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.
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.
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.
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!
Full access pass to waterpark and Adventure Park for the duration of your 2 night stay.
Dinner at the hotel is good food and lots of it! An “all you can eat”, Scout friendly buffet!
Hot, all you can eat full breakfast buffet - eggs, sausage, fresh fruit and more!
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.
Lunch on your own!
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.
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!
Evening spent enjoying the hot tub and pool at the Great Wolf Lodge!
Hot, all you can eat full breakfast buffet - eggs, sausage, fresh fruit and more!
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.
All aboard the Blue Sky Express! You will be at Philmont by 10:00 AM.
Depart Philmont on the 7:30 AM Blue Sky Express. Exact departure time may change based on our transportation schedule.
Lunch! Enjoy a meal you don’t have to mix with water!
Arrive DIA by 1:30 PM. Departure flight must leave after 3 PM.
