Badgerland Camp Book 2016

2016 GIRL SCOUT SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

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GETTING HERE IS SO EASY.

Transportation to and from resident camp is now included!

All About Resident Camp.......................................... 4 Camps At-A-Glance....................................................6 Important Stuff to Know............................................7 What Camp Am I Ready for Quiz?...........................8 Daisy and Brownie Camps.......................................10 Juniors Camps............................................................. 12 Cadette Camps........................................................... 14 Senior and Ambassador Camps........................... 16 CampHERO.................................................................. 18 Camp S’more Day Programs..................................20 Family Camps............................................................. 24 Troop Camps.............................................................. 26 Leadership Camps.................................................... 27 Community Day Camps.......................................... 28 Camp CEO and More Fun Stuff............................ 29 Parent Central and Registration...........................30

A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO PARENTS This summer, send her somewhere safe, enriching and full of non-stop fun....

Girl Scout Camp!

We know it can be hard to send her to camp - especially for the first time. But you can feel at ease that while she’s having the time of her life discovering the wonders of the great outdoors, trying new things, and making friends, she is well taken care of, happy and learning critical life skills every step of the way.

The Proof is in the Research.

At Girl Scouts, we are moving at the speed of girls. This means we are constantly seeking new ways to provide girls experiences that are meaningful and relevant to them in 2016. And, for over a century, the outdoors has been a cornerstone of Girl Scouting. Our research shows that outdoor exposure is beneficial for girls. Our outdoor programs are developed by Girl Scout professionals to help girls explore leadership, build skills, develop a deep appreciation for nature all while building friendships...and, of course, all while having fun!

So much more than S’mores.

When she comes to camp this summer, she is going to do cool new stuff. According to a Girl Scout survey, 72% of girls said that Girl Scouts gave them the chance to build their skills or try new outdoor activities.

The research also shows spending time in nature improves concentration and creative reasoning.

Outdoor experiences also help promote healthy social development and increase her self-esteem.

This summer, help her experience all Girl Scouting has to offer. Invest in her future. Send her to Girl Scout camp. We truly believe...camp life is the best life!

Marci Henderson, CEO Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland Camp Life is the Best Life 3

Resident camp is where girls learn to appreciate the great outdoors away from the distractions of everyday life, including technology!

RESIDENT CAMP is a sleep-away

opportunity for girls to build independence, character and friendship.

Badgerland resident camp programs are held at camps Black Hawk and Ehawee. Black Hawk hosts older girls, while younger campers in grades K-5 go to Camp Ehawee. There’s also an awesome “bridging” camp just for 5th and 6th graders to experience both camps Ehawee and Black Hawk. Resident camp programs are listed on pages 10-19.

Girls sign up to attend camp individually; it is not a troop event. But, remember, she can also attend overnight camp with her troop at Troop Camps (page 26) or even with mom or dad at Family Camps (page 24).

Girls choose a camp session based on their interest and the grade they’ll be entering in the fall. All the girls in a program sleep in the same living unit. Resident camp sessions vary in length depending upon the age-level and the program. Each group can range from 5-24 girls with 2-4 adult camp staff assigned to the program, living in the unit with the girls. All camp staff spend ten days training before camp to keep our Girl Scouts healthy and safe, and to make sure everyone is having a great time at camp.

Camp Ehawee is nestled among thick pine

A typical day at re

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7:15 am Optional Morning Ac tivities* 7:45 am Everybody Rise & Sh ine 8 am Flag Ceremony

Breakfast 9 am All Camp Kapers 9:30 am Program Activities Noon Lunch 1 pm Me Time 2 pm Program Activities 6 pm Flag Ceremony

Dinner 7pm Program Activities 8:30 pm Get Read y for Bed

Snack 9:30-10 pm Lights O ut

*Early morning optio nal fun for early birds !

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Campers live in a bunkhouse, cabins or platform tents with girls from their program group. Each unit has its own fire ring, unit house and bathroom with flush toilets.

Campers live in platform tents with other girls in their program. The living area includes a campfire ring and a screened-in shelter with a latrine (we call these La La’s!). Flush toilets are available around camp.

Camp Ehawee (pronounced e-how-e) is home to a swimming pool, archery range and athletic fields including volleyball and basketball courts. Ehawee campers canoe on a tributary to the Black River and creek hop at Crystal Creek. There are nature trails for exploring and the amphitheater where the entire camp gathers for the traditional Girl Scout’s Own Ceremony. Camp also features a performing arts center with a stage and indoor nature center. Meals are eaten in Hope Lodge.

The camp has a high ropes course, climbing wall, archery range and an adventure barn. Black Hawk has two gorgeous lakes for swimming , paddle boarding, boating and fishing.

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There are nature trails for hiking and biking, an arts and craft house and a nature center. Most meals are eaten in the dining hall, but girls will have the chance to cook over a campfire too.

WHERE GIRLS SLEEP

Platform Tent @ Camp Black Hawk

Camp is rustic. Girls stay in platform tents or cabins with other girls who have signed up for the same camp session. Each resident camp has a central shower house.

Platform tents are heavy canvas structures with wooden floors and four beds. Open flaps allow for light and ventilation.

Cabins have lights, screened windows and bunk beds.

CAMP STAFF

Our staff members go through an intense screening, selection and training process. Many staff members are aspiring or current teachers and outdoor educators. A big percentage of our camp staff are former Girl Scout campers!

Staff members do not always stay in the same sleeping quarters as campers. Instead, counselor quarters are near the center of the unit, where they can monitor the entire group easily. At night, camp counselors check on girls to make sure that they are settling down well. Often they’ll read stories or sing them to sleep. Staff members will always be within earshot, and respond immediately if needed.

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BRING A FRIEND! Girls can request one, two or even three buddies to bunk with at camp! To be bunk buddies girls must be registered for the same program and girls should request each other.

Most girls come to camp on their own, without a buddy, so if your camper is nervous about not knowing anybody, let her know that there will be many girls just like her who are eager to make new friends!

What if your BFF isn’t a Girl Scout?

She is welcome too!

Have her register for the same program and she’ll simply pay the $25 Girl Scout membership dues and register for camp with you!

All girls are welcome!

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Camp Black Hawk

Troop Camps

Camp Ehawee

Family Camps

Camp S’more

Leadership Camps

CampHERO

Search all Below!

Here’s a handy way for you to look ‘at a glance’ at all the Badgerland summer programs! Use the color guide to search by camp type or you can do a quick search by grade or even by date.

Have fun finding the perfect outdoor experience for the summer of ‘16!

CAMP

Program Name

Grade

Dates

Page

CAMP

Program Name

Grade

Dates

Page

Family

Camp Service Ehawee

2-12

April 15-16

25

CBH

Campocalypse!

9-12

July 6-10

17

Family

Camp Service CBH

2-12

May 20-22

25

S’more

Rocket Girls

1-3

July 7

22

Troop

Troop Camp @ CBH

4-12

June 13-16

26

CBH

Trail Link

9-12

July 10-16

17

S’more

Rocket Girls

1-3

June 14

22

CBH

Rope Rally

6-8

July 10-16

14

S’more

Play It Loud

1-3

June 16

22

CBH

Pioneers

7-10

July 10-16

14

Family

Me & My Guy @ CBH

K-12

June 17-19

24

CBH

Black Hawk Blast

6-8

July 10-16

15

CBH

Amazing Race

9-12

June 19-26

16

CBH

Wind & Waves

6-8

July 10-16

15

CBH

Campocalypse

6-8

June 19-26

15

HERO

CampHERO

9-12

July 10-15

19

CBH

Wind & Waves

6-8

June 19-26

15

Lead

LEAP

9-10

July 10-24

27

CBH

Rope Rally

6-8

June 19-26

14

Lead

CIT I

10-11

July 10-29

27

CBH

Take the Reins

6-8

June 19-26

14

CBH

Water World

9-12

June 19-26

16

27

Lead

Internship @ CBH

9-12

June 17-July 10

27

S’more

Discover Minneapolis

2-12

June 21-22

21

S’more

Rocket Girls

1-3

June 23

22

S’more

Horse Lovers Basic

2-5

June 24

23

S’more

Play It Loud

1-3

June 24

22

Family

Me & My Gal @ CBH

K-12

June 24-26

24

Lead

Camp CEO

9-12

June 26-29

29

CBH

Amazing Race

6-8

June 26-30

15

CBH

Black Hawk Blast

6-8

June 26-30

15

CBH

Rope This

9-12

June 26-30

17

Lead

CBH

Trail Blazers

9-12

June 26-30

16

CBH

Happy Trails

6-8

June 26-30

14

S’more

S’more

Horse Lovers Basic

2-5

June 28

23

S’more

Play It Loud

1-3

June 29

22

S’more

Horse Lovers Basic

2-5

June 30

23

Family

Family Camp

All

July 1-5

25

Family

60th Anniversary!

All

July 2

25

S’more

Camp Explorers

2-5

July 6

22

CBH

Amazing Race

6-8

July 6-10

15

CBH

Black Hawk Blast

6-8

July 6-10

15

CBH

Lyrical Chef

6-8

July 6-10

15

CBH

Saddle Up

6-8

July 6-10

14

CBH

Black Hawk Bliss

9-12

July 6-10

17

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CIT II

11-12

July 10August 7

HERO

CampHERO

2-3

July 16

19

HERO

CampHERO

6-8

July 17-20

19

S’more

Play It Loud

1-3

July 21

22

HERO

CampHERO

4-5

July 21-22

19

Family

Me & My Guy/Ehawee

K-12

July 22-24

24

HERO

CampHERO

K-1

July 23

19

Ehawee H2WOW

2-3

July 24-26

11

Ehawee Adventure Alley

4-5

July 24-29

12

Ehawee Bridging to Adventure

5-6

July 24-29

13

Internship Ehawee

9-12

July 24August 14

27

Camp Explorers

2-5

July 27

22

Ehawee Buggin’ Out

1-3

July 26-27

10

S’more

Rocket Girls

1-3

July 28

22

Troop

Troop Camp Ehawee

2-8

July 29-31

26

Ehawee Ehawee Explorers

4-5

Ehawee Imaginarium

2-3

Ehawee Horsin’ Around

2-3

Ehawee Bits ‘N Bridles

4-5

Ehawee Glitter & Glow

4-5

CBH

Women’s Week

18+

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IMPORTANT STUFF TO KNOW 1. Resident camp prices include transportation!

2. Black Hawk horse programs are at Blue Haven Stables.

Girls live at CBH and travel there with their counselors.

3. You can volunteer at camp! Adult Girl Scouts can help at programs. Talk to us! info@gsbadgerland.org T $$! Details page 30.

Early Birds Get TRADING POS

CAMP

Program Name

Grade

Dates

Page

S’more

Camp Explorers

2-5

August 2

22

Ehawee H2WOW

2-3

August 3-5

11

Ehawee Mad Science

1-3

August 3-5

10

Ehawee Treasure Hunter

1-3

August 4-5

10

S’more

Horse Lovers Intermediate

4-8

August 5

23

Family

Me & My Gal/Ehawee

K-12

August 5-7

24

Ehawee Ehawee Explorers

4-5

August 7-9

13

Ehawee H2WOW

2-3

August 7-9

11

Ehawee Imaginarium

2-3

August 7-10

11

Ehawee Horsin’ Around

2-3

August 7-10

11

Ehawee Adventureland

2-3

August 7-10

11

Ehawee Wacky Water

4-5

August 7-12

13

Ehawee Camp Confidence

4-5

August 7-12

12

Ehawee Silver Spurs

4-5

August 7-12

12

S’more

Dive into Discovery

K-12

August 8

21

S’more

Horse Lovers Basic

2-5

August 8

23

S’more

Horse Lovers Basic

2-5

August 10

23

Ehawee Buggin’ Out

1-3

August 10-11

10

Ehawee Wayfinder

1-3

August 10-12

10

6-8

August 10-12

27

Ehawee Color Craze

1-3

August 11-12

10

S’more

2-12

August 13

21

Ehawee Buggin’ Out

1-3

August 14-15

10

Ehawee Color Craze

1-3

August 14-15

10

Ehawee Treasure Hunter

1-3

August 14-15

10

Ehawee Adventureland

2-3

August 14-17

11

Ehawee Adventure Alley

4-5

August 14-19

12

Ehawee Glitter & Glow

4-5

August 14-19

12

Ehawee Camp Confidence

4-5

August 14-19

12

Ehawee Survivor: Ehawee

4-5

August 14-19

13

Ehawee Giddy Up

2-3

August 16-19

11

Ehawee Mad Science

1-3

August 17-19

10

Ehawee Wayfinder

1-3

August 17-19

10

Ehawee Ehawee Explorers

4-5

August 17-19

13

Family

All

August 19-21

25

Lead

PA Training Six Flags America

Family Weekend

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You bet!

Maybe?

No way!

1 2 3 Do you love sleepovers at a

friend’s house?

1 2 3 Can you shampoo and brush your own hair?

1 2 3 Do you do chores at home?

1 2 3 Do you enjoy outdoor activities like playing in the woods or a stream?

1 2 3 Can you survive a few days without an

iPad, video games or cell phone?

1 2 3 Can you see a spider or swat a

mosquito without jumping on a chair?

1 2 3 Can you make your own bed and keep

track of your own things?

1 2 3 Do you like to meet new people and do things with other girls, not just

your best friends?

1 2 3 Do you enjoy doing stuff in a group?

1 2 3 Would you be ok sleeping in a tent/ cabin with other girls, knowing that your counselors are in a nearby tent/cabin?

1 2 3 Will you try new foods like pudgie pies?

1 2 3 Do you enjoy trying new things?

1 2 3 Can you live by the Girl Scout Law? 1 2 3 Are you really excited to go to camp?

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Quiz Results 16-26 Day Camp, Troop Camp or Family Camp is perfect for you this summer. Get ready for resident camp next year by experiencing the fun and excitement of day camp or an overnight with your troop or favorite adult.

27-37 You’re confident and ready to give camp a try! This summer, try a three-night or shorter camp by yourself or a week-long resident camp with a buddy. Get ready to have a blast!

38-42 If you’re not already a camping pro, you’re going to be a natural! You love adventure, trying new things, and making new friends. It sounds like you’re ready for a resident camp session that lasts a whole week or more!

You bet!

Maybe?

No way!

Can you relax and enjoy yourself when 1 2 3 your daughter sleeps over at a friend’s?

Quiz Results

13-20 Your Girl Scout is definitely ready to explore day camps and family sessions! Consider attending a one or two night family session with her (see page 24) or explore Day or Troop camp programs to give her a taste of independence.

Coming to camp with your girl is a great way to prepare her for resident camp next summer.

20-29 Oh yeah...you’re ready to send your child to resident camp. Start with a shorter session or Family Camp if you want to ease in slowly.

30-39 You’ve done this before, haven’t you? You are confident in your child’s abilities and willing to help her prepare for camp. You and your child are ready for her to attend one or more week-long resident camps.

Are you ok communicating with your daughter only by mail?

1 2 3

Are you prepared to not see your daughter for a few days?

1 2 3

Are you comfortable with your daughter 1 2 3 living and playing in a rustic setting where it may rain and she’ll get dirty?

Will you work with your daughter so she’ll 1 2 3 be camp ready - helping her keep track of her belongings and use her gear?

Are you willing to entrust the camp staff 1 2 3 with the care of your daughter?

Are you confident in your daughter’s ability to: Socialize with girls she doesn’t already know?

1 2 3

Shampoo and brush her hair?

1 2 3

Make her bed and keep track of her belongings?

1 2 3

Help with camp chores like sweeping, setting tables and picking up litter?

1 2 3

Sleep in a tent or cabin with other girls, 1 2 3 knowing her counselors are nearby?

Try new foods?

1 2 3

Ask for help if she needs it?

1 2 3

Have fun?

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Pink! Green! Red! You’ll love all the ways we have fun with color at camp. Play color water balloon tag, make your own lava lamp and create your own colorful treat to eat. We’ll do plenty of multicolored crafts and take a hike while discovering all the amazing colors in nature!

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Find your own way to have a personalized camp experience. You’ll invent games, pick a craft to make, play in the water and make your own campfire snack. Be a sister to your fellow campers and help each other find your way to a great camp experience. Completes some requirements for Making Friends badge and Violet petal.

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Bugs are awesome! Come eat dirt like a worm and make butterfly feeders. Glow with the fireflies, learn how to tell the temperature with crickets and get a bug’s eye view of the world. Completes some activities for Brownie Bugs badge.

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Close your eyes and imagine...new ways to play games, the world’s tastiest s’more and crazy creative crafts! You may invent a play or explore what life is like for girls around the world. The fun is all up to you and your imagination. See where it takes you! Completes some requirements for World of Girls Journey.

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Jump on in to summer! Swim in the pool, hurl water balloons with the giant slingshot and play water games. Work with your group to make a life-size boat, then see if it will float you all the way across the pool. You’ll also learn how to make filtered water bottles and check out the critters living in Crystal Creek. Completes some requirements for Wonders of Water Journey.

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Oh, the things we’ll get into! Go on a treasure hunt and canoe down the slough. Work on building your camp skills and learn how to set up a tent and build a fire. Then, for the last special night at camp, you’ll get to plan your own adventure! Completes some requirements for the Fair Play badge.

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Stay awake and light up the night by making your own solar lanterns, glow-in-the-dark balls and wearable glowing accessories.

Play night games with your glowing goodies and learn about the glittering stars overhead. During the day, bling out your art projects and let your creative talents shine!

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It’s the ultimate Camp Ehawee adventure! Practice your archery skills and plan an overnight in the woods. Then you and your fellow campers will choose your own off-site adventures. Maybe you’ll go tubing or explore a cave with an underground waterfall, or slide down a zip line...the choice is yours!

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ONE OF EHAWEE’S MOST POPULAR CAMPS EACH SUMMER! Build confidence by tackling the Ehawee challenge. Working with your ‘team,’ you’ll prepare for the giant swing at the UW-La Crosse ropes course, hike into the woods for survival training and explore one of the top caves in the United States. Push your limits and you will leave camp with more confidence—and friends, too!

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Take your riding skills to the next level! Learn more advanced riding techniques and horse care. Build your confidence on horseback with three trips to a local stable.

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Make a splash at camp! Join the fun with extra swim time, a pool party, and creek walk or canoeing. Do water crafts and get wet playing water games and launching water balloons from our giant slingshot. Then see who can build the best life-size boat and test it yourself by paddling it across the pool.

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Do you have what it takes to survive out there? Learn to safely explore the woods and what to do if someone in your group gets injured. You’ll love learning how to shoot an arrow in the wild. You’ll get to test your skills with an overnight in the woods! Completes some requirements for the First Aid and Camper badges.

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Hit the waves and get some wind in your sails! Explore both of Black Hawk’s lakes while kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and sailing. Let’s get competitive too and challenge your team to build a cardboard boat and see which team can paddle it across the lake!

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BE A HERO…FOR A DAY…FOR A WEEK…FOR A LIFETIME! What’s it like to be a real-life hero and work to save lives and help people? Girls find out at CampHERO. CampHERO is THE place for girls to explore what it’s really like to be a firefighter, police officer or EMT! Activities are led by real-world firefighters, police officers and EMTs...who all volunteer to work with the girls at this incredible camp!

• Deadline to register: June 1 • A day or two after registration, watch your email for instructions on completing the Camp Health Form and other online info forms.

• Complete and submit all the paperwork by June 15. Registrations with incomplete profiles will be waitlisted if the session is full.

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Date: August 8 Early Register by July 11 | Register by July 25 Cost: $30 girl / $30 adult (by July 11) $35 girl / $35 adult (after July 11) Bus Pickups: Madison, Janesville and Baraboo

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It will be a scream-worthy day! Soar through the park like Superman.

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Dates: June 14, Platteville (United Methodist Church), 4-7pm

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Dates: June 16, Camp Brandenburg, 4-7pm

Early Register by June 14 | Register by May 31

June 23, Camp Ehawee, 4-7pm

Early Register by May 24| Register by June 7

June 24, Camp Ehawee, 4-7pm

Early Register by May 24 | Register by June 7

July 7, Janesville (Camp Rotamer), 4-7pm

Early Register by June 7 | Register by June 21

June 29, Platteville (United Methodist Church), 4-7pm

Early Register by May 24 | Register by June 7

July 28, Camp Brandenburg, 4-7pm

Early Register by June 14 | Register by July 5

July 21, Janesville (Camp Rotamer), 4-7pm

Early Register by June 21 | Register by July 5

NEW! CAMP EXPLORERS

Pudgie pies... ants on a log... edible fires! This is a great intro to Girl Scout camp. Learn about fire safety, decorate personalized bandannas, take a night hike and sing songs around the campfire. And besides the pudgie pies, of course, we won’t forget the s’mores!

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Early Register by June 14 | Register by June 21 July 27, Camp Brandenburg, 5-9pm

Early Register by June 28 | Register by July 12 August 2, Janesville (Camp Rotamer), 5-9pm

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Horses!

HORSE LOVERS BASIC Let’s spend a day horsin’ around the stable. Enjoy a trail ride, then learn all about taking care of horses including how to tack and groom. Ideal for a beginner rider or any girl who loves horses. Register early because this one sells out every summer!

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Early Register by May 31 | Register by June 14 June 30, Madison (GS Service Center), 9am-5:30pm

Early Register by May 31 | Register by June 14 August 8, Madison (GS Service Center), 9am-5:30pm

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BADGERLAND’S FAMOUS FAMILY SESSIONS!

Who wouldn’t want to experience camp with mom or dad? Come hang out together and meet new friends during a weekend hiking, boating, swimming, singing and making new memories around the campfire. These are Badgerland’s most popular overnight camps.

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We’ll work then play! Help get the camps ready for the season.

There’s lots to do as we spring clean the buildings, maintain the trails, move things around and maybe a special project or two.

Troops, families and camp alumni welcome.

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Celebrate the holiday with the whole family. Campfires, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming and hiking. You can even check out camping equipment for your own adventure at one of CBH’s primitive sites. Staff will lead optional activities including crafts, archery, all-camp games and a cookout. If you want to watch fireworks, we’ll head to Antigo for the big light show too! Campers onsite on July 2 are automatically registered for the CBH 60th Anniversary Celebration! Meals included.

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Dates: At Ehawee, Girl Scouts choose from activities like archery, canoeing, swimming, art and nature programs. The troop will play July 29-31 | Register by July 5 games, get silly in the dining hall, sing around the campfire and have Cost: a blast at the traditional all-camp dance if you’re there Saturday $45 per night / per girl night! This is a great opportunity for girls to get comfortable with $45 per night / per adult beyond ratios sleep-away camp and for troop leaders to get comfortable taking Adults to meet safety ratios attend free the girls camping overnight! Leaders have the bonus support of Ehawee’s amazing professional camp staff! Meals included.

Note: Additional $1 per person for archery and canoeing, space limited; choose one option during registration. First come; first served! Transportation not available.

Tier A: $800 | Tier B: $620 | Tier C: $520

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This is the real deal! Get a behind-the-scenes look at running camp and how all the pieces fit together. Spend your first weeks at Black Hawk rotating and training through specialty areas. Then travel to other camps and learn about family programming. In your final weeks, you will be assigned to a resident camping group at Ehawee where you will put all of your leadership skills to the test working directly with younger campers.

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Sure it’s July, but let’s celebrate the winter holidays now! Christmas in July! Ring in the New Year! It’s a week of holiday fun including songs, games, lacing, crafts, nature, outdoor cooking, s’mores and tons more.

Grades: K-12 | Dates: July 25-29 Cost: $95 /K-6 (no cost for grades 7-12) Register by May 15 Location: Dodge County Antique Power Club, Burnett

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GIRL SCOUT BASEBALL NIGHTS! Enjoy old-fashioned fun together with your troop or family at one of these summertime special Girl Scout night ball games.

BELOIT SNAPPERS July 9 | Register by July 1 $8.50 Registration and Questions: Crystal - 608.362.2270

LA CROSSE LOGGERS July 30 | Register by July 22 $15 Registration and Questions: 608.796.9553 or info@lacrosseloggers.com

MADISON MALLARDS July 30 | Register by July 22 $15 Registration and Questions: will@mallardsbaseball.com 608.246.4277

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Hop on a bus to camp for transportation that’s fun for girls and easy for parents! Camp counselors or trained adult volunteers supervise the ride, play road trip games and sing songs with the girls.

WOW NEWS! Transportation for campers to Camp Black Hawk, Camp Ehawee and Leadership programs is included!

Don’t want your camper to hitch a ride with us?

That’s okay. Parents still have the option to drop off or pick up at camp. Transportation details, including drop-off and pick-up times and locations are provided in the Camp Information Packet for your camp. Read the packets at gsbadgerland.org.

Remember to select your transportation requirements during registration!

CampHERO and Camp S’more Transportation Busing options are not available for these programs.

Parents will arrange transportation for their campers to and from the camp location.

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Sign up by April 1 & your resident camper gets... $25 Trading Post credits for resident camps 5 nights and longer! $10 Trading Post credits for resident camps 4 nights or less!

HOW IT WORKS: Pick your camp session, get signed up and pay the deposit before midnight April 1.

THAT’S IT! Once your account is paid in full, we’ll add Trading Post credits to her account for a shopping spree.

THE FINE PRINT Program must be fully paid, as required, 3 weeks before the start date to receive credits. Trading Post credits are provided to the girl camper only for Me & My Gal and Me & My Guy sessions. Sorry no credits for Family or Troop Camps.

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How to Register We have a BRAND NEW Online Registration System

Here’s how: 1. Visit gsbadgerland.org and click any Camp or Activities links to browse the programs.

2. Find which program(s) your camper wants to attend.

3. Click on the program to start registration.

4. Submit your registration along with applicable payment.

• Pay full amount or a deposit. Make additional payments into your account any time by logging in and paying on the balance due.

• If registering before your Badgerland Bucks are in hand, submit the Badgerland Bucks reimbursement form at gsbadgerland.org, or turn in as payment towards the balance when your receive them.

Or Register with the Paper Form on Pages 33-34 Here’s how: 1. Complete and sign the form. If your camper is not currently registered for the 2016 Girl Scout year, include the additional $25 membership dues. Not sure if she’s registered? Ask us! 800.236.2710 2. Prior to June 1, register with full payment or a deposit. The full balance is due three weeks before her camp starts.

3. Include the Badgerland Bucks certificate number and the amount you plan to use with your form.

If you don’t have the BB yet, follow the directions in your Badgerland Bucks letter and submit later.

Deposit must be paid to complete registration.

4. Mail registration form and payment to: Girl Scouts | Attn: Camp Registration | 2710 Ski Lane | Madison, WI 53713

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Payment is easy!

Here’s what and when you need to pay when you register.

1. Complete payment or a deposit: - $100 non-refundable deposit for programs $200+ - $50 non-refundable deposit for programs $100$199 - Full payment for programs $99 and lower.

2. $25 GS member dues (if not a current Girl Scout) 3. Remaining balance is due three weeks prior to camp attendance or registration is subject to cancellation and camper cannot attend the session.

Running a resident camp is costly. But we believe these overnight programs are important to the Girl Scouting experience, and that’s why they are currently subsidized by Badgerland Council. Put simply, the cost of operating the camp program is greater than the amount paid by campers who attend. That’s where the tiered pricing system fits in; it allows families the choice to help cover the actual cost of resident camp if they are financially able. Tiered pricing is voluntary and in no way influences the experience girls receive. Tiered pricing does offer families the opportunity to support the true cost of their Girl Scout’s camp experience.

Tier A reflects the actual cost of operating the program including all support staff, supplies, maintenance of buildings and grounds and facility upgrades. Tier B covers approximately 85% of the actual cost and is for those who can pay more but not the full fee. Tier C is the lowest price and covers approximately 70% of the actual cost of operating camp programs.

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More Registration Info Financial Assistance-Camperships

Girls are strongly encouraged to earn all or part of their way to camp through cookie and ‘in a nutshell’ sales. If you cannot afford Tier C pricing and need to supplement Badgerland Bucks and out-of-pocket costs, a Badgerland Campership may be available. Learn more and download the application at gsbadgerland.org or by calling 800.236.2710. The deadline to submit a Campership application is April 5.

Refunds

Program registration deposits are non-refundable unless the program is canceled. The remaining balance of the camp fees will be refunded only if: 1.

A written request is received from the parent/guardian at least three weeks prior to the camp session.

2. Illness or critical family emergency occurred and a cancellation call was made and message left with Badgerland (800.236.2710) prior to the start of the session. In case of illness, a written refund request (including a statement from the attending physician) must be received within one week.

3. Other requests for refunds due to extraordinary circumstances will be considered at the discretion of the CEO. 4. Full fees, including deposit, will be refunded in the unlikely event the program is canceled.

Note: Campers who leave camp early due to homesickness, parental request, or Code of Conduct violations are not eligible for refunds.

Paying with Badgerland Bucks

Badgerland Bucks earned through the Cookie Program will be mailed directly to girls in April.

Girls earn Badgerland Bucks through the Girl Scout Cookie and ‘in a nutshell’ programs. Badgerland Bucks (BB) can be applied to help pay for summer camp fees and to purchase goodies at the camp trading post. If BB are applied to the non-refundable registration fee, they are non-refundable in that amount in the event of a personal cancellation (see Refund Information above). If your camper has not received her BB at the time of registration or if you have registered online with the registration deposit, complete and submit the BB with the Badgerland Bucks Reimbursement Form at gsbadgerland.org (click forms). Note: Badgerland Bucks Reimbursement Form need only be submitted if you paid in advance and require reimbursement.

Buddy Requests

Girls may request up to three buddies and we will do our best to make sure that they are able to be placed together in the same tent, cabin or group (at a day program). Buddies must be attending the same week session and the same camp program. Buddy requests can be made in CampDoc - see below for details.

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1 ) Registration Confirmation

Once you’re registered and in our system, you will receive an automated confirmation email to the address you listed. Within 48 hours, you will receive an email from Badgerland Camps with links to camp information packets, required paperwork, and more essential camp news. Even if you register using the paper form, you will receive this email once your registration is in our system! Look for it and open it!

2 ) CampDoc.com - Electronic Camper Information System

About one week after registration confirmation, you will receive an email from CampDoc.com. This is our online information system for all important Badgerland Camps’ camper information including 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 15. Note: Some Badgerland programs do not require completion of CampDoc.com information, thus you may not receive the CampDoc notification. Programs requiring a different process will be notified directly by Badgerland after registration.

Very Important Reminder: Complete your CampDoc.com camper info three weeks before heading to camp.

3 ) Information Packets

Read your camp’s Information Packet as soon as it is available. These packets, written especially for your Girl Scout’s camp, contain camp information exclusive to your campers’ experience, including the Trading Post Credit Card Authorization Form.

Information packets for CampHERO, Camp Black Hawk and Camp Ehawee are available February 26. Camp S’more day campers, your event details will be emailed two weeks prior to the program.

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Questions? 800.236.2710 or program@gsbadgerland.org

Badgerland Camps 2016 Registration Form Use this form or register online> gsbadgerland.org Complete a separate registration form for each camp program a camper plans to attend.

A separate form must also be completed for each camper, including adult campers attending troop and family programs .

This form may be photocopied.

Camper Information – Girl Scout Membership Information Camper’s Name:

Parent/Guardian Phone: (

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Address: City: State: Zip: Grade in Fall 2016:

Girl Age or Adult:

Member of Girl Scouts Badgerland Council? ❍ Yes ❍ No

Birth Date: Troop # or Individual:

❍ Non-Girl Scout*

Council Name, if not Badgerland: *I give my daughter, , permission to join Girl Scouts of the USA. I understand there are $25 Registration dues payable for my daughter to join. Please include the $25 GSUSA registration fee with your payment.

Parent/Guardian Contact Information Preferred Communication Contact Method: ❍ Email ❍ US Mail Camper is an adult ❍ (Do not complete information below) My camper is in the custodial care of (check one) ❍ Both Parents ❍ Mother Only ❍ Father Only ❍ Other Parent/Guardian Name(s): Email Address: Day/Cell Phone: (

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Note: All camper information must be completed 3 weeks prior to camp attendance. CampHERO paperwork must be completed by June 1.

Which Program Are You Attending? ❍ Camp Black Hawk

❍ Camp Ehawee

❍ Camp S’more

❍ CampHERO

❍ Leadership

❍ Family Camp

Program Name: Date(s): Fees: Transportation Choices REMEMBER: Transportation to and from resident camp is included in the cost of your resident camp program! ❍ I will transport or arrange personal transportation for my camper. ❍ My camper will ride the Badgerland Bus.

Let us know where you’ll meet the Badgerland Bus: ❍ To Camp Black Hawk from (pick one): Date:

❍ From Camp Black Hawk to (pick one): Date:

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Notes: • Most Badgerland Leadership programs begin at Camp Black Hawk and end at Camp Ehawee. Please select accordingly.

• All transportation options must be finalized 3 weeks prior to the camp program. If changes (additions, cancellations, etc.) are made after this date a $25 change fee will be in incurred. Late changes may not be able to be accommodated.

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Payment Summary

Method of Payment

Total Camp Program Fees:

If using Badgerland Bucks: submit you Badgerland Bucks number with this form

(Choose Tier A, B, or C)*

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Transportation: Program Subtotal: Badgerland Bucks: (minus) – Campership grant applications are due April 5.

See details on page 32.

BB Account Number:

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*See brochure page 31 for Tier Pricing explanation.

READ, INITIAL AND SIGN BELOW!

(Parent/Guardian Initial)

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland Refund Policy

The registration deposit is non-refundable. The balance of the camp fees will be refunded only if: (1) A written request is received from the parent/ guardian at least three weeks prior to the camp program session. (2) Refunds may be made for illness or critical family emergency provided a cancellation call was made and a message left prior to the session starting. In case of illness, a written refund request with a statement from the attending physician must be received within one week. (3) Other requests for refunds due to extraordinary circumstances will be considered at the discretion of the CEO or designee. (4) If we are unable to place your camper in any of her choices, due to the program being at capacity or due to cancellation by GSWIBC personnel for extenuating circumstances, the total amount paid, including deposit will be refunded. NOTE: Campers who leave camp early due to homesickness, parental request or behavior contract violations are not eligible for refunds.

(Parent/Guardian Initial) Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland Program Confirmation Information I understand that unless otherwise noted, all camp communication will be via the email address that I have provided on the front of this form.

Camp registration is confirmed by email to the address listed on this registration form. When your registration has been entered into our system, within 3 business days of its receipt in the Badgerland Service Center, you will receive an email confirmation. Within 24-48 hours after the initial confirmation email, an additional email will be sent with other information regarding camper information. Please watch for these essential emails.

(Parent/Guardian Initial) Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland CampDoc Information This is our online paperwork system for all of important Badgerland Camps Camper information. This information must be completed no less than 3 weeks prior to program attendance. CampHERO attendees must complete all information online by June 1, 2016. If your program requires a different process, you will receive information via email.

(Parent/Guardian Initial) Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland Program Confirmation Information Parent and Camper Information Packets for resident camp programs at Camp Black Hawk and Camp Ehawee with detailed camp information and Trading Post Credit Card Authorization Form are available at www.gsbadgerland.org. The full Welcome Information packet for CampHERO is available at www.camphero4girls.org. I agree to read through this packet upon registration confirmation or available date, whichever is first. Camp S’more event details are emailed out direct to parents and/or troop leaders 2 weeks prior to the event date.

Parent/Guardian Signature (Required) Date: Parent/Guardian Name (Please Print)

Mail Form and Payment to: Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland ATTN: Customer Care 2710 Ski Lane Madison, WI 53713

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The health and safety of campers attending Badgerland Camps is our utmost concern. We are dedicated to creating a safe environment for your camper to enjoy a great camp experience. We are constantly assessing and enhancing our training and safety standards in our commitment to provide a safe camping experience.

Resident camp staff attend a mandatory minimum of 10 full days of on-site training prior to camper arrival, that includes CPR & First Aid, emergency response procedures and drills, and effective and appropriate behavioral management techniques.

Specialized program staff members (lifeguards, adventure staff, etc.) participate in specific safety training for that program area.

All adventure trips have a staff member trained in Wilderness First Aid who accompanies the trip.

All staff members are fully reference and background checked prior to hiring.

All staff members who drive campers are over 21 years of age, and are trained to drive the 12 passenger vans as well as submit to a check of their driving record.

Camp and Girl Scout office staff constantly monitor weather. If severe weather occurs, we take immediate action to mitigate danger to the campers.

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland camps comply with GSUSA standards, as well as state and local community health codes.

Both resident camps, Camp Black Hawk and Camp Ehawee are accredited through the American Camp Association. Every three years our resident camps undergo an extensive review of operations, encompassing 300 standards, ACA accreditation is earned only after successfully meeting ACA’s high standards. The strict requirements necessary to earn accreditation are recognized nationally and are often equal to, or stronger than, those from local or state officials.

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