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Camp Brandenburg
Adventure Pods
2021 Camp Information Packet
Questions About Camp:
800.236.2710 | info@gsbadgerland.org
1Welcome to Camp Brandenburg Adventure Pod Summer
Hello Campers,
We're so excited to see you at Camp Brandenburg. 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 help us 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 Brandenburg Director (weekends & after hours while at camp): 608.267-1166
Checking In
• Check In is 2-6 p.m. At check-in, you'll complete a form regarding potential COVID-19
symptoms and have your temperature taken. Then you'll grab a camp map, get a wagon to
help transport your gear, and head to your adventure pod to get set up! Staff-led activities
will be available starting at 3:15 p.m. for fun during check-in hours.
Format of Adventure Pod Camp
• The format of camp will largely be staff-led, with some 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. 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, but 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. Staff phone numbers are also posted in each cohort if they cannot
be reached by radio.
Trading Post
• The camp shop (aka Trading Post) will be open for limited hours on Saturdays and
Wednesday. Check out the selection of camp essentials, t-shirts, plushies and fun mementos.
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
• Parents must sign a waiver if their girl plans to go canoeing. All adults must sign a waiver as
well. Swimming in Lake Katrine is not allowed.
Inclement Weather
• If staying in a tent or shift pod and bad weather is on its way, Hilltop Lodge will serve as the
storm shelter.
Food at Camp
• If you signed up for the meal plan, you'll eat hot meals at Hilltop with your cohort.
• If you're making your 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. They'll
be in the Badge Kits girls pick up during check-in. 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 or bedroll. Badgerland
Council is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.
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 Masks (one per day, plus an extra)
Costume for drama, skits and costume breakfast
Something to tiedye (pillowcase, socks, shirt, etc.)
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
Medication/vitamins
Lighters or matches
Sunscreen and lip balm
Weapons of any type—pocket knives are
Bug Spray (non-aerosol only)
provided at camp for supervised
Shower/water shoes (flip flops or water shoes) programmatic use.
Small bag or shower caddy to carry gear to/from
shower house
GEAR
PACKING TIPS:
Pillow and pillow case
y Scented products can attract bugs and
Warm sleeping bag or sheets and blanket
critters. Products scented with natural
Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries clove oil, eucalyptus, lemongrass or mint
Water bottle can act as natural bug repellent.
Laundry bag for dirty clothes
Camp mattress or cot (if staying in shift pods or
bringing your own tent) 56
Adventure Pods
Adventure Pod Camp
Sample Daily- Schedule
Schedule weekdays
Session/Unit: Outdoor Odyssey
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
Early Morning Activities Early Morning Activities
Skit Writing @ Journaling @
Yoga @ Lake
7:00-7:30 Freezing Frogs @ Lake Hilltop Hilltop Courtyard
Morning Flag Ceremony & Announcements @
7:45-8:00
Hilltop Morning Flag Ceremony @ Hilltop
8:00-9:00 Breakfast Breakfast
9:00-9:30 Unit Kapers Unit Kapers
9:30-10:30 AM Canoeing Wilderness Survival Tie Dye Nature Hike
10:30-10:45 AM Travel Time
10:45-11:45 AM Canoeing Team Building Check-out @ 11:00 AM
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
1:00-1:15 PM Unit Kapers Activity: Location:
1:15-2:00 PM Rest Time Arts and Crafts Sumac Unit House
2:00- 3:00 PM Check-In (between 2pm-6pm) Drama Store Time
Badge Activity OO: Hilltop picnic area
3:00-3:15 PM Snack Time
Sports and Canoeing Lake Katrine
STEAM Activities Water Games Badge Activity
3:15-4:15 PM Games Drama Sumac Unit House
4:15-4:30 PM Travel Time Travel Time Knot tying and Knife
Hilltop Courtyard
Nature Rope Tying/Knife Safety
Scavenger Hike Arts & Crafts
4:30-5:30 PM Journaling Safety Nature Hike Kinderspielen
5:30-5:45 PM Travel Time Wash up for Dinner
Scavenger Hunt Hilltop Picnic Tables
5:45-6:00 PM Flag Ceremony at Hilltop Flag Ceremony at Hilltop Sports and Games Kinderspielen Field
6:00 PM Dinner Dinner Store Outside of Hilltop
6:45 PM Unit Kapers (clean up) Unit Kapers STEAM Hilltop Sun Room
Welcome & Announcement at Team Building Hilltop Picnic Tables
7:00 PM
Hilltop Tie Dye Hilltop Picnic Tables
Closing Campfire/Longevity
Water World Kinderspielen Field
7:30-9:00 PM Opening Campfire at Kinderspielen
Wilderness Survival Sumac
Goodnight OR Night Hike (DIY, Staff provides
9:00 PM
Goodnight supplies)
DIY Activities: Hiking, Bird Watching, Geocaching, Orienteering, Letter Boxes
We want to see your camp pictures! Tag us and use the summer hashtag:
@gsbadgerland #BadgerlandAdventurePodsAdventure Pods
Adventure Pod Camp
Sample Daily
Schedule Schedule
- weekends
7
Session/Unit: Out Door Odyssey
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Cohort #2 Sumac and Cohort #2 Sumac and Cohort #2 Sumac and
Cohort #1 Hill Top Kinderspielen Cohort #1 Hill Top Kinderspielen Cohort #1 Hill Top Kinderspielen
A B A B A B A B A B A B
7:00-7:30 AM EMA (freezing frogs and Skit writing) EMA
7:30-7:45 AM Morning Radio/ Flag Pole Morning Radio/ Flag Pole
7:45-8:00 AM Travel Time Travel Time
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast Breakfast
9:00-9:15 AM Unit Kapers Unit Kapers
9:15-9:30 AM Travel Time Travel Time
Wilderness Nature Nature Rope Tying/
9:30-10:30 AM Tie Dye Tie Dye Nature Hike
Survival Journaling Journaling Knife Safety
Canoeing
10:30-10:45 AM Travel Time Travel Time Travel Time Check-out @ 11:00 Check-out @ 11:00
10:45-11:45 AM Team Building Water games Badge Activity
11:45- 12:00 AM Travel Time
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Activity: Location:
Sumac Unit
1:00-1:15 PM Unit Kapers Arts and Crafts
House
OO: Hilltop picnic
1:15-2:00 PM Rest Time Badge Activity
area
Wilderness
2:00-3:00 PM Water Games Badge Activity Canoeing Lake Katrine
Survival
Check-In
Travel Time and Sumac Unit
3:00- 3:15 PM Travel Time and Snack Time Canoeing Drama
Snack Time House
Sports and Arts and Scavenger Knot tying and
3:15-4:15 PM STEAM Activity Drama Store time Team Building Hilltop Courtyard
games Crafts Hunt Knife Safety
4:15-4:30 PM Travel Time Travel Time Travel Time Travel Time Nature Hike Kinderspielen
Sports and Rope Tying/ Hilltop Picnic
4:30-5:30 PM Art and Crafts Scavenger Hunt STEAM Activity Nature Hike Drama Store Time Scavenger Hunt
games Knife Safety Tables
Sports and Kinderspielen
5:30-5:45 PM Wash up for Dinner Wash Up for Dinner
Games Field
5:45-6:00 Evening Flag Ceremonies Evening Flag Ceremonies Store Outside of Hilltop
6:00-6:45 PM Dinner Dinner STEAM Hilltop Sun Room
Hilltop Picnic
6:45-7:00 PM Unit Kapers Unit Kapers Team Building
Tables
Hilltop Picnic
7:00-7:30 PM Emergency Procedures Tie Dye
Tables
Kinderspielen
7:30-8:00 PM Water World
Closing Campfire and Longevity Ceremonies Field
Opening Campfire Wilderness
8:00-8:30 PM Sumac
Survival
8:30-9:00 PM
9:00 AM Goodnight Goodnight OR DIY Night Hike
DIY Activities: Hiking, Bird Watching, Geocaching, Orienteering, Letter Boxes
We want to see your camp pictures! Tag us and use the summer hashtag:
@gsbadgerland #BadgerlandAdventurePods8
Sunroom
Hilltop
3 4
Courtyard
Dumpsters
1 2
Parking
Camp Store
Picnic Tables
Workshop
Road to Hilltop
Unit House
12 Map Key
BYOT Tent Sites
8
Sumac Cabin
9
Platform Tent
13
Small Shiftpod
Wash Stand
10
Regular Shiftpod
Fire Ring
11
Trail to
Kinderspielen
917 18
19
16
20
15 22
21 Trail to Sumac
14
23
Bathroom
Kinderspielen
Boat House
Pavilion
Parking Dock
Back Access Road
Lake Katrine
10Directions to Camp Brandenburg - Hilltop
Camp Brandenburg
6307 Brandenburg Rd.
Dane, WI 53529
608.849.7381
GPS can be unreliable in some areas. Please print a copy of these directions to ensure you arrive on-
time as planned. There are other routes to Camp Brandenburg. This route provides the simplest set of
directions.
From the Madison Area
y Take Hwy-12 N out of Middleton (approximately 9 miles, 1 mile past Hwy-19 W) to Collins Ridge Rd.
y Turn LEFT onto Collins Ridge Rd. and travel 0.1 mile to Brandenburg Rd.
y Turn LEFT onto Brandenburg Rd.
y Hilltop is the first driveway on the left as Brandenburg Rd. makes a sharp right turn. A Brandenburg
sign (brown with green lettering) is at the open gated entrance. Fire #6258 is posted at the road.
From the Baraboo Area
Property is 33 miles from I-90.
y Follow Hwy-12 S from Sauk City
y Take the SECOND RIGHT onto Collins Ridge Rd. (Hwy-12 has two intersections with Collins Ridge Rd.)
y Turn LEFT onto Brandenburg Rd.
y Hilltop is the first driveway on the left as Brandenburg Rd. makes a sharp right turn. A Brandenburg
sign (brown with green lettering) is at the open gated entrance. Fire #6258 is posted at the road.
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