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SUMAC – CAMP BRANDENBURG
6258 Brandenburg Road
Dane, WI 53529
608.849.5274
Sumac is a more traditional camp setting with two canvas tents on wooden platforms and
two cabins. Four campers can sleep comfortably on cots with mattresses in each tent and
six in each cabin. In the center of Sumac is an enclosed troop house with a basic kitchen,
tables for dining and activities and a fireplace. Water is available near the unit house and
latrines are nearby. TOC 2 certification is required to reserve Sumac. Maximum
occupancy is 22.
Girl Scouts always leave a place better than they found it. You are responsible for any
damage to 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 Sumac:
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 Badgerland Customer Care.
Shelter Kitchen
• Electric double burner hotplate, large griddle and coffee maker
• Dishes, cups and silverware for 28
• Large pots and pans
• Pitchers, colanders and dishpans
• Serving bowls and spoons
• Knives and cutting boards
• Pudgy Pie makers (12), over the fire popcorn poppers and forks (5)
• No running water inside
• Refrigerator – 7.4 cubic foot
Shelter General
• Mattresses for tents
• Fireplace
• Large program area with electricity
• Picnic tables
• Cleaning equipment and supplies in utility room on the right of fireplace
• Weather radio located by entry door to shelter
Tent Units
• 2 large canvas tents on wooden platforms across from the shelter
• Each tent sleeps 4-5 people
• Tents available May 1-October 15, weather permitting
Cabin Units
• 2 wood cabins across from the shelter
• Each cabin sleeps 6 people in bunk beds
• Cabins available year round
Outside
• Large program area with electricity • Water hydrant on side of building
• Fire circle • Washstand and drinking fountain
• Firewood (shed next to fire circle) • 4 pit toilets
• Benches
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Recommended Packing List
• Sleeping bags/sheets, pillows • Trash bags (extra)
• Matches • Plastic utensils
• Specialty cooking equipment • Bug spray and sunscreen
• Napkins/paper towel, extra toilet paper • Flashlights
Directions to SUMAC at CAMP BRANDENBURG
6258 Brandenburg Rd.
Dane, WI 53529
608.849.5274
Please note: GPS and internet maps are not 100% accurate directions to Badgerland properties.
From Madison area:
• Take Hwy 12-N out of Middleton (approximately 9 miles, 1 mile past Hwy-19 W) to
Collins Ridge Rd.
• Turn LEFT on Collins Ridge Rd. and travel 0.1 mile to Brandenburg Rd.
• Turn LEFT onto Brandenburg Road
• Brandenburg is the first driveway on the left as Brandenburg Rd. makes a sharp right
turn. Fire # 6258 is posted at the road. A Brandenburg sign is at the gated entrance. The
gate is not locked, but is chained.
• Sumac is located half way down the hill from the Hilltop and warehouse parking lot.
• There is a gravel road leading to the Sumac Shelter
From Baraboo area:
• Follow Hwy-12 S from Sauk City
• Take second RIGHT onto Collins Ridge Rd. (Hwy-12 has two intersections with Collins
Ridge Rd., make right turn at second intersection)
• Turn LEFT onto Brandenburg Rd.
• Brandenburg is the first driveway on the left as Brandenburg Rd. makes a sharp right
turn. Fire # 6258 is posted at the road. A Brandenburg sign is at the gated entrance. The
gate is not locked, but is chained.
• Sumac is located half way down the hill from the Hilltop and warehouse parking lot.
• There is a gravel road leading to the Sumac Shelter
One vehicle may stay parked on the gravel road near the Sumac Shelter for emergencies. The
rest need to be parked in the warehouse parking lot.
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Sumac Cabins
Water Source at Sumac
Wood Shed and Lala
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Sumac Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency Response ............................................................................................................ 911
Hawk’s Nest…........................................................................................................ 608.849.7381
Hilltop & Sumac… .................................................................................................. 608.849.5274
Dane County Sheriff Department (Non-Emergency) ............................................... 608.255.2345
Waunakee Fire Department (Non-Emergency)....................................................... 608.849.5488
Poison Control.....................................................................................................1.800.222.1222
Closest Emergency Room ...................................................................................... 608.262.2398
University Hospital
600 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI 53792
Hospital Directions (15.6 miles, approximately 27 minute drive)
• At the Brandenburg gate turn right onto Brandenburg Rd. and travel 0.5 miles to Collins
Ridge Rd.
• Turn right on Collins Ridge Rd. (0.1 miles)
• Turn right at the 1st cross street onto US-12 W (8.8 miles)
• Take Exit #251A for US-12 W toward Spring Green/La Crosse
• Keep left at the fork, follow signs for University Ave.
• Turn left onto University Ave.
• Turn left onto University Bay Dr.
• Continue straight onto Highland Ave.
• University Hospital will be on the right side of Highland Ave.
Emergency Action Plan
Please review the emergency contact information in this packet. The emergency numbers are
also posted by the phone at Sumac. Upon arrival at Sumac establish emergency procedures
and a meeting place in case of fire. If Med Flight is needed, prearranged coordinates for pick up
are next to the gate near Hilltop in the field to the east of the entrance gate.
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, wild parsnip, wood ticks and deer ticks are present at Camp
Brandenburg. 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. **
Badgerland Girl Scouts Cheryl Booth, Facilities Director… .....................................608.513.7557
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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