

Cost:

Date Time Location

Oct. 19, 2021 4:30–5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

Sisterhood of Support Retreat WeekendQ Q Q

Self-care, sisterhood celebrations, and all things to help Girl Scouts build their resiliency to be allies and advocates for mental health. We will spend the weekend at Tomahawk Ranch with self-care and mental health specialists to get some hands-on experience with tools and techniques to improve our mental well-being.

Cost: $65/Girl Scout, $0/Adult Chaperone

Date Time Location

May 6-8, 2022

Option to arrive Friday evening or early Saturday morning

Tomahawk Ranch, 80421

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STEM

Pika Project – Think Like a Citizen ScientistQ Q Q Cadette, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to join female STEM professionals from a variety of academic fields for a two-day citizen science experience at Colorado Mesa University and then in the Grand Mesa National Forest to collect data for two citizen science projects. Girls will collect data for the Front Range Pika Project and NASA GLOBE Observer citizen science projects and, in the process, will complete the Think Like A Citizen Scientist Journey award badge.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Aug. 13–14, 2021 Fri. 5 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Grand Mesa National Forest

Girl Scout Day at Dinosaur Ridge Q Q Q Q Q Q

Celebrate National Fossil Day as you walk where the dinosaurs once roamed while learning from geoscientists about fossil footprints, dinosaur bones, and watch Mesozoic Colorado come to life! Event patch available to purchase for $3.

Cost: $9/Girl Scout, $5/Adult and other youth (additional $1 fee for purchasing tickets same day)

Date Time Location

Oct. 9, 2021 9 a.m.–3 p.m.Dinosaur Ridge Morrison, 80465

Girl Scouts Engineering DayQ

The Society of Women Engineers at Colorado School of Mines is thrilled to invite Girl Scout Juniors to their annual Girl Scout Engineering Day! At this event, Girl Scout Juniors will explore engineering and design and build simple machines. Activities will meet some requirements for the “Think Like an Engineer” Journey and “Mechanical Engineering: Crane” badge.

Cost: $10/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Nov. 13, 2021 9 a.m.–12 p.m.Colorado School of Mines Golden, 80401

Operation Snowflake Q Q Q

Girl Scouts will learn about the effects of cold temperatures and snow, especially in Colorado. They will play a game to practice dressing for the weather, learn how animals adapt for the winter, and create a snow-globe paper craft to celebrate the beauty and fun of the winter months.

Cost: $3/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Dec. 15, 2021 4:30- 5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

Gardening Patch Meet Up Complete some of the requirements for Girl Scouts of Colorado’s Gardening Patch while connecting with other gardening enthusiasts. This program is all about STEAM—from biology to ecology to naturalism, we’ll celebrate the diversity in nature together!

Cost: $12/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

March 26, 2022 2–3 p.m. Denver

March 26, 2022 2–3 p.m. Colorado Springs

Apr. 9, 2022 2–3 p.m. Grand Junction

Apr. 9, 2022 2–3 p.m. Northern Colorado

Fairy Gardens STEAM Patch Q Q Q

Girl Scouts will flex both their STEM and artistic muscles by engineering their own fairy garden. Supply list will be provided for virtual participants, in-person participants will have the supplies provided for them. Registration includes fun patch.

Cost: $15/ In-person; $5/ Virtual

Date Time Location

May 14, 2022 2–3 p.m. Grand Junction

May 14, 2022 2–3 p.m. Northern Colorado

May 21, 2022 2–3 p.m. Denver

May 21, 2022 2–3 p.m. Colorado Springs

May 24, 2022 4:30–5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

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Space Science Meet Up Q Q Q Q Q Q

Spend some time with other Girl Scouts being inspired by the evening sky and space science. Girl Scouts can apply these activities toward earning their Space Science badges!

Cost: $3/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

June 18, 2022DBJ: 6–7 p.m. CSA: 8:30–9:30 p.m.

Denver

June 18, 2022DBJ: 6–7 p.m. CSA: 8:30–9:30 p.m.

Grand Junction

June 25, 2022DBJ: 6–7 p.m. CSA: 8:30–9:30 p.m.

Colorado Springs

June 25, 2022DBJ: 6–7 p.m. CSA: 8:30–9:30 p.m.

Northern Colorado

Coding for Good Meet Up Q Q Q Q Q Q

Come join us for a multi-level unplugged hour-of-code event—no computers required! We’ll explore how programmers plan for their code and how they can use coding to make the world a better place.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

July 16, 2022 2–3 p.m. Denver

July 16, 2022 2–3 p.m. Grand Junction

July 23, 2022 2–3 p.m. Colorado Springs

July 23, 2022 2–3 p.m. Northern Colorado

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OUTDOORS

You live in a world of screens—smartphone, laptop, TV, tablet—and sometimes you just want to get away from it all. We get it. That’s why you can focus your Girl Scout experience on getting outdoors. You’ll develop the kind of outdoor skills it’s hard to get anywhere else. Skills like building a campfire, pitching a tent, or canoeing across a lake. Hey, how about adding some horseback riding, rock climbing, and archery to the mix? With your troop, at camp, or on another outdoor program, you’ll find out how much fun it can be to unplug and explore the world around you.

Adult Outdoor Skills TrainingThere are lots of ways to get outdoors with girls, anything from a walk in a local park, to a day outdoor skill building adventure, to an overnight backpacking trip! As girls move through an outdoor progression, different kinds of adult volunteer training is needed. Use this chart to learn about all of the adult outdoor skills training opportunities available to you as a volunteer with Girl Scouts of Colorado!

Outdoor Program Planning Resource GuideGirl Scouts love spending time outdoors, exploring new places, and making memories. Connecting with the great outdoors in a girl-led setting is a big benefit of belonging to Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of Colorado developed this guide for troop leaders, volunteers, and caregivers to use as a resource to help plan their next outdoor adventure with their Girl Scouts—outdoor adventures like visiting a Girl Scout property, camping with your troop, planning your own outdoor activity and more!

Outdoor Adventure ClubQ Q Q

Join us for an Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) event this year! The OAC is a staff-led program offering monthly outdoor experiences around the state for Cadettes and older. This year the OAC is going rock climbing, kayaking, camping, cross country skiing and even summiting some Colorado mountain peaks! Learn more about upcoming events and sign up for our interest list.

Summer Camps 2022 – camp.girlscoutsofcolorado.orgQ Q Q Q Q Q

Away from home, out in nature: You’re already the best version of yourself. Sometimes you just need the view from the mountaintop, a swim in a lake, or a night camping under a sky full of stars to see it for yourself. Try overnight camp at Sky High Ranch or Tomahawk Ranch, attend a Troop Camp, or sign up for a local day camp in your region.

GSCO Outdoor Patch ProgramsQ Q Q Q Q Q

Check out these awesome outdoor-related patch programs – all unique to GSCO! You can complete them on your own or with your troop.

Outdoor Skills PatchThe GSCO Outdoor Skills Patch program is a progressive four-level patch that encourages girls to master several outdoor skills such as knot tying, fire building, outdoor cooking, navigation, outdoor gear, tools and more. It is designed for girls to work on and earn throughout their entire time as Girl Scouts.

Get Outdoor Challenge PatchThis is a checklist challenge full of fun outdoor activities for the fall/winter and spring/summer seasons. Complete the required number of activities for your Girl Scout level to earn each side of the patch. This patch is designed to be girl-led and to get girls outside and having fun! Download the checklist to get started.

Meadow Mountain Ranch Nature Trail PatchThe Nature Trail at Meadow Mountain Ranch (MMR) is a 1.25 mile one-way trail with 21 stops along the way! The trail winds through aspen grove forests and along the north lateral moraine up to the top of Vista Spur with its nearly circular panoramas of high mountain peaks! Trail-goers experience history, geology, biology, math and science while following along with activity guides with unique lessons or games specific to each stop on the trail. There are four activity guides and accompanying patches for each season: fall, winter, spring and summer. You will learn about plants, flowers, animals, rocks, trees—all with a view! Download this flyer to learn more.

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LIFE SKILLS

Reflect, Rejoice, ReengageQ Q Q Q

With summer coming to an end and a new Girl Scout year starting, we want to get together in a virtual space to reflect on what our Girl Scouts did this summer, rejoice with fellow Girl Scouts from across the state, and reengage with Girl Scouts by thinking about what activities you would like to do this year. Girls will also learn about the new badges unveiled in summer 2021.

Cost: $3/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Aug. 19, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

New Daisy Activity DayQ

New Daisy Girl Scouts! Come out for a special day of activities created just for you. Make a craft, hear a story, practice the Promise and Law, and learn about some fun Girl Scout traditions. This is a special day just for brand new Daisies to meet other Girl Scouts and get a peek at all the fun they will have in the coming year.

Cost: FREE

Date Time Location

Aug. 21, 2021 10–11 a.m. Denver

Aug. 21, 2021 10–11 a.m. Grand Junction

Aug. 28, 2021 10–11 a.m. Colorado Springs

Aug. 28, 2021 10–11 a.m. Northern Colorado

Red Cross Babysitter’s TrainingQ Q

Learn about basic childcare, first aid, and how to develop a babysitting business, keep safe, and help children behave. Perfect to aid in completing your Cadette Babysitter's Badge. Recommended for girls ages 11–15. All attendees must have a current Girl Scout membership.

Cost: $20/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Aug. 25, Oct. 19, 2021March 21, 2022

9:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

GSCO on the Go, 80210

Jan. 22, 2022 5:30–8:30 p.m.GSCO on the Go, 80210

Volunteer in Training (VIT) TrainingQ Q

Senior and Ambassadors will be able to complete their Volunteer in Training Award Training on their own time in a digital space. To earn their award, they would need to complete the VIT Internship outlined in the training.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Sept. 1, 2021 n/a GSCO on the Go, 80210

Feb. 1, 2022 n/a GSCO on the Go, 80210

Cadette Program Aide (PA) Training Q

Complete your Cadette Program Aide Award Training in a digital space. This hybrid training will include a live introduction and reflection meeting with activities to complete on your own time. Girl Scouts should have completed their Leader in Action Award (LIA) before attending this training.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Sept. 1 & 23, 2021 6–7 p.m.GSCO on the Go, 80210

Feb. 7 & 23, 2022 5:30–6:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

New Badge Try It Out Q Q Q

Calling all Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. In 2020 and 2021 GSUSA introduced a lot of new badges. If you haven’t had a chance to try out the new Entrepreneur Badges, now is your chance. In this event, we will showcase an activity from the Daisy Toy Business Designer, The Brownie Budding Entrepreneur, and the Business Jumpstart badges. Join in on the fun and work toward earning your badge at this event.

Cost: $10/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Sept. 18, 2021 1–2 p.m. Denver

Sept. 18, 2021 1–2 p.m. Grand Junction

Sept. 18, 2021 1–2 p.m. Colorado Springs

Oct. 16, 2021 1–2 p.m. Northern Colorado

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Art & Emotional Resilience Patch Q Q Q Girl Scouts will work their way through a craft designed to help them reflect on and express their emotional state in healthy ways. Girl Scouts will be encouraged but not required to share about their process and to continue to use art as a means to identify and explore their feelings.

Cost: Virtual $10/Girl Scout, includes patch (responsible for own supplies); In-person $15/Girl Scout, includes patch and supplies

Date Time Location

Sept. 18, 2021 2:30–3:30 p.m. Denver, 80210

Sept. 18, 2021 2:30–3:30 p.m. Grand Junction, 81505

Sept. 20, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

Sept. 25, 2021 2:30–3:30 p.m. Colorado Springs, 80918

Oct. 16, 2021 2:30–3:30 p.m. Northern Colorado

Asserting Your Power as a ChangemakerQ Q Q Q

As Girl Scouts, our mission is to ‘make the world a better place’ and whether that is something small or big, it starts with YOU. In this workshop, we will define what power is, how you harness it, and how to make it equitable.

Cost: $3/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Oct. 7, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

International Day of the Girl Q Q Q Q

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, on what is known as International Day of the Girl. Join us for an evening

of activities to celebrate girls everywhere!

Cost: $10/ Girl Scout, includes patch

Date Time Location

Oct. 11, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

Pitch PerfectQ Q Q Q

Are you ready to find your voice and make it heard? Let us help you perfect those skills! In this 90-minute virtual workshop, you will learn how to find an issue that matters to you, perfect your pitch, practice your pitch with fellow Girl Scouts and identify the “big ears” who need to hear from you. This is also a great workshop to prepare you for your Highest Awards project.

Cost: $3/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Oct. 18, 2021 4:30–5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

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LIFE SKILLS

Creating Inclusive Spaces at Home

Q Q Q Q

Girl Scouts has truly been, and will always be, a movement for ALL girls—a place where girls can, must, and will feel safe. In this workshop, we will look at how you can use the inclusivity lessons from Girl Scouts to create safe inclusive spaces in your own home. There are no prerequisites for this workshop, just an open mind ready to learn, discuss, and grow.

Cost: FREE

Date Time Location

Nov. 4, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

Human Rights AdvocacyQ Q Q

Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors will learn about human rights with a focus on children’s rights, the issues that are affecting children around the world, and brainstorm what they can do locally to be an advocate. This workshop will meet requirements for the Cadette Finding Common Ground, Senior Social Innovator, and Ambassador Public Policy badges.

Note: This workshop will discuss some sensitive issues, such as abuse or neglect. Please make sure your girl is mature enough for the conversation.

Cost: $3/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Dec. 16, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

Love Yo’ Self Q Q Q

Ready to start the new year with a positive outlook? So are we! Join us for a workshop all about self-love and self-care. Learn a little bit about why our hormones sometimes take us to those negative thoughts and practice techniques to reprogram those thoughts into something positive. Girls will earn a patch for participating in this program.

Cost: $5/Virtual; $12/In-person

Date Time Location

Jan. 13, 2022 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

Jan. 15, 2022 2:30–3:30 p.m. Denver, 80210

Jan. 15, 2022 2:30–3:30 p.m. Grand Junction, 81505

Jan. 22, 2022 2:30–3:30 p.m. Colorado Springs

Jan. 22, 2022 2:30–3:30 p.m. Northern Colorado

Healthy Habits Q Q Q Ready to start the new year being happy and healthy? So are we! Join us for a workshop to learn some tips and tricks on how to stay happy and healthy this year. Girl Scouts will earn a Healthy Habits fun patch as part of their registration.

Cost: $5/Virtual; $12/In-person

Date Time Location

Jan. 15, 2022 1–2 p.m. Denver, 80210

Jan. 15, 2022 1–2 p.m. Grand Junction, 81505

Jan. 22, 2022 1–2 p.m. Colorado Springs

Jan. 22, 2022 1–2 p.m. Northern Colorado

Jan. 24, 2022 4:30–5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

Galentine’s Day CelebrationQ Q Q Q Q Q

Are you ready to celebrate your favorite gal pals?! WE ARE! Girl Scouts is a sisterhood built on friendships. Join us for a fun program to connect with other girls, celebrate famous women, make a no-bake treat, complete a craft, and so much more. Registration includes fun patch.

Cost: $5/Virtual, $15/In-person

Date Time Location

Feb. 10, 2022 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

Feb. 12, 2022 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Denver

Feb. 12, 2022 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Grand Junction

Feb. 12, 2022 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Northern Colorado

Virtual Spring BreakQ Q Q Q Q Q

Girl Scouts of Colorado is hosting a full month of on-the-go program activities to get that spring break vibe from the comfort of your home. Your registration will include a limited edition GSCO Virtual Spring Break Vacation patch and access to a virtual travel brochure with information on how to attend each program and activities to do on your own time! Girl Scouts should plan to complete at least three activities to earn their patch.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

March 14–Apr. 17, 2022

varies GSCO on the Go, 80210

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Month of the Military Child Q Q Q Celebrate Month of the Military Child through art! Each year the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) encourages military-connected children to express their creative side. Girl Scouts will complete an art project connected to the annual theme.

Cost: $3/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Apr. 18, 2022 4:30–5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

Month of the Military Child- Purple Ball Q Q Q Q Q Q

Join Girl Scouts of Colorado as we celebrate the bravery and achievements of our military, military-connected children, and their families. Purple Up and come celebrate military-connected Girl Scouts at this Purple Ball. Purple represents the joint environment of the military and encompasses all service branches, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and veterans.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Date Time Location

Apr. 23, 2022 6–7 p.m. Denver, 80210

Apr. 23, 2022 6–7 p.m. Colorado Springs

Diverse, Inclusive, Together

Q Q Q Q

Join us as we continue the conversation about race and racism by learning to appreciate diversity and honor and celebrate differences. Girl Scouts will complete requirements for the Diverse.Inclusive.Together patch.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout, includes patch

Date Time Location

May 2, 2022 6:30–7:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Why is entrepreneurship important for girls? Having an entrepreneurial mindset prepares girls for a successful education, a career of their choosing, and the skills needed to tackle challenges they’re most passionate about. In short, it balances the scales and readies them for today’s world.

Through Girl Scouts, girls learn to think like entrepreneurs as they participate in activities that spark curiosity, confidence, and innovation.

Every girl can benefit, maybe even discover what she’s passionate about, by learning to think like an entrepreneur:• Be curious• Embrace challenge• Take initiative• Collaborate with others

• Take creative risks• See failing as learning• Adapt to change

GSCO Product ProgramsQ Q Q Q Q Q

The Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Program are the foundational entrepreneurial experience in Girl Scouts. Through both programs, girls will focus on the five skills that will build them up to be our women business leaders of tomorrow: goal setting; decision making; money management; people skills; and business ethics.

In support of girl participation in product programs, rallies are offered in different areas around the state. Girls will learn more about the five skills through fun activities and games!

Fall Product Program Girl Scouts can participate anytime after the start date!

Event Date Time Location

Fall Product Program Rallies Aug. 28–Sept. 11, 2021 varies Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and others

Program starts Sept. 11, 2021 all day In person and online

In person ends Oct. 10, 2021 8 p.m. Online continues

Online ends Oct. 25, 2021 8 p.m.

Girl Scout Cookie Program

Event Date Time Location

Cookie Rallies Jan. 2022 varies Denver, Colorado Springs, Northern Colorado, Western Slope

Digital Cookie (DOC opens) Jan.13, 2022 all day Online

Cookie Program begins Feb. 6, 2022 all day In person and online

Cookie Program ends March 13, 2022 8 p.m. In person and online

Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy BadgesMore than 50 awards and badges ensure that Girl Scouts of all ages are building their passion and skills as entrepreneurs. In addition, 25 of the badges form a Financial Literacy focused badge track within the Entrepreneurship badge family. You can learn about all the badges and awards available to girls using the Award and Badge Explorer. Search by age and by the topics of Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy to locate badges and awards girls can earn!

Register for the GSCO on the Go entrepreneurship badge series in December 2021 (see p. 16).

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GSCO ON THE GO

GSCO on the GO! What you know and love of the Girl Scout program but reimagined for that Girl Scout that is constantly on the go and wants to do Girl Scouts on their own schedule. Each month we will have a series of programs that Girl Scouts can choose from, such as earning a badge or Journey, connecting with other Girl Scouts their age, and building their leadership skills all through a digital environment making it easy to access when and where they are!

Biweekly

Hangouts: This is your social space for you to connect with Girl Scouts the same age around a topic that interests you.

• Daisy Flower Hour• Brownie Buddies• Junior Jam• Brownie/Junior/Cadette Book Clubs

Know-Hows: Go beyond the Girl Scout badges and get some hands-on experience learning skills with Girl Scouts across the state.

• Tools for Independence • Daisy/Brownie/Junior Art Hour• Daisy/Brownie/Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Naturalist • Daisy/Brownie/Junior STEM Hour

Once a month

Badge Series: We have translated our badges and Journeys into a digital space for you to complete on your own time. Check out the offerings throughout the year to find some badges and Journeys that you want to earn!

Each month we host a kick-off meeting to learn more about the topic and understand what is required. At the end of the month, we host a reflection meeting to celebrate the work you did, and the skills or knowledge learned. There are details on specific badges and supplies on the activity postings for each series.

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GSCO ON THE GO

Badge Series: Girl Scouts Way Badge Q Q Q Q Q

Our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, wanted Girl Scouts to learn about leadership while growing their courage, confidence, and character. Girl Scouts will earn the Girl Scout Way badge to learn more about the history and legacy of Girl Scouts.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Program level Date Time

Brownie Sept. 2 & 23, 2021 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Junior Sept. 2 & 23, 2021 6–6:30 p.m.

Cadette Sept. 2 & 23, 2021 6:45–7:15 p.m.

Senior & Ambassador Sept. 2 & 23, 2021 7:30–8 p.m.

Badge Series: Civics Q Q Q Q Q Q

Girl Scouts is here to prepare you to lead the change in your town, state, and country. It all starts with learning more about civic engagement through earning badges. Girl Scouts will earn one of our civics badges.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Program level Date Time

Daisy Oct. 4 & 21, 2021 4:30–5 p.m.

Brownie Oct. 4 & 21, 2021 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Junior Oct. 4 & 21, 2021 6–6:30 p.m.

Cadette Oct. 4 & 21, 2021 6:45–7:15 p.m.

Senior & Ambassador Oct. 4 & 21, 2021 7:30–8 p.m.

Badge Series: IndependenceQ Q Q Q Q Q

Let’s become more independent while earning Girl Scout badges! Each program level will focus on a different area of how Girl Scouts their age can learn skills to grow themselves and their independence.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Program level Date Time

Daisy Nov. 1 & 29, 2021 4:30–5 p.m.

Brownie Nov. 1 & 29, 2021 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Junior Nov. 1 & 29, 2021 6–6:30 p.m.

Cadette Nov. 1 & 29, 2021 6:45–7:15 p.m.

Senior & Ambassador Nov. 1 & 29, 2021 7:30–8 p.m.

Badge Series: EntrepreneurshipQ Q Q Q Q Q

Grow your skills in entrepreneurship that can be used during the cookie program and beyond. Each program level will focus on what it means to be an entrepreneur and how to develop skills to grow their entrepreneurial mindset. There is no reflection for this program.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Program level Date Time

Daisy Dec. 2, 2021 4:30–5 p.m.

Brownie Dec. 2, 2021 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Junior Dec. 2, 2021 6–6:30 p.m.

Cadette Dec. 2, 2021 6:45–7:15 p.m.

Senior & Ambassador Dec. 2, 2021 7:30–8 p.m.

Badge Series: RoboticsQ Q Q Q Q Q

Let’s learn how to program and design robots, then show off your design! Each program level will complete the requirements to earn their robotics badges.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Program level Date Time

Daisy Jan. 6 & 27, 2022 4:30–5 p.m.

Brownie Jan. 6 & 27, 2022 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Junior Jan. 6 & 27, 2022 6–6:30 p.m.

Cadette Jan. 6 & 27, 2022 6:45–7:15 p.m.

Senior & Ambassador Jan. 6 & 27, 2022 7:30–8 p.m.

Badge Series: PhilanthropyQ Q Q Q Q Q

Are you ready to grow your give in your community? Learn what it means to be a philanthropist and how you can help support your community at any age!

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Program level Date Time

Daisy Feb. 7 & 24, 2022 4:30–5 p.m.

Brownie Feb. 7 & 24, 2022 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Junior Feb. 7 & 24, 2022 6–6:30 p.m.

Cadette Feb. 7 & 24, 2022 6:45–7:15 p.m.

Senior & Ambassador Feb. 7 & 24, 2022 7:30–8 p.m.

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Badge Series: CybersecurityQ Q Q Q Q Q

Learn how to stay safe in the cyber world while earning a badge. Discover ways to keep you and your personal information safe as you use your apps, games, and other online tools.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Program level Date Time

Daisy Mar. 7 & 24, 2022 4:30–5 p.m.

Brownie Mar. 7 & 24, 2022 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Junior Mar. 7 & 24, 2022 6–6:30 p.m.

Cadette Mar. 7 & 24, 2022 6:45–7:15 p.m.

Senior & Ambassador Mar. 7 & 24, 2022 7:30–8 p.m.

Badge Series: Life SkillsQ Q Q Q Q Q

From dancing to healthy eating to art, earn some of our Girl Scouts’ badges that help you develop those hard skills.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Program level Date Time

Daisy Apr. 4 & 21, 2022 4:30–5 p.m.

Brownie Apr. 4 & 21, 2022 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Junior Apr. 4 & 21, 2022 6–6:30 p.m.

Cadette Apr. 4 & 21, 2022 6:45–7:15 p.m.

Senior & Ambassador Apr. 4 & 21, 2022 7:30–8 p.m.

Badge Series: Citizen ScientistsQ Q Q Q Q Q

Develop your scientific observation skills and help progress science while doing so! Girl Scouts will complete requirements for the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey as they explore how you can help scientists learn about the world around us.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Program level Date Time

Daisy May 5 & 26, 2022 4:30–5 p.m.

Brownie May 5 & 26, 2022 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Junior May 5 & 26, 2022 6–6:30 p.m.

Cadette May 5 & 26, 2022 6:45–7:15 p.m.

Senior & Ambassador May 5 & 26, 2022 7:30–8 p.m.

Badge Series: Coding for Good, Space Science, and Outdoor ArtQ Q Q Q Q Q

Spend your summer earning these badges- coding for good, space science, and outdoor art! Each program level will be given activities to do at their own pace to complete the requirements for the badge.

Cost: $5/Girl Scout

Program level Date Time

DaisyJune 16 & July 25, 2022

4:30–5 p.m.

BrownieJune 16 & July 25, 2022

5:15–5:45 p.m.

JuniorJune 16 & July 25, 2022

6–6:30 p.m.

CadetteJune 16 & July 25, 2022

6:45–7:15 p.m.

Senior & AmbassadorJune 16 & July 25, 2022

7:30–8 p.m.

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VOLUNTEER LEARNING

gsLearn – your one stop shop for all volunteer learning and training!

As your Girl Scouts grow and develop, so does the support that you need to be their supportive adult volunteer. In here you will find both registration for scheduled live sessions and recorded courses that you can access on your own time. Successful volunteers find that when they combine their learning both recorded and live, they have a richer learning experience and feel more prepared to support their Girl Scouts.

Courses versus Learning Pathways

Courses: stand alone recorded learning opportunities focused on developing new knowledge or skill.

Learning Pathway: a curated collection of courses to develop an in-depth understanding, knowledge, or skill.

Check out these learning pathways to grow you as a volunteer:

New Leader: Structured to get your started on your new adventure as a Girl Scout Troop Leader! Learn the basics of being a Girl Scout volunteer! Throughout your first year as a troop leader, you will learn how to facilitate meetings, manage your troop finances, engage with families, manage conflict affectively, and you will interact with your Volunteer Support Specialist at checkpoints throughout the year.

Grade Level Enrichments: You’ll courses specific to the age level of your Girl Scouts. Each enrichment learning path includes an essentials course and a travel course. You’ll also find other helpful enrichments as you work your way through the learning path.

Experience Leader: Designated for the experienced leader looking to stay up to date on their volunteer training! This learning path provides courses to enrich the leader experience and stay up to date on GSCO policies.

Virtual Troop Leader: As challenging as things have been, there have been a few rays of light that we’ve pick up in this time. One of which is being able to run our program virtually! This learning path is specific for the volunteer who wants to expand their reach across the state and have a virtual troop. Learn how to facilitate virtual troop meetings, and about gsZoom.

Bank Account Signer: For those volunteers who have taken on the Bank Account Signer role. In this role it is the volunteer’s responsibility to manage the troop funds. This learning path with walk you through how to do so and how to maintain it.

How to register:

Registration is required for all volunteer learning and can be found in our volunteer learning system, gsLearn. Please make sure you have confirmed that you can attend before registering for the learning opportunity.

On this site you will also find the most up-to-date information about times, locations, and details regarding the learning opportunity. Follow the steps below to register yourself. If you experience difficulty at any time, please email us at inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 877-404-5708.

1. Go to girlscoutsofcolorado.org, click on “SIGN IN” on the top right next to the search box.

2. Navigate to the top of the screen and select “MY ACCOUNT”

3. On the left side of your screen, you should see options of where to go next. Select “gsLearn”

4. Once in gsLearn, click the “Live Sessions” option on the left-hand side. Here you will see all the live, either in-person or virtual, learning opportunities available.

5. Follow the prompts to complete your registration. You will receive a confirmation email once you have successfully registered.

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Service Unit Teams – Bring unique learning opportunities to your volunteers

Girl Scouts of Colorado’s training team wants to meet your volunteers where they are—both mentally and physically! As a Service Unit Team, you can request that we bring a weekend, single-day learning event to your area.

Available Learning Workshops

Program level Leader Training: Get hands-on with Journeys and badges and learn how to plan and partner with your Girl Scouts and create a network of support to make the troop experiences meaningful and fun.

Event Planning Training: Discover the skills and resources needed to lead an organized event. Learn how to develop a plan to share the responsibilities with adults and girls.

Ceremonies and Traditions: Quiet signs, secret handshakes, and SWAPS might sound like they are from a spy movie, but they’re actually long-standing Girl Scout traditions!

Songs and Games: From camp songs to quiet games, learn ways to manage your troop’s energy while having fun.

Clique Proof Your Troop: Learn practical ways to build a positive, clique-free culture in your troop and make the Girl Scout Leadership Experience great!

Leading Multi-level Troops: Learn common pitfalls and how to work on badges and Journeys in a multi-level setting an tips on how to structure your meeting to meet the needs of all girls.

Bridging the Gap – Juniors to Cadettes: Discover how to successfully navigate the transition from Juniors to Cadettes. Receive tips on how to cope with leader burn out and how to encourage the girls to continue their Girl Scout experience.

How to request:

1. Connect with the volunteers in your Service Unit and other Service Units nearby to establish what their needs are.

2. Speak with your Volunteer Support Specialist about your needs and determine if a weekend learning event is something that would meet your needs.

3. Submit a request form at least two months before the requested date. Information you will need for the form:

• a couple date options• suggested venue locations• list of desired learning workshops • estimated number of attendees.

4. GSCO’s training team will respond to your request within five business days. We do reserve the right to request different dates or deny the request based on staff and volunteer trainer availability.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at inquiry@gscolorado.org.

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Daisies – Dates Location

Aug. 16, Sept. 8, Oct. 7, Nov. 9, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 10, Mar. 1, Apr. 7, May 2

gsLearn

Aug. 17 & 21, Sept. 9 & 21, Oct. 6 & 16, Nov. 10, Jan. 11, Feb. 3, Mar. 15, Apr. 7, May 11

Denver

Aug. 19 & 21, Sept. 14, Oct. 6, Nov. 9, Jan. 12, Feb. 10, Mar. 8, Apr. 7, May 11

Northern Colorado

Aug. 9, Sept. 8, Oct. 12, Jan. 13, Apr. 6 Colorado Springs

Sept. 14, Oct. 7 Grand Junction

Sept. 16, Oct. 19, Jan. 11 Pueblo

Brownies – Dates Location

Aug. 17, Sept. 16, Oct. 13, Nov. 8, Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 14, May 4

gsLearn

Aug. 19, Sept. 13, Oct. 13, Nov. 9, Jan. 12, Feb. 7, Mar. 8, Apr. 18, May 4

Denver

Aug. 23, Sept. 8, Oct. 12, Nov. 4, Jan. 13, Feb. 9, Mar. 10, Apr.5, May 10

Northern Colorado

Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Feb. 10 Colorado Springs

Sept. 16, Oct. 14 Grand Junction

Sept. 21, Oct. 21 Pueblo

Juniors – Dates Location

Aug. 18, Sept. 22, Oct. 5, Nov. 10, Dec.8, Jan. 12, Feb. 8, Mar. 18, Apr. 21, May 11

gsLearn

Aug. 25, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 15, Jan. 13, Feb. 15, Mar. 16, Apr. 19, May 10

Denver

Aug. 24, Sept. 23, Oct. 19, Nov. 18, Jan. 18, Feb. 16, Mar. 15, Apr.19, May 12

Northern Colorado

Oct. 20, Nov. 16, Mar. 17 Colorado Springs

Oct. 21 Grand Junction

Nov. 4 Pueblo

Cadettes – Dates Location

Aug. 17, Sept. 30, Jan. 13, Mar. 25, Apr. 28, May 12

gsLearn

Sept. 23, Jan. 14, Apr. 21, May 12 Denver

Sept. 29, Jan. 19, Apr. 25, May 16 Northern Colorado

Sept. 28, Jan, 18, Apr. 26 Colorado Springs

Oct. 28 Grand Junction

Leadership SummitLevel up your Girl Scout leadership skills at Girl Scouts of Colorado's first Virtual Leadership Summit! You will explore topics to help you engage, support, and grow your troop while connecting with other volunteers across the state.

Cost: $15, includes summit book and resources

Date Time Location

Sept. 18, 2021 varies gsLearn

Program Level Leader TrainingLeader training is your ticket to a super successful troop! Learn how to structure a meeting and find the right resources to jump start your Girl Scout year. Get hands-on with Journeys and badges and learn how to plan and partner with your girls and create a network of support to make the troop experiences meaningful and fun. Required for new troop leadership team members and bridged leaders.

Cost: FREE

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First Aid/CPR Learn how to respond to first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies. You’ll have the opportunity to learn through hands-on practice of lifesaving skills. Adult volunteers who successfully complete this course will receive American Red Cross Adult and Child First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications valid for two years.

Cost: $30

Dates Location

Aug. 21, Sept. 14, Nov. 16, Jan. 18, Feb. 8, Mar. 9, Apr. 5, May 18 Denver

Aug. 21, Sept. 20, Nov. 17, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 16, April 26, May 17 Northern Colorado

Aug. 10, Sept. 27, Nov. 10, Jan. 20, Feb. 22, March 15, April 19 Colorado Springs

Nov. 6 Grand Junction

** Please note: if you do not see a First Aid/CPR training in your area, you can access our recommended list of First Aid/CPR training organizations under “Anytime Activities” on our website.

Leadership for Leaders Grow your leadership skills within your Girl Scout experience, as well as outside of Girl Scouts. Feel confident in taking on new challenges and exploring tough or sensitive topics with your peers and those you lead. Throughout this course you’ll explore topics surrounding eelf-reflection, conscious communication, deep listening, and goal setting.

Cost: $30

Date Location

Oct. 11 gsLearn

Outdoor Skills 1Camping is one of the most treasured Girl Scout traditions. Whether you are in the wilderness, at Girl Scout camp, or in your own backyard, camping is a great way to connect to nature and to your Girl Scout sisters. After an indoor overnight adventure, your troop may be ready for a troop tent/cabin camp out. Learn outdoor progression, as well as managing safety for your troop. Discover how to involve girls in a no cook meal preparation, build troop skills, teamwork, and memories. Participants will develop skills to be used and taught to your troop, ensuring a positive, fun, and safe outdoor experience.

Cost:

Outdoor Skills 1 Location

Aug. 21, Sept. 25, Oct. 3, Jan. 22, Feb. 22, Mar. 19

gsLearn

Outdoor Skills 2Experience the outdoors and get hands-on while practicing the techniques learned in Outdoor Skills 1.

Cost:

Outdoor Skills 2 Location

Aug. 21, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Feb. 24, Mar. 19

gsLearn

Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 17, Mar. 19, Apr. 3, May 15

Denver

Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 17, Mar. 20, Apr. 2, May 14

Northern Colorado

Aug. 21, Sept. 19, Oct. 16, Mar. 26, Apr. 3, May 15

Colorado Springs

Aug. 28Grand Junction & Durango

Oct. 23, Mar. 19 Pueblo

Oct. 24 Silverthorne

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DEIA DirectionThis will introduce you to the structure of this Learning Path. You’ll be introduced to basic definitions and terms surrounding DEIA. Learn why this is important, and be able to identify your own “why” and connect it back to your Girl Scout experience.

Diversity: Take a deep dive into diversity. This is more than learning how to apply diversity to your Girl Scout experience or role, it’s about making movement and change within yourself to make movement and change in your external world. Learn that diversity is much more of a verb than a noun.

Equity: The next deep dive in this learning peak! Reflect on your relationship to issues related to gender, race, class, sexual orientation, and disability. Learn how to be more aware of how these relationships can show up in our daily lives and how we can go about changing our thoughts and behaviors.

Inclusion: How do we actively make space at the table for everyone? Learn about the effect of having a wide variety of voices to plan and create leads to richer and more diverse learning or programs. Learn about the importance of visibility for our youth and ourselves.

Accessibility: What is accessibility and how do we implement practices that make “adaptation” unnecessary? Learn how to build processes and practices that make this possible. Be proactive about making Girl Scouts accessible for all!

Cost:

Topic Date Location

Diversity Aug. 16, 2021 gsLearn

Equity Nov. 8, 2021 gsLearn

Inclusion Nov. 15, 2021 gsLearn

Accessibility Nov. 22, 2021 gsLearn

Explore More The badge-earning experience for adults makes a comeback in a new way! Learn how we can dive deeper into our National Program Portfolio to take knowledge and skill building with ourselves and our Girl Scouts to a whole new level. Courses will be available in gsLearn every three months and you can choose which ones fits your interest.

Cost:

Topic Date Location

Life Skills & Healthy Living Oct. 1– Dec. 31, 2021 gsLearn

STEM & Digital Game Design Jan. 3–Mar. 31, 2022 gsLearn

Outdoors & Naturalist Apr. 1–June 30, 2022 gsLearn

Entrepreneurship & Cookie Business July 11–Sept. 30, 2022 gsLearn

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Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. Girl Scout LawI will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.