BERTHA SCHUMAN 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. KC Kraudy Conrad Marking Lexi Schroeder Ehawee Site Manager Director of Property Customer Care Specialist 608.792.3012 608.237.1171 608.433.2899 kraudyk@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 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) 2
Directions to BERTHA at CAMP EHAWEE N9581 Wild Road Mindoro, WI 54644 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 Schuman lodge for emergencies, the rest can be parked in the Camp Ehawee parking lot. 3
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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 KC Kraudy, Property Ranger, Cell Phone...608.792.3012 Conrad Marking, Director of Property...608.345.4588 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** 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