Adventure Pods 2021 Camp Information Packet - Camp Ehawee - Girl Scouts of Badgerland Wisconsin
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Camp Ehawee
Adventure Pods
2021 Camp Information Packet
Questions About Camp:
800.236.2710 | info@gsbadgerland.org
1Welcome to Camp Ehawee Adventure Pod Summer
Hello Camp Ehawee Campers,
We're so excited to see you at Camp Ehawee. This summer is unique in that families and
troops get to experience the magic of camp together with their Girl Scout! How great is that?!
Adventure Pods are helpful in way for us to keep everyone as safe as possible while enjoying our
beautiful Girl Scout camp. Here's what you need to know.
Contacting Camp
• Questions About Camp: info@gsbadgerland.org | 800.236.2710
• Camp Ehawee Staff (while on-site): 608.406.2812
Checking In
• Check In is 2-6 p.m. At check-in, you'll complete a form regarding potential COVID-19
symptoms and exposure and have a head lice check. Then, you'll grab a camp map, get a
wagon to help transport your gear, then head to your adventure pod to get set up! We'll have
field sports and lawn games from 2-5:30 for fun during check-in hours.
Format of Adventure Pod Camp
• The format of camp will largely be on-your-own activities among your adventure pod
or cohort (other campers living in your area of camp). The typical day at camp has
programming from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with breaks and meals in between. See the sample
schedules on pages 6 (weekday schedule) & page 7 (weekend schedule).
COVID Guidelines
• Masks are not required while outdoors at camp, nor when indoors with your cohort.
However, masks must be worn when in the dining hall and in other indoor settings with
other cohorts when 6 feet social distancing is not possible. We support anyone who chooses
to wear a mask this summer.
Medications
• Camp staff are first-aid certified and can help in minor situations, however there will not be
a nurse on-site. Please note you should bring your own medications - both prescription AND
over-the-counter medications. All medications will need to be dispensed by the adult in the
Adventure Pod.
2Cell Phones & Electronics
• Adults may use phones to capture memories of camp (use #BadgerlandAdventurePods to
share your pictures with Badgerland's social media marketing team). However, cell phone
service is usually spotty or nonexistent at camp. Most sleeping spaces have power in the
cabin or unit house to charge your device.
Camp Staff
• This summer, we have activity coordinators (rather than "camp counselors"). This means
that camp staff will be with you only during activities (not staying overnight in cabins).
However, if something comes up, each cohort has a radio to reach camp staff for whatever
questions they may have.
Trading Post
• The camp shop (aka Trading Post) will be open during check-in and select hours during
your visit. Check out the selection of camp essentials, t-shirts, plushies and fun momentos.
Items range in price from $2 to $30. Food items are not available for purchase. Cash, credit
card and Badgerland Bucks are accepted.
Water Safety
• Camp Ehawee's pool is open this summer! If a girl wants to go in the deep end, she'll need
to pass a swim test with the lifeguard on duty. If she wants to go canoeing, parents must
sign a waiver.
Inclement Weather
• If staying in a tent or shift pod and bad weather is on its way, you'll be relocated to one of
our cabins we have reserved for this instance.
Food at Camp
• If you signed up for the meal plan, you'll eat hot meals at Hope Lodge with your cohort.
• If you're making you own meals, you'll need to bring all cooking and clean-up supplies
for cooking over the fire (don't forget the mess kit and cast iron skillet). Firewood will be
provided and fire must not leave the provided fire ring space. Grills are not allowed.
• Snacks are not NOT allowed in cabins, shift pods or tents, as it can attract wildlife. All food
must be kept in vehicles in bags or coolers.
3Girl Scouts Earn Badges
Girls will earn Girl Scout badges at camp this summer, which
will be mailed to her following her camp session. Badges will
be earned according to the GS level she'll be going into in fall
2021. (Ex. If she's finishing 3rd grade in spring 2021, she'll
earn the Junior badge.)
All campers will earn the 2021
Summer Camp fun patch.
Outdoor Odyssey:
2-night Campers 3-night Campers
Daisy: Clover Petal + Daisy Trail Adventure
Brownie: Hiker + Brownie Trail Adventure
Junior: Camper + Junior Trail Adventure
Cadette: Trailblazing + Cadette Trail Adventure
Artistical Mystical Majesty:
2-night Campers 3-night Campers
Daisy: Outdoor Art Maker + Daisy: Rosie Petal
Brownie: Outdoor Art Creator + Brownie: Painting
Junior: Outdoor Art Explorer + Junior: Drawing
Cadette: Outdoor Art Apprentice + Cadette: Comic Artist
Sunny with a Chance of S'Mores:
2-night Campers 3-night Campers
Daisy: Buddy Camper + Daisy: Gloria Petal
Brownie: Snacks + Brownie: My Best Self
Junior: Simple Meals + Junior: Staying Fit
Cadette: New Cuisines + Cadette: Eating for You
Senior: Locavore
4Adventure Pod 2021
Packing List
Limit luggage to one suitcase or duffle bag; one backpack/small bag; and a sleeping bag. Badgerland
Council is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items. We suggest marking belongings with
camper’s name in ink or with name tape to prevent loss.
CLOTHING OPTIONAL ITEMS TO PACK
T-shirts (1 per day) Camera or digital camera
Sweatshirt Lotion
Shorts (1 per day) Stationery/Envelopes/Stamps
Jeans, wind pants or sweatpants (1-2 pairs, Pens
based on length of stay) Journal
Socks (1 pair per day, plus 2 extra) Cards or quiet game
2 pair close-toed shoes (either athletic shoes or Compass
hiking boots). At least 1 pair is REQUIRED. Something to read (book or magazine)
Pajamas (no undergarments showing) Stuffed animal
Undergarments (one per day) Money for Trading Post
1 Swimsuit and 1 beach towel Candy or food
Hat or bandana Coolers
Rain jacket or poncho Cell phone
Face Mask
PERSONAL CARE DO NOT SEND THESE ITEMS
Shower towel and washcloth iPod/MP3 player
Body soap Box/oscillating fans
Shampoo and conditioner Halter tops with open backs
Toothbrush and toothpaste Personal items, such as jewelry
Brush or comb Pets
Sunscreen and lip balm Lighters or matches
Bug Spray (non-aerosol only) Weapons of any type—pocket knives are
Shower/water shoes (flip flops or water shoes) provided at camp for supervised
programmatic use.
Small bag or shower caddy to carry gear to/from
shower house
GEAR
Pillow and pillow case PACKING TIPS:
Warm sleeping bag or sheets and blanket y Scented products can attract bugs and
Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries critters. Products scented with natural
clove oil, eucalyptus, lemongrass or mint
Water bottle can act as natural bug repellent.
Laundry bag for dirty clothes
Medication/vitamins
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ADVENTURE PODS CAMP weekday
schedule
DAILY SCHEDULE
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Cohort #1 (Mini) Cohort #1 (Mini) Time: Cohort #1 (Mini)
7:00-7:30 Early Morning Activites Early Morning Activities 7:00-7:30 Early Morning Activites
7:30-7:45 Morning Radio/ Flag Ceremony Morning Radio/ Flag Ceremony 7:30-7:45 Morning Radio/ Flag Ceremony
7:45-8:00 Travel Time Travel Time 7:45-8:00 Travel Time
8:00-9:00 Breakfast Breakfast 8:00-9:00 Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Unit Kapers Unit Kapers 8:45-9:00 Unit Kapers
9:15-9:30 Travel Time Travel Time 9:15-9:30 Travel Time
9:30-10:30 AM Badge Activity Badge Activity 9:30-10:30 Tie Dye Field Sports
Nature
10:30-10:45 AM Canoeing Travel Time Discovery Travel Time 10:30-11:00 Walking Time
Hike
10:45-11:45 AM Puppet Making pour painting 11:00 AM Check-out @ 11:00 AM
11:45- 12:00 PM Clean up and travel time Clean up and travel time
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Lunch BEYOND PRESCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
12:30-12:45 Unit Kapers Unit Kapers There’s so much more for you to do
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1:30-2:15 PM Me Time Me Time
2:15-3:15 PM Improv Skits Visit the office to get info on doing these
and other camp projects.
3:15- 3:30 PM Travel Time Creek Travel Time
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4:45-5:45 PM Archery Drama Archery Drama • Rec Sports
5:45-6:00 PM Evening Flag Evening Flag • Puzzles, Books and Board games
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7:30-7:45 Morning Radio/ Flag Ceremony 7:30-7:45 Morning Radio/Flag Ceremony
7:45-8:00 Travel Time 7:45-8:00 Travel Time
8:00-9:00 Breakfast 8:00-9:00 Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Unit Kapers 8:45-9:00 Unit Kapers
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9:30-10:30 AM Improv 9:30-10:30 Tie Dye Archery Drama Tie Dye
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10:30-10:45 AM Canoeing Pool Travel time Canoeing 10:30-11:00 Walking Time
Time Time
Puppet Nature Badge
10:45-11:45 AM 11:00 AM Check-out @ 11:00 AM
Making Center Activity
11:45- 12:00 PM Clean up and travel time
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch BEYOND PRESCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
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Badge Nature
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7:00-7:30 PM Emergency Procedures
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7:30-8:00 PM Closing Campfire
8:00-8:30 PM Opening Campfire
8:30-9:00 PM Longevity Ceremonies
9:00 PM Goodnight Goodnight
Overnight Be sure to peek at the starry sky! What is tonight’s moon phase? Look up tonight!
We want to see your camp pictures! Tag us and use the summer hashtag:
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Buildings Legend
40 = Camp Ranger’s House Unit House
4 + 5 = Bertha Shuman Lodge
3 = Director’s Hut Fire Circle
2 = Nurse’s Hut/Health Hut
8 = Stry Art & Nature Center Cabin
6 + 7 = Nakomis Lodge
9 = Swimming Pool & Shower Platform Tent
House
39 = Warehouse Yurt
1 = Hope Lodge
41 = Boat House Bathroom
Teepee 8Directions to Camp Ehawee
Camp Ehawee
N9581 Wild Road
Mindoro, WI 54644
608.406.2812 (from June 21 to August 14)
GPS can be unreliable near camp. Please print a copy of these or other door-to-door
directions to ensure you arrive on-time as planned.
There are other routes to Camp Ehawee. This route provides the simplest set of directions.
From the South
The trip is around 150 miles and takes about 21/2 to 3 hours when starting in the Madison area.
y Take I-90 W toward Tomah/La Crosse Go left at I-39 split and the I-94 split.
y Take Exit #28 (Sparta) off of I-90 onto WI-16 W.
y Turn right onto WI-71 W/North Black River St. (Major 4-way intersection with Walgreens on
the right). Travel approximately 9 miles.
y Turn left and continue to follow WI-71 W where WI-27 continues north. Travel 7.6 miles.
y WI-71 ends in a T at State Rd. 108.
y Turn left and take State Rd. 108 S for 4.2 miles.
y Continue straight onto County Rd C for about a half mile.
y Turn right onto County Hwy Q and travel 3.4 miles. Watch for the green Camp Ehawee sign.
y Turn right onto Wild Rd. and travel to the end of the road into camp.
y Turn left and park in the large parking lots.
From La Crosse
The trip is around 25 miles and takes about 35 minutes.
y Head East on Hwy 16 towards West Salem.
y In West Salem take a left onto County Rd M.
y Follow County Rd M through 3 stop signs:
- first stop sign is a right
- second stop sign is a left then quick right
- third stop sign is straight through
y Turn right onto County Rd Q.
y Turn left onto Wild Rd.
y Wild Rd. dead ends into Camp Ehawee.
y Turn left and park in the large parking lots.
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