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About magicskyranch

Magic Sky Ranch is one of Girl Scouts of Colorado's camp properties. It is open for summer overnight resident camp as well as camping programs at other times of the year. Magic Sky Ranch is located one hour northwest of Fort Collins near Red Feather Lakes on 750 acres at an altitude of 8,000 feet.

Exploring Camp in Mud and Snow


This weekend was a much anticipated one for some Daisy troops and some Brownie troops. After being snowed out in March, Saturday and Sunday held wonderful weather for exploring camp in the mud, snow and sun! Saturday was for the … Continue reading

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Why I go to Girl Scout Camp


A friend of mine (also a life time Girl Scout, and a role model to me in the camping world) sent me a link to a great article: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/information-culture/2013/03/21/on-girl-scouts-glaciers-and-great-women/  that talks about the impact of Girl Scouts in a person’s … Continue reading

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“Reduce Reuse Recycle” Rendezvous at Magic Sky Ranch


It was a green rendezvous weekend at Magic Sky Ranch – for Girl Scout week, for St. Patrick’s Day, and most of all – for Reduce Reuse Recycle! Troop 334 were the “Super Heroes” who planned and ran the weekend. … Continue reading

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A Knight’s (Winter) Life at Magic Sky Ranch


The February 22-24 Junior Rendezvous at Magic Sky Ranch started with the “Knight Life” theme – all things castles, queens, jesters, and jousting. The weather added a new element – SNOW! Troops 73582, 73131, 50986 – along with the planning … Continue reading

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Archery Certification Course


Have you always loved archery?  Become a certified teacher in only one day!   There are three opportunities this spring and early summer to complete your Level 1 Certification in Archery.  This certification is recognized by the USA Archery and … Continue reading

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Rendezvous Adventures at Magic Sky Ranch


Looking for a fun event at camp with your troop?  Check out these spring Rendezvous weekends at Magic Sky Ranch!   Feb. 22-24 – Junior Troops “A Knight’s Life” – Travel back in time for royalty, jesters, knights, and magic. … Continue reading

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Winter and Spring Happenings at Magic Sky Ranch


A variety of fun & exciting events are coming up at Magic Sky Ranch this winter and spring.  Be sure to check them out!  (click the link on each event for more info/to register)  See you at camp! JANUARY Jan.19-21 … Continue reading

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Winter Wonderland Tea Party


A tea-lighful time was had by girls and their moms at the “Me & My Gal Winter Wonderland Tea Party” Rendezvous at Magic Sky Ranch Nov. 16-18.  Thanks to troops 10, 969, 4282, 1857, 630, and SU600 for joining in … Continue reading

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Western Birthday Bonanza Rendezvous


A weekend to make you say “YEEHAW!” It was a chilly and blustery night when Troops 53514, 53979, 62299, 3639, 63342, 73293 gathered at Magic Sky Ranch to kick off the “Birthday Bonanza” weekend with a “YeeHaw!” heard around the … Continue reading

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Delightful Daisy Troop Day at MSR


A wonderful time was had by troops 50569, 64526, 74160 at Magic Sky Ranch. The Daisy troops enjoyed sunshine, fog, snow, sunshine, snow – as well as a variety of fun activities to get to know what camp is like.  … Continue reading

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