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The Gardner Dam Scout Camp Office and Program Center is the business center of the camp. Management and business details are handled there. It is open 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. daily. Emergency or urgent calls can be taken at (715) 882-2941. (Evening hours may change based on camp program.) |
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Wausau Homes Adventure Lodge
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Wausau Adventure Lodge is used as a winter cabin and also for summer camp staff lodging.
Wolf Shower House 
Campsites
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Each campsite has white patrol canopies. Each will accommodate one or two patrols. Cooking and eating must be on the established canopy sites. |
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Mail ServiceIncoming Mail:
Each unit may pick up at the Program Center after 1:00 p.m.
Outgoing Mail:
Leaves daily around 10:30 a.m. Stamps, paper, envelopes, and post cards are for sale at the Trading Post.
Trading Post
The Trading Post is located down the road from the Program Center. Scout supplies such as handicraft kits, Scout publications, notions, patches, stamps, miscellaneous Scout equipment and snacks are all available. The Trading Post will conduct business at the following hours:
8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Evening hours may change based on camp program.)
B.S.A. Supply Items at the Trading Post
Individual items range from $1.50 - $40.00.
Camp Souvenirs
(T-shirts, cameras, film, etc.)
Individual items range from $4.00 - $40.00
Handicraft and Merit Badge Items
Leatherworking - $3.00 - $10.00, Woodcarving - $3.00 - $8.00, Basketry - $3.00 - $10.00, Indian Lore - $3.00 - $8.00
Rifle and shotgun shooting - nominal fee for targets and ammo
Athletic Equipment
Sports equipment is available on request at the Quartermaster. A soccer ball, volley ball and net, softball and bats are all available.
Quartermaster Supplies
The Quartermaster is open the same hours as the Trading Post for the issuing of tools and equipment. Some of the items available are: liquid disinfectant, toilet paper, project tools, binder twine, overnight camping equipment, etc.
If you find you need supplies at any other hours please go to the Program Center for assistance.
Rifle and Shotgun Range
Safety is stressed at all times on the range. Training and firing will be under the supervision of a B.S.A. nationally certified adult Range Officer.
Personal firearms are not allowed in camp for safety reasons. Thanks for your understanding on this issue.
Shotgun ammunition is sold at a nominal charge. Tickets to shoot are sold at the trading post and given to the Shooting Sports Director.
Outdoor Skills and Ecology/Conservation AreaThe Outdoor Skills and Eco-Con areas offer a complete array of merit badges. Your Scouts will find an array of animals, reptiles, nature displays, reference materials and equipment for study. (Scoutcraft has changed its name to Outdoor Skills - Watch for this change for all camps across the nation.)
Archery RangeThe Archery range offers: field round, Scout field round, junior American round, modified Chicago round and an action Archery course. The range is open daily for troop shoots, merit badge work and free shooting each evening.
AquaticsSwimming Classification Tests
All Scouts and leaders will be classified according to swimming ability at the lake during the Sunday check-in. Following the test each camper will receive a specially marked buddy tag as follows:
Non-swimmer (white)
No test necessary.
Beginners (red-white)
The Scout or leader enters the water by jumping in, feet first. He then swims 25 yards in one direction, stops, turns and swims 25 yards back to the starting point. This is a total of 50 yards in water over the swimmer's head.
Swimmer (red-white-blue)
100 yards as follows: swim 75 yards in strong manner using
one or more of the following strokes: side, breast, trudgeon or crawl; swim 25 yards on back, preferably with a restful stroke; rest by floating, or if not buoyant, with just enough motion to stay afloat.
Buddy System
The Buddy System is used at all times and there are no exceptions to this rule. Leaders are asked to be sure each Scout understands the operation of the Buddy System.
Swimming Instruction
Swimming instruction is offered during the instructional swim period, at 9, 10, and 11:00 a.m. each day:
- Non-swimmer instruction is for boys and leaders who cannot swim, or who can swim a short distance, but not over 50 yards. The object of the instruction is to teach campers swimming fundamentals.
- Beginner instruction is for boys and leaders who can swim 50 yards, but not 100 yards or those who failed the swimmer test because of lack of proper form or ability to do one of the required strokes.
Mile Swim
Mile swim is offered at camp. Preliminaries start on Monday afternoon.
Merit Badge OpportunitiesLifeguard, B.S.A
Lifeguard, B.S.A. is for Scouts who have already passed the Merit Badges in Swimming and Lifesaving. The requirements are found in the Lifesaving Merit Badge pamphlet. The qualification is given on request. Please check with the Aquatics Director for more information.
Canoeing Merit Badge
This is limited to Scouts who are classed as Swimmer.
Rowing Merit Badge
Scouts with beginner swimming ability may start this merit badge but must be swimmer qualified by week's end.
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