2018 camp ehawee me and my gal or guy camp packet · 2018 me & my gal and me & my guy...

Camp Ehawee2018 Me & My Gal and Me & My Guy

Information Packet

800.236.2710 | [email protected] from June 24 to August 17

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Camp Ehawee Me & My Gal and Me & My Guy Information Packet 2

GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

Table of Contents

Who to Contact ..............................................................................................................3

Health, Medication and Safety Info .......................................................................4-5

Arrival and Opening Day .......................................................................................... 6-7

Living Units .....................................................................................................................6

Arrival Day Schedule .................................................................................................... 7

Camp Food ...................................................................................................................... 7

Trading Post .................................................................................................................... 7

Sample Daily Camp Schedule ....................................................................................8

Cell Phones/Tech Gadgets ...........................................................................................9

Photos/Social Media ....................................................................................................9

Packing List ................................................................................................................... 10

Camp Map ...................................................................................................................... 11

Directions to Camp ..................................................................................................... 12


Welcome Girl Scout Families!We are so excited for your visit to Camp Ehawee for Me & My Gal and/or Me & My Guy this summer!

These camps are such a great weekend for Girl Scouts and their special adult guys and gals! This packet will help you plan for your upcoming adventure at Camp Ehawee, please read it thoroughly. Soon, your will be emailed a pre-camp information survey so the organizers can gather some specifics about what you are most excited about. We can’t wait to see you at camp!

Let us know if you have any questions as you are getting ready for the great outdoor adventure together!

Happy Camping!

American Camp Association

The health and safety of campers attending Badgerland camps is our utmost concern. We constantly assess and enhance our training and safety standards to provide a safe camping experience. Badgerland camps meet the highest standards set by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and the American Camp Association. ACA accreditation is earned only after successfully meeting ACA’s high standards encompassing 300 areas of review. The strict requirements necessary to earn accreditation are recognized nationally and are often equal to, or stronger than, those from local or state officials. Learn more at acacamps.org.

Who to Contact with Questions about Camp

Badgerland Customer Care Team800.236.2710 [email protected]

Badgerland’s Summer Camp Director

https://www.acacamps.org/

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Health InformationHealth FormsAll health information and other background forms are completed through the online system, CampDoc.com. All girl and adult participants must complete the information provided online through CampDoc.

CampDoc.com Adults are responsible for submitting a health profile on CampDoc for each girl and adult in attendance for Me & My Gal and Me & My Guy.

Visit CampDoc.com for more details on their system and security measures. IMPORTANTYou will receive a “Welcome Email” with information about how to complete your camper’s health information and other forms.

y Click the link in the email to set the password for your CampDoc.com account. y Follow the instructions and complete or update the information for your camper. Alerts will appear for any missing required information.

y Download and upload any required documents to your CampDoc.com account. y Return to CampDoc.com at any time to make changes/updates to your camper’s health information before camp begins.

TIP: Set [email protected] as a ‘safe sender,’ to avoid accidental delivery to junk and spam folders.

Physical ExamsA physical exam is not required for Me & My Gal or Me & My Guy.

Medications

y All medications brought to camp, both prescription and over-the-counter, must be listed in CampDoc. y All medications for girls are given to the Health Supervisor on opening day and dispensed by the Health Supervisor or a certified medical professional during the camp session (asthma rescue inhalers and epi-pens may be kept with girls at all times).

y ALL medications must be in their original containers and must be labeled with the pharmacist’s label, showing the camper’s name and directions for use. (Ask your doctor about requesting travel sizes of prescription medications.) This includes vitamins and over-the-counter medications. Without this, the medication cannot legally be given to campers.

y The Health Office has first aid supplies as well as over–the-counter (OTC) medications such as Children’s Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benadryl, Tums, Pepto-Bismol and head lice shampoo. We recommend you do not bring OTC medication(s) since we have it available.

y Please ensure medications for girls are accessible to be turned in to the Health Supervisor at check-in.

Girl Scout Insurance

All campers are covered by additional Girl Scout health and accident insurance. This insurance is a supplemental plan to your insurance. Cost is included in the camp fee.

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Safety at CampAt Camp Ehawee, safety is our number one priority. Camp Staff completes a 10-day training. Staff working at the pool/slough, archery and leading trips receive additional training specific to their area. All staff are certified in a minimum of First Aid, CPR and automated external defibrillators (AED). Camp Ehawee’s Health Center is equipped with an AED, first-aid supplies and emergency equipment.

We’ll cover camp emergency procedures and hold an emergency drill within the first 24 hours of arrival. The camp has a portable weather radio located in the Camp Office. Along with utilizing the weather radio to monitor the weather, local officials and Girl Scout office staff will contact camp to inform us in the event of approaching severe weather.

For the safety of all campers, campers under 18 must travel in buddy pairs or larger groups when moving between activities or around camp at any time. Campers below the age of 12 must be with an adult at all times. Campers should not be left 1-on-1 with any adult they are not related to/attending camp with. During adult/child camp programs, adults are expected to attend all activities and meals with their camper.

For the safety and health of all campers, we do not allow smoking anywhere on camp property. If you need to smoke, ensure your camper(s) are supervised properly and then travel outside the camp gates. Alcohol and illegal drugs are expressly forbidden.

Emergency Contact Information The best way to reach us or have others reach you in an emergency back at home, is to call the office directly at 608.406.2812 and leave a message if no one answers. Messages are checked regularly throughout the day.


Arrival & Opening DayArrival:

y GPS and cellphones do not always work close to camp and there is also construction in the area this year. Please travel with a printed copy of directions (page 12) and we recommend carrying a paper map of the local area. Many travelers allow 20-30 minutes extra in drive time for stops and careful driving on country roads.

y Check in begins at 6pm and will have check-in available until 9pm. If you are running unexpectedly late, please call Camp Ehawee directly at 608.406.2812. If no one answers, please leave a message.

y On Wild Road, continue driving past the brick pillars. After you pass the house on the left, turn left to reach the parking lot and leave your bags in your car. Follow signage and staff directions for check-in.

Upon Arrival at Camp: y All campers will be checked-in at the table near/in Hope Lodge (the large red building across from the parking lot).

y Following check-in, you will be directed to their sleeping unit to settle in and unpack. Campers will need to carry luggage to the unit, You can bring wagons and sleds to help transport luggage. We also have some available at camp.

y Housing accommodations are based upon needs communicated with us in advance or through CampDoc (buddy requests). If you have a housing issue any time during the weekend please communicate with the Camp Director.

Living UnitsAvailable OptionsMost lodging at Camp Ehawee is in the form of 8-10 person wood cabins. Depending upon program enrollment and buddy requests, this can safely sleep up to 12 by adding cots. Each cabin has lights, a fan, electrical outlets, a porch, a front and back door, table and chairs, and bunk beds built into the walls. Each of the three sleeping units have a shared unit bathroom facility with flush toilets, a hand-washing sink, and a screened unit house with a fireplace. We have two ADA accessible cabins and the Nakomis bunkhouse which is also accessible.

Unit Selection & AssignmentGroups are assigned to locations based on camping experience, personal requests, and program numbers. To maximize sleeping spaces, families may be mixed according to their participation numbers. If you would like to stay with a specific group or in a specific tent or cabin unit, please notify us in advance.

Sleeping Arrangements for Me & My GuyGirls will be in a cabin. Males will be in a separate cabin in the same unit.

Living TogetherCabins are shared space and sound travels easily at camp. Please be respectful of your fellow cabin/bunk-mates and neighbors. Keep your area clean, observe “lights out” time and respectfully communicate your needs for personal space and quiet time

Woodland CrittersOne of the things we love most about camp is the woodland serenade that lulls us to sleep every night. While it is music to our ears, we recognize that some of our newer campers may not be used to the sounds of forest animals when traveling through camp in the evening and night hours when we are out and about. Adults should talk to their newer campers about what to expect at night and please don’t hesitate to ask our staff about what to expect.



Trading PostYou may want to bring spending money to purchase items available at the Trading Post. We have lots of great camp merchandise available. We accept cash, credit cards, checks and Badgerland Bucks at the Trading Post. “Council Bucks” or equivalent from other Girl Scout Councils may be used in the Trading Post with pre-camp notification so we can confirm with your council that we can accept it. Please contact us to find out if an agreement is in place if you are a Girl Scout outside of Badgerland.

The following is a list of some of the basic items carried at the Trading Post and their approximate cost. Only non-food items are available for purchase. All prices and items are approximate and subject to change.

Camp FoodMost meals are served family-style in Hope Lodge. There is a set menu for each meal offering balanced choices with a vegetarian option. A salad bar is available at lunch and dinner. (And coffee is available for adults every morning!) We are experienced at accommodating a variety of special food needs in an inclusive way. If you or your camper has specific food restrictions or allergies, please note that in the CampDoc profile. This will help us prepare appropriate meal options for everyone attending camp.

Please do not bring snacks or candy into the sleeping units. Snacks and candy attract wildlife. Our kitchen staff will provide snacks throughout the course of your time at camp. If you are hungry and there isn’t anything out, just ask one of the staff.

Help Keep Camp Ehawee GreenBe sure to pack a reusable water-bottle and/or travel mug (great for adults to use for coffee in the morning) to use while at camp. We have mixed recycle bins located in the fenced-in area behind Hope Lodge, near the road. Please take advantage of these bins!

6-9pm Check-In Open at Hope Lodge

6-7:30pm Move-In, Explore Camp, Swim Tests

7:30pm All-Camp Flag Ceremony (gather at the flag pole) followed by Singing Porch at Hope Lodge

7:30-8:30pm Opening Campfire with s’mores and songs.

8:30-9pm Snack available in Hope LodgeReturn to unit for unit campfires and get settled for the first night.

9:30pm Lights out controlled by adults

Arrival Day Schedule*

*Schedule subject to change

y T-Shirt: $10-$20 y Water Bottles: $3-$10 y Shorts and Capris: $14-$20 y Hats and Visors: $10-$15

y Plush Animals and Pillows: $6-$16 y Activity Kits & Books: $2-$20 y Camp Souvenirs: $2-$12



Sample Camp Schedule for Me & My Gal/Guy at EhaweeThis is a sample schedule that will be adjusted depending upon weather and other camp scheduling needs. You will be provided a final schedule upon arrival.

7:15-8am Wake up & Pack Up

8:15am Flag Ceremony and Singing Porch

8:30am Breakfast in Hope Lodge

9:15am Return to Unit to Clean Up

10am Departure

Sunday Schedule

7:15-8am Wake up and get ready for the day

8:15am Flag Ceremony followed by Singing Porch

8:30am Breakfast in Hope Lodge

9:15-12pm Activities include:

12:15pm Lunch in Hope Lodge

1-2pm Me-Time Take a nap, read a book, write a postcard, and enjoy some quiet time!

2:15-5:45pm Activities and swimming

5:45pm Flag Ceremony (gather at flag pole) and Singing Porch

6pm Dinner at units.

7-8pm All-Camp Activity in Lodge or Sports Field (location weather dependent)

8:30pm Campfire in Amphitheater or Lodge (location weather dependent) followed by the Family of Friends Ceremony

10pm Lights-Out in All Units

Down TimeCamp can be a bit overwhelming for both children and adults. To help folks get rest and have some time for relaxation, we have Me-Time scheduled after lunch. There may be certain activity areas of camp that are only available at a specific time. If you are looking for a quiet space on camp, the screened porch around Hope Lodge and the trees in front of the Lodge are both designated areas for quiet-time.

y Adult/child competitions y Archery y Arts y Campfires

y Engineering challenges y Games y Hiking y Team building


Flag CeremonyCampers may get the chance to participate in our morning or evening flag ceremony. Up to 6 girls and adults can participate at each ceremony.

KapersGirl Scouts always leave a place better than they found it. Kapers are chores done daily at camp. Some kapers include sweeping, “hopping” tables at meals and wiping down the mattresses.

Camp Program ActivitiesThe schedule provided in this packet is subject to change. A final schedule for your group will be provided on-site. Activities may include: swimming, canoeing, archery, Trading Post, art, nature, sports, hiking, cooking, dancing, an All-Camp activity and more!

SWAPS (Special Whatchamacallit Affectionately Pinned Somewhere)SWAPS are a Girl Scout tradition. When Girl Scouts get together we often trade SWAPS when meeting a new Girl Scout friend. You can find plenty of resources and ideas just by searching online. Have fun gathering them from other families and make some of your own SWAPS to trade while you’re at camp. Campfire gatherings are great times to trade but any mealtime or activity is a good time. Bring a fun hat, sash, bag or other item to attach your SWAPS to. Remember that SWAPS should be pinned somewhere!

Cell Phones/Tech GadgetsCamp Ehawee is a great place to unplug and focus on friendship, family and community. Camp Ehawee’s location means that there is limited cellular service on site. We ask that cell phones and other technology be left in your vehicle while you are at camp. If you carry your phone for your camera or require it to be with you for a different reason, please keep it in your pocket and excuse yourself from the group if needing to text or take a call. This will keep the focus on the special people you are attending camp with.

Photos/Social MediaPlease feel comfortable sharing photos of you and your Girl Scout during the program. Be aware not to share photos on social media without permission from all girls/adults shown in the photo. The camp staff will take photos throughout the weekend and they will be posted to our Badgerland Council Smugmug page. Visit gsbadgerland.smugmug.com after the event to upload and view photos from the weekend (we’ll send the link and password) and view photos.

Closing CeremonyOn closing night you will be invited to take part in a special closing ceremony. You will receive a Camp Ehawee pin and be invited to join our camp Family of Friends. This is a solemn and meaningful tradition that has been recently adapted from our sister camp, Camp Black Hawk. The ceremony follows the closing campfire.

Camp Cleanup on Closing DayGirl Scouts always leave a place better than we found it!

y Throw away all trash and sweep out cabins and unit house floors. Don’t forget to check under your beds and around the outside of the cabin.

y Tidy up bathrooms and sinks and look for trash in common areas of the unit. y Help tidy up the Lodge, Lodge Porch, Shower House and other common areas in Main Camp. y Please report any property issues with our staff before you depart.

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Packing ListCamp Ehawee weather and temperatures can vary from day to day. Plan to dress in layers and pack according to the weather. Check the weather when packing to see if anything else is needed as most activities will go on rain or shine.

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland Council takes no responsibility for lost or damaged items or valuables. All campers are encouraged to leave all valuables (MP3 players, jewelry, cell phone, etc.) at home or in their vehicles upon arrival.

Camp Ehawee is not responsible for lost or damaged items.

CLOTHINGq Shortsq Long pantsq 2 t-shirtsq Long-sleeved shirtq Sweatshirt/sweater/fleeceq Hat or bandana q 1-2 swimsuitsq Pajamasq Socks (1 pair for everyday, plus 1 extra)q Undergarments (1 per day)q Rain jacket or ponchoq 1 pair of closed-toed shoes (athletic shoes or hiking boots)q Knit hat and gloves (for cool evenings/mornings)q Rain boots (good for damp grass in the morning or rainy day—optional if closed-toe shoes are waterproof/resistant)

EQUIPMENTq Warm sleeping bag (40-50 degree bag) or bed roll of blankets and sheetsq Pillow and pillow case q 1-2 towels (for showering and swimming)q Shower shoes (flip flops/sandals that can be worn while showering)q Washclothq Body soapq Shampoo, conditionerq Toothbrush and toothpasteq Brush or combq Sunscreen and lip balmq Mosquito repellent (non-aerosol only)q Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteriesq Water bottleq Day pack (book bag-size) to carry daily essentialsq Personal medications (turned in to the Health Supervisor at check-in for all girls and adults)

OPTIONAL ITEMS TO PACKq Money for Trading Post (cash, check or charge)q Cameraq Doll or stuffed animalq Sit Upon or Crazy Creek-style chair for sitting on the ground during campfires or other activitiesq Book, cards and/or board game(s) for eveningq Lotionq Camping gearq Something to tie-dyeq Adults: Travel mug

ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOMEx Cell phones (page 9)x Candy or food (page 7)x Curling iron, flat iron, blow dryer x Any type of open-toe sandal. Water shoes or sandals may be worn in the shower and at the waterfront, but nowhere else in camp.x Halter tops x Personal items, such as jewelryx Petsx Weapons of any type—pocket knives are provided at camp for supervised programmatic use.x Tobacco products, alcohol or illegal drugs

Shower Note: You do not have a scheduled time to shower. Me-Time and swimming times provide good opportunities to wash off. Please note that the left side of the pool shower house has been designated for men/boys when on site.


Directions to Camp Ehawee

Camp EhaweeN9581 Wild RoadMindoro, WI 54644608.406.2812 (from June 24 to August 17)

GPS can be unreliable in some areas. 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 SouthThe 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 appx. 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. (If closed for construction, follow the detour.) y Turn right onto County Hwy Q and travel 3.4 miles. y Turn right onto Wild Rd. (after the cows) and travel to the end of the road into camp. y Turn left and park in the large parking lots.

From La CrosseThe 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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