Located in the Town of Rock Falls, approximately eight miles north of Merrill, WI, Camp Birch Trails (CBT) is our largest camp! The camp surrounds man-made Lake Olivotti, which is the highlight of many summer programs. CBT has two lodges, platform tents, cabins, yurts, large dining hall, a swimming area on the lake with a sandy beachfront and large dock, and a sledding hill for winter fun. Tents, boats, canoes, and kayaks are also available for use at the camp. During the winter months, groomed cross-country ski trails and a limited number of snowshoes are available for use.

Accomodations & Reservations
Girl Scout troops, Service Areas and other Girl Scout groups are welcome and encouraged to utilize all of the fantastic GSNWGL properties. See Section F of The Source for details and guidelines. We also rent our facilities to businesses and other organizations. Click here for a list of this camp's facilities and usage fees. Click here for Facilities Reservation Form. For more information or if you have any questions, contact the Property Department: property@gsnwgl.org or 888.747.6945, ext. 3349.

Equipment Available
GSNWGL provides basic equipment for use with property rental. Click here to download the Property Equipment Inventory.

Summer Programs
CBT offers resident camp sessions. 2010 Summer Camp sessions run from June 20 through August 6. Bus transportation is included in the session cost, with bus stops at select areas throughout the Council. See below for the 2010 CBT Bus Stop Schedule. Sleeping accommodations include platform tents, yurts, cabins, or a lodge. Additional information will be provided upon registration. Click here for CBT Wilderness Trip Programs.

CBT Open House and Camp Clean Up
Families and alumni are invited to the annual CBT Open House on Saturday, June 12, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. Counselors will answer questions, play games and give tours. The waterfront will be open too so bring your suit! CBT will provide snacks, presentations and most of all FUN!! Clean Up is from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Questions about CBT Summer Programs?
Phone: 920.734.4559 or 888.747.6945 (After June 1 - 715.536.6888)
Fax: 715.355.0250
Email: campbirchtrails@gsnwgl.org

Click here for more information about GSNWGL's Summer Program Opportunities, including registration.

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Art-o-rama
Grades: 1–3
Dates: June 27–July 2
Cost: $245
Can’t contain your creativity? Let your artistic side out by painting, sculpting, drawing and then tie-dyeing a shirt to bring home!

Camp Wha-chu-wanna-du?
Grades: 4-6
Dates: June 20–25, July 11–16, July 25–30,
  August 1–6
Cost: $230
Choose what you do at camp! Sample all aspects of camp such as swimming, boating, cooking out, nature walks, and more in six days! This event is perfect for first time campers.

Campfire Kitchen
Grades: 4–7
Dates: August 1–6
Cost: $245
Cooking in the great outdoors is fun and easy. Try tasty new recipes and new ways to cook up a masterpiece. Be your own top chef with great treats that will make your taste buds tingle!

Counselor in Training I – CBT
Grades: 10–12
Dates: July 11–23
Cost: $240
Do you love your camp counselors so much that you want to be one? The first step is to complete the Counselor in Training I program. While in training, you’ll experience how camp is run from different perspectives: staff, campers, and volunteers. Study different grade levels, learn how to lead…and when to follow. What kind of a camp counselor will you be?

Counselor in Training II – CBT
Grades: 10–12
Dates: July 25–August 6
Cost: $265
This program is for girls who have completed Counselor in Training I. Participants will travel to different camps for a firsthand look at how each camp is run and a hands-on apprenticeship in their chosen specialty.

Cowgirl Round Up
Grades: 6–10
Dates: June 27–July 2, August 1–6
Cost: $355
Refresh and advance your horseback riding skills with some time at the ranch on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday, pack up your horse and head out for an overnight at a local stable where you’ll sleep under the stars. (You must have participated in Stable Stompers to register.)

Eco-Explorers
Grades: 4–7
Dates: July 18–23, August 1–6
Cost: $230
Canoe, kayak and explore the bog located in our own private lake. Go bird watching and learn wild facts about owls, even dissect owl pellets. Enjoy more great nature activities on an island overnight!

Gilligan’s Island
Grades: 5–9
Dates: July 18–30
Cost: $405
Paddle your canoe along the Willow Flowage and spend a few days and nights on a “deserted” island. Learn to live without modern conveniences and with minimum impact on the land. Find cool tips for wilderness survival, like how to cook your dinner over an open fire and how to make lake water drinkable.

Horsin’ Around
Grades: 4–6
Dates: June 20–25, July 18–23, July 25–30,
    August 1–6
Cost: $335
Introduce yourself to the thrill of horseback riding with three hours each day for three straight days! Enjoy time to ride and learn horse care and grooming at a local ranch.

Leadership Camp
Grades: 9–12
Dates: June 20–25
Cost: $230
Participate in traditional camp activities with a focus on leadership, decision making, teamwork and achieving your personal best. Discover a strong sense of self by seeking ways to challenge yourself, while working with others to feel empowered to make a difference in the world.

Lifeguard Training
Grades: 10–12 and Adults
Dates: June 11-13
Cost: $100 (includes lodging, meals and materials)
This American Red Cross course will be a mix of classroom and in-water time. Practical skills, swimming and classroom tests must be passed for certification. Strong swimming skills are a must!

Lil’ Mermaids
Grades: 1–3
Dates: July 25–30, August 1–6
Cost: $230
Were you born to be a fish? Explore camp from the water. Swim, snorkel, and soak up the sun with your friends. Don’t forget to pack the sunscreen!

Night Owls
Grades: 1–5
Dates: June 20–25, July 11–16
Cost: $230
Stay up late to enjoy the night life! Take a night hike, sleep under the stars on the shores of Olivotti Lake, enjoy awesome nature activities, and explore things that go bump in the night.

Northwoods Adventure
Grades: 4–7
Dates: June 27–July 2, July 11–16, July 25–30
Cost: $295
Enjoy camp and all the fun the northwoods has to offer. Spend your days tubing down a river, horseback riding and biking on the Bearskin State Trail. Then return to camp each night to relax and recharge before your next adventure.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Grades: 4–7
Dates: June 20–25, July 25–30
Cost: $230
Spend the week trying various boats at CBT. Explore Olivotti Lake in a kayak, paddle around the bog in a canoe, or ride the wind in a sailboat! Try them all to help you decide which one you like the best!

Sports Authorities
Grades: 4–7
Dates: July 11–16, July 25–30
Cost: $230
Love sports? Take over the playing field and test your skills in soccer, volleyball, swimming, cricket, rounders and more. Perfect your skills, then challenge the staff team in the sport of your choice!

Stable Stompers
Grades: 5–7
Dates: June 20–25, July 11–16, July 18–23
Cost: $335
This program will launch your horsemanship knowledge to a new and exciting level. Spend three hours for three days at a local stable developing skills from bareback to trail riding. (You must have participated in Horsin’ Around – this year or a prior year – to register.)

Summer Explorers
Grades: 1–3
Dates: June 27–July 2, July 18–23
Cost: $230
Try new things and meet new friends. In fact, try all that CBT has to offer: swimming, kayaking, biking, archery and so much more! This session is great for first time or experienced campers. Spend the week trying various boats at CBT. Explore Olivotti Lake in a kayak, paddle around the bog in a canoe, or ride the wind in a sailboat! Try them all to help you decide which one you like the best!

Survivor
Grades: 7–9
Dates: June 27–July 2, July 11–16, July 18–23
Cost: $245
What would you do if you were stranded on an island? Learn all the skills needed to survive such a week. Build a shelter, purify water, lash a table, and learn to use a compass. After this program, you’ll be ready to conquer any wilderness trip – or maybe even a stint on the next episode of Survivor!

Troop Adventure – CBT
Grades: 1-12
Dates: June 27–July 2, July 25–30
Cost: $230/person, 1 adult FREE with every 8
    girl registrations!
You can go to camp with your whole troop! Experience the northwoods with your troop as you participate in a variety of activities, including canoeing, kayaking, nature study, mountain biking, crafts, archery, games, teambuilding and more. Troop leaders are welcome to join the troop, however it is not necessary.

Wanderers
Grades: 4–7
Dates: June 27–July 2
Cost: $270
Trying to discover which type of trip you most enjoy? Spend three days out of camp exploring several different methods of tripping to find what’s right for you. Experience backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, or biking in the northwoods with CBT as your base camp.

Wild for Water
Grades: 4–7
Dates: June 27–July 2, July 18–23, July 25–30,
    August 1–6
Cost: $245
Grab your swimsuit and sunscreen and head to camp to make a splash. Visit local beaches and spend a day at a water park. Get up early for a refreshing polar bear swim, take the bog crawl challenge, and end your day with a sunset paddle.

Wild West – CBT
Grades: 9–12
Dates: July 25–August 6
Cost: $470
Travel to North Dakota for an unforgettable experience in the Badlands backcountry! Spend a week in Theodore Roosevelt National Park hiking, horseback riding, sightseeing and shopping. Pitch your tent under the stars and enjoy the rugged beauty of the “Wild West.”

X Marks the Spot
Grades: 6–9
Dates: July 11–16, August 1–6
Cost: $230
Yo ho ho, a pirate’s life for me! Join the crew to learn pirate lingo, explore the lives and history of famous pirates like Black Bart and Anne Bonny. Try your hand at sailing and orienteering, mate. Then top it off with a treasure hunt around CBT as you navigate with GPS systems to find hidden treasures.

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