36 Overnight Camps 10 Sister Circles 4 Leadership Camps 6 Skedaddles CampHERO & CampBUILD! So many AWESOME camps
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It's going to be that {awesome} kind of summer! Epic. Safe. Fun. The camp gates are wide open to you this summer! And we are ready to welcome you. Safety, of course, is the highest of priorities. We monitor COVID- 19 updates and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Girl Scouts of the USA, the American Camp Association and state and local authorities, and will adjust our guidelines, as needed. In-person 2021 summer camp programs, will follow these processes: • Campers and staff will wear face coverings at all times • Pod-to-pod interaction will be minimized
• Social distancing will be observed • Rigorous sanitizing measures will be employed
Ready for an awesome kind of summer? Read about all the different summer experiences in the green boxes on the next page! Pick the ones you want to come to and we'll see you around the campfire.
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GIRL SCOUT SUMMER AT A GLANCE There's something here for every Girl Scout family. Pick your favorites and get registered.
CAMPFIRE CHATS
If you're even mildly curious about coming to Adventure Pods Family Camp this summer, do attend one of our Campfire Chats. Page 4
ADVENTURE PODS CAMPS
Overnight camping for a Girl Scout and her grown-up. Two nights or three nights, your choice. Lots of sleeping options available with safety protocols top of mind. Pages 5-7
Girl Scout volunteers and parents deserve their own programming. All summer long, find connections, support and resources at our adult enrichment series. Page 18
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Virtual and theme-based. Girls choose from five circles (topics) that meet 6 times Each circle meeting will be stand alone so it's okay if she can't come to all sessions. Pages 10-11
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HIGHEST AWARDS
The popular Highest Awards Chit Chats are happening in June, July, and August. For both girls and adults, hear stories and get questions answered. Hosted by our amazing Highest Awards Committee. Page 19 3
Campfire Chats
{virtual} open house
Get in the Camp Spirit! Enjoy touring (virtually) camps Ehawee and Brandenburg and zipping alongside our friendly drone that takes you right into the cabins at Ehawee and hillside bunks at Brandenburg. Overnight campers attend Adventure Pods Camps at either site!
Come say hello, meet camp staff and let us answer all your questions about Summer 2021! May 19 @ 6pm | Register by May 18 May 21 @ 12pm | Register by May 20 May 22 @ 10am | Register by May 21 May 23 @ 1pm | Register by May 22 May 24 @ 6pm | Register by May 23 Location: Zoom Everyone Welcome! Girls & Grown-ups Come Learn all about Summer Camp. Program Cost: Free
Meet the 2 Camps Camp Brandenburg
Camp Ehawee
Mindoro, La Crosse County
Dane, Dane County
Camp Ehawee (pronounced e-how-e) is home to a swimming pool, nature trails, archery range, athletic fields, an arts building and STEM activity center. Ehawee campers canoe on a tributary of the Black River and creek hop at Crystal Creek. There is an impressive amphitheater, performing arts and nature centers.
The camp is located on beautiful Lake Katrine ideal for kayaks and canoes. Girls adore Hilltop Lodge because the hallways literally climb the hillside to four bunkhouses that sleep campers. Switchback trails meander through towering trees and there's a lakeside open-air shelter, gorgeous campsites, giant fields and performing arts space.
Ehawee Coordinator-Guided Activities: Archery, Canoing, Swimming, Hiking, Field Games, Performing Arts, Geocaching, Orienteering
Brandenburg Coordinator-Guided Activities: Hiking, Canoing, Geocaching, Orienteering, Performing Arts, Field Games, Team Building, Bird Spotting
Grab a hat, water bottle and mask and come to come for the annual
Camp Day of Service Camp Ehawee Day of Service May 15 @ 8am-5pm Grades K-12 • Program Cost: Free Badge Connection: NEW Property Patches Share time and talents sprucing up the camps. All skill levels welcome. Earn the new Property Patch! You will be able to sign up for tasks and time slots. All safety protocols will be observed including masks at all times and social distancing. HINT: This is an ideal way for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador girls to earn Service to Girl Scouting hours. 4 www.gsbadgerland.org
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Overnight Girl Scout Camps adventure pods family camps
for a girl and her grown-up Choose from the 36 overnight sessions in June, July and August at Camp Ehawee and Camp Brandenburg. Come experience both camps this summer NEW & AWESOME! ADVENTURE POD FAMILY CAMPS • Girls come with a grown-up • Campers are housed and move about camp in small-group cohorts to increase safety • Cost of Adventure Pod Camp is dependent on which type of housing unit is selected (next page) • Each family (or a troop) determines how many people are in their Adventure Pod • Maximum pod size is eight people • Overnights! Reservations are two or three nights @ Camp Ehawee and two nights @ Camp Brandenburg • Meals are optional. Add on a meal plan or choose to bring and prep your own meals over the campfire
GIRL CAMPER AGES • Girls going into grades K-8 this fall are welcome at Adventure Pods Camp with their grown-up • But wait! read on about VIPs and see Leadership Camps for older Girl Scouts, too (pages ??)
VIPs We want ALL girls and all special adult family members in her life to have access to camp this summer. That's why certain camp sessions will welcome VIPs. These Very Important Persons include: Older Girl Scouts (Senior and Ambassador girls this is for you! For girls going into grades 9-12) My Guy & I (dad, grandpa, uncle, whatever special him is in her life who wants to come to camp) Granny & Girl (grandma, aunt, older adult sister, special neighbor...you get the idea...anyone but mom!)
CAMP ACTIVITIES We've planned 3 different themes at Adventure Pod Camp. Get adventurous and come to all three themes! Camps are staffed by trained activity coordinators who will guide and lead activities around the monthly theme. And, it's Girl Scout camp, so girls will earn badges during their session. There will be 'on your own' time and traditions including flag ceremonies, skits and songs and s'mores around the campfire at night.
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Girls going into grades K-8 are welcome at all sessions and older Girl Scouts are invited as VIPs throughout summer. See the schedule on the next page. Minimum pod reservations include one girl and one grown-up but pods can include two girls and an adult, too. Girl Scout safety ratios will be observed beyond two girls. Dads are welcome! And special aunties, uncles , grannies, paps and neighbors. Siblings stay home unless, of course, they are Girl Scouts! • Decide where you're going!: Camp Ehawee in La Crosse County and/or Camp Brandenburg in Dane County. • Pick your preferred camp theme and then select the best date for your family (next page) • Reserve your Pod (Housing styles! Which will you choose?)
POD CHOICES & PRICES Lodge Pods Camp Ehawee: Nakomis Lodge Camp Brandenburg: Hilltop Lodge $130 two nights • $195 three nights (for up to 3 guests for complete stay) • $50 per each additional pod guest StarGazer Pods Camp Ehawee: Cabins, Yurts or Hammock Village (YES! We have hammocks!) Camp Brandenburg: Cabins $100 two nights • $150 three nights (for up to 3 guests for complete stay) • $50 per each additional pod guest Canvas Pods Camp Ehawee: TeePees or Platform Tents Camp Brandenburg: Platform Tents or Shift Pods (giant tent-like yurts) $70 two nights • $105 three nights (for up to 3 guests for complete stay) • $50 per each additional pod guest BOT Pods Camp Ehawee & Camp Brandenburg: Bring-Own-Tent! Or whatever shelter you wish (but leave the rv at home!) $50 two nights • $75 three nights (for up to 3 guests for complete stay) • $50 per each additional pod guest
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Oh yeah; we've got your meals covered, too. Yummy, girl and grown-up friendly meals are on the menu! Select the Meal Plan at checkout to lock in this awesome option. We'll do our best to accommodate most dietary needs. • Two Night Camp Meal Plan (5 meals): $50 per person • Three Night Camp Meal Plan (8 meals): $80 per person Prefer to make your own chow? Pack a cooler, mess kit and cast iron skillet and cook over the campfire.
Just like reserving a camp site at a state park, you will reserve your Adventure Pods Camp well in advance. Space willl be limited due to the safety protocols being observed all summer at both sites. The check-out process is slick and simple. Go to gsbadgerland.org / click the Camp tab and follow the directions. We also REGISTER!have info on registering for camp on page ???
RELAX! You just unlocked the tent flap to the special kind of camp she can only have at Girl Scouts! Here she will be doing and learning and EARNING GS badges and camp-only awards. Oh and let's not forget you and your camper get free access to amazing GS amenities including archery gear, canoes and kayaks, swimming pool, nature-beckoning trails, crackling campfires, firewood and on and on...mostly it's a delightful getaway with your girl! 6 www.gsbadgerland.org
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Outdoor Odyssey!
May the forest be with you as you hike and adventure your way to the lazy, crazy awesomeness of summer camp. Learn or refresh some outdoor skills including navigating the trails using a compass. Build your own campfire then celebrate the achievement with some toasted s'mores at the end of the day. BADGES: 2 night campers earn Clover Petal (Daisies) & Outdoor Progression 3 night campers add Trail Adventure
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ArtisticalMysticalMajesty! Oh the things you'll create! Camp is the best place to get artsy and crafty because there's so much inspiration surrounding you in the woods. You will create and take home one-of-akind clever crafts and explore some new-to-you art projects. Lots of traditional camp activities, too. BADGES: 2 night campers earn Art in the Outdoors 3 night campers add Rosie petal (Daisies) & Artist Progression
EHAWEE Outdoor Odyssey Camps 2 Nights Weekend 3 Nights Week Days Camp: June 18-20 June 21-24 Register by June 1 Register by June 8 June 25-27 June 28-July 1 VIP: Older Girl Scouts VIP: My Guy & I Register by June 8 Register by June 15 July 2-4 July 5-8 Register by June 15 Register by June 22
EHAWEE ArtisticalMysticalMajesty Camps 2 Nights Weekend 3 Nights Week Days July 9-11 July 12-15 Register by June 22 VIP: Older Girl Scouts Register by June 29 July 16-18 July 19-22 Register by June 29 Register by July 6 July 23-25 VIP: My Guy & I Register by July 6
BRANDENBURG Outdoor Odyssey Camps 2 Nights Weekend 2 Nights Weekdays June 18-20 June 22-24 Register by June 1 Register by June 8 June 25-27 June 29-July 1 VIP: My Guy & I Register by June 15 Register by June 8 VIP: Older Girl Scouts July 2-4 July 6-8 Register by June 15 Register by June 22
BRANDENBURG ArtisticalMysticalMajesty Camps 2 Nights Weekend 2 Nights Weekdays July 9-11 July 13-15 VIP: Nana & Girl Register by June 29 Register by June 22 July 16-18 July 20-22 Register by June 29 VIP: My Guy & I Register by July 6 July 23-25 VIP: Older Girl Scout Register by July 6
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Dutch ovens, tin-foil packets, pudgie pies, oh my! Take your love of food outside. You will cook and taste traditional Girl Scout campfire recipes and plan healthy snacks to fuel those busy camp afternoons. Bring your imagination and appetite as you learn about leave-no-trace cooking, box oven baking and more! BADGES: 2 night campers earn Cooking Progression• 3 night campers add Gloria petal (Daisies) & Healthy Living
EHAWEE Smores Camps 2 Nights Weekend 3 Nights Week Days July 30- August 1 July 26-29 VIP: Nana & Girl Register by July 13 Register by July 13 August 6-8 August 2-5 Register by July 20 VIP: My Guy & I Register by July 20 August 13-15 August 9-12 VIP: Older Girl Scouts Register by July 27 Register by July 27
BRANDENBURG Smores Camps 2 Nights Weekend 2 Nights Weekdays July 30- August 1 July 27-29 Register by July 13 Register by July 13 August 6-8 August 3-5 VIP: My Guy & I Register by July 20 Register by July 20 August 13-15 August 10-12 Register by July 27 Register by July 27 August 17-19 VIP: Older Girl Scout Register by August 3
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Program Aide & LEAP Are outdoor skills your passion? What about the power of singing and sharing around the campfire? Experience camp while creating your personal leadership journey. Learn the why and the how-to of being a Program Aide or LEAP leader at camp. 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. 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. This training will be a combination of workshops, interactive learning and coursework that will equip you for effectiveness. AWESOME: You'll attend camp sessions in person to earn the pin! Choose from among any of the camp sessions happening this summer. Program Aide Training Completing grades 5-7 June 10, 17 @ 10am Virtual Training + 2 in-person day camp sessions of your choice Deadline: May 25 Cost: $25
LEAP Training Completing grades 7-8 June 10, 17 @ 10am Virtual Training + 3 in-person day camp sessions of your choice Deadline: May 25 Cost: $25
Counselor-in-Training I & II Invest in the leadership skills that will help in high school, college and beyond. Teach camp songs, help girls gain confidence to try new things, shadow camp staff..all while helping run summer camp. CITS LEARN BY DOING. CIT I is all about applying skills in leadership, inclusion and being outdoors. Campers get a close-up, behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a member of camp staff. CIT II campers take their knowledge and experience to the next level working closely with camp staff and campers while building personal leadership and outdoor skills. CIT training this summer is a combination of workshops, interactive learning and coursework to build on your camp knowledge. During the virtual sessions you will connect and bond with sister CITs who will be leading alongside you this summer. AWESOME: You'll attend camp sessions in person to earn the pin! Choose from among any of the camp sessions happening this summer. CIT I For girls completing grades 9-10 June 10, 17 @ 1pm Virtual Training + 4 one-day in person camp sessions of your choice Deadline: May 25 Cost: $25
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STEAM Team Circle
For girls who want to explore it all! Join the STEAM Team Circle and you'll be learning with at-home labs along with your virtual squad. Your Circle will explore every part of STEAM, from biology to geometry, app games to architecture. And you'll discover and celebrate STEM through art and crafts. Science. Technology. Engineering. Art. Math. It's all happening in the STEAM team circle this summer. Girls will get a specialized activity kit in the mail before the first session. Girls will earn a fun patch. STEAM TEAM Completing grades PreK-4 Mondays @ 4:30pm June 7, 21, July 19, August 2, 16, 30 Deadline to get the Kit: June 1 Cost: $75
STEAM TEAM Completing grades 5-11 Tuesdays @ 4:30pm June 8, 22, July 6, 20 August 3, 17 Deadline to get the Kit: June 1 Cost: $75
Becoming Circle
You're smart. You're tough. You're looking for new ideas and new friends to help you really build up your courage, confidence, character and compassion. Together with your Circle, you'll explore what it means to be healthy for you and how you can tackle projects. You'll practice storytelling and advocacy and reflect on how to navigate and improve our social worlds. This Circle's motto: "I believe that I can do it, and I believe you can, too!" Girls will get a specialized activity kit in the mail before the first session. Girls will work toward completing badges as part of the Becoming Circle. Becoming Completing grades PreK-4 Wednesdays @ 4:30pm June 9, 23, July 7, 21 August 4, 18 Deadline to get the Kit: June 1 Cost: $75 10 www.gsbadgerland.org
Becoming Completing grades 5-11 Thursdays @ 4:30pm June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 5, 19 Deadline to get the Kit: June 1 Cost: $75
Wander the Wild Circle
Do you believe that outdoor time is the best time? You've found your circle. It's a wildly good time learning essential outdoors skills and building your eco-expertise. Level up as a naturalist and think through how you can give back to the environment that gives so much to you and your community. You'll be flexing some super Girl Scouting survival savvy! Girls will get a specialized activity kit in the mail before the first session. Girls will earn a fun patch. Wander the Wild Completing grades PreK-4 Mondays @ 4:30pm June 14, 28 July 12, 26, August 9, 23 Deadline to get the Kit: June 1 Cost: $75
Wander the Wild Completing grades 5-11 Tuesdays @ 4:30pm June 15, 29 July 13, 27, August 10, 24 Deadline to get the Kit: June 1 Cost: $75
The Think Tank Circle
You've got lots of ideas, energy and opinions. Here's your circle with sister Girl Scout inventors, entrepreneurs and makers. Here you will share ideas, big and small, that can impact our community! We'll talk about making an impact on social matters while learning how to create networks that can support us on our idea journeys. We'll chat about money matters, sales and marketing and philanthropy, too. Bring your ingenuity and gumption - let's dream as a team. Great (Girl) Scout, you've got it! Girls will get a specialized activity kit in the mail before the first session. Girls will earn a fun patch. The Think Tank Completing grades 5-11 Fridays @ 4:30pm June 18, July 2, 16, 30 August 13, 27 Deadline to get the Kit: June 1 Cost: $75
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MAKE NEW FRIENDS IN MEXICO! That's right. Badgerland Girl Scouts are partnership with Guias de Mexico for a very special experience connecting girls in both countries. The Badgerland Circle will both meet "on our own" and together with a troop of Girl Guides in Mexico. Our focus is all about community service and coming together and how we can help make a difference both at home and from afar. Mexican and American girls will brainstorm fresh ideas and share experiences while making new friends. What a way to spend time this summer! Language will not be a barrier; dual language speakers will be assisting. Girls will get a specialized activity kit in the mail before the first session. Girls will earn a fun patch.
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International Service Completing grades PreK-11 Kick-Off for all Girls: Saturday, July 10 @9am Badgerland-Only Circle Meetings are: July 16, 23, 30 August 6 @ 4:30pm Wrap-Up for all Girls: Saturday, August 7 Deadline: June 29 Cost: $75 11
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SKEDADDLES! TRIP. TRAVEL. TREK. Ready to be a girl who explores the world? We've got the Girl Scout trips for you. Each of the trips will be hosted by a Badgerland staff member. All safety protocols will be observed.
Medieval Times Day
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Beautiful horses, a castle, daring knights and danger...oh my! Girls and their favorite adult will cheer on the galloping horses as the jousting and festivities play out in this exciting theatrical experience. An amazing feast featuring an elaborate four-course meal is part of a memorable day in Schaumburg, Illinois. Travel there on the Badgerland (Coach!) Bus!
It's a boatload of Girl Scouts! We've booked the boat for the day so expect the GS green carpet treatment for girls and a favorite adult cruising the Milwaukee River aboard the beautiful Edelweiss Cruise Ship. The experience includes a catered lunch and entertainment. Enjoy a special visit with Marci, Badgerland Council’s CEO, photo opp, and goody bag. Travel there on the Badgerland (Coach!) Bus.
Monday: August 2 Deadline: July 20 Cost: $75 per person Includes: Tickets to Medieval Times + Coach Bus
Saturday, June 26 Deadline: June 8 Cost: $95 per person Includes: Tickets to Cruise, Luncheon + Coach Bus
Mall of America Getaway
St. Louis Getaway
You never know what you'll see at the world-famous Mall of America. This weekend getaway is for a girl and her favorite adult to play, explore and be together. Dive underwater and explore life living in our lakes, rivers and oceans at Sea Life. Giggle your heart out as you ride all the rides with your unlimited pass at Nickelodeon Universe. Eat at your favorite restaurant then spend your night in the hotel relaxing and reminiscing about the new memories just created. Friday-Sunday: June 18-20 Deadline: June 1 Cost: $200 per person Includes: Hotel for 2 nights, coach bus transportation, unlimited Nickelodeon Universal Pass and 2 Sea Life Ticket
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Discover girl-friendly St. Louis. Hop aboard the Badgerland Bus for a pleasant trip across the Midwest where adventure awaits upon arrival. Explore a 10-story cave system, slide down 4-story-tall slides, climb to the tallest heights outside and have so much fun exploring the City Museum. Dive deep and explore the fish living at the impressive St. Louis Aquarium. Your girl and adult getaway is not complete without a ride up to the top of world-famous St. Louis Arch! Friday-Sunday: August 6-8 Deadline: July 20 Cost: $250 per person Includes: Coach Bus Transportation, Hotel for 2 nights, Tickets each to St. Louis Aquarium and City Museum
Windy City Getaway Maybe you've done Chicago before but never Girl Scout-style! It's a high-flying time as we take the girls to soar the sky at iFly and then travel the universe at the famous Adler Planetarium. A Chicago trip isn't complete until you see the skyline from the tip-top of the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier. Your feet won’t hit the ground all weekend. Spend evenings relaxing at the hotel or exploring the city on your own time. If you always wanted to have fun in Chicago this is the getaway for you. Girls and their favorite adult. Friday-Sunday: July 9-11 Deadline: June 22 Cost: $325 per person Includes: Hotel for 2 nights, Coach Bus Transportation, Tickets to iFly, Adler Planetarium and Navy Pier Ferris Wheel
Hershey, Pennsylvania
For girls and their grown-up who loves, loves, loves chocolate! Fly to this charming city that's literally filled with the smells and sights and tastes of chocolate. Tour Hershey World, create your own candy bar flavor, experience chocolate in 4D and enjoy a sweet treat. Have a blast at Hershey Amusement Park with its thrilling roller coasters and water park and where the mascots are walking candy bars! Friday-Monday: August 13-16 Deadline: July 27 Cost: $625 per person Includes: Airline Tickets to Pennsylvania, Hotel for 3 nights, Tickets to Hershey World and Hershey Adventure Park and Water Park
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celebrating 10 years this summer! A Badgerland original specialty camp. Expertly led by local police, fire and ems professionals. Generously hosted by Madison College.
HOW IT WORKS • Half day, full day and multi- day, in-person camps. • No overnights this summer. • GIRL-ONLY except for Daisy CampHERO which requires an adult to attend with her. • Camp is at Madison College - Truax Campus, Madison (Protective Services Building)
What You'll Do at CampHERO Girls will experience what it's like to be a real first responder. All sessions are led by police officers, firefighters and emergency medical professionals who VOLUNTEER their time every summer to run this camp. It's so awesome and girls say their lives change after attending CampHERO. it's all hands-on and it's all based on your age: younger girls will be doing first aid, finger printing, chasing bad guys and putting out fires. Older girls do all that and so much more high adventure activities like rappelling and rescuing 'victims'. This is a camp that will be remembered forever. Grades PreK-K CampHERO One half-day camp July 31 • Cost: $25 Badge: Daisy Safety Award Grades 1-2 CampHERO One day camp July 30 • Cost: $35 Badge: Brownie First Aid Grades 3-4 CampHERO Two day camps July 22-23 • Cost: $70 Badge: Junior Detective & First Aid Grades 5-7 CampHERO Three day camps July 19-21 • Cost: $105 Badge: Cadette Special Agent Grades 8-12CampHERO Four day camps July 26-29 • Cost: $140 Badge: Cadette Special Agent or Senior Safety Award 14 www.gsbadgerland.org
BUILD back in person!
A Badgerland original specialty camp. Expertly led by building trades professionals. Generously hosted by Madison College. HOW IT WORKS • Half day and full day in-person camps. • No overnights this summer. • GIRL-ONLY except for Daisy CampBUILD • Camp is at Madison College - Commercial Avenue Campus, Madison (Construction & Remodeling Building)
What You'll Do at CampBUILD Girls learn from the experts doing hands-on projects. What an opportunity! These camps are led by the building trades experts from Madison College’s School of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology and the Construction and Remodeling Program. Each session is progressive and age appropriate. All campers will be handling tools and building something. Older girls use power tools including drills and sanders. This is one of those "Whoa. I can't believe I get to do this!" kind of camp! Be inspired by women in the building trades. Grades PreK-K CampBUILD: Material Handler One half-day camp: Morning or Afternoon August 7 • Cost: $25 Grades 1-2 CampBUILD: Skilled Helper One half-day camp: Morning or Afternoon August 14 • Cost: $25 Grades 3-4 CampBUILD: Pre-Apprentice One day camp: Your choice of dates August 2 or August 3 • Cost: $35 Grades 5-7 CampBUILD: Apprentice One day camp: Your choice of dates August 5 or August 6 • Cost: $35 Grades 8-12 CampBUILD: Journey Worker Two day camps July 23-24 • $70 per girl
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CELEBRATION WEEKEND Bridging Badgerland May 22 @ 11am
Location: Zoom Girl Scout Level: Grades K-12 Program Cost: $5 Girls! Engineer your own bridge to share and cross during this super-charged fun Bridging.
Top Cookie Sellers Party May 23 @ 1pm Grades K-12
Location: Zoom Program Cost: $Free It’s a party! Girls who sell 600+ boxes of cookies are honored and cheered. A highlight of the GS year.
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ON MY HONOR Thursday, June 24
celebrating our esteemed volunteers
Tell us about the Girl Scout volunteer who deserves recognition. It's so easy to nominate that volunteer who is quietly working under the radar to change girls' lives. They deserve to be honored. CLICK TO NOMINATE A VOLUNTEER IN 10 SECONDS! On My Honor: Adult Volunteer Awards Evening June 24 @ 6:30 pm Location: Zoom Everyone Welcome Program Cost: $Free This evening is dedicated to the volunteers! The troop leaders. The parent helpers. The cookie moms and dads. The volunteers who go above and beyond and make a profound difference in the lives of girls. This is such a special evening and we invite all Girl Scouts to come into the Zoom room and meet volunteers from throughout Badgerland's 23 counties. Prestigious Girl Scouts of the USA are presented as well as local Badgerland Awards including the G.I.R.L. honors, Perennial Awardees and, new in 2021, a special award to leaders who rocked it during the pandemic! 17
Adult Enrichment
GROWN-UP CONVOS Let's talk. As parents, leaders, guardians, and champions of girls we have a lot to talk about. These enrichments are just for the adults; the volunteers and parents; the ones who are advocates for all girls. Browse all the opportunities and sign up for some sessions for you! SERVICE & SELF CARE: Respect Myself & Others enrichment for Girl Scout volunteers June 27 @ 2pm | Deadline: June 25 July 25 @ 2pm | Deadline: July 23 August 29 @ 2pm | Deadline: August 27 Location: Zoom All Badgerland Volunteers Cost: $Free "Respect myself and others" is a Girl Scout promise. Make some time for yourself! Join us as we share how you can help yourself through self-care practices and, in turn, how you can help Girl Scouts in their leadership journey. You'll meet other Girl Scout volunteers, ask questions and hear about ways we can continue to reflect on what we need and how to reinvigorate ourselves. Come to one. Come to all three. But do come and learn how you can pause and be kind to yourself!
Learn2Lead @ Lunch networking and sharing June 10 @ 12pm | Deadline: June 8 July 8 @ 12pm | Deadline: July 6 August 12 @ 12pm | Deadline: August 10 Location: Zoom All Badgerland Volunteers Cost: $Free Volunteers and leaders, join us for networking and education over the lunch hour! The monthly series is a time to meet-and-eat with other Girl Scout supporters and enjoy an education component to strengthen leadership skills we can all use as well as enrich our own professional development. Pack your lunch and log in and connect with us. 18 www.gsbadgerland.org
Raising Awesome Girls: Summer Edition enrichment for Girl Scout caregivers June 15@ 7pm | Deadline: June 13 July 20 @ 7pm | Deadline: July 18 August 17 @ 7pm | Deadline: August 15 Location: Zoom All Badgerland GS Caregivers Cost: $Free Hey Girl Scouts' grown-ups! Do you know how to use a compass? Or how to start a fire? Or how to tie essential knots? This summer you can gear up and learn more about the Girl Scout outdoors experience. At each session, we will review the Basic 8 Camping Skills and the Girl Scouts Outdoors Skills Progression. This space is for making connections and learning from each other, so whether you're just starting out on your survival skills journey or an experienced trailblazer, join us! Come to one, two or all three. More about Raising Awesome Girls: This virtual program series is for all grownups involved in supporting a Girl Scout's life! Girl Scouts is a special girl-led space, and as the premier girl-led youth leadership development program, grownups are here to help guide them to discover, connect and take action. We help them launch and take off! Using Girl Scouts and Badgerland resources, ideas and tips, we'll share what we know and encourage others to share what's been working for them!
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CHIT CHAT & CONNECT
Meet, connect and learn from Girl Scouts; girls and grown-ups alike! These are the ones who are taking their experience to new heights. We invite an exciting array of alums, girls and adults to deliver a 15 minute topical presentation. We spend the remaining 45 minutes with Q&A. Badgerland's {awesome} Highest Awards Committee hosts this program and they are always happy to answer questions related to Take Action and Highest Award projects. GIRLS: Thinking about going for Bronze, Silver or Gold? This is where you want to come to hear about stellar projects and achievements and get all your questions answered. JUNE Highest Awards Chit Chat & Connect June 5 @ 9am | Register by June 3 June 21 @ 7pm | Register by June 19 Location: Zoom Grades 4-12 & Adults Program Cost: Free June 5: Badgerland Senior Lauretta shares about her GS Destinations experiences including Space and Astronomy camps. She's also working now on her Gold Award! June 21 Badgerland Ambassador Girl Scout Maggie embraced the Boundary Waters Destinations trip a few years ago. It will be back in 2022 so learn why it's one of the most popular trips for Girl Scouts.
JULY Highest Awards Chit Chat & Connect
AUGUST Highest Awards Chit Chat & Connect
July 3 @ 9am | Register by July 1 July 19 @ 7pm | Register by July 17
August 7 @ 9am | Register by August 5 August 16 @ 7pm | Register by August 14
Zoom • Grades 4-12 & Adults • Free
Zoom • Grades 4-12 & Adults • Free
July 3: Learn how to write great scholarship applications from someone who reviews them!
August 7: Investiture? Reinvestiture? Discover new ceremonies and how to implement in your troop.
July 19: A college student (and GS alum) shares necessary financial literacy tips.
August 16: Campfire Ashes, SWAPS and other treasured GS traditions.
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How to Register for a Program Sign up for all Badgerland programs at www.gsbadgerland.org.
1 Visit gsbadgerland.org 2 Click the Activities tab 3 Find your event and register
Registration Information REGISTRATION All program registrations are completed online and can be paid for using a credit or debit card. If you have difficulty registering online, simply call our Customer Care Team for assistance: 800.236.2710. REGISTER ONLINE • Visit gsbadgerland.org and click the Activities tab • Find programs by date or use the search bar • Click on the program to start registration • Payment is due upon registration FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial Assistance for program registration may be available for Badgerland-sponsored programs. Find and complete the 2021 Summer Camp & Program Financial Assistance application form at gsbadgerland.org > Forms. PROGRAM CONFIRMATION A confirmation will be emailed to you within 24 hours of registration. If the program is virtual, you will receive another email with a Zoom link a day or two before the program begins. For camps at Brandenburg and Ehawee, watch your inbox for program details leading up to your stay. PAYING FOR PROGRAMS WITH BADGERLAND BUCKS Badgerland Bucks are earned through the Badgerland Fall Fundraiser and the Cookie Program, and may be used to pay for Badgerland-sponsored programs. There are two ways to pay for programs with Badgerland Bucks: 1) Call Customer Care at 800-236-2710 to complete a registration over the phone using Badgerland Bucks. 2)Register and pay for the program online with a credit or debit card, then complete and submit the Badgerland Bucks Reimbursement Form at gsbadgerland. org. (Click forms). Badgerland Bucks can also be spent on resident camp, community-based Girl Scout camps and events, troop rental of council properties, Girl Scout Shop purchases and membership dues. 20 www.gsbadgerland.org
PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLICY Badgerland Council is reluctant to cancel programs. However, occasionally the need arises due to weather, safety concerns or low registration. When bad weather results in the cancellation of an in-person event, every attempt will be made to contact the registrants. Please maintain accurate contact information in MyGS so staff can reach you in the event of a last-minute cancellation. If canceled, the program will be rescheduled or refunded. REFUNDS FOR SISTER SUMMER CIRCLES Refunds, minus a $5 cancellation fee per event transaction, are given for cancellations made by May 21st, or in the event of serious illness or death in the family. Full refunds are issued after the deadline only if the program is cancelled. REFUND POLICY FOR ALL OTHER EVENTS Refunds, minus a $5 cancellation fee per event transaction, are given for cancellations made by the registration deadline, or in the event of serious illness or death in the family. Full refunds are issued after the deadline only if the program is cancelled.
NEED HELP? Let's get you registered for summer! Contact our friendly, helpful Customer Care Team!
info@gsbadgerland.org 800.236.2710
TRADING POST
Trading Post is back this summer at both Camp Ehawee and Camp Brandenburg. Each Adventure Pods Family Camp Theme has its very own Activity Kit! AND...there are matched themed t-shirts! Oh and lots of camp favorites like plushies and bears and flashlights. Pre-order Activity Kits and t-shirts when you sign up for camp. • Adventure Pods Camps Theme Kits: $35 • Adult and Youth T-shirts: $12 each • T-shirt with Camp Bear: $20
ArtisticalMysticalMagesty Kit
Outdoor Odyssey Kit
Sunny with a chance of Smores Kit 21
WE CAN HELP YOU GET REGISTERED. info@gsbadgerland.org unstoppable 800.236.2710 22 www.gsbadgerland.org