Outdoor Properties. Training & Information for Troops & Service Units

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1 Outdoor Properties Training & Information for Troops & Service Units Prepared May 2015

2 Training Objectives: Overview of each property Activity pricing, food reservations Volunteer instructors & renting gear Training overview for Troops / Service Units Roles for overnights/camping Booking your property Council contacts

3 Outdoor Properties at a Glance Ranches: resident camp lodging (cabins, dining halls, etc.) Tomahawk Ranch, Bailey Sky High Ranch, Woodland Park Meadow Mountain Ranch, Allenspark Magic Sky Ranch, Red Feather Lakes Lazy Acres, Rye Lodges: smaller properties with cabin style accommodations Hamp Hut, Colorado Springs Twisted Pine, Genesee Pawnee Lodge, Sterling Our Grand Junction Office also has space to rent for day and overnight use

4 Map of GSCO Outdoor Properties

5 Tomahawk Ranch Location: Bailey, off Hwy 285 Resident/Overnight Camp: June through mid- August Good for: all ages, non-girl Scout groups too Specialties: small animal farm, greenhouse, archery, karaoke and dance parties! Tomahawk Dining Hall Blue Feather Seasonal Cabin Great Room, All Season Cabin

6 Tomahawk Ranch: Summer Season Dates: May 16-31; August 15-September 15 Lodging: All Season Cabins; Teepees, Kivas, Seasonal Units and Tent site available last two weeks in August only Indoor Program Areas: Dining Hall, Tomahawk Lodge Program available by staff: yes Food: Food Service from catering company required Accommodations: All season cabins: showers, heat, common gathering areas; Available Last Two Weeks in Aug ust only Teepees, Kiva Adirondacks: outhouses and access to showers Seasonal units: shower units and bathrooms detached Tent site: outhouses nearby, access to showers

7 Tomahawk Ranch: Year-Round Dates: August 15 May 31 Accommodations: All-season cabins with bunk beds, showers, heat and indoor gathering areas Indoor Areas: Dining Hall: used for meals, shared among groups Tomahawk Lodge: reserve for day use Staff programming available: yes Food: catered food service is required

8 Tomahawk Ranch Prices Pricing is listed per building, multiply by number of buildings for entire unit price. Property Manager and Camp Director reserve the right to close a property due to weather conditions & unsafe travel to camp.

9 Sky High Ranch Location: Woodland Park, off Hwy 67 Resident/Overnight Camp: June through the first week of August Good for: all ages, outside groups too Specialties: rustic beauty, archery, boating nearby, zip line, small animal farm! Sawmill Cooking Shelter Inside the Lodge Shower House

10 Sky High Ranch: Summer Season Dates: May 16-31, August 8-September 30 Accommodations: Troop House: 24 mattresses Cabins: bunk beds, heat only in Greenwood and Lucky Circle Tent Sites Indoor Space: Craft House: Reserve for day use Staff programming available : yes Food: Catered food service is required Bathrooms & Showers: shower house with ten showers, latrines

11 Sky High Ranch: Year-Round Dates: August Oct. 7; April 1 May 15 Accommodations: Lodge: electricity and 40 mattresses, kitchen Cabin units: Lucky Circle and Greenwood with bunk beds, heat, water available Indoor Areas: Craft House: reserve for day use Lodge: if renting it for overnight use, kitchen is included; can be reserved for day/kitchen use if another group has not reserved it for overnight use Staff programming available : no Food: Cook in unit shelters; kitchen in Lodge is available if reserved Bathrooms & Showers: showers closed (use baby wipes), latrines

12 Sky High Ranch: Homestead Season Dates: Oct 8-March 31 Accommodations: Lodge: electricity and 40 mattresses, kitchen Cabin units: Lucky Circle and Greenwood are available with bunk beds, heat, water available Homestead House: bunk beds, heat, restrooms and shower, kitchen, sleeping upstairs only Indoor Areas: Craft House: reserve for day use Lodge & Homestead House: overnight rental groups have day use if reserved; if not reserved by an overnight group, can be reserved for day use Staff programming available: no Food: Cook in unit shelters; kitchen in Lodge is available if reserved; kitchen in Homestead House is available if reserved Bathrooms & Showers: shower house closed (use baby wipes), latrines for Lodge and Cabins; one shower and indoor bathrooms are available in the Homestead House if reserved Homestead House is a home for the Resident Camp Director April 1-Oct. 7

13 Sky High Ranch Prices Pricing is listed per building, multiply by number of buildings for entire unit price. Property Manager and Camp Director reserve the right to close a property due to weather conditions and unsafe travel to camp. Lodge is only available for overnight use during the Year-Round & Homestead seasons.

14 Meadow Mountain Ranch Location: Allenspark, off Hwy 7 Good for: volunteer-led programs (Troop and Family Camps); all ages, outside groups Programming available: volunteer and GECCCO-led (a Fort Collins troop) Specialties: rustic beauty, borders RMNP, girl and volunteerled programming, zero waste program, historic Homestead House Inside the Lodge Kitchen inside the Lodge Tabin Units

15 Meadow Mountain Ranch: Summer Season Dates: May 16-Sept. 30 Summer Accommodations: Tabins (tent cabins): bunk beds, latrines, no electricity Tent Sites: latrines Lodge: electricity, 40 mattresses, has a kitchen, flush toilets, no showers Indoor Areas: Homestead House: reserve for day use Lodge: not available if reserved for overnight use Food: cook outdoors, or reserve the lodge for cooking; outdoor cooking gear available

16 Meadow Mountain Ranch: Year-Round Dates: Oct. 1 May 15 Year-Round Accommodations: Lodge: electricity, 40 mattresses, kitchen, flush toilets, no showers Indoor Areas: Lodge Food: groups use the Lodge kitchen to cook their meals

17 Meadow Mountain Ranch Prices Pricing is listed per building, multiply by number of buildings for entire unit price. Property Manager reserves the right to close the property due to weather conditions and unsafe travel to camp.

18 Magic Sky Ranch Location: Red Feather Lakes, off Hwy 74E Good for: trainings, Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and older troops Specialties: Hiking /mountain access, beautiful scenery, wildlife Viewing Programming: volunteer-led PROPERTY SALE: This property on the market for sale, all users must sign a disclaimer, reservations may be refunded or transferred to another property (pending space) once it is sold; there will be approximately a three month notice when this happens. Dining Hall Old Lodge Main Room of Old Lodge

19 Magic Sky Ranch: Summer Season Dates: May 16-Sept. 30 Summer Accommodations: Tent Sites: water delivered Old Lodge: electricity, 40 mattresses, kitchen and flush toilets, one shower Seasonal Cabins: bunk beds, electricity, adjacent showers and restrooms All Season Cabins: bunk beds, heat, electricity, showers and restrooms Indoor Areas: Old Lodge: can be reserved for day or overnight use Activity Center: reserve for day use Dining Hall: shared among user groups for cooking/day use Food: Old Lodge: kitchen available for use, stocked with cooking supplies, plates, silverware, etc. All Season Cabins: have kitchenettes, bring your own pots, pans, utensils, etc. Food Service: reserve with if food service is booked, the Dining Hall must also be reserved; food service fees are coordinated and paid directly with Mountain Berry Culinary

20 Magic Sky Ranch: Year-Round Dates: Oct. 1 May 15 Year-Round Accommodations: Old Lodge: 40 mattresses, electricity, kitchen, two restrooms, one shower Indoor Areas: Old Lodge Food: groups use the Old Lodge kitchen to cook their meals

21 Magic Sky Ranch Prices Pricing is listed per building, multiply by number of buildings for entire unit price. Property Manager reserves the right to close the property due to weather conditions and unsafe travel to camp. All Season and Seasonal Cabins, Tent Sites, Dining Hall and Activity Center available only during Summer Season

22 Location: Rye, off Hwy 165 Lazy Acres Programming: volunteer-led Good for: all ages, troop and service units, outside groups Specialties: rustic beauty, close to Bishops Castle and scenic highway, volunteer-led programs Programming: volunteer-led Lodge Cook/Bathroom Shelter Cabin

23 Lazy Acres Summer Season Summer Season Dates: June 1-Sept. 30 Accommodations: Tabins (tent cabins): bunk beds, latrines, cook shelters, no electricity Tent sites: no electricity, latrines Lodge: electricity, 30 mattresses, kitchen, latrines, no showers, one flush toilet Food: outdoor cooking or reserve the lodge for cooking

24 Lazy Acres Pricing Pricing is listed per building, multiply by number of buildings for entire unit price. Property Manager reserves the right to close the property due to weather conditions & unsafe travel to camp.

25 Hamp Hut Location: Colorado Springs, inside Garden of the Gods Good for: Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and older troops! Accommodates 1 to 4 troops. Specialties: Garden of the Gods access; views; easy access to Colorado Springs Hamp Hut Great Room Kitchen

26 Hamp Hut Year-Round Accommodations: 30 mattresses, electricity, kitchen, flush toilet, shower Building Details: Has one main room; dads should be prepared to sleep in the cab of a truck (tents are not allowed outside of the building). Programming: volunteer-led Food: cook on your own in the kitchen; propane stoves allowed outside; absolutely no outside fires or charcoal

27 Twisted Pine Location: Genessee, off Hwy 70; near Buffalo Bill s Overlook Good for: trainings, Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and older troops! Accommodates 1 to 4 troops. Specialties: mountains (snow or summer activities!) and Denver access Twisted Pine Great Room Room for sleeping

28 Twisted Pine Year-Round Accommodations: 26 mattresses, electricity, kitchen, flush toilet, shower Building Details: Cabin has 3 sleeping rooms; can accommodate dads in a separate room. Programming: volunteer-led only Food: cook in the kitchen

29 Pawnee Lodge Location: Sterling, off Hwy 14; historic building inside a city park Good for: trainings, Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and older troops! Accommodates 1 to 4 troops. Specialties: Eastern plains access; close to the Overland Trail Museum

30 Pawnee Lodge Year-Round Accommodations: 20 mattresses, electricity, kitchen, flush toilet Building Details: This cabin has two floors, and can accommodate dads in a separate room. Programming: volunteer-led Food: cook in the kitchen

31 Grand Junction Office Location: Grand Junction, off Hwy 6 & 50 Good for: trainings, Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and older troops too! Accommodates 1 to 4 troops. Specialties: Western Slope access; close to Grand Mesa, Grand Junction, and Glenwood Springs Outdoor Program Center Hotel Chipeta

32 Grand Junction Office Year-Round Accommodations: see below for details, Hotel Chipeta has electricity and a flush toilet Programming: volunteer-led Food: bring your own camp stoves and food for cooking in the Outdoor Program Center

33 Activities, Food Reservations, Volunteer Instructors & Gear Rental Outdoor Supplies: Groups can rent or reserve gear for activities. Food Reservations: Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive a form to confirm food details if your reservation is for Tomahawk Ranch or Sky High Ranch. Booking Activities: For Tomahawk Ranch and Sky High Ranch, you ll receive an activity reservation form to complete. Instructing your Own Activities: Volunteers can teach archery, canoeing, and activities following the Safety Activity Checkpoints. Volunteers must have an active Girl Scout membership. Prior to instruction, all certifications must be current with copies sent to anna.danila@gscolorado.org for review.

34 Training Needed for Overnights/Camping Do all adults on an overnight need to be background checked? - Yes! Every adult on an overnight activity with girls needs to be an approved GSCO volunteer and have an active adult membership. unteers/get-started Planning a Service Unit Campout? Find the trainings below in the GSCO Activity Finder

35 Roles for Overnights/Camping Roles are for background checked volunteer adults. Girls may also take the lead in many roles. Volunteer Camp Director/Team take Cooking and Camping, and Overnight Training Head of logistics for the program. Works with the Host Troop/Group to make the camp happen! Host Troop/Group Helps the Volunteer Camp Director/Team make the camp happen! Camp Dad (or Mom!) take Cooking and Camping, and Overnight Training These are the parents who love the outdoors! Engage them and give them roles to help with your camp!

36 Booking A Property Girl Scouts of Colorado has a new properties reservation system! Reserve from what is available-no login required! girlscoutsofcolorado.org/properties Pay your 10% deposit to reserve your property through the link; your reservation is not confirmed until you make your payment. We are excited to improve your experience by bringing Girl Scout troops and service units together to make new friends and promote the sisterhood of Girl Scouts. Please contact the property reservation specialist inquiry@gscolorado.org reserve an entire property. You can book one-year out! Our properties fill up, especially during the summer!

37 Council Contacts If you encounter any challenges making a property reservation, you can contact: GSCO Help Desk This is an online support center with helpful articles on a variety of topics, including property reservations. You can also post questions or us. Properties Reservation Specialist inquiry@gscolorado.org or Outdoor Volunteer Programs Manager Anna Danila: anna.danila@gscolorado.org or Can help with your troop/group event questions, especially as a money earning activity. Outdoor Program Volunteer Director Resources