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. Gene Iverson Conrad Marking Lexi Schroeder Property Manager Director of Property Customer Care Specialist 608.513.6071 608.345.4588 608.433.2899 iversong@gsbadgerland.org markingc@gsbadgerland.org schroederl@gsbadgerland.org 1
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. 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 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 Fire circle Firewood (shed next to fire circle) Benches Water hydrant on side of building Washstand and drinking fountain 4 pit toilets 2
Recommended Packing List Sleeping bags/sheets, pillows Matches Specialty cooking equipment Napkins/paper towel, extra toilet paper Trash bags (extra) Plastic utensils Bug spray and sunscreen 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. 3
Sumac Shelter Firewood box at Sumac 4
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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 Gene Iverson, Property Manager, Cell Phone....608.513.6071 Conrad Marking, Director of Property, Cell Phone....608.345.4588 Closest Emergency Room...608.262.2398 University Hospital 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53792 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 1 st 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. ** 6
Property 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. 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. 7