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.
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.
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: A. Wood
Unit: Troop 68
Number of service hours: 98 hrs
Name of Project: Deer Creek Sanctuary Benches and Gravel
Description of Project:
A. Wood’s Eagle Scout project focused on improving the bike trail at Deer Creek Sanctuary. The project included adding gravel to areas where grass was encroaching on the trail and where the surface had worn away, particularly along the Dakota Street side. Gravel was provided and delivered by the New Berlin Parks Department, after which volunteers spread it along the trail to restore safe riding conditions. In addition, A. Wood built two benches using a parks department–provided template. Once completed, the benches were installed by the parks department in selected locations along the trail, improving comfort and accessibility for trail users.
Eagle Scout Project
Eagle Scout Name: A. Witt
Unit: Troop 169
Number of service hours: 92 hrs
Name of Project: Eagle Scout SJOA Flower Bed Replanting
Description of Project:
A. Witt’s Eagle Scout project involved renovating an oval garden bed measuring approximately 15 by 18 feet on the north lawn in front of the main church windows at St. Joan of Arc Parish. The project began with removing the existing garden bed while carefully saving plants that could be replanted. New soil was mixed into the existing ground, and flowers were laid out according to an approved landscaping plan. Once approved by the landscaping company, volunteers planted both the new flowers and the salvaged plants. The project concluded with finishing the edges, spreading mulch, and watering the area. This project benefits St. Joan of Arc Parish by improving the appearance of the grounds while saving time and money on future landscaping maintenance.
