Summer Program Guide

2013

Summer Program Guidebook

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Help your Girl Scouts, Connect, Discover and Take Action while traveling on an incredible, life-changing adventure. Global Explorers has partnered with Girl Scouts USA for several years to offer meaningful travel opportunities for individual students through the Destinations Program. We can also customize a program for your council or troop that meets your specific needs. Each program offers the opportunity to delve deeply into the current social, environmental, and ecological issues of a unique place while reflecting and engaging in dialog about our own actions at home. e program also includes engaging with the both the local community we visit and our community when we return through relevant service projects.

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Table of Contents

Welcome................................................... 4 How to use this guide.............................................4 What’s exciting and new........................................5

Other Program Pathways....................46 Travel..........................................................47

Camp—General Information...............6

Events.........................................................48

Day Camp................................................ 10

Series..........................................................53

Leadership Opportunities at Camp..................11 Colorado Springs Sessions..................................12

Virtual.........................................................54

Denver/Boulder Sessions.....................................13 Lyons Camp Session..............................................15 Pueblo Camp Session............................................15 Day Camp Schedules.............................................15

Overnight Camp....................................20 Overnight Camp Leadership Path.................... 22 Magic Sky Ranch Sessions................................... 24 Meadow Mountain Ranch Sessions.................. 27 Tomahawk Ranch Sessions..................................31 Overnight Camp Schedules................................ 36

Troop & Family Camp..........................42 Lazy Acres Troop Sessions................................. 44 Meadow Mountain Ranch Troop Sessions........................................................ 44 Lazy Acres Family Sessions..................................45 Magic Sky Family Sessions....................................45 Sky High Ranch Family Sessions.........................45 Tomahawk Ranch Family Sessions....................45

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Welcome to the Summer Program Guidebook This book will help girls and their families pick a path to a summer of fun!

Experience overnight camp at one of our beautiful properties, have a blast and make friends to last a lifetime. Choose a day camp experience where she’ll grow and learn while having a great time with new friends. Try one of our new family camps for fun and adventurous staff-led programming with those you’re closest to. Or, take your troop on your own camping adventure at one of the council’s properties.

There’s no better place for girls to grow as leaders than at Girl Scouts.

The options abound as this year we’ve included other summer programs in the Travel, Events, Series and Virtual pathways. Pathways are ways to enjoy the fun and leadership of Girl Scouting in addition to the traditional troop and camp models.

Don’t let your Girl Scout experience simmer over the summer­—pick a path to a new adventure!

How to use this guide We’ve tried to make this guide easy to use, but a little explanation can’t hurt. The book is divided into sections: Camp, Travel, Events, Series and Virtual. Each section corresponds to a Girl Scout Pathway—a way to participate in Girl Scouting whether you are in a troop or not.

Within the Camp section you’ll find Day Camp and Overnight Camp opportunities for individual girls, as well as information explaining how to register for these camps through our online registration system called CampBrain.

Also in the Camp section, you’ll see some exciting new Family and Troop Camp opportunities. These are camps that girls attend with their family members or Girl Scout volunteers, but the programming is provided by camp staff.

These opportunities register through the Activity Finder on our website. Following the camp section, you’ll find other summer programming including Travel, Events, Series and Virtual opportunities. These register in the GSUSA registration system called eBiz. Throughout the spring and summer, new programs may be introduced. Stay up-to-date with our online activity finder at girlscoutsofcolorado.org/ activities and watch for details about programs and camps via e-newsletters, the GSCO blog, Facebook, Twitter and other Girl Scout correspondence.

Not a Girl Scout? Sign up today!

Girl Scout programs are designed by Girl Scouts, for Girl Scouts and are about sharing fun, friendship and the power of girls through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Joining Girl Scouts connects you to an amazing network of girls close to home and around the world. Any girl in kindergarten through 12th grade is welcome. It’s easy to join, just go to girlscoutsofcolorado.org/parents/register. Your $12 annual membership fee will open the door to all kinds of amazing adventures.

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What’s exciting and what’s new?

•T here are more ways you can overnight camp this summer—as an individual girl (and maybe with a buddy) or with your family or troop.

•M eadow Mountain Ranch will focus on staff-led high adventure overnight camp for individual older girls as well as “choose your own adventure” troop programming throughout the summer with a strengthened intensive horse program.

• Now you can even enjoy Girl Scout camp with your family.

•T he popular 10 percent new camper discount is back! Bring a new friend this year—she gets a 10 percent discount and you get a 5 percent returning camper referral discount.

• Archery is all the rage. Check out the new archery programs at Magic Sky Ranch and Tomahawk Ranch.

• Magic Sky Ranch is offering an off-site horseback riding option for some sessions. Campers, ages 8 and older, signing up for “Moose Magic” and “It’s Your Camp­—Create It!” will have the option to add a horseback riding time.

This opportunity is in collaboration with Sundance Trail Guest Ranch, a Dude Ranch in the neighborhood. Families with questions can contact Riding Programs Director Julie Fischer, julie.fischer@gscolorado.org, regarding Sundance Trail.

• We are developing a new virtual program, Media Maker. Through a series of online lessons, this program will teach girls the art of digital filmmaking.

• Start planning and earning money now to participate in one of our exciting travel opportunities. Stay within the four corners of the state, or explore another country on one of these adventures.

Girls with special needs We welcome girls with differing abilities and special needs and ask that parent(s)/guardian(s) communicate with us in advance so we can make sure the opportunity you select is an appropriate fit and meets your girl’s needs.

Call customer support to be referred to the appropriate Program Director at 1-877-404-5708 to discuss your daughter’s needs. If your daughter is on a new medication for any medical condition, please make sure she is stable and used to the effects of the medication before sending her to an unfamiliar environment.

What do these icons mean?

Daisy Grade 1

Senior Grades 9–10

Brownie Grades 2–3

Ambassador Grades 11–12

Junior Grades 4–5

Volunteer 18 yrs. and older

Cadette Grades 6–8 Based on the grade girls are entering in the fall 2013

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General Information Camping and spending time in the great outdoors are integral to Girl Scouting, and at Girl Scouts of Colorado we’ve got an array of exciting camp opportunities. Spend the days with new Girl Scout friends at a day camp or enjoy an adventure at individual girl overnight camp. Or try a new opportunity to camp with the girls in your troop or even with your family.

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Property open houses Magic Sky Ranch: Sunday, May 5, 1–4 p.m.

Meadow Mountain Ranch: Saturday, May 18, 1–4 p.m.

Tomahawk Ranch: Sunday, April 14, 1–4 p.m. or

Sunday, May 19, 1–4 p.m.

Parent(s)/guardian(s), friends, campers and troops are invited to visit our beautiful properties to meet the camp director, have your questions answered and tour the property. All open houses will include self-directed tours.

Plan to wear warm, comfortable clothes and shoes/ boots, as it is still winter in the mountains. Directions to our camps are available at girlscoutsofcolorado.org/ properties. A recording will be on the Girl Scouts of Colorado phone, 303-778-8774 or 1-877-404-5708, by 7 a.m. if the event is canceled due to the weather.

Can’t make it to an open house?

Learn more about all of Girl Scouts of Colorado beautiful properties at girlscoutsofcolorado.org/properties.

You’ll get up close views of amenities and activities at each property and get a real feel for what camping with Girl Scouts is all about.

Day and overnight camp important dates (These dates apply to day and individual girl overnight camp registration. They are not applicable to troop and family camps.)

Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. – Priority placement deadline Girls eligible for priority placement (selling 1,500+ packages of cookies) may submit by mail or hand deliver a completed paper application with their top three camp session preferences no later than 5 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 15, to the Corporate Headquarters office (Girl Scouts of Colorado, P.O. Box 9407, Denver, CO 80209 or hand-deliver at 400 S. Broadway, Denver).

Incomplete applications will not be considered for priority camp placement. Both you and your buddy (if applicable) must be eligible for priority camp placement.

Feb. 20 – Deadline for Overnight Volunteer interest and inquiries. For more information see page 23.

Feb. 22 – All overnight volunteer camper registrations due. See page 23 for more information.

Feb. 22 – By Friday, Feb. 22, girls who submitted Priority Placement applications and deposits by Feb. 15 will be notified of their provisional placement at camp, whether they have already met (or are on track to meet) their 1,500 packages goal, and the next steps to take with paperwork. Girls will be advised that if they do not reach the 1,500 package goal, their preferred placement spot will be released and they will need to register for camp online when registration opens on March 5.

March 5 at 7 a.m. – Online registration opens. For the convenience of our customers, each service center will have computers available and staff to assist you with online registration.

March 5 – Processing begins for all paper registrations received at the Corporate Headquarters office by 5 p.m.

March 1.

First Time Camper Discount First-time Girl Scouts of Colorado campers will get a discount of 10 percent for trying it out. If you bring along a friend who is a new camper, you’ll get a 5 percent discount. (The discount will apply for one session only per girl. Discounts do not apply toward family camp, parent/daughter camp, troop camp or other summer programs.)

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General Information Sister Discount (more than one daughter registering) The sister who registers for the greatest number of camp sessions and/or more expensive session(s) will pay full price for her session(s). Her sister(s) will receive a 10 percent discount for any same or lower priced session(s). For online registration, select the appropriate box on the discount screen. For paper registration, check the box under Payment Information.

Registration Instructions for Day Camp and Individual Girl Overnight Camp Online registration for day and individual girl overnight camp opens at 7 a.m. March 5 and is processed through a third-party website called CampBrain. To get there, you can click on the Register for Camp link on the girlscoutsofcolorado.org home page.

Within CampBrain you will need to register as a user and provide the required information about your camper. If you have registered for camp at Girl Scouts of Colorado in the past three years, you will already have a username and password and can go in and update your camper’s information in advance of registration opening. (If you can’t remember, Customer Support can help reset.)

Once the camper’s birthday and grade are entered, a list of camps based on grade eligibility with available openings will be displayed. Once you complete the full process, your camper will be registered and an email response will be sent to you immediately confirming her enrollment and further steps to complete.

You may sign up for multiple sessions and can register multiple campers in the same family. If camps are full, please choose another available session. We are no longer offering waitlists for camps.

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Paper Registration The forms are available at girlscoutsofcolorado.org/ forms or at the service center nearest you. You can call 1-877-404-5708 to have a form mailed to you.

Completed forms can be mailed to Corporate Headquarters (Girl Scouts of Colorado, P.O. Box 9407, Denver, CO 80209) or hand-delivered to 400 S. Broadway, Denver. Paper forms received in Denver by 5 p.m. on March 1 will be included in first processing on March 5.

A few spots for each camp will be held for paper registrations. Please do not duplicate registrations online and on paper as this will cause delays in registration.

•C omplete the entire registration form, paying close attention to dates, grade levels, fees and required signatures.

•R egister for all the camp sessions your daughter plans to attend by filling in the name, date and code in the First Choice session. Include alternatives for each First Choice session, in case her first choice session is full.

• Each Camp Registration Form must be accompanied by a $25 non-refundable (see Refund Policy on next page) registration processing fee (deposit) or the total session fee if less than $25.

Camper Information Packet/ Registration Receipt Soon after completing your online registration for day, overnight, troop or family camp, you will receive an email with confirmation, invoice and payment information, and a hyperlink with password to pages on the GSCO blog.

The GSCO blog will be your resource for additional important information about your camper’s sessions throughout the summer. You also will receive a separate email from CampDoc with instructions for completing required health forms for all campers, child or adult. If you completed a health form in CampDoc last year, all you have to do is review, make any updates and submit.

Information is retained from the previous year.

Confirmations will be sent via email, unless otherwise indicated, and will include: • Specific session information.

• Information regarding additional forms through CampDoc* (Health History, Immunization Form, Medications forms, and Health Examination** for overnight camps three days or more).

• Invoice * GSCO contracts with a third-party administrator, CampDoc, which will send an email with your information for completing your camper health forms. CampDoc consolidates and integrates camper information into a centralized and secure location. In accordance with HIPPA policies, only appropriate council and health staff and camp directors will have access to camper medical information; the confidentiality of your child’s health information will always be protected. ** Girl Scouts of Colorado, Colorado Department of Human Services, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the American Camp Association require that each girl who attends a summer resident camp provides a copy of a health examination, including month and year of all immunizations, conducted not more than 12 months prior to opening day of the resident camp program she is attending.

Within 24 hours of arrival at camp, each camper will receive a health screening.

Payment choices All payments and forms must be in the Denver office by the deadline date. Payments and/or forms will not be accepted at camp. Girl Scouts of Colorado will accept the following types of payment: • Cash (with paper registrations turned in to service centers only) • Checks or money orders (payable to Girl Scouts of Colorado or GSCO) with paper registrations.

• Credit Cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover) with online or paper registration • Cookie Credits (follow the instructions on the registrations screens)

We do not keep payment information after Aug. 31, 2013.

It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to keep any invoices from the camp season for tax purposes.

Refund policy The registration processing fee (“deposit”) is nonrefundable. The processing fee is refunded only when the camper is registered and the council cancels the session or when the council is unable to place the camper. The balance will be refunded, excluding the registration processing fee, if cancellation is made with a written request (email acceptable) four weeks before the session begins, and by the registration deadline. After that time, the balance is refunded only if the camper has moved out of the council area, has been certified to be ill by a licensed physician or there is a family emergency (severe sickness or death in the immediate family).

Balances cannot be transferred to another person if the original registered camper cancels from the session. You must notify Customer Support before the session begins (1-877-404-5708) if there is a family emergency, and Girl Scouts of Colorado must receive a written request (email acceptable) of cancellation within two weeks following the session. There will be no refund if a camper leaves camp before the end of the session due to disciplinary action or homesickness. If a camper leaves camp early due to physical illness, the camp cost will be prorated, minus the registration processing fee, for refund. Money is not refunded if a camper is dropped prior to the camp session due to incomplete or missing paperwork.

More questions?

If you still have questions, please contact Customer Support at 1-877-404-5708. Get all the answers to frequently asked questions at girlscoutsofcolorado.org.

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Day Camp Day Camp is a great first camp experience, bringing all of the fun of camp during the day while spending the evenings in the comfort of home with your family. Girls register as individuals and can sign up with a buddy. Camps are multi-day programs held at convenient locations throughout the state. The camp day is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for most sessions (most water camps are from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. due to weather). Most Day Camps for younger girls feature crafts, games, songs and other traditional Girl Scout skills, as well as science activities. Fifty percent of Day Camp activities are theme-based, but this will vary by session. Some camps are more art- and science-based and are held indoors. Please be sure to check the Day Camp page of our website for more information about increased camp capacities as well as finalization of any information marked “TBD.” Read the Camper Information Packet (placed on the GSCO blog page) carefully for specific information, including drop-off and pick-up locations, lunch information, gate passes (if applicable), directions, site instructions, lists and other important details for the session. Campers are placed in developmentally appropriate unit groups of 15 to 24 girls. Camp may be released early or canceled due to severe weather or other unsafe conditions.

Volunteer Day Camp wouldn’t be the same without dedicated volunteers. They help us make a difference in the lives of all the campers!

A free week for one daughter, marketable job skills, professional contacts and an adventure of a lifetime are yours when you volunteer at a five-day Girl Scouts of Colorado volunteer Day Camp in your area this summer.

You don’t have to be a troop leader, mom or even be currently involved in Girl Scouts to be a volunteer. Volunteer all five days at a program marked with a volunteer icon, and receive one daughter’s registration free. Additional daughters and Tagalongs (boys and children under the age of 5) can attend for an additional charge of $25 each. Men/fathers and other adults 18 and older are welcome and encouraged to volunteer as well.

Interested in making a difference this summer as a Day Camp volunteer? Register your daughter as a volunteer child so we can contact you with further information. For information please contact: Kim Petau 303-607-4847 or kim.petau@gscolorado.org (Note: Kim will put you in contact with the appropriate person for the camp at which you are interested in volunteering. For more information about volunteering and an application visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org > For Volunteers > Become a Volunteer

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Leadership Opportunities at Day Camp Cadette Girls entering grade 7

Program Aide Internship So you’ve completed your Basic Program Aide Training and your Camp Specialty, and now you need to complete your six activity sessions to earn your pin. Sign up at a Day Camp as a Program Aide Intern (PAI) to get started.

You will be paired up with an experienced PA who will help you complete your activities. Due to time and number of participants, there is no guarantee you will complete all six activities at one Day Camp. Fee is $50 per session. For more information about PAIs, please view the Program Aide page of our website. Example codes: PAI01, PAI02, etc.

Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Girls entering grades 8–12

Program Aides at Day Camp Here’s your opportunity to practice leadership skills you’ve learned in Basic Program Aide (PA) Training. If you’ve earned your PA pin and if you’ve completed 7th grade you can register as a Program Aide look for the Program Aide specific sessions. All of the same rules about complete forms and deadlines apply. Follow the directions on the registration page to be a PA at Day Camp. The fee is $25 per session. PAs at volunteer Day Camps may be expected to attend pre-camp trainings provided by the director. Example codes: PA01, PA02, etc.

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Day Camp Colorado Springs Daisy or Brownie

Brownie or Junior

Girls entering grades 1–3

Girls entering grades 2–5

Kaleidoscope Fairy Adventure – Hamp Hut (5-day) $105 – 6/10-14 (DC01) Create wings, a wand and your own fairy tale story as you discover the magic of Garden of the Gods. Explore how art, nature and science help fairies everywhere! A big imagination is required and fairy dust will be provided.

Sports and Nature Sampler – Bear Creek Regional Park (5-day) $105 – 6/17-21 (DC02) Have fun playing soccer, Frisbee and volleyball, and trying archery and a variety of other group sport activities.

Archery will be taught by a certified USA Archery instructor. Also spend part of the day exploring the beautiful Bear Creek Regional Park and creating solar art, solar bracelets, leather key chains and natureinspired jewelry and paintings.

Make a Mess – Faith Presbyterian Church (5-day) $105 – 6/24-28 (DC03) Be ready to wear your artwork home in this ooey, gooey, sloppy adventure. Every day we will discover the messy side of art and science as we paint with our feet, set off water rockets, make snow, create gaak and embark on many other adventures.

Daisy, Brownie or Junior Girls entering grades 1–5

Dance Explorer – TBD (5-day) $105 – 7/22-26 (DC05) Join the professional dance teachers from Danceworks of Colorado Springs as you learn a variety of dance skills and techniques. You will practice a routine that will be part of a Friday afternoon performance for your family.

There will be time for some crafts and games, too. No previous dance experience is needed!

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Show Stoppers presented by the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale – Sand Creek High School (5-day) $105 – 7/15-7/19 (DC04) Back by popular demand! Dance right into your own Broadway number as you explore the world of musical theater. Girls will learn theater techniques, songs and dance routines as they prepare for a performance on Friday for their families. No prior dance or choir experience needed! Camp runs from 9 to 4 p.m.

Denver/Boulder Daisy, Brownie or Junior Girls entering grades 1–5

Awesome Animals – Interlocken Park, Broomfield (5-day) $165 – 6/3-7 (DC06) Spend your time monkeying around like animals! Travel the globe while exploring jungle and deserts. What kind of crazy animals can you come up with? Can you create your own menagerie?

That’s Entertainment! – Addenbrooke Park, Lakewood (5-day) $165 – 6/10-14 (DC07) Do you dream of releasing your inner diva or expressing yourself through clay? This camp is for anyone who likes to entertain through music and dance or arts and crafts.

Monster Camp – Dedisse Park, Evergreen (5-day) $165 – 6/17-21 (DC08) Come explore your inner monster! Spend the week playing monster-sized games and making monster crafts. Activities may include creating masks and your very own monstertarium!

Neverland – Franktown Elementary, Franktown (5-day) $165 – 6/17-21 (DC09) Use your imagination to fly away at this Neverlandthemed camp. More details coming soon, so please check our website!

Animal Planet - Nottingham Park, Westminster (5-day) $165 – 6/17-21 (DC10) Come join us for an Animal Planet tour around the world. We will explore animals in various parts of the world like the African savannah, Amazon rainforest, the sea and more. We will explore animal habitats, animal behaviors and animal needs.

Art in the Park – DeKoevend Park, Centennial (5-day) $165 – 6/24-28 (DC11) Calling all crafters! Do you enjoy nature and camp crafts?

Learn how to do art projects ranging from camp crafts such as camp jewelry and SWAPS to more traditional art such as painting and designing your own creations.

Brave Games – Boulder Valley Church of Christ, Boulder (5-day) $165 – 6/24-28 (DC15) Sharpen your archery and survival skills and fun building castles and forts. Girls will craft their way through medieval history with needlework, baking and dancing, and have a chance to explore their courageous side!

Plant identification, cooking and lots of opportunities for new and exciting challenges await!

Princesses on the Prairie – Plains Conservation Center, Aurora (5-day) $165 – 6/24-28 (DC16) This fairytale princess camp will be a wonderous and magical experience. More details coming soon, please check our website!

Explorers – City Park, Denver (3-day) $100 – 7/1-3 (DC17) Come explore the Museum of Nature and Science and the Denver Zoo during this mini 3-day program before July 4th. Activities will include a trip to the planetarium, Imax and the zoo. Campers also will do general camp activities including songs and games with their unit, when appropriate.

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Girl Power – Interlocken Park, Broomfield (5-day) $165 – 7/8-12 (DC18) It’s all about Girl Power! Learn basic self-defense and your self-value. Being a girl can be soft and pretty or tough and strong, but we’re still all girls! This camp includes general camp activities such as crafts and games as well.

Countries and Cultures! – Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood (5-day) $165 – 7/15-19 (DC20) Come explore all the world has to offer. Travel the world experiencing holidays, food, natural wonders and more all without leaving Bear Creek! Create crafts and art from different countries.

Oopy Goopy Science – DeKoevend Park, Centennial (5-day) $165 – 7/22-26 (DC21) Come and join us while we make a mess and blow things up! This camp is all about icky, sticky science experiments.

Be sure to wear old clothes because you are going to get messy!

Science in Our World – Clement Park, Littleton (5-day) $165 – 7/29-8/2 (DC23) Are you a science buff? Do you enjoy creating things and learning how they work? This camp will focus on experiments ranging from geology and volcanoes to weather, animals and chemistry.

Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Girls entering grades 6-12

Art Explorers – Twisted Pine, Genesee (5-day) $195 – 7/8-7/12 (DC19) Back again this year by popular demand. Art Explorers at Twisted Pine is a chance to dabble in many different mediums. Activities may include sewing and fabric work to jewelry making and wax design.

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Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Water Camps Girls entering grades 6–12

Water camps are open to all swimming abilities, but campers must be comfortable in the water. A swim test will be given on the first day of each camp. Low water levels may force some water camp cancellations. Water camps tend to fill quickly, so don’t delay! Water camps run from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You need to be in good physical shape, enjoy physical activity and be big enough (min. 95 pounds) to handle the equipment.

Canoeing – Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood (5-day) $195 – 6/24-28 (DC12) Spend your week canoeing and playing in the water while you have fun in the sun!

Kayaking – Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood (5-day) $195 – 6/24-28 (DC13) Have fun playing in the water as you learn how to kayak at Bear Creek Lake.

Windsurfing – Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood (5-day) $195 – 6/24-28 (DC14) Learn how to windsurf at Bear Creek Lake and have fun in the sun.

H2O Sports Sampler - Bear Creek Lake Park, Lakewood (5-day) $195 – 7/22-26 (DC22) Get your feet wet through our water sampler, including sailing, canoeing and swimming!

Lyons

Pueblo

Daisy, Brownie or Junior

Brownie or Junior

Girls entering grades 1–5

Girls entering grades 2–5

Among the Pines – Kiwa Korral, Lyons (5-day) $165 – 6/10-14 (DC24) A traditional camping experience, emphasizing campfire cooking, outdoor skills, camp songs, group games and crafts. An overnight is offered on Thursday night for older campers (those who have completed second grade and above) who desire to stay. Each Unit at Among the Pines will be led by an adult Unit Leader (UL) and assisted by an adult Unit Assistant (UA) and a Program Aide (PA). There will also be a “Tagalongs” Unit (for children ages 4-5) at Among the Pines, but no boys unit.

Wild in the Outdoors – Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo (5-day) $100 – 7/15-19 (DC25) Calling all outdoor gals! Join Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo and the Girl Scouts of Colorado as we get wild in the outdoors. We’ll explore local wildlife, learn about our ecosystem and experience nature’s beauty.

COLORADO SPRINGS DAY CAMPS Cost

Girls Entering Grade

Program Level

Page

DC01

$105

1–3

D, B

12

5/13

PA01

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

6/17-21

5/13

DC02

$105

2–5

B, J

12

Sports and Nature Sampler Bear Creek Regional Park

6/17-21

5/13

PA02

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

Make a Mess Faith Presbyterian Church

6/24-28

5/27

DC03

$105

1–3

D, B

12

Make a Mess Faith Presbyterian Church

6/24-28

5/27

PAI03

$50

7

C

11

Make a Mess Faith Presbyterian Church

6/24-28

5/27

PA03

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

Session Name Location

Dates

Deadline

Code

Kaleidoscope Fairy Adventure Hamp Hut

6/10-14

5/13

Kaleidoscope Fairy Adventure Hamp Hut

6/10-14

Sports and Nature Sampler Bear Creek Regional Park

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COLORADO SPRINGS DAY CAMPS (cont.)

Session Name Location

Dates

Deadline

Code

Cost

Girls Entering Grade

Program Level

Page

Show Stoppers Sand Creek High School

7/15-19

6/17

DC04

$105

2–5

B, J

12

Show Stoppers Sand Creek High School

7/15-19

6/17

PA04

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

Dance Explorer TBD

7/22-26

6/24

DC05

$105

1–5

D, B, J

12

Dance Explorer TBD

7/22-26

6/24

PAI05

$50

7

C

11

Dance Explorer TBD

7/22-26

6/24

PA05

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

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Awesome Animals Interlocken Park-Broomfield

6/3-7

5/6

DC06

$165

1–6

D, B, J

13

Awesome Animals Interlocken Park-Broomfield

6/3-7

5/6

PAI06

$50

7

C

11

Awesome Animals Interlocken Park-Broomfield

6/3-7

5/6

PA06

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

That’s Entertainment!

Addenbrooke Park-Lakewood

6/10-14

5/13

DC07

$165

1–6

D, B, J

13

That’s Entertainment!

Addenbrooke Park-Lakewood

6/10-14

5/13

PAI07

$50

7

C

11

That’s Entertainment!

Addenbrooke Park-Lakewood

6/10-14

5/13

PA07

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

Monster Camp Dedisse Park-Evergreen

6/17-21

5/20

DC08

$165

1–5

D, B, J

13

Monster Camp Dedisse Park-Evergreen

6/17-21

5/20

PAI08

$50

7

C

11

Monster Camp Dedisse Park-Evergreen

6/17-21

5/20

PA08

$25

8–12

C, S, A

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DENVER/BOULDER DAY CAMPS (cont.)

Session Name Location

Dates

Deadline

Code

Cost

Girls Entering Grade

Program Level

Page

Neverland Franktown Elementary

6/17-21

5/20

DC09

$165

1–5

D, B, J

13

Neverland Franktown Elementary

6/17-21

5/20

PA09

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

Animal Planet Nottingham Park-Westminster

6/17-21

5/20

DC10

$165

1–6

D, B, J

13

Animal Planet Nottingham Park-Westminster

6/17-21

5/20

PAI10

$50

7

C

11

Animal Planet Nottingham Park-Westminster

6/17-21

5/20

PA10

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

Art in the Park DeKoevend Park-Centennial

6/24-28

5/27

DC11

$165

1–6

D, B,J

13

Art in the Park DeKoevend Park-Centennial

6/24-28

5/27

PAI11

$50

7

C

11

Art in the Park DeKoevend Park-Centennial

6/24-28

5/27

PA11

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

Canoeing Bear Creek Lake Park-Lakewood

6/24-28

5/27

DC12

$195

6–12

C, S, A

14

Kayaking Bear Creek Lake Park-Lakewood

6/24-28

5/27

DC13

$195

6–12

C, S, A

14

Windsurfing Bear Creek Lake Park-Lakewood

6/24-28

5/27

DC14

$195

6–12

C, S, A

14

Brave Games Boulder Valley Church of Christ

6/24-28

5/27

DC15

$165

1–6

D, B, J

13

Brave Games Boulder Valley Church of Christ

6/24-28

5/27

PA15

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

Princesses on the Prairie Plains Conservation Center-Aurora

6/24-28

5/27

DC16

$165

1–6

D,B, J

13

Princesses on the Prairie Plains Conservation Center-Aurora

6/24-28

5/27

PA16

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

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Day Camp

DENVER/BOULDER DAY CAMPS (cont.)

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Session Name Location

Dates

Deadline

Code

Cost

Girls Entering Grade

Program Level

Page

Explorers City Park-Denver

7/1-3

6/3

DC17

$100

1–6

D,B, J

13

Girl Power Interlocken Park-Broomfield

7/8-12

6/10

DC18

$165

1–6

D,B, J

14

Girl Power Interlocken Park-Broomfield

7/8-12

6/10

PAI18

$50

7

C

11

Girl Power Interlocken Park-Broomfield

7/8-12

6/10

PA18

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

Art Explorers Twisted Pine - Genesee

7/8-12

6/10

DC19

$195

6–12

C, S, A

14

Countries and Cultures!

Bear Creek Lake Park-Lakewood

7/15-19

6/17

DC20

$165

1–6

D, B, J

14

Countries and Cultures!

Bear Creek Lake Park-Lakewood

7/15-19

6/17

PAI20

$50

7

C

11

Countries and Cultures!

Bear Creek Lake Park-Lakewood

7/15-19

6/17

PA20

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

Oopy Goopy Science DeKoevend Park-Centennial

7/22-26

6/24

DC21

$165

1–6

D, B, J

14

Oopy Goopy Science DeKoevend Park-Centennial

7/22-26

6/24

PAI21

$50

7

C

11

Oopy Goopy Science DeKoevend Park-Centennial

7/22-26

6/24

PA21

$25

8–12

D, B, J

11

H2O Sports Sampler Bear Creek Lake Park-Lakewood

7/22-26

6/24

DC22

$195

6–12

C, S, A

14

Science in Our World Clement Park-Littleton

7/29-8/2

7/1

DC23

$165

1–6

D, B, J

14

Science in Our World Clement Park-Littleton

7/29-8/2

7/1

PAI23

$50

7

C

11

Science in Our World Clement Park-Littleton

7/29-8/2

7/1

PA23

$25

8–12

C, S, A

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LYONS DAY CAMPS Session Name Location

Dates

Deadline

Code

Cost

Girls Entering Grade

Program Level

Page

Among the Pines Kiwa Korral-Lyons

6/10-14

5/13

DC24

$165

1–5

D, B, J

15

Among the Pines Kiwa Korral-Lyons

6/10-14

5/13

PA24

$25

8–12

C, S, A

11

Wild in the Outdoors Nature & Raptor Center of Pueblo

7/15-19

6/17

DC25

$100

2–5

B, J

15

Wild in the Outdoors Nature & Raptor Center of Pueblo

7/15-19

6/17

PA25

$25

10–12

S, A

11

PUEBLO DAY CAMPS

Volunteer-planned Camps Volunteers are busy planning exciting day camp opportunities across the state. Check the Activity Finder on the GSCO website to get the latest on volunteer-planned camps in your area.

There will be a Prowers Day Camp, Fort Collins Day Camp, Loveland Day Camp, Kiwa Camp, Berthoud Day Camp, Greenhorn Valley Day Camp and more.

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Overnight Camp Great adventures and fabulous leadership experiences await girls at overnight camp. The camp experience is about success, teamwork and choices. The programs vary with each group of girls based on the program emphasis and ideas from the girls themselves.

Camping is an integral part of the Girl Scout leadership experience. This year, we’ve made some changes to our overnight camp program to use our resources wisely while still meeting the needs of girls.

Girl Scouts of Colorado has beautiful camp properties around the state. Individual girl overnight camp sessions will be at Magic Sky Ranch, Meadow Mountain Ranch and Tomahawk Ranch. And other overnight opportunities are available at Lazy Acres and in Durango. Sky High Ranch will be available for troops and other groups to rent for their own camping adventures.

Magic Sky Ranch, Sky High Ranch and Tomahawk Ranch are accredited by the American Camp Association and those camps as well as Meadow Mountain Ranch, are licensed by the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services. Girl Scouts of Colorado is a permittee of the Pike and San Isabel National Forests.

Most hikes and backpack trips take place under a special-use permit from the USDA Forest Service. Girl Scouts is an equal opportunity provider.

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Camp Trading Post Two of Girl Scouts of Colorado’s properties (Magic Sky Ranch and Tomahawk Ranch) feature trading posts with a variety of merchandise. Trading Posts are open only during check-in and check-out. Girls do not need to bring money to camp for their stay. There will be onestop shopping packets of camp necessities available to make things easier on the parent(s)/guardian(s), as well as all of the fun stuff the girls want to see. Pre-camp kits are available at the council shops and online.

Horse program qualifications and previous experience The riding programs at Girl Scouts of Colorado camps are designed so campers can progress from one level to the next, dependening on the program and location.

Prerequisites are listed with each horse session.

Campers are evaluated on their skill development at the end of a session, so the camper and Girl Scouts of Colorado camps know the camper’s skill level and can recommend where to go next.

Beginner: No experience necessary.

Horse programs Campers in horse sessions are in general camps with a daily focus on horse-related activities. In addition to the horse activities, campers get to spend time enjoying other activities offered at camp. Campers in horse programs will spend at least 2 hours a day in horse-related activities. All activities are dependent upon the rider’s comfort level, ability, skill and the weather. There will be educational time learning about horses and horse care, practicing skills, familiarity with the barn and related equipment and tack, cleaning, as well as instruction in the arena and/or on a trail – dependent on the program.

Intermediate: Rider must have good control of a horse at a walk in an arena and on a trail. No trail riding experience necessary.

Advanced: Rider must have good control of a horse at a walk and trot in an arena and on a trail, and handle a horse with minimal assistance; previous trail riding experience for an hour or more preferred.

First Class: Rider must have good control of a horse at a walk, trot, and canter/lope in an arena, and be able to handle a horse with minimal or no assistance. Rider must also have participated in trail rides multiple times for longer than hour, in extreme rocky terrain.

Blue jeans/long pants and riding boots (with a defined heel) are required for all programs with horseback riding.

(Some riding boots are available at camp to borrow.)

Riding helmets will be provided.

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Overnight Camp Overnight Camp Leadership Path Senior or Ambassador

Ambassador

Girls entering grade 9 or above

Girls entering grade 11 or 12

Program Aides (PA) $200; $500 for 7/7-18 session Tomahawk Ranch: 6/23-28 (TR29); 6/30-7/5 (TR30); 7/7-18 (TR31); 7/21-26 (TR32); 7/28-8/2 (TR33) Have experience as a PA? Attended resident camp before? Consider spending a week as a PA at Tomahawk Ranch! You will spend your days working with girls, aiding staff in program areas, leading songs and games, and helping with cookouts. You’ll also hang out with other PAs and plan some of your own activities. You can register for only one session as a PA due to the limited space in the program (no buddies accepted). Girls must have had PA training and experience as a PA at a Girl Scout camp.

Counselor-in-Training (CIT) II $100 per week Magic Sky Ranch: 7/7-12, 7/14-19, 7/21-26, 7/28-8/2 (MS19) Tomahawk Ranch: (contact camp director) (TR35) For girls who have successfully completed the CIT/WIT I program. CIT II is a one-to-four week (Magic Sky Ranch) or six week (Tomahawk Ranch) internship.

After an initial day of refresher CIT/WIT training, girls will be part of a unit and will interact with campers and staff.

Girls interested in CIT II should contact the camp director for the camp of their preference.

Girls entering grades 10 or above

Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I) $550 or Wrangler-in-Training I (WIT I) $550 (TR only) Magic Sky Ranch: 6/16-21, 6/23-28, 6/30-7/5 (MS18) Tomahawk Ranch: 6/16-7/2 (TR34) Applicants will spend the first three weeks at Magic Sky Ranch or Tomahawk Ranch learning how to be fabulous camp counselors or wranglers by creating lesson plans, developing appropriate discipline strategies and behavior management, while improving their camping skills.

After the initial two-week training and one-week unit participation, participants may be invited to continue with a CIT (WIT Tomahawk Ranch only) internship at one of the two resident camps. Acceptance into the internship program will depend on recommendations from the CIT director and camp director. An extended application, references and an interview are part of the acceptance into the internship program.

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Wrangler-in-Training (WIT) II $100 per week Tomahawk Ranch: (contact camp director)(TR36) For girls who have successfully completed the CIT/WIT I program. WIT II is a one-to-four week internship at Tomahawk Ranch. After an initial refresher day of CIT/ WIT training, girls will use their knowledge of horse care skills to work in the barn daily and aid in the instruction of riding.

Girls entering grade 12

Camp Crew – Tomahawk Ranch Put your camp and leadership skills to work in this new paid position for girls who are entering their senior year in high school. For more information and to apply in March 2013, please visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org/ camp-jobs.

Volunteer

Adults can enjoy a camp experience by volunteering for overnight camp. You will spend your days at camp, being a valued member of the staff. In exchange, you will receive a 50 percent discount on camp for your daughter while you attend for free. Volunteers will attend the same camp session as their daughters but will be placed in different cabins/ units. Available dates for volunteering are below.

If you are interested in volunteering, you must contact the camp director by Feb. 20. The camp director will schedule an interview with you and advise you on how to register your daughter for the same session. A volunteer’s daughter’s registration must be turned in by Feb. 25 to be considered for placement. The volunteer’s daughter’s placement is not guaranteed. Any additional paperwork and/or payment are due no later than April 14. Spots are filled on a first-qualified, first-served basis and are contingent upon final approval from the camp director and background checks. Due to limited spaces, these fill quickly.

Magic Sky Ranch (becky.saad@gscolorado.org) will accept three adult volunteers per session for June 16-21, June 23-28, June 30-July 5, July 7-12, July 14-16, July 17-19, July 21-26 and July 28-August 2.

Tomahawk Ranch (monica.gray@gscolorado.org) will accept two adult volunteers per session for June 16-21 and July 28-August 2.

Visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org for more information.

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Go to Girl Scout Camp

Join us at one of our beautiful camp properties in the Colorado mountains. We run day and overnight summer camp programs around the state, and we have new troop and family camp opportunities! Sell 750 packages of cookies and pay your way to a weeklong day camp or a long weekend with your troop.

Take your family on a mountain

get-away trip

We know our families like to enjoy outdoor fun together. And that’s why we are offering more new camping adventures at our Girl Scout properties for the whole family. You can also use credits to help pay for a property rental for your family.

Attend a Girl Scout event or participate in a Girl Scout program Our events, held throughout the state, vary from working on a leadership journey at day events or overnights to completing a Take Action project to create sustainable change in the community.

Travel the world (or the state)

Leadership-based travel is huge for older Girl Scouts!

Start packing your bags and join Girl Scouts of the USA on a destinations event or travel with GSCO on a council-sponsored trip. Upcoming GSCO trips include international trips to Belize and Europe (From London to Lucerne) and domestic trips to the Four Corners region and Disney World.

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Overnight Camp Magic Sky Ranch Experience the excitement at Magic Sky Ranch, a 750-acre resident camp facility one hour northwest of Fort Collins at an altitude of 8,000 feet. Girls ages 6–17 who are looking for an awesome, outdoor setting with modern amenities and conveniences can attend three or six-day program sessions. Living accommodations for campers include lodges with indoor plumbing and seasonal shelters with detached restrooms/shower houses. Campers are placed in units of 12 to 24 girls according to age, program activity and number of girls in attendance. All girls sleep on bunk beds with mattresses and have access to running water and showers.

Learn more about Magic Sky at girlscoutsofcolorado.org/magic-sky-ranch.

Outdoor Programs Director: Becky Saad, becky.saad@gscolorado.org

Adventures may include: • Archery • Team building • High ropes (grades 4 and up) • Climb wall • Arts and crafts • Dance and drama • Astronomy, star gazing • Telescope viewing • Nature and science • Sports • Outdoor living skills • Campfires (dependent on fire bans) • Hiking and trail walk • Limited horseback riding off-site (sessions MS01, 02, 09, 13, and 14 only)

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Brownie, Junior or Cadette

Junior

Girls entering grades 2–8

Girls entering grades 4–5

Moose Magic (6-day) $500 — 6/16-21 (MS01); 7/7-12 (MS09); 7/21-26 (MS13) You moooost try this camp! A moosetastic time to do a moose-load of activities at MSR. Hike the woods— maybe spot a moose! Other moose-alicious fun could include: archery, team building, high ropes (4th grade and up), climb wall, arts and crafts, nature and science, campfires, and, of course, singing songs about moose!

Scientifically Speaking…

(6-day) $500 – 6/23-28 (MS04) Science is fun and cool, all on its own… imagine how great it can be at camp! Explore, discover, learn and play with all things scientific. There will also be time for other camp activities that could include: archery, climb wall, high ropes, team building, arts and crafts, hiking, and singing.

Magic Sky Ranch is offering an off-site horseback riding opportunity for campers 8 years old and up, thanks to a collaboration with Sundance Trail Guest Ranch. Enjoy a 90 minute session for an additional fee of $50 paid at camp registration. Families with questions regarding Sundance Trail Guest Ranch riding opportunity for camp are welcome to contact Julie Fischer, statewide riding director, at julie.fischer@gscolorado.org.

Crayons and Creativity (6-day) $500 – 6/30-7/5 (MS07) Build a tree from pipe cleaners? Sure! Design an art project after your own heart? You bet! Prepare a mini-gallery showing? Why not! Join us to express your artistic and creative side at camp. Enjoy time drawing, painting, creating and playing. Opportunities for other camp activities too may include: archery, climb wall, team building, high ropes, hiking, singing and more.

Best 3-Day Camp Ever!

(3-day) $265 – 7/14-16 (MS11); 7/17-19 (MS12) Imagine having just a few days at camp—what would you do with them? Have the Best 3-Day Camp Ever!

Squeeze in as much as you can, possibly including: archery, climb wall, high ropes (4th grade and up), arts, nature, hiking, singing, campfire. Now you can answer that question: “What did you do today?”—“Play at camp!”

Night Owls (6-day) $550 – 7/28-8/2 (MS16) Have you ever wished upon a star? Have you ever wished you knew what the name of that star or planet was? Spend time at camp learning about the night sky and all things nocturnal—even stay up a bit later and sleep in a few times. Daylight fun could include: archery, climb wall, team building, high ropes, hiking and singing.

Brownie Girls entering grades 2–3

Brownie Discovery Camp (6-day) $500 – 6/23-28 (MS03); 6/30-7/5 (MS06); 7/28-8/2 (MS15) Discover Magic Sky Ranch. Discover friendships. Discover camping, singing, playing—all in a beautiful setting.

Activities may include: archery, climb wall, arts, nature and hiking. Discover how much you love camp.

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Overnight Camp

Cadette

Senior

Girls entering grades 6–8

Girls entering grades 9–10

Paintbrushes and Play (6-day) $550 – 6/23-28 (MS05) Come to camp and be inspired by nature, camp activities, each other and even yourself! Join us as we explore your artistic and creative side at camp. Enjoy time drawing, painting, creating, and playing. Opportunities for other camp activities too: archery, climb wall, team building, high ropes, hiking, singing, and more.

It’s Your Camp - Create it!

(6-day) $550 – 6/16-21 (MS02); 7/21-26 (MS14) You’ve been to camp and love it. Now create what you want camp to be like! Together with your fellow campers and counselors, YOU will create your camp session.

Choose from a variety of activities: archery, climb wall, team building, high ropes, hiking, and singing.

Night Owls (6-day) $550 – 6/30-7/5 (MS08) Have you ever wished upon a star? Have you ever wished you knew what the name of that star or planet was? Spend time at camp learning about the night sky and all things nocturnal—even stay up a bit later and sleep in a few times. Daylight fun could include: archery, climb wall, team building, high ropes, hiking, singing.

Snapshot (6-day) $550 – 7/7-12 (MS10) Click and capture memories, that perfect shot, silly moments, a sunset, and more. Spend time learning techniques and skills, then put them to the test. Bring your digital camera, or use one we provide. Time for other camp activities too: archery, climb wall, team building, high ropes, campfires, songs.

All the World is a Stage (6-day) $550 – 7/28-8/2 (MS17) Stage a play, stage a musical, stage a dance-a-thon, stage anything fun. Learn about performing arts, expand your skills and talents, and also get to try out other camp activities too: archery, climb wall, team building, high ropes, hiking, singing.

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Magic Sky Ranch is offering an off-site horseback riding opportunity for campers 8 years old and up, thanks to a collaboration with Sundance Trail Guest Ranch. Enjoy a 90 minute session for an additional fee of $50 paid at camp registration. Families with questions regarding Sundance Trail Guest Ranch riding opportunity for camp are welcome to contact Julie Fischer, statewide riding director, at julie.fischer@gscolorado.org.

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Meadow Mountain Ranch Meadow Mountain Ranch backs up to the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park. The rustic setting offers tabins, latrines (also known as BIFFYs ) and shelter areas. Girls sleep on cots with mattresses and have access to running water and showers. Campers are placed in sessions of 12-24 girls based on age, program activities and number of girls in attendance. Counselors are housed in separate sleeping quarters.

Learn more about Meadow Mountain Ranch at girlscoutsofcolorado.org/meadow-mountain-ranch.

Outdoor Programs Director: David Fischer, david.fischer@gscolorado.org

Adventures may include: • Horseback riding • Outdoor living skills • Backpacking • Archery • Arts and crafts • Outdoor cooking (dependent on fire bans) • Naturalist programs • Wildlife photography • Astronomy • Rock climbing • Rodeo • Music • Shooting sports • Hiking and trail walk

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Overnight Camp

Cadette – Horses Girls entering grades 6–8

Rodeo Rider I (6-day) $800 – 6/30-7/5 (MM07); 7/28-8/2 (MM19) This camp will introduce campers to basic rodeo patterns (barrel pattern and pole bending), drill patterns, and gymkhana games at a walk and trot. This program is to help develop the rider’s skill in the arena.

Beginner gymkhana riders – must have attended beginner resident horse camp or equivalent, control horse at a walk and trot, and be able to handle own horse with some assistance.

Cadette or Senior Girls entering grades 6–10

Becoming an Outdoor Scout (6-day) $500 – 6/16-21 (MM01) This program will give girls a chance to enjoy a week of camping, cooking and learning Girl Scout camping skills almost like 100 years ago. Though some equipment has changed the skills are still the same and each girl will also spend the week learning and using orienteering, lashing and knot-tying skills in depth. The group will also be exposed to archery, challenges, and nature crafts.

(This program does not include a horseback ride.)

Cadette or Senior – Horses Girls entering grades 6–10

Blazing Saddles I (6-day) $800 – 6/16-21 (MM02); 7/21-26 (MM16) Riders will learn common trail obstacles, grooming, tacking, trail etiquette, basic camping skills in wilderness setting on the trail. Riders need to be comfortable on horse in extreme rocky terrain. Beginner trail rider – must have attended at least beginner horse resident camp session and higher or equivalent experience, be able control horse at a walk and trot.

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Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Girls entering grades 6–12

Backpack 101 (6-day) $550 — 6/23-28 (MM04) This is a great and relaxing intro to backpacking for girls who are not sure if they might like it. The crew will spend the first two and a half days building teamwork, learning techniques of leave-no-trace ethics and all about backpacking. Then they will backpack to a beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park destination and stay there for two nights then return to camp.

It’s Ur Wilderness (6-day) $500 – 6/23-28 (MM05) This naturalist program will allow girls to hike, sit and enjoy nature all week. They will observe and learn about the specific wilderness and ecosystems found in and around the National Park and MMR. They will feel and experience the wilderness up close and personal, studying the flora and fauna of the mountains. This is a focus on getting to know the wilderness for those who lack a personal relationship with the outdoors as well as learning a more biological approach.

Backpack 102 (6-day) $550 – 6/30-7/5 (MM08) A little more in-depth backpacking experience for the more experienced and energetic girl. After one and a half days of training, enjoy a scenic backpacking trip for three nights at three different campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park. The terrain will be slightly longer and more varied than Backpacking 101.

Citikids Wilderness Expo (6-day) $500 – 6/30-7/5 (MM09) This is a great way to get to know the wilderness of Colorado and the Girl Scouting experience with a sampler program aimed at girls with little or no outdoor camping experience. Girls will do short hikes, a horseback ride, archery, crafts, cook and many more fun outdoor activities while connecting with nature.

Mountain Music (6-day) $500 – 7/7-12 (MM10) You may bring fiddles, guitars, flutes, percussion, etc., this camp is for any musical talents. The girls will learn about and play old bluegrass, country and mountain music throughout history. They will also make various homemade instruments such as spoons, tub base, a dulcimer, and more. They will learn and practice several old songs as a band, as well as do any other performance or song writing they wish.

Star Science (6-day) $500 – 7/21-26 (MM17) Girls will study basic principles of physics and motion, learning to identify locations, heights, directions naturally and of course studying the constellations and sky watching day and night. This program is a wonderful way to use science as a practical knowledge base for how to see the world and yourself in it.

Digiscape (6-day) $550 — 7/28-8/2 (MM20) For the digital photographic chronicler who wants to experience scenic and wildlife photography. Learn techniques and safety aspects for photographing wildlife, while also being in a place to capture breathtaking views of mountains and nature itself. Bring your digital camera, or use one we provide.

Senior or Ambassador Girls entering grades 9–12

Shooting Sports (6-day) $550 – 6/16-21(MM03) The girls will get a full week of instruction and practice in various shooting sports. Experience and practice skills in archery, rifle shooting, shotgun shooting, cartridge loading demonstration and safe handling of all shooting sports. All instruction will come from qualified teachers in each area of expertise. Meadow Mountain Ranch will provide all necessary equipment.

Backpacker 4.0 (7-day) $600 – 7/7-14 (MM12) This is a 7-day backpacking trek in Rocky Mountain National Park for the experienced and endurance backpacker willing to challenge themselves to the limit.

This trek will take a full and undaunted commitment to the end. The hike will be from the Bear Lake trailhead back to Meadow Mountain Ranch via Grand Lake.

Rocks and Ropes (6-day) $550 – 7/14-19 (MM13); 7/28-8/2 (MM21) This program is all about ropes of all types and sizes.

From tying knots and lashings to rappelling and rock climbing. The girls will experience the function and form for ropes on dry land from the bottom to top rope.

Wild Basin Sampler (6-day) $500 – 7/14-19 (MM14) Experience all that the Wild Basin has to offer from horseback riding to hiking and fishing in alpine lakes.

The girls must be comfortable riding a horse in high rocky terrain to enjoy a three night stint camping high in the mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park. They will be taken in and out of the park via horseback, but will be camping, hiking, fishing and enjoying the high altitude backcountry in the park.

Backpack 201 (6-day) $550 – 7/21-26 (MM18) This is a fun trip for the experienced backpacker. The first day the girls will be dropped off and canoe across Grand Lake. They will spend the next several nights backpacking across the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park back to Meadow Mountain Ranch.

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Senior or Ambassador – Horses Girls entering grades 9–12

Blazing Saddles II (6-day) $800 – 6/23-28 (MM06) This camp will introduce campers to more advanced trail riding into Rocky Mountain National Park, horse care and first aid on the trail as well as intro to horse packing, Leave No Trace camping, and other camping skills.

Campers will also learn about edible plants common to the Rocky Mountains. Previous experience: Blazing Saddles I or equivalent, handle own horse with minimal assistance.

Wilderness Rangers (6-day) $800 – 7/7-12 (MM11) Covers intermediate trail riding into Rocky Mountain National Park, wilderness horse packing, overnights, wilderness survival skills, Leave No Trace camping skills, advanced horse care/first aid on the trail. Previous experience: Must have completed Blazing Saddles II or intermediate horse camp, or proven equivalent experience, handle own horse with no assistance, riding for long periods of time on extremely rocky trails.

Rodeo Rider II (6-day) $800 – 7/14-19 (MM15) This camp will introduce campers to more advanced riding skills at a trot and lope such as side passing, pivots, more advanced drill team patterns, and gymkhana games. Previous experience: Advanced gymkhana riders, must be have attended Rodeo Princess or equivalent intermediate resident horse camp, control horse at a walk/trot/lope, and be able to handle own horse with minimal to no assistance.

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Tomahawk Ranch Tucked between the aspens and evergreens, Tomahawk Ranch is on a 480-acre site near Bailey, one hour southwest of Denver at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Girls ages 6–17 can attend three-day, six-day and 12-day sessions. Sleeping units are comprised of platform canvas tents, seasonal shelters and lodges. Campers are placed in units of 10 to 24 girls according to program activity and number of girls in attendance. All girls sleep on cots or bunk beds with mattresses and have access to running water and showers. With staff guidance, girls will participate in thrilling camp programs!

Horseback riding at Tomahawk is here to stay!

Learn more about Tomahawk Ranch girlscoutsofcolorado.org/tomahawk-ranch.

Outdoor Programs Director: Monica Gray, monica.gray@gscolorado.org

Adventures may include: • Horseback riding • Archery • Campfire cooking (dependent on fire bans) • Barnyard • Arts and crafts • Dance parties • Dramatics • Outdoor living skills • Photography • Hiking and nature walks • Backpacking • Overnights under the stars • Sports • Campfires (dependent on fire bans)

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Brownie, Junior or Cadette

Brownie

Girls entering grades 2–8

Girls entering grades 2–3

TR Camp (6-day) $500 – 6/16-21 (TR01); 7/21-26 (TR18) This is a complete camping program perfect for all ages.

Campers will try horseback riding, visit the barnyard, cook outdoor meals, participate in all-camp programs, create camp crafts, dabble in sports, hike and plan their own exciting camping adventures.

Muddy Madness (6-day) $500 – 7/28-8/2 (TR22) Splish splash I’ve been taking a bath…IN MUD! Keeping clean in this camp might be a tad difficult…campers will experiment with all the glippy gloppity gloop Tomahawk has to offer. Build mud mountains, slimy slides, sand castles. Create fun projects with clay, play dough, and slime. There will be lots of other opportunities for other fun activities too. Not to worry, you will be clean before bed! (This program does not include a horseback ride.)

Wizarding Week Finale (6-day) $500 – 6/23-28 (TR05) Welcome students to another summer at Tomahawk Hogwarts. This term you will learn new and enchanting spells, participate in Quidditch, discover new potions, visit the forbidden forest, and dance among the stars at Tomahawk’s Yule Ball. You’ll even have a chance to travel to Tomahawk’s Hogsmeade where you will relax with a warm “butterbeer” among your friends. Feel free to bring your favorite wizarding costumes. (This program includes a hippogriff aka horseback ride.)

Ye Olde West (3-day) $265 – 6/30-7/2 (TR08) Yee haw campers! Come to Tomahawk for a 3-day adventure back in time to the ol’ West! This is a great experience for first-time campers. While at camp you will explore the Wild West at Tomahawk, watch a rodeo and play fun carnival games, visit the barnyard, ride a horse, make new friends, sing around the campfire and create old time crafts.

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Brownie – Horses Girls entering grades 2–3

Pony tales (6-day) $600 – 6/23-28 (TR06); 7/21-26 (TR19) Beginner horse camp: Instruction at the barn includes beginning riding skills, parts of a horse and parts of the saddle, learning control of the horse, basic grooming and saddling. Instruction in arena and possible trail ride.

Riding time is dependent on weather, rider’s comfort level and ability. No experience necessary.

Junior Girls entering grades 4–5

I ♥ Camp (12-day) $800 – 7/7-18 (TR11) This is your chance to create a camp experience especially designed for you and your friends! Activities may include but are not limited to horseback riding, archery, outdoor cooking, hiking, creating arts and crafts, participating in sports, overnights, stargazing, treasure hunting, fort building, making gloop, spa nights, and even venturing off camp for the fun opportunities that may arise! (Bring fun ideas of what you have always wanted to do at camp.)

Barn Divas (6-day) $600 – 7/28-8/2 (TR23) Lights, camera, animals?! Spend this week getting to know the furry fun friends at the barn. Learn animal care while still releasing your inner Diva. Create a fun production including the animals to showcase to the rest of camp. (This program includes one horseback ride.)

Deep Space (6-day) $550 – 7/28-8/2 (TR24) While the rest of camp drifts off to dreamland, the girls of Deep Space will explore the universe by stargazing and learning about the secrets of our universe. You will stay up with the moon and sleep in late. There will be plenty of opportunities for daytime fun camp activities too. (This program does not include a horseback ride.)

Junior – Horses Girls entering grades 4–5

Bronze Bits N Bridles I (6-day) $700 – 6/16-21 (TR02); 7/21-26 (TR20) Beginner Junior horse camp: instruction at the barn includes beginning riding skills, parts of a horse and parts of the saddle, learning control of the horse, basic grooming and saddling. Instruction in arena and possible trail ride. Riding time is dependent on weather, rider’s comfort level and ability. No experience necessary.

Bronze Bits N Bridles II (6-day) $700 – 6/23-28 (TR07); 6/30-7/5 (TR09) Intermediate Junior horse camp: should have good control of a horse at a walk. Riding in the arena and on a trail, learn about horse care, breeds, basic vet care, etc.

Will learn how to trot and gymkhana to improve riding skills. Riding time dependent on weather, rider’s comfort level and ability. Previous experience: Bits N’ Bridles, Bronze Bits, or equivalent experience.

Bronze Mustangs (12-day) $1,000 – 7/7-18 (TR12) Advanced Junior horse camp: intermediate rider able to control a horse at a walk, trot and handle own horse with minimal assistance. Instruction includes horse care and basic vet care; intermediate riding skills at a trot and lope, trail riding, etc. Riding time is dependent on weather, rider’s comfort level and ability. Previous experience: Silver Boots, Silver Spurs, or proven equivalent experience.

Cadette Girls entering grades 6–8

Hollywood & Broadway Bound (12-day) $1,000 – 7/7-18 (TR13) Lights! Camera! Action! Calling all superstar actresses who love to sing, dance and be in the spotlight. You’ll join forces with other aspiring actresses to create and perform your own brand-new production (including singing, dancing, and acting) for the rest of camp! You will also have the chance to make a re-make of the infamous production of the “Golden Eaglet”! (This program does not include a horseback ride.)

Photography 4.0 (12-day) $900 – 7/7-18 (TR14) Ever want to be a photographer? Now is your chance!

Come take pictures of the Colorado wildlife and Tomahawk Ranch. You will develop your own photos in Tomahawk’s dark room, learn the skills of digital photography, manipulate your photos on the computer and create your own unique scrapbook to capture the memories. Also have the chance to capture camp memories on video! Cameras may be provided by Tomahawk Ranch if needed. (This program does not include a horseback ride.)

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Bow & Arrows (6-day) $550 – 7/28-8/2 (TR25) Being brave and courageous, the odds will forever be in your favor. Campers will spend this week becoming skilled at archery. Have the opportunity to practice at our range and field course, both on foot and horseback.

Have a survival experience by sleeping a couple nights in our new hammocks. Also learn fun new survival techniques. There will be plenty of opportunities for other fun camp activities.

Silver Broncos (12-day) $1,000 – 7/7-18 (TR15) Advanced Cadette horse camp: intermediate rider able to control a horse at a walk, trot and handle own horse with minimal assistance. Instruction includes horse care and basic vet care; intermediate riding skills at a trot and lope, trail riding, etc. Riding time is dependent on weather, rider’s comfort level and ability. Previous experience: Silver Spurs, Mustangs, or proven equivalent experience.

Midnight Moons (6-day) $550 – 7/28-8/2 (TR26) While the rest of camp drifts off to dreamland, the girls of Midnight Moons will hit the trail to hike, stargaze and learn about nocturnal animals. You will stay up with the moon and sleep in late. There will be plenty of opportunities for daytime fun camp activities too.

(This program does not include a horseback ride.)

Senior

Cadette - Horses Girls entering grades 6–8

Silver Spurs II (6-day) $700 – 6/16-21 (TR03); 7/28-8/2 (TR28) Intermediate Cadette horse camp: should have good control of a horse at a walk. Riding in the arena and on the trail, learn about horse care, breeds, basic vet care and more. Learn how to trot, and gymkhana on horseback to improve riding skills. Riding time dependent on weather, rider’s comfort level and ability. Previous experience: Bronze Bits (Cadette), Silver Boots, Silver Spurs, Mustangs, or equivalent experience.

Silver Spurs I (6-day) $700 – 6/30-7/5 (TR10); 7/28-8/2 (TR27) Beginner Cadette horse camp: instruction at the barn includes beginning riding skills, parts of a horse and parts of the saddle, learning control of the horse, basic grooming and saddling. Instruction in the arena and a possible trail ride. Riding time is dependent on weather, rider’s comfort level and ability. No experience necessary.

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Girls entering grades 9–10

Backpacker (6-day) $700 – 6/16-21 (TR04); 7/21-26 (TR21) Come join us for a 4- to 5-day backpacking trip into Pike National Forest! Cook your own meals, sleep under the stars and get up-close and personal with the nature of Colorado. Girls will learn the skills necessary for their trip and then set off, carrying their own backpacks and food (provided by Tomahawk). This is an excellent beginner backpacker experience. Campers must have some camping experience and be physically able to hike in rugged mountain terrain at high altitude. (This program does not include a horseback ride.)

Senior or Ambassador Girls entering grades 9–12

Adventure 4.0 (12-day) $1,000 – 7/7-18 (TR16) Be a part of the ultimate pack out destination program and get excited to build incredible friendships and memories while backpacking, horseback riding and white water rafting! This is an amazing opportunity to enjoy the wilderness, learn cool new “leave no trace” practices, sleep under the stars and have fun sitting by the campfire with new friends! During the program campers will set up camp sites, learn experienced backpacking methods, cook outdoor meals, hike to the top of mountain peaks and discover new camp craft outdoor skills. Campers must have some backpacking and camping experience and be physically able to hike in rugged mountain terrain at high altitude.

Senior or Ambassador - Horses Girls entering grades 9–12

Golden Top Hand (12-day) $1,000 – 7/7-18 (TR17) First Class Senior/Ambassador horse camp: able to control a horse at a walk/trot/lope; handle own horse with no assistance. Instruction includes first class riding skills at a trot and lope, advanced vet care, barn management, overnight trip, etc. Help with barn chores.

Riding time dependent on weather, rider’s comfort level and ability. Previous experience: Silver Spurs, Golden Horseshoes, or proven equivalent experience.

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MAGIC SKY RANCH OVERNIGHT CAMPS

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Session Name

Dates

Deadline

Code

Cost

Girls Entering Grade

Program Level

Page

Moose Magic

6/16-21

5/17

MS01

$500

2–8

B, J, C

25

It’s Your Camp—Create it!

6/16-21

5/17

MS02

$550

9–10

S

26

Brownie Discovery Camp

6/23-28

5/24

MS03

$500

2–3

B

25

Scientifically Speaking…

6/23-28

5/24

MS04

$500

4–5

J

25

Paintbrushes and Play

6/23-28

5/24

MS05

$550

6–8

C

26

Brownie Discovery Camp

6/30-7/5

5/31

MS06

$500

2–3

B

25

Crayons and Creativity

6/30-7/5

5/31

MS07

$500

4–5

J

25

Night Owls

6/30-7/5

5/31

MS08

$550

6–8

C

26

Moose Magic

7/7-12

6/7

MS09

$500

2–8

B, J, C

25

Snapshot

7/7-12

6/7

MS10

$550

6–8

C

26

Best 3-Day Camp Ever

7/14-16

6/14

MS11

$265

2–8

B, J, C

25

Best 3-Day Camp Ever

7/17-19

6/14

MS12

$265

2–8

B, J, C

25

Moose Magic

7/21-26

6/21

MS13

$500

2–8

B, J, C

25

It’s Your Camp—Create it!

7/21-26

6/21

MS14

$550

9–10

S

26

Brownie Discovery Camp

7/28-8/2

6/28

MS15

$500

2–3

B

25

Night Owls

7/28-8/2

6/28

MS16

$550

4–5

J

25

All the World is a Stage

7/28-8/2

6/28

MS17

$550

6–8

C

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Dates

Deadline

Code

Cost

Girls Entering Grade

Program Level

Page

Becoming an Outdoor Scout

6/16-21

5/17

MM01

$500

6–10

C, S

28

Blazing Saddles I

6/16-21

5/17

MM02

$800

6–10

C, S

28

Shooting Sports

6/16-21

5/17

MM03

$550

9–12

S, A

29

Backpack 101

6/23-28

5/24

MM04

$550

6–12

C, S, A

28

It’s Ur Wilderness

6/23-28

5/24

MM05

$500

6–12

C, S, A

28

Blazing Saddles II

6/23-28

5/24

MM06

$800

9–12

S, A

30

Rodeo Rider I

6/30-7/5

5/31

MM07

$800

6–8

C

28

Backpack 102

6/30-7/5

5/31

MM08

$550

6–12

C, S, A

28

Citikids Wilderness Expo

6/30-7/5

5/31

MM09

$500

6–12

C, S, A

28

Mountain Music

7/7-12

6/7

MM10

$500

6–12

C, S, A

29

Wilderness Rangers

7/7-12

6/7

MM11

$800

9–12

S, A

30

Backpacker 4.0

7/7-14

6/7

MM12

$600

9–12

S, A

29

Rocks and Ropes

7/14-19

6/14

MM13

$550

9–12

S, A

29

Wild Basin Sampler

7/14-19

6/14

MM14

$500

9–12

S, A

29

Rodeo Rider II

7/14-19

6/14

MM15

$800

9–12

S, A

30

Blazing Saddles I

7/21-26

6/21

MM16

$800

6–10

C, S

28

Star Science

7/21-26

6/21

MM17

$500

6–12

C, S, A

29

Backpack 201

7/21-26

6/21

MM18

$550

9–12

S, A

29

Rodeo Rider I

7/28-8/2

6/28

MM19

$800

6–8

C

28

Digiscape

7/28-8/2

6/28

MM20

$550

6–12

C, S, A

29

Rocks and Ropes

7/28-8/2

6/28

MM21

$550

9–12

S, A

29

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Session Name

Dates

Deadline

Code

Cost

Girls Entering Grade

Program Level

Page

TR Camp

6/16-21

5/17

TR01

$500

2–8

B, J, C

32

Bronze Bits N Bridles I

6/16-21

5/17

TR02

$700

4–5

J

33

Silver Spurs II

6/16-21

5/17

TR03

$700

6–8

C

34

Backpacker

6/16-21

5/17

TR04

$700

8–10

C, S

34

Wizarding Week Finale

6/23-28

5/24

TR05

$500

2–8

B, J, C

32

Pony Tales

6/23-28

5/24

TR06

$600

2–3

B

32

Bronze Bits N Bridles II

6/23-28

5/24

TR07

$700

4–5

J

33

Ye Olde West

6/30-7/2

5/31

TR08

$265

2–8

B, J, C

32

Bronze Bits N Bridles II

6/30-7/5

5/31

TR09

$700

4–5

J

33

Silver Spurs I

6/30-7/5

5/31

TR10

$700

6–8

C

34

I ♥ Camp

7/7-18

6/7

TR11

$800

4–5

J

32

Bronze Mustangs

7/7-18

6/7

TR12

$1000

4–5

J

33

Hollywood & Broadway Bound

7/7-18

6/7

TR13

$1000

6–8

C

33

Photography 4.0

7/7-18

6/7

TR14

$900

6–8

C

33

Silver Broncos

7/7-18

6/7

TR15

$1000

6–8

C

34

Adventure 4.0

7/7-18

6/7

TR16

$1000

9–12

S, A

35

Golden Top Hand

7/7-18

6/7

TR17

$1000

9–12

S, A

35

TR Camp

7/21-26

6/21

TR18

$500

2–8

B, J, C

32

Pony Tales

7/21-26

6/21

TR19

$600

2–3

B

32

Bronze Bits N Bridles I

7/21-26

6/21

TR20

$700

4–5

J

33

Backpacker

7/21-26

6/21

TR21

$700

8–10

C, S

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TOMAHAWK RANCH OVERNIGHT CAMPS (cont.)

Dates

Deadline

Code

Cost

Girls Entering Grade

Program Level

Page

Muddy Maddness

7/28-8/2

6/28

TR22

$500

2–3

B

32

Barn Divas

7/28-8/2

6/28

TR23

$600

4–5

J

33

Deep Space

7/28-8/2

6/28

TR24

$550

4–5

J

33

Bow & Arrows

7/28-8/2

6/28

TR25

$550

6–8

C

34

Midnight Moons

7/28-8/2

6/28

TR26

$550

6–8

C

34

Silver Spurs I

7/28-8/2

6/28

TR27

$700

6–8

C

34

Silver Spurs II

7/28-8/2

6/28

TR28

$700

6–8

C

34

Session Name

OVERNIGHT CAMP LEADERSHIP SESSIONS Program Aide (PA)

6/23-28

5/1

TR29

$200

9–12

S, A

22

Program Aide (PA)

6/30-7/5

5/1

TR30

$200

9–12

S, A

22

Program Aide (PA)

7/7-18

6/1

TR31

$500

9–12

S, A

22

Program Aide (PA)

7/21-26

6/1

TR32

$200

9–12

S, A

22

Program Aide (PA)

7/28-8/2

6/1

TR33

$200

9–12

S, A

22

CIT I

6/16-21 6/23-28 6/30-7/5

5/17

MS18

$550

10–12

S, A

22

CIT/WIT I

6/16-7/2

5/17

TR34

$550

10–12

S, A

22

CIT II

MS19

100/wk

11–12

A

22

CIT II

TR35

100/wk

11–12

A

22

WITII

TR36

100/wk

11–12

A

22

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Troop and Family Camp

Girl Scouts of Colorado is offering exciting new family and troop camping sessions this season to give girls the chance to experience all things they love about Girl Scout camp with those they are closest to—members of their families or troops.

Registration for troop and family camp will be through the Girl Scouts of Colorado website and will open on Feb. 12.

You can search camps in the Activity Finder and click the Register Now button to get started. If you do not see a Register Now button, that means the session is not yet open for registration, it’s full or the registration deadline has passed.

Discounts do not apply to family and troop camp sessions.

Did you know Girl Scouts of Colorado properties, including Sky High Ranch, Lazy Acres, Meadow Mountain Ranch, Magic Sky Ranch, Tomahawk Ranch, Hamp Hut, Twisted Pine and others, now can be rented by Girl Scout groups and outside groups?

Visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org/properties to get started planning your own camping adventure.

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Troop Camping

Camp confirmation

Bond, discover and grow with your girls at Girl Scouts of Colorado properties. You get to camp with your girls while GSCO provides all the meals and programming.

An email will be sent immediately following your registration to verify your registration for Girl Scouts of Colorado troop camp. A confirmation email will be sent from inquiry@gscolorado.org with instructions on how to access your Confirmation Packet on the GSCO blog and how to submit health forms via CampDoc.

Each troop will need the appropriate number of trained volunteers to maintain Safety Activity Checkpoint ratios for your program level.

Volunteers need a minimum of Leader Training and Overnights Training but do not need to be the troop’s leader or co-leader.

The fees listed are per girl. Volunteers attending a session to meet Safety Activity Checkpoint ratios are free. Additional adults over the ratio pay full price if there is available space.

How to register: Registration for troop and family camping will open on Feb. 12. All girls and adults in a family or troop should be registered together through the Girl Scouts of Colorado website Activity Finder. To have a paper registration form mailed to you, please contact inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 855-726-4726 (GSCO).

Payment: Payment for troop and family camps will be processed through the website’s secure payment processor. At registration you will pay the deposit using a credit or debit card. After paying the deposit, you will be invoiced and you are welcome to pay the remainder online via credit or debit card or you can bring in cash or mail a check.

If you are paying the deposit with cash, check, Cookie Credits or opportunity grant, please select mail order at checkout. The deposit must be received within 10 days.

Refund policy See page 9.

Troop or Families

Work day and weekends – no fee Girl Scout family members of all ages. Girls entering grades 4—12 if applying as a troop.

Lazy Acres work day: 5/4; Deadline: 4/5 Meadow Mountain Ranch: 5/11; Deadline: 4/19 Come help us do some much needed work and enjoy the day at camp.

Sky High Ranch: 5/18-20; Deadline: 4/19 Lazy Acres: 5/31-6/2; Deadline: 4/19 Magic Sky Ranch: 5/31-6/2; Deadline: 4/26 Tomahawk Ranch: 5/31-6/2; Deadline: 4/19 Help prepare the properties for the summer camp season. The entire family or troop is invited for a weekend in the mountains. There is no fee, and meals are provided beginning with Saturday breakfast. No pets allowed. You will need to fill out one Camp Registration Form per group and one Health Form per person attending. This is a great service project for your troop but due to the amount of work, there is not time for your troop to work on badges or other projects.

Some of the jobs will include putting up platform tents, cleaning all buildings, cleaning bathrooms and latrines, picking up trash and maintaining trails. This is followed by a Saturday evening family program. Housing will be in seasonal shelters and lodges.

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Troop Camp Lazy Acres

GSCO Partnership Troop Camp

Lazy Acres is nestled in the San Isabel National Forest, on approximately 45 acres. A rustic setting, Lazy Acres offers seasonal cabins, latrines (also known as BIFFYs) and shelter areas. Girls sleep on cots with mattresses. Learn more at girlscoutsofcolorado.org/lazy-acres.

Girls entering grades 4–12

Junior, Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Girls entering grades 4–12

New Broken Circle Troop Camp (3-day) $65 – 7/19-21; Deadline: 6/21 This program has been occurring at Lazy Acres for 30 years! We’ve updated this outdoor skills patch and can’t wait for you to try it. Already been to Broken Circle camp?

No problem. New activities including primitive fire building and outdoor survival. Complete the required skills and be invited to a special ceremony on the last day of camp.

Meadow Mountain Ranch For more details on this property see page 27.

Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Girls entering grades 6–12

MMR Troop Camp (3-day) $150 – 6/16-6/18; 6/19-6/21; 6/23-6/25; 6/26-6/28; 6/30-7/2; 7/3-7/5; 7/7-7/9; 7/10-7/12; 7/14-7/16; 7/17-7/19; 7/21-7/23; 7/24-7/26; 7/28-7/30 and 7/31-8/2 Get your camp on with one of these choices of program: Scouting, Nature, Homesteading, Backpacking, and Wilderness Survival. Set your compass to adventure!

Enjoy the rustic setting of MMR backed up to Rocky Mountain National Park, the perfect setting for your dream adventures! These programs do not include horseback rides. If you would like to participate for six days, please contact David Fischer at david.fischer@ gscolorado.org. Cost is $200/per girl for a 6-day session.

Sessions must be consecutive.

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Junior, Cadette, Senior or Ambassador

Southwest Colorado Troop Camping – Durango (4-day) $250 – 8/16-19 Girl Scouts of Colorado is offering troop camping at Colvig Silver Camps in beautiful Durango, Colo. This is a chance for troops to experience camping, horseback riding, rock climbing, archery, team challenges, canoeing and more. Volunteers are welcome to join the fun and support the program.

Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Girls entering grades 2–12

Western Slope Troop Camp – Fruita (3-day) $50 — July (dates TBD) Come join us with your troop to experience a traditional mini Girl Scout Jamboree. Activities may include star gazing, lakeshore fun, field games, canoeing and archery, plus other outdoor activities in beautiful Fruita at Highline Lake State Park.

Family Camp Lazy Acres

Tomahawk Ranch

Fourth of July Weekend (3-day) $65 – 7/5-7; Deadline: 6/7 Many of the things you like to do on the Fourth of July but none of the hassle of planning it! Bring your family to this camp and fish, play games, hike or just relax and enjoy the beautiful forest. We do the planning, you have the fun! Price includes six meals and snacks,lodging and camp program activities.

Family 4th Camp (3-day) $ 85 – 7/3-5; Deadline: 6/5 Welcome friends and families to a fun adventure at camp over the 4th of July! Activities will include horseback riding, archery, BBQs, hiking, campfires, crafting, and more! Feel free to also dabble in the fun 4th of July community events of Bailey and Pine. Price includes six meals and snacks, lodging and camp program activities.

Me & My Guy (3-day) $65 – 8/2-4; Deadline: 7/5 This is an exciting two-night camping experience for individual girls and the significant male adult role models (over age 18) in their lives. Planned activities may include hiking, s’mores around the campfire and other outdoor activities.

Me and My Guy (2-day) $70 – 8/9-11; Deadline: 7/19 This is an exciting two-night camping experience for individual girls and the significant male adult (over age 18) role models in their lives. Planned activities may include horseback riding, archery, barbecues, crafts, hiking, s’mores around the campfire and other outdoor activities.

LA Reunion (3-day) $100 – 9/6-8; Deadline: 8/9 It’s a place you know and love. Come share your memories at this special reunion as you sing around the campfire, make s’mores, and hear Tajar Tales. Bring your memorabilia and your best camping buddy. You won’t want to miss this one!

Magic Sky Ranch Family Camping Weekend (4-day) $85 – 5/24-27; Deadline: 4/26 Experience Girl Scout camp as a family for one, two or three nights at Magic Sky Ranch. Open to all family members. Activities may include: archery, climb wall, high ropes, team building, arts, crafts, nature, campfire, hiking and singing.

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Other Program Pathways While summer time is often associated with camp in the minds of many Girl Scouts, check out all these other great ways to expand your Girl Scout experience through Travel, Events, Series and Virtual pathways.

How to register Travel opportunities will register through travel@gscolorado.org.

Events and Series will register through the GSUSA registration system called eBiz. Registration deadlines will be set per event. Please check the Activity Finder for registration deadlines. Registration opens three months prior to the event.

Payment

Payment for events is processed through the eBiz registration system. You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. To pay with Cookie Credits or an opportunity grant, please use the alternate payment web form at girlscoutsofcolorado.org.

Refund policy Please see page 9.

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Travel There are many opportunities for travel in Girl Scouts for all girls. Learning to plan trips and travel as a group is a foundation of Girl Scouting. In Girl Scouting, travel is about fun, exploration and progressive experiences in appreciating the outdoors, new places and other cultures. As girls grow older and become more seasoned travelers, the scope of their travel broadens to include trips across the country or abroad on a girl-planned trip with sister Girl Scouts, or as an individual in a council or Girl Scouts of the USA-sponsored destination. Keep an eye out for our annual canoe trip.

For more information, contact travel@gscolorado.org.

Junior – Ambassador Girls entering grades 4–12

Canyon Skies – Four Corners region (9-day) $1,680 – 6/9-17 Registration Deadline: 5/1 Depart: 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, Durango Return: 8 p.m. on Monday, June 17, Durango Min. 15 | Max. 22; Volunteers Needed: 0 The stunning scenery of the Southwestern United States never fails to awe and inspire those who take the time to discover its riches. This region showcases dramatic geologic formations and sits at a crossroads of American Indian, Spanish and American cultures.

Raft the San Juan River, explore spectacular National Monuments, and visit the Navajo Nation, the largest American Indian reservation in the country. There’s no better place to contemplate your place in the universe than under the desert sky’s magnificent canvas of stars.

Fee does not include transportation to and from Durango.

Girls Unite: Dream*Act*Change Disney World, Orlando, Fla. (6 Day) $1503 – 5/24-31 Registration deadline: 2/25 Depart: 8 a.m. on Friday, May 24, Denver Return: 8 p.m. on Friday, May 31, Denver Min. 25 | Max. 30; Volunteers Needed: 2-4 Meet, learn and grow with Girl Scouts from around the country during this celebration of acting on your dreams and making big changes in the world. While on this incredible trip, you will participate in a Disney Youth Education Adventure, a Sing-a-Long, and a special Sweets and SWAPS Social to honor the spirit of Girl Scouting.

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Events From overnights at the dinosaur museum; tree-climbing to horseback riding; learning about space to experiencing a theatrical production - there are so many ways to get involved with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Find your adventure today!

Daisies – Ambassadors and families Girls entering grades 1–12

Live Healthy, Lead Healthy Healthy Challenge Party and Family Expo Events $5 (or free to girls who have completed the Live Healthy, Lead Healthy Challenge) Pueblo: 6/8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Denver: 7/10, 5-8 p.m.

Grand Junction: 7/24, 5-8 p.m.

Min. 150 | Max. 300; Volunteers needed: 10 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: It’s Your Planet—Love it!

Find the fountain of youth—learn how you can live longer through a healthy lifestyle. Discover healthy living through hands-on activities covering topics such as nutrition, exercise, anti-tobacco use, strong bones, breast, and heart health, and self-esteem in a fun carnival setting.

Supported by the Thiry O’Leary Foundation.

Daisies – Ambassadors Girls entering grades 1–12

Film Festival 2013 Fee TBD – 6/29 and 7/6 Location TBD Min. 20 | Max. 250; Volunteers needed: 5 Journey/Girl’s Guide Connections: It’s Your Story—Tell It! Using the theme of an under-celebrated hero, create a short digital media piece on a local, global or historical person you admire and enter it into our first annual Girl Scout Film Fest. Entry paperwork must be postmarked

by June 29, 2013, and entries must be submitted by July 6, 2013. The premiere event will be in the late summer of 2013. Winning films will be posted online and premiered at the first annual Girl Scouts Film Fest.

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Daisies or Brownies

Brownies – Ambassadors and adults

Girls entering grades 1–3

Girls entering grades 3 and up (age 9 and older)

We Care for Animal Care – Mancos $15 – 6/22, 12-4 p.m.

Min. 10 | Max. 30; Volunteers needed: 2 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals!

Discover animals from around the world and how-to care for animals at home. Learning at an early age how to treat animals with kindness helps teach compassion and empathy that not only builds moral character, but also provides a sense of empowerment and responsibility.

Daisies earn the Bird Bath Award.

Traveling Archery $5 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

6/29 and 6/30 – Hamp Hut 7/13 and 7/14 – Lazy Acres 8/30 and 8/31 – Meadow Mountain Ranch Min. 10 | Max. 20 Spend the day learning to shoot a bow and arrow. Refine your skills a bit, and have a lot of fun. Spend the day with your Girl Scout perfecting a new skill. Please bring a lunch, snacks and water. Four hour day program. Child and Adult registration, 9+ years old. Child must have at least one adult.

Daisies, Brownies or Juniors Girls entering grades 1–5

Living Green – mountain communities specific location TBD $10 – 7/27, 1-4 p.m.

Min. 30 | Max. 50; Volunteers needed: 4 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: Get Moving!— Flowers/Camper This event introduces girls to the concept of living green. Learn how you can make everyday items at home that are better for the environment. Participate in arts, crafts, and science activities. Daisies can earn a Mari, Clover, or Rose Petal, while Brownies can earn Household Elf or Bugs Badge, and Juniors can earn the Flowers or Camper Badge.

Traveling Rock Climbing $35 – 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

8/10 and 8/11 – Meadow Mountain Ranch 9//28and 9/29 – Lazy Acres Min. 10 | Max. 20; Volunteers needed: 3-4 to belay Spend the day learning the basics of rock climbing. You will learn climbing technique, safety and equipment basics. Please bring a lunch, snacks, and water. Equipment is provided. Seven-hour day program. Child and adult registration, 9+ years old. Child must have at least one adult.

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Events Brownies Girls entering grades 2–3

Strategies for Outdoor Living – Denver $10 girl/$5 adult – 6/22, 1-4 p.m.

Min. 32 | Max. 50; Volunteers needed: 5 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: WOW! Journey (Hiker/Letterboxer) Join us for this fun-filled event for girls, leaders and family members as we introduce you to the basics of outdoor living. Colorado is an outdoor playground and camping and hiking are just steps away. Not sure where to start?

We’ll give you the basics for a great day hike and take the fear out of the outdoors. Plus, earn the Hiker or Letterboxer Badge.

Juniors Girls entering grades 4–5

Going Green with GECCo – Lazy Acres $10 – 6/11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Min. 10 | Max. 35; Volunteers needed: 5 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: Get Moving!

Our everyday uses of energy impacts climate change.

Going Green with GECCo (Girls Energy Conservation Corps) is an introduction to how girls’ energy use connects to climate change. Juniors play a game, learn their “GECCo Color,” watch a video, help the planet by saving energy and more.

Day at the Capitol – Denver $20 girl/$10 adult – 6/14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Min. 25 | Max. 100; Volunteers needed: 2 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: Citizens Badge: Inside Government Today a woman can be the leader of a city, a state or even President of the United States. Join girls from all over Colorado to tour the Colorado State Capitol, learn about state government and earn the Inside Government Badge. Curriculum created with The White House Project.

Juniors or Cadettes Girls entering grades 4–7

Golden Goddess: Eating for Health and Beauty – Grand Junction $12 – 6/22, 12-4 p.m.

Min. 25 | Max. 50; Volunteers needed: 4 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: aMuse, Sow What?

What we eat has a profound effect on our health and wellbeing, as well as our self-esteem and body image.

Learn to recognize what foods promote healthy bodies, minds and moods in this interactive event. Discover how to eat sensibly and what specific foods fight stress and disease and have a positive impact on our skin, hair and bodies.

It’s Your Business—Run It! – Colorado Springs, Cortez and Denver $15 – Colorado Springs – 7/25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $15 – Cortez – 8/7, 10a.m.-4 p.m. $15 – Denver – 8/13, 10a.m.-4 p.m.

Min. 10 | Max. 50; Volunteers needed: 5 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: It’s Your Story— Tell It!; It’s Your World—Change It! Are you interested in running your own business?

Do you want to learn how to take your cookie business to the next level? Earn your Cookie CEO or Business Plan Badge while learning five key entrepreneurial skills: goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills, and business ethics through fun and interactive activities!

Cadettes or Seniors Girls entering grades 6–8

Lighten Up! – Steamboat Springs $10 – 6/20, 1-4 p.m.

Min. 10 | Max. 45; Volunteers needed: 5 Initiative: My Future Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: Breathe, Sow What?

Through fun, hands-on activities such as making a sunset in a bottle and a telescope, learn about the exciting world of optics and earn the Optical Science Patch. The program will also discuss career profiles and highlights some of the job opportunities in the field.

Cadettes, Seniors or Ambassadors Girls entering grades 6–12

Power Up Your Sleepover – Colorado Springs $35 girl/$15 adult – 6/15, 6:30 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

Min. 10 | Max. 25; Volunteers needed: 6 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: aMAZE; Mission: Sisterhood; Bliss: Live It! Every girl who has been to a sleepover knows that bullying can happen there. Sleepovers will never be the same after you attend Power Up Your Sleepover. Learn how to recognize the strength within, how to become an advocate against bullying, and how to intervene when you see something wrong. Experience fun sleepover games and how to have a drama- and gossip-free sleepover.

Breakfast and snacks are provided. Participants earn the brand new Power Up Patch.

Civic Girls – Fruita $18 girl/$5 adult – 6/20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Min. 15 | Max. 100; Volunteers needed: 4 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: Citizens Badge: Finding Common Ground; Behind the Ballot Work with local government officials to hear and share ideas about voting, local government and how-to work together to solve an issue. Participants earn the Finding Common Ground, Behind the Ballot or Public Policy Badge.

Events Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors or Volunteers Girls entering grade 6 and up

Power Up Facilitator Training – Fort Collins $40 – 8/10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Min. 15 | Max. 30; Volunteers needed: 2 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: It’s Your Story—Tell It! This training is for our Girl Scouts of Colorado volunteers and Program Aides who want to run Power Up events or series programs. This two-day training allows time to digest the material as a group. Dinner, breakfast and lunch are provided, as well as the Power Up curriculum and shirt.

Seniors or Ambassadors Girls entering grade 8–12

Gold Award Training – Denver Service Center Free – 6/2, 1-3 p.m.

Min. 10 | Max. 45 For Seniors and Ambassadors who have completed the prerequisite Journey(s) and are ready to tackle a Gold Award project. The class covers basic award information, explores tools to help with project selection, and explains the Gold Award process from submitting a proposal to final project presentation.

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Adults Archery Clinic for Adults – Sky High Ranch $100 – 6/8 Come to Sky High Ranch for Archery Instructor Training and receive your Basic Certification recognized by the USA Archery and the National Field Archery Association.

Be able teach basic archery skills to others confidently and safely. Certification is good for 3 years from the date of issue.

Leader’s Getaway – Magic Sky Ranch or Tomahawk Ranch $100 – Magic Sky Ranch – 8/23-25 $100 – Tomahawk Ranch – 9/13-15 A chance for your co-leaders/volunteers and you to get away without the troops! Experience some of the features our properties have to offer. Activities include: hiking, rock climbing, archery, and basic outdoor skills. A two-hour horseback ride will be offered a Tomahawk Ranch.

Series Immerse yourself in a topic you love. Series allow you to explore a theme or topic over a series of meetings.

Cadettes Girls entering grades 6–8

Power Up Series – Colorado Springs Service Center $35 girl/$10 adult – 6/7-21, 4-6 p.m.

Min. 10 | Max. 30; Volunteers needed: 3 Journey/Girls Guide connections: aMAZE Power Up encourages bullying bystanders, about 85 percent of the population, to recognize strength in numbers and how to intervene when they see bullying.

An all-girl program, Power Up focuses on preventing the unique verbal and relational bullying prevalent among girls. This three Friday series breaks down the motive behind bullying, and how to advocate against it.

Participants earn the brand new Power Up Patch.

Seniors Girls entering grades 9–10

Sow What? – Fort Collins $25 – 6/24-28, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Min. 15 | Max. 65; Volunteers needed: 20 Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: Sow What?

Investigate the food network (no not cable TV—the real one that gets each piece of food to the table).

As you ponder land use around the world, you will get down to the science and roots of complex and global food issues.

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Virtual Connect with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through these online opportunities.

Cadettes, Seniors or Ambassadors Girls entering grades 6–12

Media Maker Series dates TBD Journey/Girl’s Guide connections: It’s Your Story—Tell It! Have you ever wanted to see what it is like to be involved in making movies? Sign up with your troop, group, or by yourself for this online digital filmmakers program and create media that reflects the reality you know. Explore how different media forms are created, the media’s impact on people, and the power you have to create your own media for change. This is a great opportunity for those planning their Silver and Gold awards. Details will be available on our website!

forgirls.girlscouts.org Your gateway to a digital Girl Scout world!

You’ll find digital tools and activities made just for you. Click your age range and get ready to explore!

•M ake your own Eco Dream House: See how choices affect energy use and conservation while designing your own home­—a perfect activity for Earth Day. •G irls Speak Out! Create a public service announcement video, slideshow or script based on the chosen theme and then upload.

•D on’t forget! The popular Be the Director interactive video, Girl Scouts for Girls on Facebook, and more is always being developed!

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RENT ONE OF OUR BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT.

Corporate trainings or retreats Family reunions or youth groups Weddings and other special events Day and overnight use Many catering and activity options

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Great discounts for Girl Scout members!

CONTACT CINDY AT CINDY.SAYLOR@GSCOLORADO.ORG OR 720-530-5059 GIRLSCOUTSOFCOLORADO.ORG/GETAWAYS

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You are also encouraged to join in on the discussions and share information posted with your followers. One of the coolest things about our Facebook pages is that during the summer months camp staff post updates, photos and videos from camp. So even though you might not be going to camp with your daughter, you will feel like you are in on the action and all of the fun!

Keep up on the latest news about Girl Scout summer camp, or ask questions by joining the “Girl Scouts of Colorado Camp Programs� page on Facebook (Scan the QR code to be connected or search for this page name on Facebook.)

Visit girlscoutsofcolorado.org for more details!