Service Area: La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen
We are activity based – we plan, finance, and run events that families can come to. It is all free.
Current Activity Schedule. To verify status of outing, text 608-799-5037.
Ongoing fishing outings – Are you interested in a fishing outing? The KAMO mentors can probably help with that.
These outings are often open to the general public.
KAMO Upcoming activities – Fall 2024
These outings are often open to the general public.
Contact me if interested in any of these. (Mike – 608-799-5037).
Sunday, September 8th – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – KAMO/ Big Brothers/ Sisters Fishing. Pettibone Lagoon. West side – drive around the lagoon by taking the first fork to the right. When you get to a parking lot on the far side – pull in there and follow the one way gravel road. You?ll see us set up there. Equipment provided.
Tuesday, October 1st – Firepit evening – Pettibone Park. 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Take the park entrance, take the left fork. This goes to a small parking lot.We have the pavilion. Smores, marshmallows, games.
Nature Immersion – Saturday, September 28th, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
7+ year olds with a supportive adult. Session can have the effect of reducing anxiety, stress, and depression for about a week. ?Forest Bathing? can be learned and practiced on your own.
To register – visit rejuvenation.earth or email rejuvenation.earth@gmail.com
September – Range shooting to prepare for hunting.
Hunter?s Education IFD – For youth who have taken the online and need the hands on field day. October 19th or 26th. USFWS Visitors Center – Brice Prairie. Register under ?Safety Education? on GoWild.WI.gov
Fall hunting
Youth Gun Deer hunt – October 5th/ 6th – Must have hunter ed, a license, never got a deer before, be willing to get out of bed and be ready early. 3 -4 kids may be able to go.
Mac Kenzie Deer camp – December 6th, 7th, and 8th. No hunter ed or license required. A KAMOKID can do this hunt twice. 3 -4 kids may be able to go.
We are looking for volunteers for our first aid coverage (contact Mike about details about certification requirements) and a female dorm chaperone for this year’s Mac Kenzie hunt. The chaperone is often the parent of a participating kid.
Contacts: Michael Brown – Chapter President – 608-799-5037 – General questions/ donations
Randy Hines – Chapter Vice President – 608-668-5725
Financial donations should be made out to “Coulee KAMO” and be mailed to: C/O Michael Brown, 1712 Wood Street, La Crosse, WI 54603
Donated funds will be used 100% for getting kids outdoors – no administrative costs. There are no paid personnel in K.A.M.O.
Material goods – Coulee will accept the following items in good condition only please:
Outdoor wear – Boots, chest waders, camouflage, hoodies, blaze orange hats/vests/gloves, warm hats/gloves, and felt pack boots.
Fishing tackle – both open and ice, tackle boxes, hooks, and lures.
