Outdoor & Wilderness Learning Series

All adults are invited to step into the great outdoors for a weekend dedicated to learning, connecting, and growing. Take part in certification trainings to strengthen your outdoor leadership skills, or simply unwind and engage with fellow camp enthusiasts. With overnight and day-only options, this event offers the perfect chance to step up, relax, and leave with new knowledge, new friends, and a renewed sense of purpose for all adults! Whether you're building confidence, expanding your expertise, or simply looking to learn something new, the outdoor and wilderness learning series is for you! This event is open to all adults, volunteer or nonmember, so bring your friends!

About Sky High Ranch
Located in a forested, rustic setting one hour northwest of Colorado Springs, Sky High Ranch is Girl Scouts' home away from home in the Pike National Forest. While camp buildings are heated, guests should dress and come prepared for possibly chilly mountain weather at this high-altitude property! While we can make some accommodations for mobility concerns, automobile use is limited at camp - please come prepared for walking around camp. A detailed packing list and maps will be sent to participants before the event. All restroom facilities are vault toilets.

Overnight guests must bring their own linens, either a sleeping bag or twin-sized bedroll, and pillows.

Meals

All participants will be provided lunch on the days they are registered to attend courses.
Friday overnight guests should plan to eat dinner before arrival.
Saturday overnight guests will be provided dinner.
All overnight guests will be provided breakfast the following morning(s).

We will do our best to honor all dietary restrictions and allergies. Please be sure to provide us with this information during registration.

Lodging
Overnight stays will cost participants an additional $40 per night. This cost includes meals noted above.

Courses offered at Sky High Ranch OWLS Weekend include:

Adult Archery Training: Become certified to lead beginner Archery programs. USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification.

Fun Facilitator: Learn the camp facilitator ropes with hands-on training in leading songs, games, traditions, and inclusive outdoor experiences that make Girl Scouting unforgettable.

Happy Camper: This no-training, no-pressure experience is all about being a kid again. Come play, relax, connect, and enjoying camp for the sheer fun of it.

Wilderness and Remote First Aid: Become certified in Wilderness and Remote First Aid for remote outdoor adventures.

Youth Mental Health First Aid: Designed for both volunteers and caregivers, Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches practical tools for supporting mental wellness and responding to youth in crisis.

American Red Cross First Aid/AED/CPR: Become certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR and AED use.

Kitchen Crew: Learn how to use an industrial kitchen, prep and cook meals for large groups, and learn the foundations of food safety as part of our Kitchen Crew - earn your ServSafe Food Handler's Certification!

Financial Aid is available for members only.
Event capacity is very limited. Registration will close when capacity is met.

If you're a returning camper, welcome back! We've reached out to you, but if we missed you, email training@gscolorado.org to receive a special discount code for $10.00 off your registration today!

Want to bring your buddies to camp? Get swag by referring your friends! Camp is better together, so refer your coleaders, support volunteers, caregivers or even non-member friends who want to experience camp!

Questions? For more information, please contact training@gscolorado.org

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