Welcome to the Potawatomi Area Council!

Scouting has shaped the lives of thousands of boys and girls in Wisconsin. Our goal at the Potawatomi Area Council is to inspire our youth in the Waukesha, Wisconsin area to reach greater heights. We help youth from ages 5-20 achieve self-confidence, integrity and ethical awareness while improving their personal fitness and skills. Focusing on the Scout Oath and Law, it is our goal to provide a fun, interactive environment for youth while cultivating the future leaders of America.

Our Scouting Programs

We’re excited that you are interested in joining! Your life-changing Scouting journey starts here.
Once you find the perfect unit for your family, fill out an application, and then do a happy dance – you’re on your way.

Cub Scouts

Youth Grade K-5

Boys and girls in grades K-5 can experience hands-on learning, fun adventures and advancement in the Cub Scout program. This entry-level Scouting program helps kids learn independence and confidence while improving their social skills and ethical fortitude.

Scouts BSA

Youth Ages 11-17

Adolescents and teens ages 11-17 can advance their Scouting skills as members of Scouts BSA. This is the traditional Scouting experience, which is youth-led and inspires leadership, self-discovery, service and community engagement. Young women and men are welcome to join Scouts BSA.

Exploring

Co-Ed Ages 10-20

Youth from ages 10-20 can begin planning and preparing for their future with Exploring. We help guide adolescents and teens as they explore career options and learn life skills that will help them become leaders in their communities.

Venturing

Co-Ed Ages 14-20

Teens and young adults that have an adventurous spirit and love a challenge can grow in our Venturing program. Males and females 14-20 can experience Adventure, Leadership, Personal Growth and Service in the youth-led and youth-inspired Venturing program.

Sea Scouts

Co-Ed Ages 14-20

Youth that love the water and want to gain confidence, knowledge and social skills can join our Sea Scouts program. Young men and women 14-20 learn boating skills, water safety, service and maritime history in our Sea Scouting program.

Volunteer Opportunities

Our Scouting programs through Potawatomi Area Council rely on fantastic volunteers that help mentor and support our local youth. We have many volunteer opportunities that support our Scouting programs, from unit leaders to helping with events and administrative duties.

Support Scouting

One of the easiest ways to support the scouting programs and community events offered by the Potawatomi Area Council is through donations. Any amount helps fund our events, activities, scholarships, facilities, and programs that guide young women and men on their path to adulthood. We rely on donations, volunteers, and community support to shape our youth into future leaders and provide valuable services to our communities.

Eagle Scout/Projects

Earn the highest advancement in the Scouts BSA program as an Eagle Scout. Only a small percentage of Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, an accomplishment in itself. Completing the Eagle Service Project helps young men and women contribute to their community and gain lasting leadership skills.

Eagle Scout Project

Eagle Scout Name: Julian B.

Unit: Troop 43

Number of service hours: 87hrs

Name of Project: Renovating the Watertown High School Percussion Storage Room

Description of Project: Julian B.’s Eagle Scout project focused on reorganizing and improving storage in a school percussion room to increase accessibility and efficiency. The project began with removing an unnecessary storage case and repositioning another to open up usable space. Existing drum harness storage was redesigned by relocating and reinforcing the support bars, placing them side by side along a wall to allow for easier access and better organization. This new setup enables students to neatly hang harnesses with space behind them for corresponding stands, while also allowing room underneath for larger items.

In addition, Julian renovated a cymbal storage case, reconfiguring it from five sections into four more functional compartments. The updated design includes dedicated sections with PVC pipes for storing stands and separate areas to store cymbals vertically, preventing damage and disorganization. Overall, the project created a safer, more efficient, and user-friendly storage system for the percussion program.