Dear Parents, Guardians, and Troop Leaders, Thank you for choosing Girl Scout Camp! At Camp Birch, campers will explore nature, learn new skills, gain independence, and have fun in a safe, girl-led environment. Camp Birch Trails has so much to offer—woods, water adventures, and everything in-between. Be sure campers are ready (and you are, too) by reading this confirmation packet. See you at camp! Lisa “Puck” Freeman Camp Director, Camp Birch Trails
Quick Facts Check-in July 8th 6:00 PM July 22nd 6:00 PM Check-out July 9th 7:00 PM July 24th 9:00 AM Customer Care 888.747.6945 info@gsnwgl.org
Reference Parent Checklist, What to Wear, Check-in/out, and Attendance .….………………………………………………….…... 2 Health & Wellness: CampDocs Profile, Medical Info, COVID-19 Screening, Testing, and Vaccinations .……… 3-4
Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Behavior & Homesickness …………………………….……………. 5
Friday
Life at Camp, Trading Post, and Refunds …………………. 6-7
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Camp Birch Trails (emergency only) 715.536.6888 Director: “Puck” Lisa Freeman Office: 920.955.3389 lfreeman@gsnwgl.org
Packing List ……………………………………………………….………. 8 FAQ ……………………………………………………………………….…… 9 Finding Camp ……………………………………………………………. 10 Please visit gsnwgl.org/camp for more information.
-1-
Parent Checklist □ □
□ □ □ □
The final payment is due one week before the camp session begins. Please mail to: GSNWGL—4693 N Lynndale Drive, Appleton, WI 54913 or call Customer Care at 888.747.6945. CampDoc.com—this summer, GSNWGL is again partnering with CampDoc.com to better serve our campers and staff. CampDoc.com is our electronic health record system and takes the place of our Camper Confidentiality Form and Camper Release Form. Campers will not be able to attend without their CampDocs profile fully completed. These documents are called your campers' Health Profile from here forward. Provide all necessary items on the packing list. Label all medications and pack them in original containers (your camper must give these to the troop leader or adult in charge upon arrival at camp). Trading post funds are kept with troop leaders or adults. Meals are provided.
What to Wear □ □ □ □
Clothes that are appropriate for the day's weather and activities (clothing may get dirty or stained) Socks and closed-toed shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, or jellies) Sweatshirt or jacket Backpack with a water bottle, non-aerosol insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm
Arrival/Departure Arrival • • • • • •
The camper's parents or guardians provide arrival and departure from camp. Be sure your camper eats before arriving at camp. A light snack will be provided at the evening meeting. Arrive by 6:00 p.m. to complete check-in, including COVID-19 screening and medication drop-off. Leaders will get a map and schedule. They can then drive to the living area to drop off campers and bags. All vehicles must be parked in the parking lot for the duration of the weekend. Gather in the dining hall at 7:00 p.m. for a welcome and instructions.
Parent/guardian pick-ups & Camper check-out • • •
• • •
July 8-9 weekend departure will be after dinner on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. July 22-24 weekend departure will be after breakfast on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Groups must clean their space after their overnight stay before they leave (sanitizing beds and high-touch areas, sweeping floors, emptying garbage, cleaning bathrooms, etc.). Please complete the camp evaluation before departure. The Trading Post will be open during this check-out period. Vehicles can be driven to the living areas to pick up all campers and luggage.
Attendance If your camper is not attending camp, please inform the staff as soon as possible. If your camper arrives late, please have them check-in at the admin building upon arrival. If picking up early, please coordinate with your troop leader.
Adults Attending Camp
For the safety and security of all attendees at our weekend programs, adults registered for Outdoor Extravaganza must be registered Girl Scout members and complete a background check. We will not allow adults to attend if they have not completed their registration or background check.
-2-
Health & Wellness While we take every precaution at camp, illnesses and injuries can occur. All staff members are trained, at a minimum, in basic First Aid/CPR, but many staff also have higher-level certification. Our health supervisor is responsible for the well-being of everyone at camp. All visits to the health supervisor are documented— parents and guardians will be notified of incidents beyond basic cuts and scrapes.
CampDoc | Health Profile
Parents and guardians can now complete their camper's health profile and submit information electronically. Please submit all camp forms through CampDoc.com. Paper forms are no longer accepted. The security and privacy of health information is important to us. The CampDoc.com site is secure, encrypted, and password protected. Only GSNWGL camp health staff and directors have access to camper health information. • After signing up for camp, you will receive an invitation email from CampDoc.com. • Click on the green "accept invite" link within the email to • create your CampDoc.com account. • Enter your full email address and click continue to set your password. • Log in and select your camper's name, then click the health profile link to complete your camper's information. • Required questions will be marked with an * and outlined in red. • Upload any required documents to your CampDoc.com account. o If you're on a mobile device, you can take a picture to upload the document. • Return to CampDoc.com any time to change or update the camper's health information before camp begins. CampDoc.com sends out reminder emails for incomplete health information. These notifications will come from CampDoc.com. Add this to your safe sender list to avoid vital information going to your spam folder. Please note that CampDoc.com supports the current and previous releases of Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari, providing improved security and performance for sensitive information. Good news—your camper's information will save from year-to-year, so once you complete it on CampDoc.com, you won't have to start from scratch next year. It should take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete the forms online. You will be able to input immunization records and insurance cards into your camper's health profile. The CampDocs lockout date is June 1, 2022. Parents must complete CampDocs Health Profiles for campers to participate in camp. Failure to do so entirely will cancel your camp registration, and you will forfeit all camp fees. Report everything that may affect your camper at camp: recent illnesses, injuries, allergies, etc. Omitting items will keep us from giving the best care while at camp. If your child has special health needs, please contact the camp director at least two weeks before their camp program. This will help us ensure your camper has a great experience and allow us to serve your child better.
Medication
By law, all medications (prescription, over-the-counter, homeopathic, topical ointments, and vitamins) must be collected upon check-in by the health supervisor. The health supervisor may only dispense medications listed on the health profile, so please note all medications that your camper brings to camp. • Keep medications in the original containers—this includes inhalers, epi-pens, vitamins, etc., which identify them as your camper's medication, the instructions for dispensing, etc. Put all medications in a zip-lock bag with your camper's name. Medications that are not in their original containers will NOT be dispensed. • Medication labels must match health profiles and must be current. Expired medications will not be accepted. • Campers may not keep any medication in their possession. • The health supervisor will keep medications, vitamins, ointments, etc., in a locked box during camp. • Inhalers, bee sting kits, and other necessary items will be kept with campers/staff as determined by the health supervisor and noted on the health profile. • If your child has specific health needs (injections, specialized equipment, dietary concerns), please contact the camp director before your camper's session so our staff can prepare to meet their needs. The health supervisor will ensure that your camper receives their medication. Like those required for allergies, emergency medications are close at hand inside a red bum bag attached to camper's backpacks. NOTE: If your camper is not taking typically prescribed medication while at camp, you MUST still inform the camp staff of your camper's condition.
-3-
Illness, Communicable Disease, Lice
Do not send your child to camp if they have been exposed to a communicable disease or if they are ill. Parents must check their children for lice and COVID-19 before they come to camp. Camp Birch Trails has a no-nit policy. We will not allow anyone with lice or nits to remain at camp. Everyone is screened upon arrival; any child with lice or any communicable disease will need to leave camp. If head lice are detected, the camper will be sent home, and cannot return until 24 hours after treatment is complete. We will expect the parent/guardian to pick up the camper as soon as possible.
Emergency Contacts
Make sure that you or your camper's emergency contacts will be available while your child is at camp. Reasons camp staff would contact you include but are not limited to the following: • Homesickness that is getting worse or not better. • Conduct by your child that is inappropriate at Girl Scout camp. • Your child's illness or injury that requires a stay in the health center for an extended period requires medical attention outside of the camp health services or requires your child to leave camp. • Changes in transportation times or locations
Vaccinations
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes requires campers to comply with the recommended childhood immunization schedule published annually by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the American Academy of Family Physicians before attending their camp session. GSNWGL supports medical exemptions to specific immunizations for each camper (e.g., congenital conditions, compromised immune systems, or taking specific medications) when accompanied by a physician's note. Nonmedical exemptions to required immunizations are not accepted. Girl Scout health and safety are always first and foremost. Immunization requirements for participation provide a safe environment for all.
Camp & COVID We continue to follow the guidance of the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Camp Association, and local health experts in managing Girl Scout Camp most safely. Help us provide a safe and healthy experience for campers, staff, and families by mitigating risk before arriving at camp, limiting the chance of exposure to COVID-19 whenever possible. Review our Screening and Illness guide before arriving at camp.
Pre-Screening | 72 hours before arrival at camp, you will need to log into your camper's Health Profile in CampDocs to complete the COVID-19/Illness pre-screening. Failure to do so will cancel your camp registration, and you will forfeit all camp fees. Fully Vaccinated Campers | Please complete either an Antigen Rapid Self-Test at home or a PCR Test at a local testing facility 72 hours (approximately 3 to 4 days) before arrival at camp. Proof of vaccination and negative test, via photo or email, must be provided at camper drop-off for either test. Please see the CDC website for what fully vaccinated means for your camper. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/getting-child-teen-vaccinated.html
• •
Does my camper need a Covid-19 Vaccine Booster? Your camper should complete the COVID-19 vaccination series as they are eligible: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-dose.htm Options to get free rapid tests at no cost: https://www.covid.gov/
Unvaccinated Campers | Please complete a PCR test 72 hours (approximately 3 to 4 days) before arrival at
camp and isolate afterward. Proof of negative PCR test, via photo or email, must be provided at camper drop-off. • Where to get PCR test: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/community-testing.htm
Daily Screening at Camp | We will continue to screen all campers and staff members for COVID-19 each day. Participants with any signs or symptoms will need to go home. After Camp | Campers should be monitored for any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 after they return home from
camp. If a camper tests positive for COVID-19 within eight days of returning home, please contact GSNWGL immediately so we can take appropriate measures to contract trace and inform other camp families as necessary. *Report a POSITIVE Covid test to info@gsnwgl.org.
-4-
Behavior Camp staff will help campers adjust to camp life. Campers are expected to follow the Girl Scout Promise and Girl Scout Law while at camp. Council policy states that campers and adults may not use weapons, alcohol, unprescribed drugs, or tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaporizers, etc., at Girl Scout functions or on Girl Scout property. If a situation arises, every effort will be made to correct the issue and ensure a positive camping experience for all campers. Camp Birch Trails reserves the right to send home anyone who consistently exhibits inappropriate behavior, endangers the camp community or whose actions towards others are unacceptable. This is at the expense of the parent/guardian; we will not grant a refund of session fees. The following are the expectations of all campers: • Respect and cooperate with campers and counselors in your unit and throughout camp. Try to get to know campers in your unit and find ways to include everyone. • Tell a counselor about any problems at camp. It's okay to tell if you (or someone you care about) are having trouble getting along with another camper, are frightened, don't feel well, or miss your family. • Disagreements at camp will be settled by talking through the problem. Adults at camp will help campers discuss their differences and find solutions. • Offensive or abusive language is not permitted. Harassment and teasing will not be tolerated. • Pets and animals are not allowed to be brought onto camp property. • Theft, physical threats, physical violence, aggressive behavior, destructive behavior, or threats of destructive behavior will be taken seriously and not tolerated—at camp, on field trips, and outside of camp. • Self-destructive or abusive threats or actions will be taken seriously. • Campers are not allowed to drive a vehicle to camp.
Homesickness It is natural for children to experience homesickness while away from home and their routine. Talk to your camper about some of the things that will be different. Prepare campers to expect to compromise with other campers, help with clean-up, and share the counselor's attention. Talk about all the great things that will happen at camp: making new friends, learning new skills, and having fun. Do not make promises that they can go home whenever they want. DO NOT send along a personal cell phone to contact you whenever they want. Please encourage your camper to have the confidence to enjoy the experiences at camp and have the courage to be open to new friends and activities. Most importantly, talk to them about how excited you are for them to go to Girl Scout camp and all the fun they will have. Do not tell them how sad you will be without them and how much you will miss them. While this is okay to do in a small amount, it only makes them think about how sad you are without them and that they might be missing out on something at home, making them more homesick. The following are researched suggestions from camping professionals at the American Camp Association: Before Camp: • Kids are more likely to have a positive experience if you prepare for camp together. • Pack their favorite stuffed animal. • Practice nights away from home before coming to camp. • Do not tell your child that you will 'rescue' them from camp. Don't bribe—the reward will be selfconfidence and independence. Don't tell your camper they can call you or that you will call them. These promises only increase homesickness since that becomes all a homesick child can think about. • Acknowledge you will miss them, but reinforce that you know they will have fun and be safe at camp. • Ask your child if they think they will get homesick. • Acknowledge their feelings regarding camp before they leave. • Let them know things at home will be taken care of—pets will be fed, etc. It's tough for kids to feel worried or guilty for being away from home. During camp: • Avoid the temptation to pick up your child early. • Don't feel guilty about encouraging your child to stay at camp. • Trust your instincts; most homesick incidents will pass.
-5-
Life at Camp Every camper who channels their wild side at camp will get to shoot archery, learn teambuilding skills, play field games, learn about nature, make art, and cook over the fire—how they do each is up to them and their fellow campers!
Camp Staff
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes is proud to have staff from all over the world! Bringing together people of all backgrounds allows our staff and campers to learn and experience new things. The staff goes through thorough training to learn how to work with our campers. They learn games and songs, team building activities, conflict management, age-level development, how to help with homesickness, and much more.
Activities
We will be offering a variety of activities for troops while at Camp Birch Trails. Camp Staff will lead activities in archery, nature, boating (canoeing or kayaking), team building, field games, and arts and crafts. These activities introduce the different things campers can do while at camp and ensure your group is having a great time! We will have a brief meeting on Friday night once all groups are at camp to go over expectations for the weekend and discuss the schedule and any other needs that groups might have. Activities will begin, and the weekend will go by quite quickly. Leaders and parents are responsible for their campers between activities and other scheduled times. Camp staff is always willing to help where needed. Be sure that campers are prepared for activities they are doing during the day – going to and from your living areas takes away from activity time that cannot be made up if you are late. For weekend programs with a 2-night stay, we will have a campfire Saturday night and would love troops to participate by sharing a talent, song, or skit! Each unit has a fire scar and firewood, and troops are welcome to use them for fires. Free time is generally before or after meals; this is a great time to work on badges or relax.
July 22-24 Weekend Schedule Friday Evening Troops Arrive Activity 1 Lights Out / Bedtime Saturday Breakfast Activities 2 & 3 Lunch Activities 4, 5, 6 + Open Boating/Trading Post Dinner Campfire Lights out
July 8-9 Weekend Schedule Friday Evening Troops Arrive Activity 1 Lights Out / Bedtime Saturday Breakfast Activities 2 & 3 Lunch Activities 4, 5, 6 + Open Boating/Trading Post Dinner Pack-up & Cleaning
6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Sunday (July 24th) Breakfast Evaluations Trading Post Packing, Clean-up, Heading Home
1:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
Housing
Troops will be housed in cabins, yurts, or the lodge. Yurts have a wooden floor and canvas sides. They are in a unit with pit toilets and a washstand. Cabins and yurts have four bunk beds and typically sleep eight. Cabins have wood floors and roofs, and screened sides. The lodge, cabins, and yurts are all equipped with electricity. Housing is assigned at check-in. Placements are based on camper age, group size, and medical needs. If you require special accommodations because of a medical need, please contact camp staff at least two weeks before arrival.
-6-
Meals
Meals are served family-style in the dining hall three times per day. All campers are encouraged to try all the food at the table. Trying new foods promotes healthy eating habits, and campers might find something new they like. Campers get a "no thank you" helping to try whatever food is on the table. If they do not like the breakfast option, cereal is offered. If they don't like the lunch or dinner option, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are offered. A salad bar is available once a day, usually at lunch. Juice, milk, water, and GORP (Kool-Aid) are provided each day. Menu items could include pancakes, eggs, French toast, oatmeal, tacos, pizza, hamburgers, tater tot casserole, grilled cheese and tomato soup, deli sandwiches, spaghetti, meatloaf, lasagna, macaroni and cheese, sloppy joes, and baked chicken. Menus vary by week and may change based on food orders and group size. Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free food will be provided for campers who require that diet. Campers needing an alternative option for food will need to go into the kitchen during the meals to get the items they need. Should your camper have other food needs besides gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, or vegan, please email the camp director at lfreeman@gsnwgl.org regarding accommodating dietary needs. Particular dietary needs must be discussed before your camper arrives at camp. Parents and caregivers are welcome to provide their camper's food for the week if needed for special dietary restrictions. And yes, there will be coffee in the morning and all day for troop leaders.
Bathroom Facilities
Camp Birch Trails has two bathroom facilities equipped with showers, electricity, hot running water, and flush toilets—available for men and women. All living areas have outhouses. Groups living in the lodge for the weekend are the only ones allowed to use those facilities.
Telephone
The phone line at Camp Birch Trails is for business purposes only. Campers cannot make or receive calls while at camp. Please do not send a phone or smartwatch with call/text abilities to camp—they will be held in the camp office until the end of the week. Devices distract from the camp experience and create homesickness problems for the entire group. Help us provide a healthy team environment and leave devices at home.
Trading Post
Want to take your camp love home with you? Our trading posts are filled with toys, cuddly buddies, cozy shirts, tiedye swags, jewelry, goodies, and more! Don't forget to get a limited-edition camp t-shirt, sweatshirt, or patch to remember your time at camp! Trading posts are stocked with the latest in summer fun, so send your camper with a few extra dollars in their pocket to spend at the trading post. Trading post funds can be purchased online on MyGS, or your camper may bring cash to give to an adult until they need it. After your camper's time at camp, any unused trading post balances over $5.00 will be refunded in cash and sent home with your camper, and any unused trading post funds in an amount under $5.00 will be donated to the GSNWGL Camp Financial Assistance Fund. Fall Bucks and Cookie Dough can also be used at the trading post— campers must come with their Cookie Dough and Fall Bucks information to redeem it.
Laundry Facilities
Camp Birch Trails does not have laundry facilities available for troop/camper use. Please indicate if your camper is a bed-wetter (which is not unusual and nothing to be worried about) on the Health Profile. Your camper should talk with their counselor or another staff person with whom they feel comfortable if they have an accident. Our health supervisor checks each sleeping area while the campers are at breakfast each day for bedding that needs washing. They will launder items (bedding & clothing) and put them back as discreetly as possible.
Refunds
Cancellations made three or more weeks before camp sessions will have payment refunded minus the $50 non-refundable deposit. Cancellations made less than three weeks before camp sessions will not be refunded. Cancellations made due to emergencies, medical reasons, or based on our Screening and Illness Guide can be made at any time, and full payment, including deposit, will be refunded.
-7-
Packing List Please label all items with your camper's first and last name.
Required items at check-in—to be handed to troop leader □ □
Medications in the original container within a zip-lock with their name on it. Money for trading post, if not mailed ahead of time (optional). o Please place money in an envelope with the amount and your camper's name.
Clothing □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Do Not Bring • • •
Personal Items
Raincoat or poncho Jacket or sweatshirt Swimsuit Pajamas Tennis shoes & water shoes T-shirts Shorts Long-sleeved shirts Jeans or long pants Underwear Socks
□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Towel & washcloth Soap or body wash Shampoo & conditioner Toothbrush & toothpaste Deodorant Sunscreen & lip balm Non-aerosol insect repellant Comb or brush Tissues Hair ties or headbands Masks & hand sanitizer Other personal toiletries
Equipment □ □ □ □ □
Sleeping bag or blankets Pillow with pillowcase Flashlight (new batteries) Water bottle Backpack
Optional Items □ □ □ □ □
Quiet games or books Disposable camera Hat or bandana Sunglasses Troop activities for down time
Cell phones, radios, MP3 players Electronic games or appliances Aerosol spray cans
Packing Tips for Campers
Pack clothing/equipment into one duffel bag, tote, backpack, or old suitcase your camper can carry. Campers should help pack their gear to know what they bring to camp. Put the camper's name on all of their clothing and personal items. Use nametags or a laundry marker. If you bring a laundry bag for dirty clothes, please label that bag. The packing checklist is for your convenience. Avoid unnecessary purchases. If you can substitute something on the list with an item you already have, feel free to do so. Remember, campers will be outdoors most of the time and need clothing suitable for warm days and cool mornings/evenings and rain. Leave anything of value at home. We cannot be responsible for missing articles or items ruined while at camp.
Lost or Damaged Items
Camp Birch Trails, Camp Winnecomac, Camp Nawakwa, Camp Sacajawea, and Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes are not responsible for the loss or damage to a camper's personal belongings. Campers should not bring personal equipment to camp without the prior approval of the camp director. Campers cannot bring curling irons, straighteners, hairdryers, radios, portable DVD players, iPods, iPads, tablets, cell phones, video games, animals or pets, weapons, or vehicles. Please label all items brought to camp with your camper's first and last name. All lost and found items will be donated to charity at the end of the camp season. Our lost and found will be kept at camp. Please be sure to check lost and found before you leave camp.
-8-
Frequently Asked Questions Do I really need to pack two pairs of shoes? And why can't they wear flip-flops around camp? When outside, campers can get wet and messy. Sudden downpours happen at camp and can leave a pair of shoes wet, soggy, and smelly. It's best to plan by packing an extra pair. Flip-flops are not sturdy enough for the activities at camp. Campers will be running, jumping, and having fun at camp. Flip-flops are not allowed at camp to ensure camper's feet are well taken care of. Flip-flops can be worn to and from the shower house and while showering. Activities like archery, field games, and teambuilding require closed-toed shoes—make sure all campers and adults participating plan for this. Will there be coffee?
Of course! We try to make sure troop leaders and adults are up and running in the morning by providing coffee. If you are up before kitchen staff, we ask that you plug in the coffee pot and start brewing. Otherwise, our kitchen staff will let you know when it's ready. If we run out of coffee in the pot, have no fear. We will brew more! However, please have patience if this is during meal service. We will make more after we've finished serving the hot food.
Is there any downtime (free time) at camp?
Troops will have free time in the afternoon. This is a great time to work on a badge or project together.
Can we bring snacks?
Troops are welcome to bring snacks, but they must be stored in the dining hall for critter control. We do have various snacks. If the campers or adults get hungry, please let a camp staff person know, and they will be able to assist you.
Why do we need so many adults with us? Girl Scouts must follow the ratios provided by GSUSA to ensure that campers are safe. Leaders and adults are responsible for campers at night and during their free time. Camp staff will help provide the scheduled activities and mealtime. Leaders are responsible for the behavior of campers while at camp. If needed, camp staff will make sure everything goes smoothly for everyone.
What happens if we get rain or storms?
At Camp Birch Trails, we are excellent at providing spur of the moment activities and games for kids if we need to move inside. If an activity is canceled due to inclement weather, we will do our best to do something like what you had planned or something the campers would like to do instead. Camp staff is flexible, and troops will also need to be in this case.
What are the expectations for troop leaders and parents for the weekend?
Our goal is to provide a fun and exciting weekend for your group. Troop leaders and parents attending with their campers are responsible for any time between activities and getting the campers to meals, campfire, and activities on time. Camp staff will be following the schedule that has been provided for the weekend and will do their best to keep things moving. Activities are only open/available when trained camp staff are there. We will not open activities unless they are scheduled. Please make sure your group respects quiet time at night. Our weekend schedules are packed full of activities, and everyone needs their sleep to be ready for fun days at camp! Occasionally our schedule may change due to circumstances outside of our control. Please make sure that your group is on time and prepared for the start of activities. Before groups leave on Saturday or Sunday, living areas need to be cleaned—swept, mopped, beds wiped down, garbage taken out, and any liter picked up and thrown away. Every Girl Scout leaves camp better than they found it!
-9-
Camp Birch Trails
W5860 Olivotti Lake Road – Irma, WI 54442
Camp Birch Trails
From the north: • Follow Hwy 51 (south) to Cty Hwy J past Irma. • Turn right (west) onto Cty Hwy J and continue for 1.3 miles to Pier St./CTY JJ • Turn left (south) on Pier St./CTY JJ (the street sign is on the right on the corner of the dirt road) and continue for 3.9 miles to Olivotti Lake Rd. • Turn right (west) onto Olivotti Lake Rd. The front gate to Camp Birch Trails is at the end of the road. From the south: • Follow Hwy 51 (north) to Lincoln Dr. • Turn left (west) onto Lincoln Dr. and continue for 1/2 mile to the stop sign (Pier St./CTY JJ). • Turn right (north) on Pier S0/CTY JJ and continue for 2-3 miles to Olivotti Lake Rd. • Turn left (west) on Olivotti Lake Rd. The front gate to Camp Birch Trails is at the end of the road. Please note: Most GPS units and maps may not get you to the correct side of the highway. If using Google Maps, type in 'Birch Trail Girl Scouts Camp' to get the correct directions. There are TWO Camp Birch Trails in the state of Wisconsin. Please be sure you are heading to our camp by using the address above.
- 10 -