The program day is open to troops of 30 Girl Scouts or less and tagalongs under parent supervision are welcome too! Troops will first book and pay for the program day through our property reservation system, then they will be sent a link to select their full day program choice from tons of fun options like adventure survival, barnyard, camp crafts and more. At Sky High in Woodland Park, troops will choose an activity theme for programing provided by Sky High staff and also be responsible for some independent program.
Troops will be set up in a home base unit for the day where they can do their own activities when not with camp staff and troops will provide their own lunch. Troops will get to do archery, crafts, teambuilding and zip-line for Juniors and older! Read our FAQs for more information on registration policies and what happens during the camp day.
Read all the details on program description and what to expect during the camp here. Practice your outdoor skills, work on outdoor badges, get outside with your family, and spend time in the great outdoors. Complete the required number of activities for your Girl Scout level to earn each side of the patch.
This patch is designed to be girl-led and to get girls outside and having fun! Download the checklist to get started. The GSCO Outdoor Skills Patch program is a progressive four-level patch that encourages girls to master several outdoor skills such as knot tying, fire building, outdoor cooking, navigation, outdoor gear, tools and more. It is designed for girls to work on and earn throughout their entire time as Girl Scouts.
Girl Scouts can add a ring to the patch with each 5 new parks or hatcheries they visit, and along the way get to explore the amazing natural resources all across Colorado and participate in unique programs at each park! Read all about the patch. Need to get outdoors, but you live in an urban area? Go Urban Hiking! Wondering what that is? Getting outdoors for as little as 20 minutes can greatly improve your headspace and can provide a little exercise to get those wiggles out.
Ready to go hiking and earn your trail adventure badge? Watch our recorded webinar series and review our resource guides for all the tips need to hit the trail!
But, I liked that even more than the ziplining — and I loved the ziplining! I hadn't really thought it through that I'd have to go first on each of the ziplines because I am the troop photographer. Never let them see you sweat. I laugh now when I think that I actually asked the guide if I could hang on with one hand and take pictures with the other, if I strapped my camera around my neck.
He said of course I could. Again, he must have been chuckling to himself. My hands did not leave my lanyard during each ride. I got mentally prepared for the first run. I told the girls I'm not a screamer, but I would surely be screaming on the inside. Off I went, racing our seemingly fearless leader, Julie Baldwin. Side-by-side we were examples for the girls; examples of courage and confidence, as we leaped into this character-building adventure. The ziplining itself was amazing.
The girls chose the Sky Rider Tour, the highest, longest and fastest canopy tour in the east. We completed five lines, ranging from ' to ' long, 50' to ' above the ground, one with an 80' drop and reaching speeds up to 50 mph. Most girls started with a look of concern, as we approached and climbed the bridges. Some admitted that they were physically shaking myself included.
However, every girl and adult who zipped, landed with a smile and a sense of accomplishment. Without prodding, the girls who went first started cheering on the other troop members.
They were there for each other in a way that would make the Girl Scout organization proud. It made me smile. As we navigated the bridges, I even remember my daughter giving me encouragement. She must have sensed my fear. Keep going! Will I ever zipline again? Not a chance. Am I glad I did it this time? You bet! When we were recapping our adventure, one of the girls mentioned that when she saw me go, she knew she could do it.
Mission accomplished. The views expressed in this post are the author's own.
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