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BERTHA SHUMAN LODGE – CAMP EHAWEE
N9581 Wild Road
Mindoro, WI 54644
608.857.3707
Camp Ehawee is located in the Coulee Region of Wisconsin in La Crosse County near the small
town of Mindoro, about 25 miles northeast of La Crosse. The area is defined by narrow ridges
separated by steep-sided valleys resulting from water erosion. The camp is set on 283 acres of
forests and prairies intermingled with streams and wetlands. “Ehawee” in the Ho-Chunk
language means “Laughing Maidens.” Camp Ehawee grounds include an outdoor swimming
pool, platform tents, a yurt, Crystal Creek, outdoor amphitheater, softball and soccer fields,
basketball & sand volleyball courts, an archery range, and two lodges for large group use.
Bertha’s quiet atmosphere is perfect for your retreat or meeting any season! With the Black
River as a back drop, your group will surely enjoy the experience. Maximum occupancy is 38.
.Girl Scouts always leave a place better than they found it. You are responsible for any damage
to the buildings/grounds that happen during or as a result of your stay.
QUESTIONS: info@gsbadgerland.org | 800.236.2710
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Amenities at Bertha:
Sites are checked regularly, but the list of amenities may not be completely accurate. Please
make every effort to only take what you brought with you. If you see something that is missing,
please contact the Badgerland Customer Care team.
Kitchen Supplies
• Dishes, cups and silverware for 38
• 1 refrigerator
• Gas stove and oven
• Microwave, toaster, coffee maker
• Large pots, pans and baking sheets
• Pitchers, colanders, serving bowls
• Knives and cutting boards
• Dishpans and drainer
Bedrooms
• 2 dorm style bedrooms on either side of common area
• 9-10 bunk beds in each room
Living Area
• 2 programming rooms
Bathroom
• 3 stand-up showers
• Stalled toilets
Outside
• Fire pit
• Firewood
• Benches
Recommended Packing List:
• Sleeping bags/sheets, pillows
• Dish cloths, soap, scrubber
• Matches
• Specialty cooking equipment
• Napkins/paper towel
• Coffee and basket filters
• Toilet paper (extra)
• Trash bags (extra)
Directions to BERTHA at CAMP EHAWEE
N9581 Wild Road
Mindoro, WI 54644
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608.857.3707
Please note: GPS and internet maps are not 100% accurate directions to Badgerland properties.
Directions from Madison Area:
• Take I-90 W toward Tomah/La Crosse
• Bear left at I-39/I-94 split
• Take Exit #28 (Sparta) off of I-90 onto WI-16 W
• Turn right onto WI-71 W/North Black River St. (major 4-way intersection with Walgreens
on right). Travel appx 9 miles.
• Turn left and continue to follow WI-71 W where WI-27 continues north. Travel 7.6 miles.
• WI-71 ends in a T at State Rd. 108. Turn Left.
• Turn left and take State Rd. 108 S for 4.2 miles
• Continue straight onto County Rd. C for about a half mile.
• Turn right onto County Hwy Q and travel 3.4 miles.
• Turn right onto Wild Rd. (after the cows) and travel to the end of the road into camp.
• Turn left and park in the large parking lots.
Directions from La Crosse Area (Hwy 16):
• Head East on Hwy 16 towards West Salem
• In West Salem take a left onto County Rd. M
• 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
• Turn right onto County Rd. Q
• Turn left onto Wild Rd.
• Wild Rd. dead ends into Camp Ehawee
• Turn left and park in the large parking lots.
One vehicle must stay parked near the Bertha Shuman lodge for emergencies, the rest can be
parked in the Camp Ehawee parking lot.
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Bertha Kitchen Bertha Fireplace
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Bertha Living Room
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Bertha Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency Response …………………………..……………………………………………………911
La Crosse County Sheriff Department (Non-Emergency)…………………………….608.785.5942
Melrose Police Department (Non-Emergency)…………...........................................608.488.3191
Poison Control…………………………………………………...................................1.800.222.1222
Cheryl Booth, Property Supervisor, Cell Phone...……………...................................608.513.7557
Closest Emergency Room……………………………………......................................608.775.3128
Gundersen Lutheran
1900 South Avenue
La Crosse, WI 54601
Directions (27 miles, approximately 43 minute drive)
• From Wild Rd. turn right on County Hwy Q
• Take first left onto County Hwy M
• Turn right onto County Hwy D and stay on D for about 8 miles
• Turn left onto South Main St.
• Turn right onto W Gaarder Rd.
• Turn left onto WI-35 S
• Continue onto Rose St. and continue onto Copeland Ave.
• Continue onto 3rd St. and continue onto South Ave.
Emergency Action Plan
Emergency contacts are listed in this document, emergency phone numbers can also be found
by the phone on site at the lodge. Please review with your troop upon arrival, and establish
emergency procedures and a meeting place in case of fire.
The person in charge of a troop/group is responsible for reporting any injury to Badgerland
Council that requires treatment by medical service personnel. This must be done the first
business day after the injury occurs.
**Poison ivy, poison oak, wood ticks and deer ticks are present at Camp Ehawee. Be sure to
familiarize yourself with each of these pests. Do your best to avoid them and learn how to deal
with them should you come in contact**
6Property Policies
Safety
At least one adult in the group needs to have completed the Troop Overnight Certification
(found at gsbadgerland.org under Volunteer> Volunteer Training). TOC 1 is for indoor
overnights and TOC 2 is for outdoor overnights.
Adults in charge are responsible for following Safety Activity Checkpoints (also found at
gsbaderland.org under Volunteer> Volunteer Resources). Review appropriate adult-to-girl ratios
for your activities. Every adult needs to have a completed background check. Make certain that
any male volunteers have separate sleeping quarters for any overnight stay.
• No snowmobiles or motorized wheeled vehicles are permitted on the property.
• Firearms are not permitted on Girl Scout property at any time.
• Pets are not permitted anywhere on Badgerland properties, with the exception of service
animals, and by specific permission of the Council CEO.
• Do not post information about the property site and key codes online
Inclement Weather
A weather radio is on site for your use. Arrangements are made for snow plowing all council
sites, but weather may cause timing difficulties.
Controlled Substances
No alcoholic beverages may be consumed at girl activities or when minors are present at Girl
Scout adult events. No smoking, illegal drugs or misuse of substances is allowed in any
Badgerland Council building or on any property. Disruptive behavior due to alcohol consumption
or drug usage will result in immediate dismissal from the site.
Cleaning
Badgerland Council does not have janitorial service clean our sites. Each troop or group staying
at a site is responsible for removing garbage and recyclables and cleaning the site per check
out instructions. All donations to property must be approved by the Property Supervisor. Please
do not leave unwanted items behind.
Property Closure
All sites are subject to immediate closure per designation by council. Every effort will be made
to find an alternate date or property, or a full refund will be issued.
Cancellation Policy
Fees for any council property reservation may be refunded only with a written request at least
two weeks prior to the date of the reserved stay. If weather conditions make transporting girls
dangerous, leaders must notify the council of the cancellation before they are scheduled to
arrive at the property.
Emergency Contact
We ask that all Badgerland Council property reservations provide the council with an off-site
emergency contact person. The emergency contact must have a full camper roster and
emergency contact information for all participants on-site. This person should be listed on your
reservation form.
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