How to Register
Registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis. Badgerland Council makes every effort to accommodate each camper’s first choice. When this is not possible a camper is placed in her second choice. Her registered program will be confirmed via e-mail or US mail depending on preferred communication method (be sure to check the box on the registration form.
Please use the grade guidelines listed with each program when you select a camp and note any prerequisites or additional age requirements included in the program summary. “Grade level” refers to the grade your camper will enter in the fall of 2012.
Paper Registration:
• Complete and sign the registration form. Please print or type clearly. Registrations cannot be processed unless fully completed. If you are not sure, please check that your camper is a registered Girl Scout for the 2012 Girl Scout year. If not, include the additional $12 for the National Dues with this form and sign where appropriate.
• Submit $50 non-refundable deposit, full payment, or indicate amount of partial payment with the form.
• Be certain to include any trip certificates of Badgerland Bucks you plan to use toward your balance due.
• Mail registration form and payment to:
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin- Badgerland Council
Attn: Camp Registrar
2710 Quarry Road
La Crosse, WI 54601
Online Registration:
• Go to www.badgerlandcamps.org
• Find the camp and camp program your camper is wishing to attend
• Select “Register for this Camp”
• Activate EACH camper’s account or login into existing account .
• Continue to follow directions and proceed with payment.
• Make sure to check all appropriate boxes and “add-ons” to complete your camper’s registration.
• Submit any Badgerland Bucks or Trip Certificates by mail and include the confirmation e-mail with the camper’s name, camp attending, program, and dates of attendance.
Questions please call or email:
Camp Registrar
camp@gsbadgerland.org
800.236.2710 X4303
Payment Information
When you complete the camp registration form, enclose the non-refundable $50.00 deposit, one for each program being attended, or the full payment amount. Full payment is due June 1st for all camp programs. If registering after June 1, 2012, you must provide full payment at the time of registration. If payment is not received by June 1st, GSWIBC reserves the right to remove the camper from the program and replace that spot with a wait-list camper.
Visa/Mastercard/Discover Accepted!
Use your credit card as part of your online registration or complete the paper registration form included with the brochure. Check the appropriate boxes to ensure the proper charges are processed and sign below the Credit Card information area.
Checks Accepted
Make checks payable to Girl Scouts or GSWIBC. Please note the camper’s name and program name/session number in the memo section of the check. If you are sending a check please make sure that it is accompanied by a brief note of explanation or registration form.
Badgerland Bucks & Trip Certificates
Girls earn Badgerland Bucks and Trip Certificates through the Girl Scout Cookie Program and Spring Product Sale. Badgerland Bucks and Trip Certificates can be applied to any portion of the summer camp fees except the non-refundable deposit. Please make sure to note the amount of Badgerland Bucks and/or Trip Certificates on the Camp Registration Form and to include them with your registration form/additional forms of payment. Badgerland Bucks and Trip Certificates can also be used to pay for camp after you have registered with the deposit online. A copy of the confirmation e-mail and the Badgerland Bucks and Trip Certificates must be submitted via mail to: Program Registrar, 2710 Quarry Rd., La Crosse, WI 54601.
Refund Information
If we are unable to place your daughter in any of her program choices, the total amount paid will be refunded. The $50.00 deposit cannot be refunded AFTER camp registration is confirmed. The balance of the camp fees will be refunded only if:
- A written request is received from the parent/guardian at least two weeks prior to the camp session.
- Illness of critical family emergency occurred and a cancellation call was made and left prior to the session starting. In case of illness, a written refund request with a statement from the attending physician must be received within one week after the camp session.
- Other requests for refunds due to extraordinary circumstances will be considered at the discretion of the CEO or designee.
- Fees will be refunded if the event is cancelled by council personnel for extenuating circumstances.
Important Note: Campers who leave camp early due to homesickness, parental request, or behavior contract violations will not be eligible for refunds.
Non-Girl Scout Members & Membership Renewals
Non-Girl Scout Members are asked to pay the $12 Girl Scout Membership Dues when registering for camp. This provides membership and insurance through September 30, 2012. Make sure to complete the appropriate section on the registration form. If you have not yet registered as a Girl Scout for the 2012 Membership Year you are also asked to include that payment with your camp registration.
Buddy Requests
Coming to camp with a friend from home or last summer can be lots of fun! Note any buddy requests on the registration form. You may request up to three buddies and our camp directors will do their best to make sure that you are able be placed together in the same tent or cabin. You and your buddy must be attending the same week session and the same camp program.
Transportation
Parents/guardians are responsible for arranging transportation for their camper. They are welcome to drive their camper to camp and see where the girls will be spending their time this summer. Campers for Camp Ehawee must be driven to camp by the parent/guardian. Campers for Camp Black Hawk also have a bus option for an additional fee. Bussing is available from the Madison Service Center, the Tanger Outlets at Wisconsin Dells, and if 10 or more girls request it, the Beloit Service Center.