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2021–2022 Activity Guide
Get Excited for a
New Girl Scout Year!
Girl Scouts of Colorado offers a wide variety of programming and training for girls and adults throughout
the year. This guide will help you and your girl(s) plan out your year with Girl Scouts and, of course, get
excited for everything that is to come.
Find It
5 Sisterhood of Support
6 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
8 Outdoors
10 Life Skills
14 Entrepreneurship
15 GSCO on the GO
18 Volunteer Learning
Important Dates
Aug. 2: Registration opens for September–January program activities
Sept. 11: Fall Product Program begins
Nov. 22–26: Girl Scouts of Colorado fall office closure
Dec. 20–Jan. 4: Girl Scouts of Colorado winter office closure
Jan. 5: Registration opens for February–August program activities
Late January: Summer camp registration opens
Feb. 6: Cookie Program begins
May 1: Early Bird registration for 2022–2023
Grade Level Key
Q Daisies Q Cadettes
Q Brownies Q Seniors
Q Juniors Q Ambassadors
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Check your mailbox in mid-August for a fold-out bullet journal planner
to make your planning girl-led!
Fun with friends. New adventures. Making a difference.
New event registration process starting Sept. 1, 2021
Registration is required for all events that can be found on our website. Please confirm your Girl Scout(s)
can attend before registering for the activity.
On this site, you will also find the most up-to-date information about times, locations, and details
about the event. Follow the steps below to register. If you experience difficulty, please email us at
inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 877-404-5708.
1. Go to www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, click on “SIGN IN” on the top right next to the search box.
You must be signed in to your myGS account before registering for an event.
2. G
o back to the main website and click on the “Events” tab then choose either the “Event List”
or “Event Calendar” based on your preferred view.
3. Pick the event and click on “Register Now.” This will bring you to our event registration system.
Note: if you were not signed into your myGS account before clicking here, you will have to search
for your event by zip code. Please see the zip code key to learn which zip codes to use.
4. Follow the instructions provided to complete the registration.
5. Once you have reached the confirmation page, you will receive a confirmation email and see the
activity registration on your or your troop’s myGS account.
Activities zip code key
Our event system, gsEvents, requires a zip code to search for an event or activity. We have noted the
zip code under each description, but when in doubt, use these zip codes with the largest search radius
to find your event.
80461 80538 Q Statewide/GSCO on the GO
Q Denver Metro
80210 Q Northern & Northeast Colorado
Q Colorado Springs Metro
81505 80918
Q Pueblo & Southeast Colorado
Q Western Slope & Southwest Colorado
81008 Q Mountain Communities
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Creating an Equitable Experience
We believe every girl should have the opportunity to be a Girl Scout, regardless of her family’s
circumstances. Part of her foundational Girl Scout experience is to attend events and activities
outside of her troop meetings to connect with the wider sisterhood of Girl Scouts.
Here at Girl Scout of Colorado, we offer financial aid for memberships as well as events. When you
are registering your Girl Scout, if the cost of the program is a hindrance for attendance you have the
option to adjust the fee of the program. No additional form or request, just select that option to have
your Girl Scout attend for 50% off or for free.
We ask that adults completing the form do so “on their honor” understanding that the council cost of
the program will then be covered by our Daisy's Circle donors. Girl Scouts of Colorado holds the right
to question any individual or troop that it suspects is abusing the financial aid system.
Support Girl Scouts Across the State
Whether your troop is amazing at Product Program sales or you have leftover funds before you
graduate, you can choose to give back to help support Girl Scouts across the state to attend events,
summer camp, or even purchase uniforms.
Your troop can make either a one-time gift to support other Girl Scouts across the state or join Daisy’s
Circle, our monthly giving society that provides ongoing support to your Girl Scout sisters year-round.
To make a one-time donation visit us at: girlscoutsofcolorado.org/donate
To join Daisy’s Circle, our monthly giving society, visit us at: gscodaisyscircle.org
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SISTERHOOD OF SUPPORT
Girl Scouts of Colorado's Mental Health Initiative, Sisterhood
of Support, is a support system for Girl Scouts, leaders, and
our broader Girl Scout family to learn how to take care of
themselves and how to look out for their friends. Throughout
this year, we will have special opportunities for Girl Scouts of
all ages to learn more about mental wellness. Stay tuned to
our communications for ways you can build a sisterhood of
support with your Girl Scouts.
Sisterhood of Support
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We finish the Girl Scout Law by stating “be a sister to every
Girl Scout,” affirming that we are here to support each other
through the good and bad in life—just like a sister would.
In this patch program, we take the concept of the Girl Scout
sisterhood of support and bring it to life for our Girl Scouts by
giving them the skills and knowledge to support their peers
in one of the biggest concerns facing youth: mental health.
Cost: FREE
Date Time Location
Oct. 5, 2021 –
5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
Apr. 20, 2022
Rainbow of Feelings
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As humans, we have so many feelings all the time-and that is
a good thing! In this program, we will learn about our feelings
and why it is OK to have a rainbow of feelings. We will learn
fun activities to help get us out of a funk if we feel stuck.
Cost:
Date Time Location
Oct. 19, 2021 4:30–5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
Sisterhood of Support Retreat Weekend
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Self-care, sisterhood celebrations, and all things to help Girl
Scouts build their resiliency to be allies and advocates for
mental health. We will spend the weekend at Tomahawk
Ranch with self-care and mental health specialists to get
some hands-on experience with tools and techniques to
improve our mental well-being.
Cost: $65/Girl Scout, $0/Adult Chaperone
Date Time Location
Option to
arrive Friday
May 6-8, 2022 evening or Tomahawk Ranch, 80421
early Saturday
morning
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STEM
Pika Project – Think Like a Citizen Scientist Operation Snowflake
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Cadette, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to join female Girl Scouts will learn about the effects of cold temperatures
STEM professionals from a variety of academic fields for a and snow, especially in Colorado. They will play a game to
two-day citizen science experience at Colorado Mesa University practice dressing for the weather, learn how animals adapt for
and then in the Grand Mesa National Forest to collect data for the winter, and create a snow-globe paper craft to celebrate
two citizen science projects. Girls will collect data for the Front the beauty and fun of the winter months.
Range Pika Project and NASA GLOBE Observer citizen science Cost: $3/Girl Scout
projects and, in the process, will complete the Think Like A
Citizen Scientist Journey award badge. Date Time Location
Cost: $5/Girl Scout Dec. 15, 2021 4:30- 5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
Date Time Location
Gardening Patch Meet Up
Aug. 13–14, 2021 Fri. 5 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Grand Mesa
Complete some of the requirements for Girl Scouts of
Sat. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. National Forest Colorado’s Gardening Patch while connecting with other
gardening enthusiasts. This program is all about STEAM—
Girl Scout Day at Dinosaur Ridge from biology to ecology to naturalism, we’ll celebrate the
diversity in nature together!
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Celebrate National Fossil Day as you walk where the dinosaurs Cost: $12/Girl Scout
once roamed while learning from geoscientists about fossil
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footprints, dinosaur bones, and watch Mesozoic Colorado
come to life! Event patch available to purchase for $3. March 26, 2022 2–3 p.m. Denver
Cost: $9/Girl Scout, $5/Adult and other youth March 26, 2022 2–3 p.m. Colorado Springs
(additional $1 fee for purchasing tickets same day)
Apr. 9, 2022 2–3 p.m. Grand Junction
Date Time Location Apr. 9, 2022 2–3 p.m. Northern Colorado
Dinosaur Ridge
Oct. 9, 2021 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Morrison, 80465 Fairy Gardens STEAM Patch
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Girl Scouts Engineering Day Girl Scouts will flex both their STEM and artistic muscles
Q by engineering their own fairy garden. Supply list will be
The Society of Women Engineers at Colorado School of Mines provided for virtual participants, in-person participants will
is thrilled to invite Girl Scout Juniors to their annual Girl Scout have the supplies provided for them. Registration includes
Engineering Day! At this event, Girl Scout Juniors will explore fun patch.
engineering and design and build simple machines. Activities Cost: $15/ In-person; $5/ Virtual
will meet some requirements for the “Think Like an Engineer”
Journey and “Mechanical Engineering: Crane” badge. Date Time Location
Cost: $10/Girl Scout May 14, 2022 2–3 p.m. Grand Junction
Date Time Location May 14, 2022 2–3 p.m. Northern Colorado
Colorado School of Mines May 21, 2022 2–3 p.m. Denver
Nov. 13, 2021 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Golden, 80401 May 21, 2022 2–3 p.m. Colorado Springs
May 24, 2022 4:30–5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
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Space Science Meet Up Coding for Good Meet Up
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Spend some time with other Girl Scouts being inspired by Come join us for a multi-level unplugged hour-of-code event—
the evening sky and space science. Girl Scouts can apply no computers required! We’ll explore how programmers plan
these activities toward earning their Space Science badges! for their code and how they can use coding to make the world
Cost: $3/Girl Scout a better place.
Cost: $5/Girl Scout
Date Time Location
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DBJ: 6–7 p.m. Denver
June 18, 2022
CSA: 8:30–9:30 p.m. July 16, 2022 2–3 p.m. Denver
DBJ: 6–7 p.m. July 16, 2022 2–3 p.m. Grand Junction
June 18, 2022 Grand Junction
CSA: 8:30–9:30 p.m. July 23, 2022 2–3 p.m. Colorado Springs
DBJ: 6–7 p.m. July 23, 2022 2–3 p.m. Northern Colorado
June 25, 2022 Colorado Springs
CSA: 8:30–9:30 p.m.
DBJ: 6–7 p.m.
June 25, 2022 Northern Colorado
CSA: 8:30–9:30 p.m.
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OUTDOORS
You live in a world of screens—smartphone, laptop, TV, tablet—and sometimes you just want to get away from it all. We
get it. That’s why you can focus your Girl Scout experience on getting outdoors. You’ll develop the kind of outdoor skills it’s
hard to get anywhere else. Skills like building a campfire, pitching a tent, or canoeing across a lake. Hey, how about adding
some horseback riding, rock climbing, and archery to the mix? With your troop, at camp, or on another outdoor program,
you’ll find out how much fun it can be to unplug and explore the world around you.
Adult Outdoor Skills Training
There are lots of ways to get outdoors with girls, anything from a walk in a local park, to a day outdoor skill building adventure,
to an overnight backpacking trip! As girls move through an outdoor progression, different kinds of adult volunteer training is
needed. Use this chart to learn about all of the adult outdoor skills training opportunities available to you as a volunteer with
Girl Scouts of Colorado!
Outdoor Program Planning Resource Guide
Girl Scouts love spending time outdoors, exploring new places, and making memories. Connecting with the great outdoors
in a girl-led setting is a big benefit of belonging to Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of Colorado developed this guide for troop leaders,
volunteers, and caregivers to use as a resource to help plan their next outdoor adventure with their Girl Scouts—outdoor
adventures like visiting a Girl Scout property, camping with your troop, planning your own outdoor activity and more!
Outdoor Adventure Club
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Join us for an Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) event this year! The OAC is a staff-led program offering monthly outdoor
experiences around the state for Cadettes and older. This year the OAC is going rock climbing, kayaking, camping, cross
country skiing and even summiting some Colorado mountain peaks! Learn more about upcoming events and sign up for our
interest list.
Summer Camps 2022 – camp.girlscoutsofcolorado.org
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Away from home, out in nature: You’re already the best version of yourself. Sometimes you just need the view from the
mountaintop, a swim in a lake, or a night camping under a sky full of stars to see it for yourself. Try overnight camp at
Sky High Ranch or Tomahawk Ranch, attend a Troop Camp, or sign up for a local day camp in your region.
GSCO Outdoor Patch Programs
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Check out these awesome outdoor-related patch programs – all unique to GSCO! You can complete them on your own or
with your troop.
Outdoor Skills Patch
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.
Get Outdoor Challenge Patch
This is a checklist challenge full of fun outdoor activities for the fall/winter and spring/summer seasons. Complete the
required number of activities for your Girl Scout level to earn each side of the patch. This patch is designed to be girl-led
and to get girls outside and having fun! Download the checklist to get started.
Meadow Mountain Ranch Nature Trail Patch
The Nature Trail at Meadow Mountain Ranch (MMR) is a 1.25 mile one-way trail with 21 stops along the way! The trail
winds through aspen grove forests and along the north lateral moraine up to the top of Vista Spur with its nearly circular
panoramas of high mountain peaks! Trail-goers experience history, geology, biology, math and science while following
along with activity guides with unique lessons or games specific to each stop on the trail. There are four activity guides
and accompanying patches for each season: fall, winter, spring and summer. You will learn about plants, flowers, animals,
rocks, trees—all with a view! Download this flyer to learn more.
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LIFE SKILLS
Reflect, Rejoice, Reengage Volunteer in Training (VIT) Training
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With summer coming to an end and a new Girl Scout year Senior and Ambassadors will be able to complete their
starting, we want to get together in a virtual space to reflect Volunteer in Training Award Training on their own time
on what our Girl Scouts did this summer, rejoice with fellow in a digital space. To earn their award, they would need to
Girl Scouts from across the state, and reengage with Girl Scouts complete the VIT Internship outlined in the training.
by thinking about what activities you would like to do this Cost: $5/Girl Scout
year. Girls will also learn about the new badges unveiled in
summer 2021. Date Time Location
Cost: $3/Girl Scout Sept. 1, 2021 n/a GSCO on the Go, 80210
Date Time Location Feb. 1, 2022 n/a GSCO on the Go, 80210
Aug. 19, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
Cadette Program Aide (PA) Training
New Daisy Activity Day Q
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New Daisy Girl Scouts! Come out for a special day of activities in a digital space. This hybrid training will include a
created just for you. Make a craft, hear a story, practice live introduction and reflection meeting with activities
the Promise and Law, and learn about some fun Girl Scout to complete on your own time. Girl Scouts should have
traditions. This is a special day just for brand new Daisies to completed their Leader in Action Award (LIA) before
meet other Girl Scouts and get a peek at all the fun they will attending this training.
have in the coming year. Cost: $5/Girl Scout
Cost: FREE
Date Time Location
Date Time Location
GSCO on the Go,
Sept. 1 & 23, 2021 6–7 p.m.
Aug. 21, 2021 10–11 a.m. Denver 80210
Aug. 21, 2021 10–11 a.m. Grand Junction GSCO on the Go,
Feb. 7 & 23, 2022 5:30–6:30 p.m.
80210
Aug. 28, 2021 10–11 a.m. Colorado Springs
Aug. 28, 2021 10–11 a.m. Northern Colorado
New Badge Try It Out
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Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Calling all Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. In 2020 and 2021
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Learn about basic childcare, first aid, and how to develop a a chance to try out the new Entrepreneur Badges, now is
babysitting business, keep safe, and help children behave. your chance. In this event, we will showcase an activity
Perfect to aid in completing your Cadette Babysitter's Badge. from the Daisy Toy Business Designer, The Brownie Budding
Recommended for girls ages 11–15. All attendees must have a Entrepreneur, and the Business Jumpstart badges. Join in on
current Girl Scout membership. the fun and work toward earning your badge at this event.
Cost: $20/Girl Scout Cost: $10/Girl Scout
Date Time Location Date Time Location
Aug. 25, Oct. 19, 2021 9:30 a.m.– GSCO on the Go, Sept. 18, 2021 1–2 p.m. Denver
March 21, 2022 12:30 p.m. 80210
Sept. 18, 2021 1–2 p.m. Grand Junction
GSCO on the Go,
Jan. 22, 2022 5:30–8:30 p.m. Sept. 18, 2021 1–2 p.m. Colorado Springs
80210
Oct. 16, 2021 1–2 p.m. Northern Colorado
10Art & Emotional Resilience Patch International Day of the Girl
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Girl Scouts will work their way through a craft designed to The global community comes together to celebrate the power
help them reflect on and express their emotional state in of girls and highlight, discuss, and take action to advance the
healthy ways. Girl Scouts will be encouraged but not required rights of and opportunities for girls everywhere, on what is
to share about their process and to continue to use art as a known as International Day of the Girl. Join us for an evening
means to identify and explore their feelings. of activities to celebrate girls everywhere!
Cost: Virtual $10/Girl Scout, includes patch (responsible Cost: $10/ Girl Scout, includes patch
for own supplies); In-person $15/Girl Scout, includes patch
and supplies Date Time Location
Oct. 11, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
Date Time Location
Sept. 18, 2021 2:30–3:30 p.m. Denver, 80210
Pitch Perfect
Sept. 18, 2021 2:30–3:30 p.m. Grand Junction, 81505
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Sept. 20, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210 Are you ready to find your voice and make it heard? Let us help
Sept. 25, 2021 2:30–3:30 p.m. Colorado Springs, 80918 you perfect those skills! In this 90-minute virtual workshop,
you will learn how to find an issue that matters to you,
Oct. 16, 2021 2:30–3:30 p.m. Northern Colorado perfect your pitch, practice your pitch with fellow Girl Scouts
and identify the “big ears” who need to hear from you. This
is also a great workshop to prepare you for your Highest
Asserting Your Power as a Changemaker
Awards project.
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Cost: $3/Girl Scout
As Girl Scouts, our mission is to ‘make the world a better
place’ and whether that is something small or big, it starts Date Time Location
with YOU. In this workshop, we will define what power is,
how you harness it, and how to make it equitable. Oct. 18, 2021 4:30–5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
Cost: $3/Girl Scout
Date Time Location
Oct. 7, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
11LIFE SKILLS
Creating Inclusive Spaces at Home Healthy Habits
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Girl Scouts has truly been, and will always be, a movement for Ready to start the new year being happy and healthy? So
ALL girls—a place where girls can, must, and will feel safe. In are we! Join us for a workshop to learn some tips and tricks
this workshop, we will look at how you can use the inclusivity on how to stay happy and healthy this year. Girl Scouts will
lessons from Girl Scouts to create safe inclusive spaces in your earn a Healthy Habits fun patch as part of their registration.
own home. There are no prerequisites for this workshop, Cost: $5/Virtual; $12/In-person
just an open mind ready to learn, discuss, and grow.
Date Time Location
Cost: FREE
Jan. 15, 2022 1–2 p.m. Denver, 80210
Date Time Location
Jan. 15, 2022 1–2 p.m. Grand Junction, 81505
Nov. 4, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
Jan. 22, 2022 1–2 p.m. Colorado Springs
Jan. 22, 2022 1–2 p.m. Northern Colorado
Human Rights Advocacy
Jan. 24, 2022 4:30–5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
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Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors will learn about human
rights with a focus on children’s rights, the issues that Galentine’s Day Celebration
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what they can do locally to be an advocate. This workshop Are you ready to celebrate your favorite gal pals?! WE ARE!
will meet requirements for the Cadette Finding Common Girl Scouts is a sisterhood built on friendships. Join us for a
Ground, Senior Social Innovator, and Ambassador Public fun program to connect with other girls, celebrate famous
Policy badges. women, make a no-bake treat, complete a craft, and so
Note: This workshop will discuss some sensitive issues, much more. Registration includes fun patch.
such as abuse or neglect. Please make sure your girl is Cost: $5/Virtual, $15/In-person
mature enough for the conversation.
Date Time Location
Cost: $3/Girl Scout
GSCO on the Go,
Date Time Location Feb. 10, 2022 5–6 p.m.
80210
Dec. 16, 2021 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210 Feb. 12, 2022 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Denver
Feb. 12, 2022 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Grand Junction
Love Yo’ Self
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Ready to start the new year with a positive outlook? So are
we! Join us for a workshop all about self-love and self-care. Virtual Spring Break
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us to those negative thoughts and practice techniques to Girl Scouts of Colorado is hosting a full month of on-the-go
reprogram those thoughts into something positive. Girls will program activities to get that spring break vibe from the
earn a patch for participating in this program. comfort of your home. Your registration will include a limited
Cost: $5/Virtual; $12/In-person edition GSCO Virtual Spring Break Vacation patch and access
to a virtual travel brochure with information on how to
Date Time Location
attend each program and activities to do on your own time!
Jan. 13, 2022 5–6 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210 Girl Scouts should plan to complete at least three activities
to earn their patch.
Jan. 15, 2022 2:30–3:30 p.m. Denver, 80210
Cost: $5/Girl Scout
Jan. 15, 2022 2:30–3:30 p.m. Grand Junction, 81505
Date Time Location
Jan. 22, 2022 2:30–3:30 p.m. Colorado Springs
March 14–
Jan. 22, 2022 2:30–3:30 p.m. Northern Colorado varies GSCO on the Go, 80210
Apr. 17, 2022
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Celebrate Month of the Military Child through art! Each year
the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) encourages
military-connected children to express their creative side.
Girl Scouts will complete an art project connected to the
annual theme.
Cost: $3/Girl Scout
Date Time Location
Apr. 18, 2022 4:30–5:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
Month of the Military Child- Purple Ball
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Join Girl Scouts of Colorado as we celebrate the bravery and
achievements of our military, military-connected children,
and their families. Purple Up and come celebrate military-
connected Girl Scouts at this Purple Ball. Purple represents
the joint environment of the military and encompasses all
service branches, Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard,
and veterans.
Cost: $5/Girl Scout
Date Time Location
Apr. 23, 2022 6–7 p.m. Denver, 80210
Apr. 23, 2022 6–7 p.m. Colorado Springs
Diverse, Inclusive, Together
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Join us as we continue the conversation about race and
racism by learning to appreciate diversity and honor and
celebrate differences. Girl Scouts will complete requirements
for the Diverse.Inclusive.Together patch.
Cost: $5/Girl Scout, includes patch
Date Time Location
May 2, 2022 6:30–7:30 p.m. GSCO on the Go, 80210
13ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Why is entrepreneurship important for girls? Having an entrepreneurial mindset prepares girls for a successful education,
a career of their choosing, and the skills needed to tackle challenges they’re most passionate about. In short, it balances the
scales and readies them for today’s world.
Through Girl Scouts, girls learn to think like entrepreneurs as they participate in activities that spark curiosity, confidence,
and innovation.
Every girl can benefit, maybe even discover what she’s passionate about, by learning to think like an entrepreneur:
• Be curious • Take creative risks
• Embrace challenge • See failing as learning
• Take initiative • Adapt to change
• Collaborate with others
GSCO Product Programs
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The Fall Product and Girl Scout Cookie Program are the foundational entrepreneurial experience in Girl Scouts. Through both
programs, girls will focus on the five skills that will build them up to be our women business leaders of tomorrow: goal setting;
decision making; money management; people skills; and business ethics.
In support of girl participation in product programs, rallies are offered in different areas around the state. Girls will learn more
about the five skills through fun activities and games!
Fall Product Program
Girl Scouts can participate anytime after the start date!
Event Date Time Location
Fall Product Program Rallies Aug. 28–Sept. 11, 2021 varies Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and others
Program starts Sept. 11, 2021 all day In person and online
In person ends Oct. 10, 2021 8 p.m. Online continues
Online ends Oct. 25, 2021 8 p.m.
Girl Scout Cookie Program
Event Date Time Location
Denver, Colorado Springs, Northern Colorado,
Cookie Rallies Jan. 2022 varies
Western Slope
Digital Cookie (DOC opens) Jan.13, 2022 all day Online
Cookie Program begins Feb. 6, 2022 all day In person and online
Cookie Program ends March 13, 2022 8 p.m. In person and online
Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Badges
More than 50 awards and badges ensure that Girl Scouts of all ages are building their passion and skills as entrepreneurs. In
addition, 25 of the badges form a Financial Literacy focused badge track within the Entrepreneurship badge family. You can
learn about all the badges and awards available to girls using the Award and Badge Explorer. Search by age and by the topics
of Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy to locate badges and awards girls can earn!
Register for the GSCO on the Go entrepreneurship badge series in December 2021 (see p. 16).
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GSCO on the GO! What you know and love of the Girl Scout program but reimagined for that Girl Scout that is constantly on
the go and wants to do Girl Scouts on their own schedule. Each month we will have a series of programs that Girl Scouts can
choose from, such as earning a badge or Journey, connecting with other Girl Scouts their age, and building their leadership
skills all through a digital environment making it easy to access when and where they are!
Biweekly
Hangouts: This is your social space for you to connect with Girl Scouts the same age around a topic that interests you.
• Daisy Flower Hour
• Brownie Buddies
• Junior Jam
• Brownie/Junior/Cadette Book Clubs
Know-Hows: Go beyond the Girl Scout badges and get some hands-on experience learning skills with Girl Scouts across the state.
• Tools for Independence
• Daisy/Brownie/Junior Art Hour
• Daisy/Brownie/Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Naturalist
• Daisy/Brownie/Junior STEM Hour
Once a month
Badge Series: We have translated our badges and Journeys into a digital space for you to complete on your own time.
Check out the offerings throughout the year to find some badges and Journeys that you want to earn!
Each month we host a kick-off meeting to learn more about the topic and understand what is required. At the end of the
month, we host a reflection meeting to celebrate the work you did, and the skills or knowledge learned. There are details
on specific badges and supplies on the activity postings for each series.
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Badge Series: Girl Scouts Way Badge Badge Series: Entrepreneurship
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Our founder, Juliette Gordon Low, wanted Girl Scouts to learn Grow your skills in entrepreneurship that can be used during
about leadership while growing their courage, confidence, the cookie program and beyond. Each program level will focus
and character. Girl Scouts will earn the Girl Scout Way badge on what it means to be an entrepreneur and how to develop
to learn more about the history and legacy of Girl Scouts. skills to grow their entrepreneurial mindset. There is no
Cost: $5/Girl Scout reflection for this program.
Cost: $5/Girl Scout
Program level Date Time
Program level Date Time
Brownie Sept. 2 & 23, 2021 5:15–5:45 p.m.
Daisy Dec. 2, 2021 4:30–5 p.m.
Junior Sept. 2 & 23, 2021 6–6:30 p.m.
Brownie Dec. 2, 2021 5:15–5:45 p.m.
Cadette Sept. 2 & 23, 2021 6:45–7:15 p.m.
Junior Dec. 2, 2021 6–6:30 p.m.
Senior & Ambassador Sept. 2 & 23, 2021 7:30–8 p.m.
Cadette Dec. 2, 2021 6:45–7:15 p.m.
Badge Series: Civics Senior & Ambassador Dec. 2, 2021 7:30–8 p.m.
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Girl Scouts is here to prepare you to lead the change in your Badge Series: Robotics
town, state, and country. It all starts with learning more QQQQQQ
about civic engagement through earning badges. Girl Scouts Let’s learn how to program and design robots, then show
will earn one of our civics badges. off your design! Each program level will complete the
Cost: $5/Girl Scout requirements to earn their robotics badges.
Cost: $5/Girl Scout
Program level Date Time
Daisy Oct. 4 & 21, 2021 4:30–5 p.m. Program level Date Time
Brownie Oct. 4 & 21, 2021 5:15–5:45 p.m. Daisy Jan. 6 & 27, 2022 4:30–5 p.m.
Junior Oct. 4 & 21, 2021 6–6:30 p.m. Brownie Jan. 6 & 27, 2022 5:15–5:45 p.m.
Cadette Oct. 4 & 21, 2021 6:45–7:15 p.m. Junior Jan. 6 & 27, 2022 6–6:30 p.m.
Senior & Ambassador Oct. 4 & 21, 2021 7:30–8 p.m. Cadette Jan. 6 & 27, 2022 6:45–7:15 p.m.
Senior & Ambassador Jan. 6 & 27, 2022 7:30–8 p.m.
Badge Series: Independence
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Let’s become more independent while earning Girl Scout
badges! Each program level will focus on a different area of
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Are you ready to grow your give in your community?
how Girl Scouts their age can learn skills to grow themselves
Learn what it means to be a philanthropist and how you
and their independence.
can help support your community at any age!
Cost: $5/Girl Scout
Cost: $5/Girl Scout
Program level Date Time
Program level Date Time
Daisy Nov. 1 & 29, 2021 4:30–5 p.m.
Daisy Feb. 7 & 24, 2022 4:30–5 p.m.
Brownie Nov. 1 & 29, 2021 5:15–5:45 p.m.
Brownie Feb. 7 & 24, 2022 5:15–5:45 p.m.
Junior Nov. 1 & 29, 2021 6–6:30 p.m.
Junior Feb. 7 & 24, 2022 6–6:30 p.m.
Cadette Nov. 1 & 29, 2021 6:45–7:15 p.m.
Cadette Feb. 7 & 24, 2022 6:45–7:15 p.m.
Senior & Ambassador Nov. 1 & 29, 2021 7:30–8 p.m.
Senior & Ambassador Feb. 7 & 24, 2022 7:30–8 p.m.
16Badge Series: Cybersecurity Badge Series: Coding for Good, Space Science, and
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Learn how to stay safe in the cyber world while earning QQQQQQ
a badge. Discover ways to keep you and your personal Spend your summer earning these badges- coding for good,
information safe as you use your apps, games, and other space science, and outdoor art! Each program level will
online tools. be given activities to do at their own pace to complete the
Cost: $5/Girl Scout requirements for the badge.
Cost: $5/Girl Scout
Program level Date Time
Daisy Mar. 7 & 24, 2022 4:30–5 p.m. Program level Date Time
Brownie Mar. 7 & 24, 2022 5:15–5:45 p.m. June 16 &
Daisy 4:30–5 p.m.
July 25, 2022
Junior Mar. 7 & 24, 2022 6–6:30 p.m.
June 16 &
Cadette Mar. 7 & 24, 2022 6:45–7:15 p.m. Brownie 5:15–5:45 p.m.
July 25, 2022
Senior & Ambassador Mar. 7 & 24, 2022 7:30–8 p.m. June 16 &
Junior 6–6:30 p.m.
July 25, 2022
Badge Series: Life Skills June 16 &
Cadette 6:45–7:15 p.m.
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From dancing to healthy eating to art, earn some of our June 16 &
Girl Scouts’ badges that help you develop those hard skills. Senior & Ambassador 7:30–8 p.m.
July 25, 2022
Cost: $5/Girl Scout
Program level Date Time
Daisy Apr. 4 & 21, 2022 4:30–5 p.m.
Brownie Apr. 4 & 21, 2022 5:15–5:45 p.m.
Junior Apr. 4 & 21, 2022 6–6:30 p.m.
Cadette Apr. 4 & 21, 2022 6:45–7:15 p.m.
Senior & Ambassador Apr. 4 & 21, 2022 7:30–8 p.m.
Badge Series: Citizen Scientists
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Develop your scientific observation skills and help progress
science while doing so! Girl Scouts will complete requirements
for the Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey as they explore
how you can help scientists learn about the world around us.
Cost: $5/Girl Scout
Program level Date Time
Daisy May 5 & 26, 2022 4:30–5 p.m.
Brownie May 5 & 26, 2022 5:15–5:45 p.m.
Junior May 5 & 26, 2022 6–6:30 p.m.
Cadette May 5 & 26, 2022 6:45–7:15 p.m.
Senior & Ambassador May 5 & 26, 2022 7:30–8 p.m.
17VOLUNTEER LEARNING
gsLearn – your one stop shop for all volunteer learning and training!
As your Girl Scouts grow and develop, so does the support that you need to be their supportive adult volunteer. In here you
will find both registration for scheduled live sessions and recorded courses that you can access on your own time. Successful
volunteers find that when they combine their learning both recorded and live, they have a richer learning experience and feel
more prepared to support their Girl Scouts.
Courses versus Learning Pathways
Courses: stand alone recorded learning opportunities focused on developing new knowledge or skill.
Learning Pathway: a curated collection of courses to develop an in-depth understanding, knowledge, or skill.
Check out these learning pathways to grow you as a volunteer:
New Leader: Structured to get your started on your new adventure as a Girl Scout Troop Leader! Learn the basics
of being a Girl Scout volunteer! Throughout your first year as a troop leader, you will learn how to facilitate meetings,
manage your troop finances, engage with families, manage conflict affectively, and you will interact with your
Volunteer Support Specialist at checkpoints throughout the year.
Grade Level Enrichments: You’ll courses specific to the age level of your Girl Scouts. Each enrichment learning path
includes an essentials course and a travel course. You’ll also find other helpful enrichments as you work your way
through the learning path.
Experience Leader: Designated for the experienced leader looking to stay up to date on their volunteer training!
This learning path provides courses to enrich the leader experience and stay up to date on GSCO policies.
Virtual Troop Leader: As challenging as things have been, there have been a few rays of light that we’ve pick up in
this time. One of which is being able to run our program virtually! This learning path is specific for the volunteer who
wants to expand their reach across the state and have a virtual troop. Learn how to facilitate virtual troop meetings,
and about gsZoom.
Bank Account Signer: For those volunteers who have taken on the Bank Account Signer role. In this role it is the
volunteer’s responsibility to manage the troop funds. This learning path with walk you through how to do so and
how to maintain it.
How to register:
Registration is required for all volunteer learning and can be found in our volunteer learning system, gsLearn. Please make
sure you have confirmed that you can attend before registering for the learning opportunity.
On this site you will also find the most up-to-date information about times, locations, and details regarding the learning
opportunity. Follow the steps below to register yourself. If you experience difficulty at any time, please email us at
inquiry@gscolorado.org or call 877-404-5708.
1. Go to girlscoutsofcolorado.org, click on “SIGN IN” on the top right next to the search box.
2. Navigate to the top of the screen and select “MY ACCOUNT”
3. On the left side of your screen, you should see options of where to go next. Select “gsLearn”
4. Once in gsLearn, click the “Live Sessions” option on the left-hand side. Here you will see all the live, either
in-person or virtual, learning opportunities available.
5. Follow the prompts to complete your registration. You will receive a confirmation email once you have
successfully registered.
18Service Unit Teams – Bring unique learning opportunities to your volunteers
Girl Scouts of Colorado’s training team wants to meet your volunteers where they are—both mentally and physically!
As a Service Unit Team, you can request that we bring a weekend, single-day learning event to your area.
Available Learning Workshops
Program level Leader Training: Get hands-on with Journeys and badges and learn how to plan and partner with
your Girl Scouts and create a network of support to make the troop experiences meaningful and fun.
Event Planning Training: Discover the skills and resources needed to lead an organized event. Learn how to develop
a plan to share the responsibilities with adults and girls.
Ceremonies and Traditions: Quiet signs, secret handshakes, and SWAPS might sound like they are from a spy movie,
but they’re actually long-standing Girl Scout traditions!
Songs and Games: From camp songs to quiet games, learn ways to manage your troop’s energy while having fun.
Clique Proof Your Troop: Learn practical ways to build a positive, clique-free culture in your troop and make the
Girl Scout Leadership Experience great!
Leading Multi-level Troops: Learn common pitfalls and how to work on badges and Journeys in a multi-level setting
an tips on how to structure your meeting to meet the needs of all girls.
Bridging the Gap – Juniors to Cadettes: Discover how to successfully navigate the transition from Juniors to Cadettes.
Receive tips on how to cope with leader burn out and how to encourage the girls to continue their Girl Scout experience.
How to request:
1. Connect with the volunteers in your Service Unit and other Service Units nearby to establish what their needs are.
2. Speak with your Volunteer Support Specialist about your needs and determine if a weekend learning event is
something that would meet your needs.
3. Submit a request form at least two months before the requested date. Information you will need for the form:
• a couple date options
• suggested venue locations
• list of desired learning workshops
• estimated number of attendees.
4. GSCO’s training team will respond to your request within five business days. We do reserve the right to request
different dates or deny the request based on staff and volunteer trainer availability.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at inquiry@gscolorado.org.
19VOLUNTEER LEARNING
Leadership Summit
Level up your Girl Scout leadership skills at Girl Scouts of Colorado's first Virtual Leadership Summit! You will explore
topics to help you engage, support, and grow your troop while connecting with other volunteers across the state.
Cost: $15, includes summit book and resources
Date Time Location
Sept. 18, 2021 varies gsLearn
Program Level Leader Training
Leader training is your ticket to a super successful troop! Learn how to structure a meeting and find the right resources to
jump start your Girl Scout year. Get hands-on with Journeys and badges and learn how to plan and partner with your girls
and create a network of support to make the troop experiences meaningful and fun. Required for new troop leadership team
members and bridged leaders.
Cost: FREE
Daisies – Dates Location Juniors – Dates Location
Aug. 16, Sept. 8, Oct. 7, Nov. 9, Dec. 6, Aug. 18, Sept. 22, Oct. 5, Nov. 10,
gsLearn
Jan. 10, Feb. 10, Mar. 1, Apr. 7, May 2 Dec.8, Jan. 12, Feb. 8, Mar. 18, Apr. 21, gsLearn
May 11
Aug. 17 & 21, Sept. 9 & 21, Oct. 6 & 16,
Nov. 10, Jan. 11, Feb. 3, Mar. 15, Apr. 7, Denver Aug. 25, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 15, Jan.
Denver
May 11 13, Feb. 15, Mar. 16, Apr. 19, May 10
Aug. 19 & 21, Sept. 14, Oct. 6, Nov. 9, Aug. 24, Sept. 23, Oct. 19, Nov. 18,
Northern Colorado Northern Colorado
Jan. 12, Feb. 10, Mar. 8, Apr. 7, May 11 Jan. 18, Feb. 16, Mar. 15, Apr.19, May 12
Aug. 9, Sept. 8, Oct. 12, Jan. 13, Apr. 6 Colorado Springs Oct. 20, Nov. 16, Mar. 17 Colorado Springs
Sept. 14, Oct. 7 Grand Junction Oct. 21 Grand Junction
Sept. 16, Oct. 19, Jan. 11 Pueblo Nov. 4 Pueblo
Brownies – Dates Location Cadettes – Dates Location
Aug. 17, Sept. 16, Oct. 13, Nov. 8, Dec. 7, Aug. 17, Sept. 30, Jan. 13, Mar. 25,
gsLearn gsLearn
Jan. 11, Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 14, May 4 Apr. 28, May 12
Aug. 19, Sept. 13, Oct. 13, Nov. 9, Sept. 23, Jan. 14, Apr. 21, May 12 Denver
Denver
Jan. 12, Feb. 7, Mar. 8, Apr. 18, May 4
Sept. 29, Jan. 19, Apr. 25, May 16 Northern Colorado
Aug. 23, Sept. 8, Oct. 12, Nov. 4,
Northern Colorado Sept. 28, Jan, 18, Apr. 26 Colorado Springs
Jan. 13, Feb. 9, Mar. 10, Apr.5, May 10
Oct. 28 Grand Junction
Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Feb. 10 Colorado Springs
Sept. 16, Oct. 14 Grand Junction
Sept. 21, Oct. 21 Pueblo
20First Aid/CPR
earn how to respond to first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies. You’ll have the opportunity to learn through hands-on
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practice of lifesaving skills. Adult volunteers who successfully complete this course will receive American Red Cross Adult and
Child First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications valid for two years.
Cost: $30
Dates Location
Aug. 21, Sept. 14, Nov. 16, Jan. 18, Feb. 8, Mar. 9, Apr. 5, May 18 Denver
Aug. 21, Sept. 20, Nov. 17, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 16, April 26, May 17 Northern Colorado
Aug. 10, Sept. 27, Nov. 10, Jan. 20, Feb. 22, March 15, April 19 Colorado Springs
Nov. 6 Grand Junction
**Please note: if you do not see a First Aid/CPR training in your area, you can access our recommended list of First Aid/CPR
training organizations under “Anytime Activities” on our website.
Leadership for Leaders
Grow your leadership skills within your Girl Scout experience, as well as outside of Girl Scouts. Feel confident in taking on new
challenges and exploring tough or sensitive topics with your peers and those you lead. Throughout this course you’ll explore
topics surrounding eelf-reflection, conscious communication, deep listening, and goal setting.
Cost: $30
Date Location
Oct. 11 gsLearn
Outdoor Skills 1 Outdoor Skills 2
Camping is one of the most treasured Girl Scout traditions. Experience the outdoors and get hands-on while practicing
Whether you are in the wilderness, at Girl Scout camp, or the techniques learned in Outdoor Skills 1.
in your own backyard, camping is a great way to connect Cost:
to nature and to your Girl Scout sisters. After an indoor
overnight adventure, your troop may be ready for a troop Outdoor Skills 2 Location
tent/cabin camp out. Learn outdoor progression, as well as Aug. 21, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Feb. 24,
managing safety for your troop. Discover how to involve girls gsLearn
Mar. 19
in a no cook meal preparation, build troop skills, teamwork,
and memories. Participants will develop skills to be used Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 17, Mar. 19,
Denver
and taught to your troop, ensuring a positive, fun, and safe Apr. 3, May 15
outdoor experience. Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 17, Mar. 20,
Northern Colorado
Cost: Apr. 2, May 14
Aug. 21, Sept. 19, Oct. 16, Mar. 26,
Outdoor Skills 1 Location Colorado Springs
Apr. 3, May 15
Aug. 21, Sept. 25, Oct. 3, Jan. 22,
gsLearn Grand Junction &
Feb. 22, Mar. 19 Aug. 28
Durango
Oct. 23, Mar. 19 Pueblo
Oct. 24 Silverthorne
21VOLUNTEER LEARNING
DEIA Direction
This will introduce you to the structure of this Learning Path. You’ll be introduced to basic definitions and terms surrounding
DEIA. Learn why this is important, and be able to identify your own “why” and connect it back to your Girl Scout experience.
Diversity: Take a deep dive into diversity. This is more than learning how to apply diversity to your Girl Scout
experience or role, it’s about making movement and change within yourself to make movement and change in
your external world. Learn that diversity is much more of a verb than a noun.
Equity: The next deep dive in this learning peak! Reflect on your relationship to issues related to gender, race, class,
sexual orientation, and disability. Learn how to be more aware of how these relationships can show up in our daily
lives and how we can go about changing our thoughts and behaviors.
Inclusion: How do we actively make space at the table for everyone? Learn about the effect of having a wide
variety of voices to plan and create leads to richer and more diverse learning or programs. Learn about the
importance of visibility for our youth and ourselves.
Accessibility: What is accessibility and how do we implement practices that make “adaptation” unnecessary?
Learn how to build processes and practices that make this possible. Be proactive about making Girl Scouts
accessible for all!
Cost:
Topic Date Location
Diversity Aug. 16, 2021 gsLearn
Equity Nov. 8, 2021 gsLearn
Inclusion Nov. 15, 2021 gsLearn
Accessibility Nov. 22, 2021 gsLearn
Explore More
The badge-earning experience for adults makes a comeback in a new way! Learn how we can dive deeper into our National
Program Portfolio to take knowledge and skill building with ourselves and our Girl Scouts to a whole new level. Courses will
be available in gsLearn every three months and you can choose which ones fits your interest.
Cost:
Topic Date Location
Life Skills & Healthy Living Oct. 1– Dec. 31, 2021 gsLearn
STEM & Digital Game Design Jan. 3–Mar. 31, 2022 gsLearn
Outdoors & Naturalist Apr. 1–June 30, 2022 gsLearn
Entrepreneurship & Cookie Business July 11–Sept. 30, 2022 gsLearn
2223
Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. Girl Scout Law I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.
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