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Colorado Great Wolf Adventure
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Splash, Climb, and Relax: The Great Wolf Adventure Tour

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The Great Wolf Adventure offers the perfect balance of rest and recreation before your trek to Philmont. Based at the action-packed Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs, Scouts can enjoy full access to waterslides, rope courses, arcades, and more—all while gradually acclimating to the elevation. Optional sightseeing, flexible meal choices, and fun-filled days make this the ideal adventure for crews looking to unwind, bond, and prepare together in comfort.

Overview

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1. Denver International Airport

8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249, USA

2. United States Air Force Academy

2354 Fairchild Dr Suite 3A15, Air Force Academy, CO 80840, USA

3. Great Wolf Lodge

9494 Federal Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, USA

4. Philmont Scout Ranch

Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico 87714, USA

Arrival Day

Acclimation
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Arrive and dive into the fun with full access to Great Wolf Lodge’s waterpark and adventure zones.

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Flight

  • Hotel shuttle departs the airport at 11 AM, 1 PM, or 3 PM. Your flight must arrive at least one hour before shuttle time. We will confirm your exact pick up time 10 days prior to your arrival date. If your scheduled arrival is prior to 9 AM, we will try to give you an earlier pick you up time if possible.

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United States Air Force Academy

  • *TIME PERMITTING* We'll make a stop at the United States Air Force Academy Visitor Center for about 45 minutes. You'll have time to explore the exhibits, learn about cadet life, and take in views of the iconic Cadet Chapel from afar. It’s a quick but meaningful glimpse into one of the country’s premier military institutions.

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Great Wolf Lodge

  • Check in to the beautiful Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs where there’s lots to do. Indoor pools, water park, arcades, mini golf, bowling alley, climbing wall, a ropes course and much more!

  • Spend the afternoon poolside or play in the Adventure Park with your crew and other Scouts from all over the country--this is some Scout trip!

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Great Wolf Lodge Adventure Park

  • Full access pass to waterpark and Adventure Park for the duration of your 2 night stay.

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Dinner

  • Dinner at the hotel is good food and lots of it! An “all you can eat”, Scout friendly buffet!

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Day 2
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Enjoy a full free day of indoor thrills or venture out for self-guided exploration around Colorado Springs.

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Breakfast

  • Hot, all you can eat full breakfast buffet - eggs, sausage, fresh fruit and more!

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Morning Activity

  • Enjoy the day at Great Wolf Lodge. Lots of fun activities that will help your acclimation process – Waterslides, wave pool, Climbing wall, ropes course, bowling, and miniature golf. Tons of great activities to keep your Scouts on the go.

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Lunch

  • Lunch on your own!

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Afternoon Activity

  • Adventurous groups might consider using ride share (uber/lyft) to do some selfguided sightseeing in Garden of the Gods or any of the other awesome attractions in Colorado Springs.

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Dinner

  • Dinner on your own. Plenty of options inside the hotel - Pizza! Wings! Burgers and more! There are also many places within a 15 minute walk of the hotel - Whataburger, In N Out, Jimmy Johns, Chili’s, Dickey’s, and much more!

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Great Wolf Lodge

  • Evening spent enjoying the hot tub and pool at the Great Wolf Lodge!

Off to Philmont

Day 3
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Full buffet breakfast and seamless transfer to Philmont via the Blue Sky Express.

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Breakfast

  • Hot, all you can eat full breakfast buffet - eggs, sausage, fresh fruit and more!

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Before You Go

  • Review your homebound departure day pick up procedures and get your Blue Sky Adventures “give-a-ways and advisor tips” to make your trek even better.

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Scout Me In

  • All aboard the Blue Sky Express! You will be at Philmont by 10:00 AM.

Departure Day

Back Home
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Easy departure from Philmont and a flight home after 2:30 PM.

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Scout Me Out

  • Depart Philmont on the 7:30 AM Blue Sky Express. Exact departure time may change based on our transportation schedule.

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Flight

  • Arrive DIA by 12:30 PM. Departure flight must leave after 2:30 PM.

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