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GIRL SCOUT
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SUMMER 2020
Contents Outdoor Experience Levels...................4 Types of Camp.........................................5 Meet Our Camps................................. 6-7 Visit Camp............................................8-9 Summer Camp Programs: Family Camps............................... 10-11 My First Sleepaway Camps....... 12-15 Ehawee Resident Camps............ 16-21 Leadership Camps.....................22-25 Sister Council Camps......................25 CampEXTREME..................................26 CampCUISINE....................................27 CampBUILD..................................28-29 CampHERO.................................. 30-31 Calendar At-A-Glance..................... 32-33 Cookies to Camp...................................34 Registration Info..............................34-35 Camp FAQs.............................................36 Other GS Stuff to Do............................ 37 Camp T-Shirts & Care Kits...................38 Trading Post...........................................39
See you at Camp! ~Anchor
Outdoor Experts. Girl Experts. And that’s why Girl Scout camp is the best choice for GIRLS. At Girl Scout camp, she’ll test her determination and build her inner strength. She’ll meet other girls her own age and create lifelong friendships. She’ll grow her independence because at Girl Scout camp, girls are taught to become more responsible for themselves... and for others. Girl Scout camps are time-tested and girl-approved...for more than a century, too! You want your girl to have an amazing camp experience, right? We’ve got this! Send her to the girl experts this summer.
TO REGISTER FOR CAMP gsbadgerland.org (click the ‘Camp’ tab)
FOR CAMP HELP AND QUESTIONS 800.236.2710 or info@gsbadgerland.org 2 gsbadgerland.org
#BecauseOfGirlScoutCamp:
Director of Camp Experience
71% 48% 29% 71%
of girls tried an outdoor activity for the first time. of girls helped another girl do an outdoor activity. of girls overcame a fear of an outdoor activity. of girls improved an outdoor skill.
BADGES? Oh yeah.
Campers will earn Girl Scout badges at camp this summer. BAM! Check out the camp programs for her grade and see which camps and badges are on her wish list. Note: Campers will earn the badge applicable to the Girl Scout level she’ll be in as of fall 2020. Example: If she’s finishing third grade this spring she’ll earn a Junior badge.
all girls are welcome. Come On Her Own Girl Scout camp is something girls usually do on their own. In fact, most Badgerland campers come on their own (without already knowing someone) and make new friends at camp.
Bring Her BFF Worried she’ll be too shy without a buddy? Sign her up for camp to attend with her best friend, cousin, sister or neighbor. Submit a buddy request to ensure they’ll be placed in the same cabin. Details page 35.
Invite Non-Girl Scouts to Camp, Too Not a member of Girl Scouts? Not a problem. Girls still get to come to camp. Simply pay the $35 membership fee when signing up for camp. Happily Ever OUTDOORS
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WHICH CAMP TO CHOOSE? OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE PROGRESSION LEVELS All Girl Scout experiences are designed to grow progressively more challenging, from the base-level foundation. Outdoor levels work the same - maybe your girl is a Level 1 Camper or maybe she’s ready for a 2 or 3 experience. Parents: YOU are the expert on your girl and her level of adventurousness. Use the guide below to help determine which camp is right for her.
OUTCOMES
TRAVEL
CAMPING
ADVENTURE
All the programs in this camp book are assigned a level and there are experiences in this book embracing all five levels. Use this tool to assess which Level camp is right for your girl.
LEVEL 1:
LEVEL 2:
Move Out/ Explore Out
Cook Out/ Sleep Out
• Campfire Songs • Hiking • Leave No Trace • Team Games
LEVEL 5:
LEVEL 3:
LEVEL 4:
Camp Out
Adventure Out
• First Aid • Creek Hopping • Horseback Riding
• Orienteering • Canoeing • Archery • Low Ropes • Campfire Building
• Sailing • Ziplining • Rock Climbing • Survival Skills • Leadership Training
• Backpacking • Whitewater Rafting • Rappelling • Spelunking • Cave Exploration • Leadership Training
1-2 nights indoors
1-2 nights outdoors in a cabin or lodge
2-3 nights outdoors in a cabin, tent or lodge
4-6 nights in a cabin or tent
6+ nights in cabins or tents (LongDistance or Out-ofState)
Outdoor day program hosted by Council or GS volunteers
Overnight trip hosted by Council or GS volunteers
2-3 night trip hosted by Council or GS volunteers
3+ night trip within the U.S., by Council, GS volunteers or Girl Scouts of the USA
International travel and Girl Scout Excursions/ Destinations
• Courage • Appreciation
• Independence • Determination
• Adaptability • Confidence
• Self Reliance • Fearlessness
• Leadership • Resilience
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Adventure Out Even Further
TYPES OF CAMP Does she want a traditional overnight camp experience or something more topic-focused like CampCUISINE? So many choices. And, remember, you can send her to more than one.
MY FIRST SLEEPAWAY CAMPS Level 2 Spend a few hours together before the adults head home and it’s time for a one-night experience at Camp Brandenburg.
RESIDENT CAMPS Level 3 | Level 4 Girls spend 3 nights or 5 nights at Camp Ehawee completing challenges that align with a camp week theme.
LEADERSHIP CAMPS Level 4 | Level 5 Girls discover their own leadership style at Camp Ehawee as they help facilitate activities for younger girls.
CampBUILD
FAMILY CAMPS
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4
Level 2
An interactive experience for girls who love construction things. They’ll build and weld!
Twice a summer, Camp Ehawee becomes a weekend getaway for girls and their favorite guy or gal.
CampHERO Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 Exciting and hands-on camp where girls get to put out fires, chase bad guys, learn first aid and more.
NEW!
CampCUISINE
Level 3
TROOP CAMPS Level 2 Round up the troop and head to Camp Ehawee for a weekend. This is the perfect way to try out camp activities for the first time while surrounded by friends.
It’s all about the culinary arts with emphasis on the farm-to-table movement.
NEW!
CampEXTREME
Level 4 | Level 5 Scuba diving and beyond! Need we say more? Girls will test their courage both in the sky and the water! Happily Ever OUTDOORS
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MEET THE CAMPS
CAMP EHAWEE Pronounced EE-HOW-EE Mindoro, WI La Crosse County Camp Ehawee is Badgerland’s primary resident camp, offering three and five-night programs for younger girls and up to a 26-night stay(!) for older girls in the leadership program.
WHAT SHE’LL DO AT CAMP EHAWEE In addition to each session’s themed activities, there will be plenty of time for traditional camp fun! Animal Tracking All-Camp Competitions
Canoeing Creek Hopping
Hiking Kapers
Singing Scavenger Hunts
Archery Arts & Crafts Basketball Campfires
Early-morning Activities (Freezing Frogs & more!)
Kickball Orienteering Outdoor Cooking Performing Arts
Softball SWAPS Swimming Volleyball
Flag Ceremonies Gaga Ball
HOUSING UNITS Campers stay with other girls their age in one of the following housing types. Each “unit” (a group of cabins, tents or a lodge) has its own campfire ring, a screened unit house with a fireplace, and shared bathroom facility with flush toilets and a handwashing sink. Nakomis Lodge: This bunk house has two rooms of 9 bunk beds, sleeping a total of 36 campers. Counselors sleep under the same roof as the girls. Marinuka: A group of 6 cabins: 5 cabins that sleep 10 girls (for a total of 50 campers); and one counselor cabin. Each cabin at Camp Ehawee has bunkbeds, lights, a fan, electrical outlets, a porch, a front and back door, and tables and benches. Sacajewea: Another cluster of 6 cabins, 5 of which sleep 10 campers each. Camp staff sleep in a nearby cabin. All cabins have bunkbeds, lights, a fan, electrical outlets, a porch, a front and back door, and tables and chairs. Minnehaha: Leadership campers stay in a large round platform tent called a yurt with staff in a nearby cabin.
OTHER BUILDINGS AT CAMP Hope Lodge: Camp Ehawee headquarters. This is where campers check-in and eat most of their meals. It’s also home to the health center, trading post (aka the camp shop) and administrative offices. Stry G.I.R.L. Activities Building & Nature Center: Home of the camp maker space, performing arts stage, crafting area, nature displays, and tons of other indoor activities. Pool House: Located next to the swimming pool, the pool house is also where girls shower.
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Camp Ehawee is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Accreditation is earned only after successfully meeting ACA’s high standards during an extensive review. These strict requirements are recognized nationally.
MEET THE CAMPS
MEET THE CAMPS
CAMP BRANDENBURG Dane, WI Dane County
Camp Brandenburg is about 20 minutes north of Madison and features hiking trails and a view of the beautiful Lake Katrine. Brandenburg is home to My First Sleep Away Camps, CampBUILD overnights, CampHERO overnights, and CampCUISINE.
WHAT SHE’LL DO AT CAMP BRANDENBURG Depending on the camp session she chooses, girls will experience lots of camp traditions. Animal Tracking/Observation Arts & Crafts
Hiking Outdoor Cooking
Campfire Songs Flag Ceremonies
Orienteering SWAPS
HOUSING UNITS Camp Brandenburg offers 2 housing units, Hilltop Lodge and Hawk’s Nest, both of which have electricity and bathrooms with flush toilets and showers. Hilltop Lodge: The main building at camp and home to My First Sleepaway Sessions. Hilltop features a kitchen, restrooms and showers. Girls sleep in 4 different cabin “pods”, each with 4 sets of bunk beds (sleeping a total of 32 campers). Cool fact: the pods are built on a hill, and the hallways are staircases that literally climb up the hillside to each pod! Staff sleep under the same roof on the main level. Hawk’s Nest: A farmhouse turned Girl Scout lodge. Features a full kitchen with 3 bedrooms that each sleep 6 people, as well as a living room, recreation room and a full bathroom. Outside you’ll find a fire pit.
OTHER BUILDINGS AT CAMP Kinderspielen: A lakeside picnic shelter, perfect for day programs and often a hiking destination for My First Sleepaway campers. Sumac: A grouping of platform tents and cabins with a unit house too!
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VISIT CAMP @ OPEN COME VISIT THE HOUSE CAMPS Come get a sneak peak and see what camp is all about. CAMP EHAWEE SERVICE WEEKEND
CAMP EHAWEE OPEN HOUSE
April 24-26 | Grades K-12 | FREE Help us get Camp Ehawee ready for the summer! Spend the weekend for free, and come prepared to pitch in with ageappropriate cleaning and maintenance projects. Expect to work for approximately 6-8 hours over the course of the weekend. Bunk in the cabins, the lodge or bring your own tent. Meals will be provided. Make it a troop or family outing. You can even stay for the open house on Sunday. RSVP at gsbadgerland.org.
April 26 | 1-4 p.m. | FREE Come see for yourself why girls love Camp Ehawee! The whole family is invited to come tour the camp, including the sleeping units, activity areas and Hope Lodge. Chat with camp staff and learn what makes Girl Scout camp different than other camps. Drive there on your own, or board the bus in Madison at 11 a.m. (rsvp for the bus trip required). A light picnic lunch and s’mores will be provided, too! The event is free, but RSVPs will help us plan for food. Visit gsbadgerland.org to sign up.
CAMP BRANDENBURG OPEN HOUSES May 16 | 2-4 p.m. | FREE May 17 | 1-3 p.m. | FREE Girl Scouts and their family are invited to come see the beautiful Camp Brandenburg. Tour the buildings, take a hike, meet some of our camp staff and relax under a shady tree. It promises to be a great family afternoon while gearing up for summer camp. S’mores will be provided, too! Please RSVP online: gsbadgerland.org.
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EHAWEE JUBILEE: TROOP CAMPING WEEKEND June 5-7 (2 nights) For Girls Completing Grades 1-5 Level 2
Cost: $65 per person Register by May 26
Round up the troop for this weekend of fun for beginner campers! Girls will explore camp and learn everything they need to know to go out on their own next time. Camp experts will guide girls through their first camp experiences like hiking, archery, trail map reading, outdoor cooking, s’more roasting, campfire singing, creek hopping and much, much more! Girls will also discover the right gear to pack for an overnight camping trip. Stay in one of Ehawee’s cabins or Nakomis Lodge. Bonus: Troop leaders can earn the Troop Overnight Certification II (required if the troop plans on doing its own camping trips in the future). The training includes a refresher on the basics of camping, preparing the girls for the outdoor experience, safety protocols, troop planning and budgeting. BADGES: Brownies: Cabin Camper | Outdoor Adventurer | Hiker Juniors: Eco Camper | Camper
BRIDGING BADGERLAND Sunday, June 7 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Girls Completing Grades K-12
Cost: FREE Register by May 26
Bridge to the next Girl Scout level at Camp Ehawee with sister Girl Scouts! The afternoon will be filled with outdoor activities, music, cake, and of course...a bridging ceremony. After hearing from some inspiring Girl Scouts who have truly taken the lead this year, troops will take their turn and walk across the bridge - and on to the next Girl Scout level! Not your year to bridge? Come anyway and rededicate to the GS Law. BADGES: Not at this event, but girls will take home a unique Bridging Badgerland 2020 patch. Happily Ever OUTDOORS
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FAMILY CAMPS a.k.a Tall Pines Resort & Tall Pines Ranch
Camp Ehawee Twice a summer, Camp Ehawee becomes a weekend getaway destination for girls and their favorite guy or gal. Throughout the day, campers explore the grounds and try out camp activities. After dinner, everyone comes together for all-camp festivities.
Tall Pines Ranch & Tall Pines Resort Sample Schedule Friday 4-6 p.m.
Check-in
6 p.m.
Buffet-style dinner
7:30 p.m.
Opening campfire with s’mores & songs
8:30 p.m.
Get ready for bed
9:30 p.m.
Lights out (controlled by adults)
Saturday 7 a.m.
Early morning activity (optional)
7-9 a.m.
Continental breakfast
9 a.m. to noon
Camp activities!
12:15 p.m.
Lunch
1-2 p.m.
Me-time
2-5:30 p.m.
Camp activities!
6 p.m.
Dinner in the lodge or over the fire
7:30 p.m.
All-camp activity
8:45 p.m.
Get ready for bed
9:30 p.m.
Lights out (controlled by adults)
Sunday 7-9 a.m.
Continental breakfast
9 a.m.
Closing ceremony
10 a.m.
Packing and check out Schedule subject to change.
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FAMILY CAMP Camp Ehawee
ME & MY GUY
ME & MY GAL
@ TALL PINES RANCH
@ TALL PINES RESORT
Completing Grades 1-7 • July 10-12 (2 nights) • Level 2 • Cost: $125 each Welcome to our exclusive getaway for girls and their dads/grandpas/uncles. Each duo can choose to guide themselves through the weekend, or participate in scheduled activities organized by our camp staff. Want to show off your fire-building or knottying skills? How about a sunset cornhole tournament or canoeing the slough? This is where you’ll try it all together and make memories doing it! And, of course, there will be an evening campfire with songs and skits followed by s’mores and more.
Completing Grades 1-7 • July 24-26 (2 nights) • Level 2 • Cost: $125 each Girls weekend! Tall Pines Resort is a special opportunity for moms/grandmas/aunts and their special Girl Scout to experience the outdoors in comfort and style. Go on your own adventure (creek hopping... archery...hiking...swimming) or join others for planned activities like teambuilding, arts and crafts, or a special version of Camp Bingo with prizes. There are tons of options at camp, and it’s up to you and your girl to decide what to do next!
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MY FIRST SLEEPAWAY CAMP Camp Brandenburg These one-night programs are the perfect intro to Girl Scout camp! Girls and their parents arrive at camp together and set up her bunk, share dinner and enjoy a themed activity together. Then, parents head home and it’s time for an all-girl sleepover! Before bed there will be time for a campfire and s’mores. The next morning brings more themed fun and a special hike through Brandenburg’s forest. Then it’s back to the lodge for pick-up.
My First Sleepaway Camp Sample Schedule 5:00 p.m.
Arrival and check-in
5:30 p.m.
Dinner
6:00 p.m.
Parent-girl activity
6:45 p.m.
Friendship circle
6:55 p.m.
Parents depart
7:00 p.m.
S’mores, campfire and songs
8:00 p.m.
Get ready for bed
Day 2: The Next Morning 7:15 a.m.
Rise and shine
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:45 a.m.
Clean up and pack up
9:15 a.m.
Activity and hike
10:00 a.m. Snack 11:45 a.m.
Parents pick up Schedule subject to change.
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MY FIRST SLEEPAWAY CAMP Camp Brandenburg
MY FIRST SLEEPAWAY:
TINKER STUDIO Completing Grades 1-2 • June 19-20 (1 night) • Level 2 • Cost: $65
Completing Grades 3-4 • June 20-21 (1 night) • Level 2 • Cost: $65
MY FIRST SLEEPAWAY:
ENCHANTED FOREST Completing Grades PreK-K • July 24-25 (1 night) • Level 2 • Cost: $65
Completing Grades 1-2 • July 25-26 (1 night) • Level 2 • Cost: $65
A choice camp for budding builders. If your girl likes to pull the tires off her toy cars just to put them back on, or spends time testing the fastest roller coaster designs, then send her to this camp. At Tinker Studio, girls will engage in hands-on projects where they’ll figure out how to make things go higher and faster – everything from cars, boats, cranes and planes. Some projects will be designed for her to complete on her own, and plenty will be collaborative with her sister Girl Scouts.
Unicorns are REAL! At least they are this weekend at Camp Brandenburg. Girls will need to be sneaky, stealthy and silent as they track and discover unicorn resting places in nature. During a magical hike, girls will learn to talk to animals (bird calls are awesome!) just like a fairytale princess. Campers will build their own castle after getting a close-up look at animal habitats. During her enchanted night away from home, your girl will also learn about campfire safety and maybe even a magical song.
During the evening at camp, you and your Girl Scout will enjoy dinner and a fun parent/girl activity. Then head home and leave her in the hands of our experienced and awesome camp staff. Pick her up the next day and she’ll tell you all about her adventures on the ride home.
During the evening at camp, you and your Girl Scout will enjoy dinner and a fun parent/girl activity. Then head home and leave her in the hands of our experienced and awesome camp staff. Pick her up the next day and she’ll tell you all about her adventures on the ride home.
BADGES EARNED Brownies: Leap Bot Design Challenge, Fling Flyer Design Challenge and Race Car Design Challenge
BADGES EARNED Daisies: Eco Learner Brownies: Eco Friend
Juniors: Paddle Boat Design Challenge, Balloon Car Design Challenge and Crane Design Challenge Happily Ever OUTDOORS
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MY FIRST SLEEPAWAY CAMP Camp Brandenburg
MY FIRST SLEEPAWAY:
MY FIRST SLEEPAWAY:
CRITTER CRAZY
PLAYFUL PIXIES
Completing Grades PreK-K • July 31 - Aug. 1 (1 night) • Level 2 • Cost: $65
Completing Grades 1-2 • August 1-2 (1 night) • Level 2 • Cost: $65
Animals of all shapes and sizes call Camp Brandenburg home. And, at Critter Crazy, campers get to explore real-life animal habitats while learning about what the animals need to survive. Girl Scouts will take a critter hike looking closely for animal tracks in an effort to seek out shelter and learn ways to care for animals once they return home. During the evening at camp, you and your Girl Scout will enjoy dinner and a fun parent/girl activity. Then head home and leave her in the hands of our experienced and awesome camp staff. Pick her up the next day and she’ll tell you all about her adventures on the ride home. BADGES EARNED Daisies: Considerate & Caring Petal Brownies: Pets Badge 14 gsbadgerland.org
Completing Grades PreK-K • August 14-15 (1 night) • Level 2 • Cost: $65
Completing Grades 1-2 • August 15-16 (1 night) • Level 2 • Cost: $65
Campers will embark on a magical (and sparkly!) hike around camp to locate the pixies hiding in the woods. Then, working solo and in teams, girls will design a dream home and car (that moves!) for their pixie. Lots of pixie-playful games sprinkled in, too. During the evening at camp, you and your Girl Scout will enjoy dinner and a fun parent/girl activity. Then head home and leave her in the hands of our experienced and awesome camp staff. Pick her up the next day and she’ll tell you all about her adventures on the ride home. BADGES EARNED Daisies: Think Like an Engineer Award Badge Brownies: Think Like an Engineer Award Badge
MY FIRST SLEEPAWAY CAMP Camp Brandenburg
MY FIRST SLEEPAWAY:
COLOR YOUR WORLD Completing Grades PreK-K • August 21-22 (1 night) • Level 2 • Cost: $65
Completing Grades PreK-K • August 22-23 (1 night) • Level 2 • Cost: $65
What’s better than water, bubbles and rainbows to a Girl Scout Daisy? Girls will enjoy mastering a water obstacle course that’s filled with challenges just their size. Bubbles are magical at Camp Brandenburg and girls will make their own wands, explore bubble shooters and even make a bubble big enough for her to stand in! And there will be plenty of mess-making happening when the campers construct their own take-home masterpiece after learning all about rainbows and colors. During the evening at camp, you and your Girl Scout will enjoy dinner and a fun parent/girl activity. Then head home and leave her in the hands of our experienced and awesome camp staff. Pick her up the next day and she’ll tell you all about her adventures on the ride home. BADGES EARNED Daisies: Courageous & Strong Petal Happily Ever OUTDOORS
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RESIDENT CAMP Camp Ehawee Resident camp is where girls get to spend days at a time trying new things and gaining independence. It’s where they’ll make new friends and take risks in an environment just for girls. At Camp Ehawee, archery, creek hopping, the flag ceremony and all-camp competitions aren’t just fun - they’re the foundation for a lifetime of courage, confidence and character.
CAMPS SELL OUT - REGISTER EARLY! Camp Ehawee Resident Camp Sample Schedule 7:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Noon 12:45 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:45 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Early morning activity (optional) Rise and shine Morning flag ceremony Breakfast Activities Lunch Unit kapers Me-time Activities Evening flag ceremony Dinner All-camp activity Campfire and snacks/s’mores Get ready for bed Lights out Schedule subject to change.
BADGES In addition to a different themed badge each week, all Brownies will earn their Hiker and Cabin Camper badges; Juniors will earn the Camper and Junior Trail Adventure badges; and Cadettes will earn the Archery and Field Day badges for any week they attend. Badges are earned for the Girl Scout level she’ll be in as of fall 2020.
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RESIDENT CAMP Camp Ehawee
Be YOUnique Week of June 21
CampOcalypse Week of June 28
Completing Grades 1-2 Completing Grades 3-5
Completing Grades 3-7
• June 21-24 (3 nights) • Level 3 • Cost: $225
• June 28 - July 2 (4 nights) • Level 4 • Cost: $300
• June 21-26 (5 nights) • Level 4 • Cost: $375
No two girls are the same, and this week girls will discover and celebrate how they are beautifully YOUnique. Teambuilding activities and targeted Girl Scout projects will permit girls to reveal their individual strengths while building upon their best selves. The focus here is on healthy minds and bodies with activities that challenge girls to think independently and celebrate their one-of-a-kind self. Campers will be wide-eyed during a magical campfire show that burns in many colors, representing the unstoppable things girls can do when they come together. Girls staying all week will create vision boards showing their goals and aspirations.
The world shifted overnight and it’s up to Girl Scouts to save humanity. We’re talking survival skills here. Campers will learn how to purify their drinking water pulled out of the creek. They’ll forage for food and cook over an open fire. They’ll use newly-found orienteering skills to find a hidden cure and deploy first aid skills to help their sisters in need. Older Girl Scouts will work in teams to build shelters and sharpen their knot-tying skills. Campers will triumph over the CampOcalypse and try not get zombified in the process! And all girls will come home with a deeper understanding of environmental stewardship and their role in the natural world.
BADGES EARNED THIS WEEK
BADGES EARNED THIS WEEK
Brownies: My Best Self Juniors: Independence Cadettes: Eating For You
Juniors: Eco Camper Cadettes: Primitive Camper
AND SHE’LL DO TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES:
Besides the primitive camping fun, there will be plenty of time for traditional camp activities including swimming, hiking, singing around the campfire while eating s’mores and exploring nature.
Besides the confidence-building fun, there will be plenty of time for traditional camp activities including swimming, hiking, singing around the campfire while eating s’mores and exploring nature.
AND SHE’LL DO TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES:
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RESIDENT CAMP Camp Ehawee
NinjaGIRLS Extreme Week of July 5 Completing Grades 1-2 Completing Grades 3-5 • July 5-8 (3 nights) • Level 3 • Cost: $225
• July 5-10 (5 nights) • Level 4 • Cost: $375
Challenges and obstacles are hers to conquer. NinjaGIRLS crawl, climb, zigzag and maneuver their way through physical and mental hurdles to defend the camp against unseen elements. With her Ninja team, girls will create and design a challenge course for opposing teams. All girls will climb to new heights with activities that test both courage and agility with exercises: Brownies climb rock walls, Juniors scramble up trees and Cadettes will find plenty to summit on a day-long hike. Girls will earn their Ninja cred and savor the singular feeling of absolute personal accomplishment and self-confidence gained from confronting challenges. BADGES EARNED THIS WEEK Brownies: Climbing Adventure Juniors: Climbing Adventure Cadettes: Trail Adventure AND SHE’LL DO TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES: Besides the challenge-based fun, there will be plenty of time for traditional camp activities including swimming, hiking, singing around the campfire while eating s’mores and exploring nature. 18 gsbadgerland.org
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Area 51 Week of July 12 Completing Grades 1-2 Completing Grades 3-5 • July 12-15 (3 nights) • Level 3 • Cost: $225
• July 12-17 (5 nights) • Level 4 • Cost: $375
We can neither confirm nor deny the sightings of mysterious phenomena in the area of Camp Ehawee. Camp is abuzz with rumors of curious markings in the sports fields, baffling lights in the deep forest, and whispers of camp gear that disappears then reappears in strange locations. Are aliens to blame? Campers will gather clues to pinpoint and explain the cryptic and interesting happenings. Maybe the answers are in the stars and the natural world surrounding her. Campers will encounter astronomy, orienteering and treasure hunting activities as they solve the mysteries that surround Camp Ehawee. BADGES EARNED THIS WEEK Brownies: Space Science Adventurer Juniors: Space Science Investigator Cadettes: Space Science Researcher AND SHE’LL DO TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES: Besides the celestial and alien fun, there will be plenty of time for traditional camp activities including swimming, hiking, singing around the campfire while eating s’mores and exploring nature.
Forbidden Forest Week of July 19 Completing Grades 1-5 Completing Grades 1-5 • July 19-22 (3 nights) • Level 3 • Cost: $225
• July 19-24 (5 nights) • Level 4 • Cost: $375
Spells and potions and owls, oh my! Camp’s Forbidden Forest abounds with creatures and magical missions for girls complete. Campers will be sorted into houses and will work together and individually to complete challenges to earn house points. Earn points by collecting clues that point to wizardry magic. Girls will concoct charmed potions, explore the forest to discover the wizardry mysteries and older Girl Scouts will gather for the end-of-camp Tri-Wizard Tournament. BADGES EARNED THIS WEEK Brownies: Outdoor Adventurer Juniors: Animal Habitats Cadettes: Trailblazing AND SHE’LL DO TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES: Besides the magical fun, there will be plenty of time for traditional camp activities including swimming, hiking, singing around the campfire while eating s’mores and exploring nature. Happily Ever OUTDOORS
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RESIDENT CAMP Camp Ehawee
GIRLympics Week of July 26 Completing Grades 1-2 Completing Grades 3-5 • July 26-29 (3 nights) • Level 3 • Cost: $225
• July 26-31 (5 nights) • Level 4 • Cost: $375
The Summer Olympics - Girl Scout style! Just like the games in Tokyo, GIRLympics campers will come together for an inspirational opening ceremony and torch lighting. Campers will create a country to represent and make a flag to carry for the ceremony. It’s a camp filled with athletic and mind-bending competitions. Archery, volleyball, badminton, running and golf skills will be part of the rivalry, as well as water sports, of course! Competitions will be medal-earning and girls will have fun earning on her own and with her team country. Girl Scouts staying 5 nights participate in the closing ceremony. BADGES EARNED THIS WEEK Brownies: Fair Play Juniors: Practice with Purpose Cadettes: Good Sportsmanship AND SHE’LL DO TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES: Besides the Olympics fun, there will be plenty of time for traditional camp activities including swimming, hiking, singing around the campfire while eating s’mores and exploring nature. 20 gsbadgerland.org
Sea Goddesses SEAquel Week of August 2 Completing Grades 1-5 Completing Grades 1-5 • August 2-5 (3 nights) • Level 3 • Cost: $225
• August 2-7 (5 nights) • Level 4 • Cost: $375
It’s the SEAquel to 2019’s blockbuster underwater camp. Channeling their inner mermaid, girls will swim with underwater creatures sneaking around the Ehawee Ocean. On land, campers will try their tail at sculpting and painting their sea animals. Make sure she packs her sneakers because girls will be trekking in mother nature plundering secret hidden treasures that are tucked away all over camp. Back by popular demand: All-Camp Scallywag Hunt. BADGES EARNED THIS WEEK Brownies: Eco Friend Juniors: Eco Camper Cadettes: Eco Trekker AND SHE’LL DO TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES: Besides the water and ocean-learning fun, there will be plenty of time for traditional camp activities including swimming, hiking, singing around the campfire while eating s’mores and exploring nature.
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Ultimate MessMakers Week of August 9 Completing Grades 1-2 Completing Grades 3-5 • August 9-12 (3 nights) • Level 3 • Cost: $225
• August 9-14 (5 nights) • Level 4 • Cost: $375
Here’s what she WON’T do at MessMakers: paint with brushes or stay clean. Nope, this is the camp where she gets to create fabulously gross and messy projects that parents don’t have to clean up! Girls will stomp, splash and sling while exploring art in the outdoors. Campers will use food, sticks, dead bugs and anything else they can find to create masterpieces and ooey, gooey, sticky messes. Campers staying 5 nights end the week with the famous MESSTIVAL. BADGES EARNED THIS WEEK Brownies: Letterboxer Juniors: Geocacher Cadettes: Night Owl AND SHE’LL DO TRADITIONAL CAMP ACTIVITIES: Besides the ridiculously messy fun, there will be plenty of time for traditional camp activities including swimming, hiking, singing around the campfire while eating s’mores and exploring nature.
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LEADERSHIP CAMP Camp Ehawee
The much-celebrated Badgerland Camp Leadership Program is where it’s at for older Girl Scouts. It’s all about confidence building, self discovery and camp, camp, camp! BONUS: Leadership campers come to Ehawee at a lower price because they’re adding so much value to the camp experience for the younger campers on site. Campers will come home with sharpened leadership skills! Camp Ehawee Leadership Camps Sample Schedule
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7:00 a.m.
Early morning activity (optional)
7:15 a.m.
Rise and shine
7:45 a.m.
Morning flag ceremony
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:45 a.m.
All-camp kapers
9:00 a.m.
Activities
Noon
Lunch
12:45 p.m.
Unit kapers
1:00 p.m.
Me-time
2:15 p.m.
Activities
5:45 p.m.
Evening flag ceremony
6:00 p.m.
Dinner
7:00 p.m.
All-camp activity
8:00 p.m.
Campfire and s’mores
8:45 p.m.
Get ready for bed
9:30 p.m.
Lights out Schedules subject to change.
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Program Aide Training Completing Grades 5-7 • June 21-26 (5 nights) • Level 4 • Cost: $275 ANOTHER PERK OF BEING A CADETTE! Program Aide (PA) is an award a Cadette earns through guided training (plus she earns a cool pin for her uniform). But it’s so much more. Program Aides are Girls Scouts whose responsibilities and role fall between being a girl and mentor. At camp, PA Training is for girls who want to build on their camp experiences and interests. Leadership at camp will take many different forms and PAs will teach camp skills like leading songs, skits, games, outdoor skills and arts and crafts to younger campers. PA modules will cover behavior management, girl development, communication skills and leading by example. AND campers will go above and beyond training with the traditional camp fun with archery, campfires, swimming, hiking and playing Gaga. The only requirement for PA training is to be motivated to learn how to lead younger girls and aspire to be a future role model to campers. BONUS: PA campers will work with younger girls attending Be YOUnique camp. See page 17 for more details.
LEAP Completing Grades 8-9 • August 2-14 (12 nights) • Level 4 • Cost: $550 LEAP is our Leadership, Empowerment, and Action Program. It’s designed exclusively for Senior Girl Scouts and the singular opportunity to grow in leadership and mentoring. LEAPers get two weeks of jam packed learning and activities including learning Camp Ehawee history, outdoor and leadership skills, and shadowing camp staff. NEW FOR LEAPERS IN 2020: Girls will explore all different areas of camp and discover where they want to focus their time: program activities, nutrition and cooking, health center, or the camp office. There are no prerequisites, just a true interest in learning how to lead younger campers. CAMP HIGHLIGHT It’s a tradition that generations of LEAPers anticipate and finally earn the right to attend: they will participate in the special naming ceremony and earn their camp name. The best part? You will be able to join the CIT program next summer! BADGES EARNED THIS WEEK LEAPers will earn the Adventure Camper and Adventurer badges.
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LEADERSHIP CAMP Camp Ehawee
Counselor In Training I
Counselor In Training II
Completing Grades 9-10
Completing Grades 10-11
• July 12-31 (20 nights) • Level 5 • Cost: $700
• July 5-31 (26 nights) • Level 5 • Cost: $700
CIT I’s learn by doing. This camp is all about applying skills in leadership, inclusion and being outdoors. Campers get a close-up, behind-the-scenes look at what it really means to be a member of Ehawee camp staff. Connecting together as a team, girls will visit other camp locations to broaden their knowledge of the camp world. They will shadow counselors, activity coordinators and health/office staff to learn the different roles and figure out which is most appealing to them. BONUS: CIT girls will be at camp during amazing theme weeks including Area 51, Forbidden Forest and GIRLympics! Prepare to be a role model and fully embrace your camp persona at this engaging leadership camp. The prerequisite is LEAP or documented experience working with younger girls in a camp setting as an 8th or 9th grader. AWARD EARNED AT CIT I Counselor In Training I
FOUR WEEKS AT CAMP! Preparing to be a future camp staffer takes commitment - to learn and to have fun. Days are filled with exploring and building personal leadership and outdoor skills in greater depth. Girls will be shadowing camp staff and interacting with the weekly campers as they engage in activities designed around the theme of the week. One of the best parts of being a CIT II is getting to go on the off-site trip, and of course, participating in the many activities at Camp Ehawee, too. This unique opportunity allows CIT IIs the chance to explore two other Wisconsin camps. AAANNNDDD…. It’s finally her turn to participate in the famous “solo” camping trip! By walking the walk, girls will be putting their outdoor skills and experience into reality as they trek to their camp site, make their own fire and cook over it and…that night, sleep under the stars. This camp is the culmination of all the bravery and confidence in outdoor skills they’ve acquired through the years. The prerequisite for this session is successful completion of the CIT I program. AWARD EARNED AT CIT II
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Counselor In Training II
GO TO A SISTER COUNCIL’S CAMP! Did you know there are Girl Scout camps throughout the U.S.? Even throughout the world! Just another bonus of being a member of a worldwide movement. Check out the camps below that are in Wisconsin. Go to the sister council website to explore and to sign up. Use the Badgerland Bucks redemption form (gsbadgerland.org) to redeem your bucks for these camps. Transportation to sister council camps is on your own.
Manitou Council • Camp Evelyn | Plymouth, WI • Camp Manitou | Shoto, WI WEBSITE: gsmanitou.org PHONE: 920.565.4575
Northwestern Great Lakes Council • Camp Birch Trails | Irma, WI WEBSITE: gsnwgl.org PHONE: 888.747.6945
Wisconsin Southeast Council • Camp Alice Chester | East Troy, WI WEBSITE: gswise.org PHONE: 800.565.4475
Greater Chicago & NW Indiana Council • Camp Juniper Knoll | East Troy, WI WEBSITE: girlscoutsgcnwi.org PHONE: 855.456.8347
Camp Internship Completing Grades 11-12 • Choose Your Own Dates • Level 5 • Cost: FREE (Unpaid Internship)
Lakes & Pines Council • Camp Roundelay | Minong, WI WEBSITE: girlscoutslp.org PHONE: 800.955.6032
River Valleys Council • Camp Northwoods | Mason, WI WEBSITE: camp.girlscoutsrv.org PHONE: 800.845.0787
FEATURED SISTER CAMP SESSIONS The Big 12-Nighter @ Camp Evelyn • Completing Grades 5-11 • July 12-24
• Level 5 • Cost: $890
Includes weekend adventures like visiting the Midsummer Festival of the Arts, Sheboygan’s City Green and planning your own day trip.
Rock & Water Adventures @ Camp Manitou • Completing Grades 5-11 • Level 4 • June 21-24 • Cost: $425 Hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing and rock wall climbing...yes, please! Take a day trip to Manitowoc for a maritime museum and Segway tour.
Trail Backpacking @ Camp Birch Trails • Completing Grades 5-11 • July 19-31
• Level 5 • Cost: $475
Spend three to five days hiking and exploring the Ice Age Trail. No experience necessary.
NEW in 2020: CHOOSE YOUR CAMP AREA! Running a camp takes a diverse staff with lots of different skills and abilities behind the scenes. Camp interns in 2020 get to select the areas that most align with their interests and focus their work and learning there: administrative, the health center, activity coordinator, camp business manager, the kitchen or even the grounds. Leadership has many faces, and this program will help prepare girls for the path they want to travel this summer! Interns will set their own internship calendar. No matter the area of concentration, all interns will have the opportunity to help lead activities and mentor younger campers. Set your own dates: Minimum commitment of 4 weeks at camp. Pre-req: CIT I and II. No cost for this priceless experience. Competitive application process so apply early by visiting gsbadgerland.org. Happily Ever OUTDOORS
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CampEXTREME: High Flying Fearless Fun • Completing Grades 5-12 • July 6-9 (3 nights) • Level 4
• Cost: $475 • Register by June 6
This camp will be so thrilling she won’t want to come back to earth! Girls will test their boundaries as they perform acrobatic feats on a silk ribbon, swing on a trapeze, zipline and conquer a high ropes course plus skydiving indoors. Then they’ll fly high above Navy Pier on the famous ferris wheel and soar through the sky at Six Flags Great America. (If she decides she’s not ready for a certain activity she can choose to opt out.) Girls will be traveling by bus for the duration of the camp and will stay at approved camps. BADGES EARNED Girls will earn the Cadette Good Sportsmanship badge.
CampEXTREME: Deep Water Dive • Completing Grades 5-12 • August 2-8 (6 nights) • Level 5
• Cost: $600 • Register by July 7
Get ready to dive in and discover the underwater world around us...and get Scuba Diving certified! After spending two days in the pool with top diving instructors, girls will head to Devils Lake and Pearl Lake to complete open water dive exercises. Should she pass the course, girls will become certified in PADI Youth Open Water Scuba Diving. What better way to end the week then by snorkeling fin to fin with tropical fish and gentle sharks in the Rainbow Reef Exhibit at Sea Life Aquarium at the Mall of America?! (There will be time to explore and shop, too.) Girls will be traveling by bus for the duration of the camp and will stay overnight at Camp Brandenburg and another approved location in Minneapolis. NOTE: Girls must be proficient swimmers to attend this program and will need to complete an E-learning course prior to camp. BADGES EARNED 26 gsbadgerland.org
Girls may earn their PADI Youth Open Water Scuba Diving Certification.
CampCUISINE: Sous Chef • Completing Grades 3-4 • June 26-28 (2 nights) • Level 3
• Cost: $130 • Register by May 26
Plant, grow, harvest, chop, mix, bake... Grab your sous chef hats and tie on your aprons for a flavorful time at camp. Girls will explore local farms, have fun taste-testing and learn how to eat local. Then, they’ll take what they’ve gathered and learn the basics of cooking to turn fresh produce into amazing farm-to-table creations. Girls will spend the night at Camp Brandenburg. BADGES EARNED Girls will earn the Junior Savvy Shopper and Simple Meals badges.
CampCUISINE: Head Chef • Completing Grades 5-7 • June 29 - July 2 (3 nights) • Level 3
• Cost: $195 • Register by May 26
Nothing tastes better than a meal freshly harvested from the ground. Campers will tour and gather resources from local farms, then head to the kitchen to create their very own culinary masterpiece. She’ll take her kitchen skills to the next level by whipping up a farm-fresh multicultural cuisine inspired by the farm-to-table movement. Girls will spend the night at Camp Brandenburg. BADGES EARNED Girls will earn the Cadette New Cuisines and Entrepreneurship badges.
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BUILD CampBUILD is back for a second year! Girls will work alongside experts from Madison College’s School of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology and its Construction and Remodeling Program to get hands-on experience in the building trades. CampBUILD: Material Handler • Completing Grades PreK-K • August 15 • Level 1
• Cost: $25 per girl / $0 per adult • Register by July 21
You and your Girl Scout will love this day of hands-on learning and working. She’ll become a master material handler as she learns the safe use of basic hand tools in the shop. Together you’ll design, build and decorate a birdhouse that’s hers to take home. You’ll also learn about welding, electrical wiring and circuits. You both will come home knowing more than you did before, and you’ll meet some amazing female role models along the way! NOTE: While adults participate for free, registration is required to hold your spot.
CampBUILD: Skilled Helper • Completing Grades 1-2 • August 8 • Level 2
• Cost: $35 per girl • Register by July 14
Skilled helpers will draw out their ideas and bring them to life in the shop as they practice using hand tools and power drills. She’ll learn about welding and create her very own sculpture to take home. Before she leaves for the day, she’ll play electrical games and try her hand at wiring a circuit. Girls will work side by side with women in the welding, electrical and carpentry trades at this exceptional day at Madison College.
CampBUILD: Pre-Apprentice • Completing Grades 3-4 • August 6-7 (1 night) • Level 3
• Cost: $60 per girl • Register by July 14
She’ll establish excellent building and tool skills while learning safe use of hand and power tools like a drill and sander. Girls will use a jigsaw while creating their very own wooden toolbox, get hands-on experience welding, and work with electricians to better understand how electricity makes our homes work. Campers will come away from this experience with handmade projects and a strong sense of courage and confidence in the new skills she’s picked up along the way. NOTE: Girls will stay overnight at Camp Brandenburg with their “construction crew”. There will be time during the evenings for girls to work on project prep for the next day. Girls will be bused to and from Madison College. 28 gsbadgerland.org
CampBUILD: Apprentice • Completing Grades 5-7 • August 3-5 (2 nights) • Level 4
• Cost: $130 per girl • Register by July 14
Girls can do amazing things! Welding...using a circular saw...building a house? YES! Girls do this and more at CampBUILD. Even cooler...all activities will be led by women in the carpentry, design, electric and welding professions. She’ll come away from this camp with a made-by-her stepstool, metal sculpture and tons of experience using hand and power tools. Not only will she gain helpful skills in the shop, she’ll also make and support new friends and gain the confidence to go out and “build” her community! NOTE: Girls will stay overnight at nearby Camp Brandenburg with their “construction crew”. There will be time during the evenings for girls to work on project prep for the next day. Girls will be bused to and from Madison College.
CampBUILD: Journeyworker • Completing Grades 8-12 • August 10-14 (4 nights) • Level 5
• Cost: $260 per girl • Register by July 14
How do your home and school work? Have you ever thought about building your own home or being able to fix it yourself? Spend a week digging into the carpentry, design, electric and welding trades. Design a project in the design lab that you will then create in the carpentry shop. Explore the metal shop to see what you can design, cut and weld. Learn from electricians about how our communities are powered while doing hands on activities to bend conduit pipe and wire up outlets. During this event we will be trying new things, building self-reliance, gaining experience with a wide variety of tools and connecting with women in the construction trades. If you are interested in a career in the trades, or if you just want to learn more about using tools, this camp is for you. No experience necessary to have a fun and engaging time. It’s time to find your power, Girl Scout! NOTE: Girls will stay overnight at nearby Camp Brandenburg with their “construction crew”. There will be time during the evenings for girls to work on project prep for the next day. Girls will be bused to and from Madison College.
AWESOME! Campers will get a CampBUILD patch and t-shirt. Happily Ever OUTDOORS
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CampHERO | Grades PreK-K • Completing Grades PreK-K • July 25 • Level 1
• Cost: $25 per girl / $0 per adult • Register by June 16 • Madison College, Truax Campus
Spend a morning discovering what it’s like to be a real-life HERO! Girls and parents will work together alongside police, fire and EMS professionals to learn how they use fingerprinting, firehoses and first aid to make the world a safer place. You’ll even take part in a search and rescue mission. AWARD EARNED: Girls will earn the Daisy Safety Award. NOTE: While adults participate for free, registration is required to hold your spot.
CampHERO | Grades 1-2 CHOOSE FROM 2 DATES! • Completing Grades 1-2 • July 18 OR July 24 • Level 2
• Cost: $35 per girl • Register by June 16 • Madison College, Truax Campus
This one-day CampHERO session will have girls stepping into the shoes of a police officer, firefighter and EMT/Paramedic with confidence! Try on firefighter gear, practice basic first aid skills, learn about fingerprinting, put out “fires” and participate in a search and rescue mission. She’ll come away with a new sense of adventure and appreciation for the women and men who protect our communities. BADGE EARNED: Girls will earn the Brownie First Aid Badge.
CampHERO | Grades 3-4 • Completing Grades 3-4 • July 16-17 (1 night) • Level 3
• Cost: $65 per girl • Register by June 16 • Madison College, Truax & Camp Brandenburg
Girl Scouts is all about building girls of courage, confidence and character...and so is CampHERO! Attendees will try their hand at using a fire extinguisher, strapping a patient to a backboard, chasing down a villain and using their voice assertively. All of this with a focus on teamwork and stepping outside her comfort zone. Explore what it takes to be a police officer, firefighter or EMT/paramedic at this event designed to spark an interest in the protective services. Girls will stay overnight at Camp Brandenburg. BADGE EARNED: Girls will earn the Junior Detective and First Aid Badges. 30 gsbadgerland.org
CampHERO | Grades 5-6 • Completing Grades 5-6 • July 13-15 (2 nights) • Level 4
• Cost: $130 per girl • Register by June 16 • Madison College, Truax & Camp Brandenburg
At this CampHERO session, girls will overcome challenges as a team to expand their understanding of the protective services. Learn about blood stain patterns, break down doors (forcible entry), learn CPR, climb ladders and participate in a search and rescue mission. Plus, there will be plenty of time for the favorites like fingerprinting, police tactics, fire attack, immobilization and much more. All of this done side-by-side with professional women and men who are out there doing it every day. Girls will stay overnight at Camp Brandenburg. BADGE EARNED: Girls will earn the Cadette Special Agent Badge.
CampHERO | Grades 7-9 • Completing Grades 7-9 • July 19-23 (4 nights) • Level 5
• Cost: $260 per girl • Register by June 16 • Madison College, Truax & Camp Brandenburg
Whether she’s seriously considering a career in protective services or not, this CampHERO session will prepare her to take the lead during an emergency. She’ll come away with practice in fire suppression and rescue, assessing, caring for and transporting a medical patient; apprehending a suspect and collecting evidence. All of this done with real equipment alongside real-life public safety HEROs. Girls will stay overnight at Camp Brandenburg. BADGE EARNED: Girls will earn the Cadette Special Agent Badge or Senior Safety Award.
CampHERO ACADEMY BRAND NEW & EXCITING IN 2020! • Completing Grades 10-12 & Young Adults • July 13-24 (8 camp overnights*) • Level 5
• Cost: $520 per student • Register by June 16 • Madison College, Truax & Camp Brandenburg
This two-week CampHERO session will prepare young women (up to age 21) for a career or volunteer position as a first responder. Attendees will complete Madison College’s Emergency Medical Responder class and will be provided information on how to become certified in EMR. *Participants will attend classes at Madison College on the weekdays. Those currently in high school will stay overnight at Camp Brandenburg Monday through Thursday nights, and those 18-21 can choose to go home at 5 p.m. and return to class at 8 a.m. each weekday. All girls will go home on the weekend, unless they sign up to stay at Camp Brandenburg for an additional $130. Those staying will volunteer at the Saturday CampHERO session for younger girls. P.S. Look for Entry Level Firefighter course in 2021 and a police-focused course in 2022.
GREAT! Campers will get a CampHERO patch and t-shirt!
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2020 CAMP CALENDAR Week of May 31
Week of June 21
Week of July 5
Week of July 12
Ehawee Jubilee Troop Camp Grades 1-5 June 5-7 (2 nights)
Be YOUnique Grades 1-2 June 21-24 (3 nights)
NinjaGIRLS Extreme Grades 1-2 July 5-8 (3 nights)
Be YOUnique Grades 3-5 June 21-26 (5 nights)
NinjaGIRLS Extreme Grades 3-5 July 5-10 (5 nights)
Program Aide Training Grades 5-7 June 21-26 (5 nights) CampCUISINE: Sous Chef Grades 3-4 June 26-28 (2 nights)
CIT II Grades 10-11 July 5-31 (26 nights)
Area 51 Grades 1-2 July 12-15 (3 nights) Area 51 Grades 3-5 July 12-17 (5 nights) CIT I Grades 9-10 July 12-31 (20 nights) CampHERO Grades 5-6 July 13-15 (2 nights) CampHERO Academy Grades 10-12 & Young Adults July 13-24 CampHERO Grades 3-4 July 16-17 (1 night) CampHERO Grades 1-2 July 18
Week of June 14 My First Sleepaway: Tinker Studio Grades 1-2 June 19-20 (1 night) My First Sleepaway: Tinker Studio Grades 3-4 June 20-21 (1 night)
Week of June 28 CampOcalypse Grades 3-7 June 28-July 2 (4 nights) CampCUISINE: Head Chef Grades 5-7 June 29-July 2 (3 nights)
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
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CampEXTREME: High Flying Fearless Fun Grades 5-12 July 6-9 (3 nights) Me & My Guy @ Tall Pines Ranch Grades 1-7 July 10-12 (2 nights)
2020 CAMP CALENDAR Week of July 19
Week of July 26
Week of August 2
Week of August 9
Forbidden Forest Grades 1-5 July 19-22 (3 nights)
GIRLympics Grades 1-2 July 26-29 (3 nights)
Sea Goddesses SEAquel Grades 1-5 August 2-5 (3 nights)
Ultimate MessMakers Grades 1-2 August 9-12 (3 nights)
Forbidden Forest Grades 1-5 July 19-24 (5 nights)
GIRLympics Grades 3-5 July 26-31 (5 nights)
Sea Goddesses SEAquel Grades 1-5 August 2-7 (5 nights)
CampHERO Grades 7-9 July 19-23 (4 nights)
Ultimate MessMakers Grades 3-5 August 9-14 (5 nights)
My First Sleepaway: Critter Crazy Grades PreK-K July 31-August 1 (1 night) My First Sleepaway: Critter Crazy Grades 1-2 August 1-2 (1 night)
LEAP Grades 8-9 August 2-14 (12 nights)
CampHERO Grades 1-2 July 24 Me & My Gal @ Tall Pines Resort Grades 1-7 July 24-26 (2 nights) My First Sleepaway: Enchanted Forest Grades PreK-K July 24-25 (1 night) CampHERO Grades PreK-K July 25 My First Sleepaway: Enchanted Forest Grades 1-2 (1 night) July 25-26
CampEXTREME: Deep Water Dive Grades 5-12 August 2-8 (6 nights) CampBUILD: Apprentice Grades 5-7 August 3-5 (2 nights) CampBUILD: Pre-Apprentice Grades 3-4 August 6-7 (1 night) CampBUILD: Skilled Helper Grades 1-2 August 8
CampBUILD: Journeyworker Grades 8-12 August 10-14 (4 nights) My First Sleepaway: Playful Pixies Grades PreK-K August 14-15 (1 night) My First Sleepaway: Playful Pixies Grades 1-2 August 15-16 (1 night) CampBUILD: Material Handler Grades PreK-K August 15
Week of August 16 My First Sleepaway: Color Your World Grades PreK-K August 21-22 (1 night) My First Sleepaway: Color Your World Grades PreK-K August 22-23 (1 night)
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KI E S to CAMP!
SHE CAN EARN HER WAY TO CAMP Girls are encouraged to earn all or part of their way to camp through the Girl Scout Cookie Program and Badgerland Fall Fundraiser. She can choose Badgerland Bucks as her rewards. These virtual dollars can be used to pay for all or a portion of camp, all on her own, which instills independence and pride.
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HOW IT WORKS Badgerland Bucks earned during the 2020 Cookie Program will be mailed mid-April. Since Badgerland Bucks cannot be redeemed online, simply call, email or stop in to let us know which camp you’d like to apply her Bucks to! Or, if you paid for camp in full online, submit a Badgerland Bucks reimbursement request using the form on our website: www.gsbadgerland.org. VETERAN ADVICE: Since Badgerland Bucks aren’t available until mid-April, we strongly suggest signing up for camp and paying the deposit ASAP. Badgerland Bucks can be applied to the balance once she receives her card. You can also call one of our amazing Customer Care Specialists for assistance: 800.236.2710.
Camp Business Details Cost of Camp Most overnight resident camps are $75 per night. That means a 3-night camp is $225 and a 5-night camp is $375. However, please know that the actual cost of camp is much greater than the fee you pay...and the value of camp is as well. We firmly believe these overnight programs are important to the Girl Scout experience, which is why Badgerland Council subsidizes the cost of camp. If you are able, please consider adding a camp donation to help offset the full cost of resident camp. You can do so during the online registration process.
Financial Assistance: Camperships We want all girls to have the opportunity to attend Girl Scout camp. Families meeting requirements for the National School Lunch Program are eligible to apply for a campership. All girls, however, should make a good-faith effort to earn part of their way to camp through the Girl Scout Cookie Program and Badgerland Fall Fundraiser. Campership applications can be found on our website: www.gsbadgerland.org.
Refunds and Cancellations Refunds will be issued in the event of illness or critical family emergency if Badgerland is notified prior to the start of the session. In case of illness, a written refund request (including a statement from the attending physician) must be submitted within one week. Cancellations received in writing at least three weeks before the start of the session are eligible for a refund, less the deposit. Full fees, including deposit, will be refunded in the unlikely event the program must be canceled. Please note: Campers who leave early due to homesickness, parental request or Code of Conduct violations are not eligible for refunds.
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Registration & Payment A $100 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration for programs over $200. The balance is due by June 1.
Methods of Payment Credit or Debit Card Use your credit or debit card to pay for camp online or over the phone. Badgerland Bucks Girls are encouraged to earn all or part of their way to camp through their sales in the Girl Scout Cookie Program and the Badgerland Fall Fundraiser. By selecting Badgerland Bucks as their reward, girls can use these virtual dollars to pay for camp. Badgerland Bucks can also be used to reimburse a debit or credit card used to purchase camp within the same membership year. (Cookie Program earnings are not mailed out until midApril and we encourage camp sign-up much earlier.) Financial Assistance Camperships (camp scholarships) are available for girls whose family meets the requirements for the National School Lunch Program. More details on financial assistance and the application can easily be found at www.gsbadgerland.org or by calling 800.236.2710.
Registering for Camp Camp registration is completed online and is first-come, first-served. Camp registration opens January 21, 2020! HOW TO REGISTER FOR CAMP 1. Go to www.gsbadgerland.org 2. Click the ‘Activities’ tab 3. In the search bar, type in the name of the program you wish to sign up for. 4. Select the program and log in to your My GS account to complete registration. 5. If you need further assistance, please contact us: info@gsbadgerland.org or 800.236.2710.
She’s Registered for Camp. WHAT’S NEXT? 1 ) Registration Confirmation Once your camper is registered, you will receive an automated email receipt confirming her spot at camp. Don’t see it? Be sure to check your spam folder. 2 ) CampDoc.com - Electronic Camper Information System In February registrants will receive an email from CampDoc inviting them to create an account and complete their girl’s profile, which includes health records and other forms. This information must be completed no less than three weeks prior to program attendance. CampHERO campers must complete all CampDoc info by June 21. Buddy Requests Buddy requests are made in CampDoc. Girls may request up to three buddies and we’ll do our best to place them all together in the same sleeping area at camp. Housing Unit Requests If you feel your girl would do best sleeping under the same roof as a staff member, you can indicate that request in CampDoc. 3 ) Information Packets Camp info packets can be found on our website and are sent out via email three weeks before camp. These packets contain information specific to your girl’s camp experience, including directions to camp, emergency contact information, health and safety information, and a trading post credit card authorization form. It also has a packing list for her and a to-do list for you so everyone is prepared to have the best camp experience!
Registration Assistance: 800.236.2710 | info@gsbadgerland.org We are eager to help with all things camp.
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Frequently Asked Questions Who will be supervising my camper?
Most of our camp counselors are college students, aspiring teachers and outdoor educators. Many are themselves former Girl Scout campers and some even come from around the world, which the girls LOVE! Our camp staff go through an intense screening, selection and training process. Staffers participate in immersive two week training including camper behavior and support, creating a safe space, outdoor activities, group dynamics and emergency procedures.
What if my child needs medical attention?
A health care professional is always available at resident camp administering prescription medications and overseeing routine health care needs. Additionally, a doctor is always on-call. Parents are notified in the event of an emergency.
What if my girl has special needs?
Provide her special needs in your CampDoc profile. This includes food allergies, healthcare or mobility limitations, or special needs. Badgerland will seek to accommodate special needs whenever possible, though reserves the right to identify reasonable accommodations given the logistics of camp.
What will she eat at camp?
Meals are kid-friendly and healthy. A set menu is prepared for each meal, offering balanced choices with a vegetarian option. Most meals are served family-style. Typical meals include chicken fingers, tacos and sloppy joes with plenty of veggies, too! At Camp Ehawee, meals are served in Hope Lodge and at Brandenburg they are at Hilltop Lodge. Note any food allergies when filling out her CampDoc profile.
What if she gets homesick?
It is common for a camper to miss her family especially at the beginning of camp. We discourage adults telling their girl they can call home if they get homesick, as this often makes it more difficult for her. Talk to your girl about homesickness before she comes to camp. Assure her it is normal. Sometimes a stuffed animal or a memento from home is all it takes. Our camp staff is trained to manage homesick campers. However if it becomes excessive, a member of our camp staff will contact you to discuss the situation.
Can I call camp to check on my camper?
Sure! If you’re anxious about how she’s doing, pick up the phone and call us (numbers are in your camp info packet that we email you; also found online). Be assured that no news is good news - we will reach to you in the event we need to provide extra support to your camper. 36 gsbadgerland.org
What if my camper misbehaves?
A primary goal of camp is to help girls create healthy relationships — learning tolerance and respect. Some behaviors are covered by a zero-tolerance policy including bullying, physical altercations and property damage (as described in the Code of Conduct found in CampDoc). Girls involved with an act that is damaging to herself or another camper will be sent home.
Can she be in the same unit as her friend or sister? You may request up to three buddies and we place them together in the same cabin. Buddy requests are made in CampDoc. However, many girls attend camp without knowing anyone and make new friends while there.
Can my girl’s BFF go to camp if she’s not a Girl Scout?
Yes! All girls in grades K-12 are welcome. Girls who are not already Girl Scouts will simply pay the $35 membership fee during camp registration. It’s easiest for non-Girl Scouts to call us and we’ll help get them signed up on the phone: 800.236.2710.
Can I visit the camp before she comes?
Absolutely! We heartily encourage you and your girl to come to an open house (details on page 8) to tour camp and see it first-hand. Please note: when camp is in session, only campers and staff are on-site. If you want to bring your camper to Camp Ehawee instead of sending her on the Badgerland Bus, you are welcome to tour the camp at drop-off and see her sleeping area and the rest of the facility.
What kind of luggage should we pack?
Campers taking the bus to/from Ehawee should limit their luggage to one carry-on sized bag, a sleeping bag and pillow, and a daypack. Space fills quickly on the bus and we want to make sure there is plenty of room for everyone.
What about bringing her phone or other technology?
Happily, camp is a screen-free zone so girls can unplug and connect with nature and friends. Do not send cell phones, tablets or other electronics. All these devices will be safely secured in the camp office until the end of her session.
How can I stay in touch with her?
Campers LOVE to get mail from you at camp! You can email her daily (CampEhawee@gsbadgerland.org) or mail letters directly to camp in advance of her time there. You may also bring your letters when you drop her off for camp and staff will distribute them to her throughout the week. PHOTOS You may see photos of your camper during her time at camp. The camp staff take photos and post them during the week on a secure site. You will be emailed the login to the photo site before the start of her camp session.
TRY THIS IN 2020:
Earn the 2 new Badgerland property patches!
GREAT TROOP PROJECT! Property patches are a Girl Scout tradition. They’re aimed at getting girls outside and learning environmental respect. Patches are available for Camp Ehawee and Camp Brandenburg. Sounds awesome, right? Details at gsbagerland.org. HOW IT WORKS To earn each individual patch, girls accomplish 5 specified tasks at the property. These can be accomplished in one visit to the camp or over the course of several trips. 1. Hike – Get to know the property by walking around. You will be provided with a list of “must see” locations. 2. Environmental Science – Get to know the natural world around you through simple nature games and activities. 3. Outdoor Skill – Learn a new outdoor skill like orienteering or outdoor cooking. 4. Environmental Service – The best way to get to know our properties is to get involved and help with make the properties better. 5. Special – Each property has an activity curated just for them. This is usually a well-loved activity that you can do at that location!
MORE GS STUFF TO DO Looking for more opportunities and experiences for your Girl Scout? You can find more on the “Activities” tab at gsbadgerland.org. It’s updated frequently so visit often!
THE 2020 BADGERLAND TRIP Girl Scout National Convention Orlando, Florida
Grades: 5-12 (for girls completing these grades in spring 2020) Dates: Exact dates to be determined, but tentatively October 21-26, 2020 Lodging: Orlando hotel at or near the event convention center Transportation: Air travel from Madison Cost: $1,650 girl | $1,750 adult Includes hotel for five nights, meals, convention pass, airfare, transportation and a day pass for Disney World or Universal Studios Deadlines: Balance due July 1, 2020 Who can come: Troop, parent-child or individual girl WANT TO COORDINATE YOUR OWN TRAVEL? If you decide to do transportation on your own, the program cost is $1,050 per girl and $1,100 per adult, with a $200 non-refundable deposit. Included is the five-night hotel stay, food, convention, and day pass for Disney World or Universal Studios. Airfare and transportation will be additional, at your own cost. Happily Ever OUTDOORS
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CAMP ADD-ONS.
T-SHIRTS - CARE KITS - BADGERLAND BUS Easily add on these items at check-out when registering for camp.
T-SHIRT
& CARE KIT.
Here’s what the 2019 camp t-shirt looked like. We can’t wait to see this year’s!
Pre-buy the 2020 Badgerland Camp t-shirt when registering her for camp. She can also buy one at the Trading Post. T-shirts are $12. Surprise your camper during her stay at Camp Ehawee or Camp Brandenburg. Order her Camp Care Kit during registration and her counselors will give it to her on her first day of camp. It’s loaded with fun camp stuff, including a mini plush companion to keep her company at camp. All the goodies are packed in a cute tote to reuse all year. Camp Care Kits are $28.
RIDE THE BUS TO CAMP EHAWEE All aboard the Ehawee Express! Girls can hop on the bus in Madison or Wisconsin Dells for a check-in that’s fun for girls and easy for parents. Camp counselors supervise the ride, play road trip games and sing songs with the girls to kickstart their camp experience. Reserve her spot on the bus when you sign her up for camp. If you change your mind and want to add it on later, that’s okay too. Round-trip transportation is $25. 38 gsbadgerland.org
Glow-In-The-Dark-Goodies. Squishy Pillows. T-shirts. Camp Gear. Postcards.
The Trading Post Camp Brandenburg: My First Sleepaway Trading Post The Trading Post will be available to all My First Sleepaway campers and parents during check-in. Make sure you plan time to shop. Cash, credit and Badgerland Bucks are accepted.
Camp Ehawee Trading Post The Ehawee Trading Post is open daily during program sessions and each camper will get at least one or two shopping opportunities while she’s at camp. OPTIONS TO MANAGE HER EHAWEE TRADING POST $$ PRE-PAY. Purchase her Trading Post dollars during camp registration. Unspent dollars will be returned to her as a gift card to use at a Badgerland shop. CREDIT CARD. Fill out the Credit Card Authorization form found in her camp info packet. Send it with her to camp in a sealed envelope with her name on it and we’ll keep it safe until she visits the Trading Post. BADGERLAND BUCKS. Send the card with her to camp. We’ll collect it at check-in and keep it safe until she visits the Trading Post. CASH. Send her to camp with cash in a sealed envelope marked with her name. We’ll collect it at check-in and keep it safe until she visits the Trading Post.
Early Bird Promo BY FEBRUARY 5 Sign up for 3+ nights at Camp Ehawee & get Trading Post $! • $10 Trading Post dollars for a 3-4 night camp • $20 Trading Post dollars for a 5+ night camp GET THE EARLY BIRD $ PROMO Sign up and pay the deposit before midnight February 5. Pay your account balance by the June 1 deadline. The Trading Post dollars will be waiting for her at camp. THE FINE PRINT: Program must be fully paid, as required, by June 1 to receive credits. Sorry, no refunds.
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Nonprofit Organization US Postage PAID Madison WI Permit No. 2127
2710 Ski Lane Madison, WI 53713
www.gsbadgerland.org info@gsbadgerland.org 800.236.2710
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