Girl Scouts of Woodland Council
serving the girls of central wisconsin
LacVerde Area Community Resources
There are so many great things for you & your troop to do right in your area!
Below, arranged by topic, are businesses & organizations, a brief summary
of what each offers, & contact information.
Please note that these resources are not endorsed by GSWC. You are ultimately responsible for ensuring the resource is safe & appropriate for your girls.
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Remember! When planning any activities with your girls make sure to follow
Safety-Wise & GSWC policies & guidelines!
Berlin, Green Lake, Markesan, Princeton, Ripon Berlin, Green Lake, Markesan, Princeton, Ripon Berlin has 14 parks with ammentities that include shelterhouses, sports & picnic facilities, nature trails & more. Check them out on this Web site or call the city at 920.361.5437 for more information.
Green Lake has 8 parks with ammenities that include swimming beaches, sports & picnic facilities, shelters, grills & boat launches. Visit this Web site or call 920.294.3231 for more information.
Markesan has 4 parks with ammenities that include a 4-hole practice golf course, shelters, grills, playground equipment, sports & picnic facilities, swimming beach, ice skating & shuffleboard. Visit this Web site or call 920.398.3031 for more information.
Princeton's parks include playground equipment & sports & picnic facilities. Call 920.295.6612 for more information.
Ripon has 5 public parks with ammenities that include handicap accessible play equipment & restrooms, sports & picnic equipment, ice skating, swimming beaches, & more. Visit this Web site or call 920.748.6764 for more information.
Grand Valley Campground
W5855 County Road B
Dalton 53926
920.394.3643
info@grandvalleycampground.com
www.grandvalleycampground.comOpen April 1 - December 1. 190 sites, water/electric hook-ups, dump station, also 2 BR cottage to rent. Ammenities include heated pool, store, flush toiletts, laundry, rec. room, LP gas, & mini-golf.
Green Lake Campground
W2360 Highway 23
Green Lake 54941
920.294.3543
glcamp@itol.com
www.greenlakecampground.comOpen April 15 - October 15. 245 sites, water/electric hook-ups, 50-amp sites available. Ammenities include 9-hole par 3 golf course, 2 heated swimming pools, 3 bath/shower facilities, & water splash park. Hattie Sherwood Campground
451 South Lawson Drive
Green Lake 54941
920.294.6380
camphattie@dotnet.comOpen May 15 - October 15. 37 electric sites, modern facilities on Big Green Lake, near the town of Green Lake. This city-owned campground has a boat launch, parking, & a swimming beach. Pilgrim Center
W1010 Spring Grove Road
Ripon 54971
920.748.6750
info@ucci.org
www.ucci.orgShady Oaks
N270 Park Road
PO Box 541
Markesan 53946
920.398.3138
shadyoak@dotnet.com
www.campatshadyoaks.comOpen ? - October 15. Ammenities include picnic table & fire ring at each site, hot shower facilities, flush toilets, full hook-ups with sewer, wood available for purchase. Located across from sand beach on Little Green Lake. Vertical Venture Ropes Challenge Course
c/o Berlin Area School District
222 Memorial Drive
Berlin WI 54923
920.361.2000, ext. 2233
parndt@berlin.k12.wi.us
Vertical Venture Web site
Contact: Pat Arndt
Has both low & high ropes courses. Participants have the opportunity to explore risk taking, develop leadership skills, develop problem solving skills, develop coaching skills, and improve communication.
Fees for 8 hour day rental:
Student groups (18 yrs & younger) - $20/person
Adult groups - $40/personEcology/ Conservation Mr. Thomas Eddy
PO Box 369
612 Mill Street
Green Lake 54941
920.294.0760, ext. 303 or
920.294.6650
tleddy@vbe.com
www.greenlakeschools.com/eddyMr. Eddy is the biology instructor for Green Lake Public School & an active volunteer in the community. Tom’s many years in Green Lake have resulted in a host of projects and activities that benefit the community. He will conduct field trips, nature programs, help with badge work, etc.
Green Lake Association
PO Box 364
530 Mill Street
Green Lake 54941
920.294.6480
gla@vbe.com
http://my.vbe.com/~gla/index.html
The GLA works cooperatively with area organizations & groups to educate the public about, & improve Big Green Lake. Contact them for help with badges & troop program ideas. Visual Water Street Gallery
440 W Water Street
Princeton 54968
920.295.3770
waterstreet@hotmail.com
www.waterstreetart.com
Contact:Eye of the Arts
225 Watson Street
Ripon 54971
920.290.2216
info@eyeofthearts.com
www.eyeofthearts.com
Contact:
Theater Thrasher Opera House
506 Mill Street
PO Box 4
Green Lake 54941
Phone: 920.294.4279 or
888.441.0140
Web site: www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Contact:Site of fine musical, comedy, theatrical, film and other cultural and educational events. Music Newspapers:
Berlin - Berlin Journal NewspapersRipon - The Ripon Commonwealth Press
Radio:
Berlin - WISS AM 1090Ripon - WRPN
Law Banking The Arts Green Lake Festival of Music
PO Box 569
Green Lake 54941
920.748.9398
info@greenlakefestival.org
www.greenlakefestival.org
Contact: Jeannette Kreston, EDThe Green Lake Festival of Music holds a series of concerts in July, most of which occur at Thrasher Opera House. concerts feature international caliber musicians with a focus on chamber music. The Festival holds workshops in July for teen-young adult strings & piano students and adult choral singers at Ripon College. For tickets and information please call or visit the website.
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