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→History: Updated the year that the La Crosse Council (now the Gateway Area Council) was founded. Although it was originally founded in 1917, it was not rechartered in 1918. In 1921, the current council was chartered, and then changed their name to the Gateway Area Council in 1925. Information found in the Council Guide Volume 5 (reference 3).
 
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'''Scouting in Wisconsin''' has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.
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Wisconsin has a long history with the Boy Scout and Girl Scout organizations from the 1910s to the present day, both programs have independently served thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.
There are seven [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils headquartered in [[Wisconsin]]. Additionally, some adjacent councils in [[Scouting in Illinois|Illinois]] and [[Scouting in Minnesota|Minnesota]] serve portions of Wisconsin. Besides these councils, some out of state councils maintain camp facilities in Wisconsin. For example, Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation is a Boy Scouts of America property and High Adventure base located in Northern Wisconsin and serves the Scouts of the Northeast Illinois Council based in Highland Park, Illinois. Originally a logging camp, the Scouts purchased the land and first had campers in 1929. The camp is {{convert|1560|acre|km2|0}} in size.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.makajawan.com |title=Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation - Pearson, Wisconsin |access-date=September 15, 2015}}</ref>

==Early history (1910–1950)==
In 1920, the [[Appleton Council]], and the [[Neenah-Menasha Council]] were both formed. They merged to become the [[Valley Council (Wisconsin)|Valley Council]] (#635) in 1922. In 1924 Valley Council changed its name to the [[Fox River Valley Council]] (#635), changing it back to Valley in 1925. In 1920, the [[Fond Du Lac Council]] (#622) was founded, changing its name to the [[Badger Council]] (#622) in 1926. In 1919, the [[Manitowoc Council]] (#625) was formed, changing its name to the [[Manitowoc County Council]] (#625) in 1929, changing its name to the [[Waumegasako Council]] (#625) in 1940. The Waumegasako Council merged into the Bay-Lakes Council (#635) in 1973. In 1920, the [[Green Bay Council]] was founded, closing in 1922. In 1930, the [[Green Bay Area Council]] was founded again, changing its name to the [[Nicollet Area Council]] (#621) in 1934. In 1919, the [[Oshkosh Council]] (#630) was founded, changing its name to the [[Twin Lakes Council]] (#630) in 1935. In 1919, the [[Sheboygan County Council]] (#632) was founded, changing its name to the [[Kettle Moraine Council]] (#632) in 1935.<ref name="Hook">{{Cite book |last1=Hook |first1=James |url=https://www.angelfire.com/tx6/patch/cspbook.html |title=An Aid to Collecting Selected Council Shoulder Patches with Valuation |last2=Franck |first2=Dave |last3=Austin |first3=Steve |year=1982 |access-date=August 2, 2022 |archive-date=July 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715133756/http://www.angelfire.com/tx6/patch/cspbook.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

The [[Oconomowoc Council]] was formed in 1917. It disbanded in 1921. The [[Janesville Council]] was formed in 1917. It disbanded in 1917. The [[Sturgeon Bay Council]] was formed in 1918. It disbanded in 1919. The [[Ashland Council]] was formed in 1918. It disbanded in 1920.<ref name="Hook" />

Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation is a Boy Scouts of America property and High Adventure base located in Northern Wisconsin and serves the Scouts of the Northeast Illinois Council based in Highland Park, Illinois. Originally a logging camp, the Scouts purchased the land and first had campers in 1929. The camp is {{convert|1560|acre|km2|0}} in size.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation |url=http://www.makajawan.com/ |access-date=2015-09-15 |location=Pearson, Wisconsin |archive-date=May 2, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502125245/http://www.makajawan.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Recent history (1950–present)==
The Bay-Lakes Council (#635) was formed in 1973 by a merger of the following councils: Badger (based in Fond du Lac), Waumegesako (based in Manitowoc), Nicolet Area (based in Green Bay), Valley (based in Menasha), Twin Lakes (based in Oshkosh), and Kettle Moraine (based in Sheboygan). The Hiawathaland Council joined in 2012.<ref name="CG 2012 5">{{Cite book |url=http://www.thecouncilguide.com/The%20Council%20Guide%202012%20volume%205.doc |title=Council Guide |year=2012 |volume=5 |access-date=2012-04-02 |archive-date=January 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130107214223/http://www.thecouncilguide.com/The%20Council%20Guide%202012%20volume%205.doc |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="CG 2012 6">{{Cite book |url=http://www.thecouncilguide.com/The%20Council%20Guide%202012%20volume%206.doc |title=Council Guide |year=2012 |volume=6 |access-date=2012-04-02 |archive-date=January 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130107182647/http://www.thecouncilguide.com/The%20Council%20Guide%202012%20volume%206.doc |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Boy Scouts of America in Wisconsin today==

There are seven [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils headquartered in [[Wisconsin]]. Additionally, some adjacent councils in [[Scouting in Illinois|Illinois]] and [[Scouting in Minnesota|Minnesota]] serve portions of Wisconsin. Besides these councils, some out of state councils maintain camp facilities in Wisconsin.


===Bay-Lakes Council===
===Bay-Lakes Council===
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The Bay-Lakes Council is headquartered in [[Appleton, Wisconsin|Appleton]], [[Wisconsin]], and also serves Scouts in [[Michigan]]. Bay-Lakes Council #635 was formed on July 1, 1973, and is geographically one of the largest Boy Scout councils in the United States.
The Bay-Lakes Council is headquartered in [[Appleton, Wisconsin|Appleton]], [[Wisconsin]], and also serves Scouts in [[Michigan]]. Bay-Lakes Council #635 was formed on July 1, 1973, and is geographically one of the largest Boy Scout councils in the United States.

Bay-Lakes Council was formed in 1973 by a merger of the following councils: Badger (based in Fond du Lac), Waumegesako (based in Manitowoc), Nicolet Area (based in Green Bay), Valley (based in Menasha), Twin Lakes (based in Oshkosh), and Kettle Moraine (based in Sheboygan). The Hiawathaland Council joined in 2012.<ref name="CG 2012 5" />


===Blackhawk Area Council===
===Blackhawk Area Council===
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===Chippewa Valley Council===
===Chippewa Valley Council===
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The Chippewa Valley Council is headquartered in Eau Claire.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bsa-cvc.org |title=Council637 |access-date=September 15, 2015}}</ref>
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The Chippewa Valley Council is headquartered in Eau Claire.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chippewa Valley Council |url=http://www.bsa-cvc.org/ |access-date=2015-09-15 |archive-date=November 11, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061111194138/http://www.bsa-cvc.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

====History====
In 1922, the [[Watertown Council (Wisconsin)|Watertown Council]] was formed, disbanding in 1925. In 1927, the [[Chippewa Falls Council]] was formed, disbanding in 1928. In 1927, the [[Eau Claire Council]] (#621) was formed, changing its name to the [[Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties Council]] (#621), changing its name to the [[Ojibwa Council]] (#621) in 1925. Ojibwa became the [[Chippewa Valley Council]] (#637) in 1928.<ref name="Hook" />


====Organization====
Districts:
* Blue Hills
* Blue Hills
* Clear Water
* Clear Water
* Timber Rivers
* Glaciers End
* Tall Oaks


====Camps====
Camp:
* L.E. Phillips Scout Reservation (Rice Lake)
* L.E. Phillips Scout Reservation (Rice Lake)


Order of the Arrow:
====Order of the Arrow====
* Otyokwa Lodge #337
* Otyokwa Lodge #337


===Gateway Area Council===
===Gateway Area Council===
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The Gateway Area Council, headquartered in La Crosse, serves Scouts in [[Wisconsin]] and [[Minnesota]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gatewayscouting.org|title=Gateway Area Council BSA|access-date=July 28, 2019}}</ref>
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The Gateway Area Council, headquartered in La Crosse, serves Scouts in [[Wisconsin]] and [[Minnesota]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gateway Area Council BSA |url=https://www.gatewayscouting.org/ |access-date=July 28, 2019 |archive-date=July 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730174648/https://www.gatewayscouting.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


====History====
Districts:
In 1921, the [[La Crosse Council]] (#624) was formed, changing its name to the Gateway Area Council in 1925.<ref name="Hook" /><ref name="CG 2012 5" />

====Organization====
* Seven Rivers- Houston County (MN), School District of La Crosse, Onalaska, Prairie du Chien, Stoddard
* Seven Rivers- Houston County (MN), School District of La Crosse, Onalaska, Prairie du Chien, Stoddard
* The Great Soaring Eagle- Buffalo & Trempealeau Counties, School District of Holmen
* The Great Soaring Eagle- Buffalo & Trempealeau Counties, School District of Holmen
* Winding Trails- Jackson, Monroe, Juneau, Vernon, Crawford Counties, School District of West Salem, Bangor
* Winding Trails- Jackson, Monroe, Juneau, Vernon, Crawford Counties, School District of West Salem, Bangor


Camps:
====Camps====
* Camp Decorah, located approximately {{convert|4|mi|km|0}} southeast of [[Galesville, Wisconsin|Galesville]], [[Wisconsin]] on the [[Black River (Wisconsin)|Black River]], is {{convert|330|acre|km2}} of wooded sand hills that overlook the Black River. The camp is easily accessible with its main entrance on Council Bay Road, seven miles north of Holmen, WI, and four miles southeast of Galesville, WI.
* Camp Decorah, located approximately {{convert|4|mi|km|0}} southeast of [[Galesville, Wisconsin|Galesville]], [[Wisconsin]] on the [[Black River (Wisconsin)|Black River]], is {{convert|330|acre|km2}} of wooded sand hills that overlook the Black River. The camp is easily accessible with its main entrance on Council Bay Road, seven miles north of Holmen, WI, and four miles southeast of Galesville, WI.
* Hoffman Park provides rustic adventures near Black River Falls, WI.
* Hoffman Park provides rustic adventures near Black River Falls, WI.


Order of the Arrow:
====Order of the Arrow====
* Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge #381
* Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge #381


===Glacier's Edge Council===
===Glacier's Edge Council===
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The Glacier's Edge Council provides Scouting services to communities in the counties of Adams, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Richland, Sauk, Rock, Walworth in Wisconsin as well as Winnebago and Boone counties in Illinois. It is composed of representatives of more than 250 community organizations holding charters to operate a program of the Boy Scouts of America. The council meets annually in May to elect officers and board members. It was organized in 2005 growing from a consolidation of the Four Lakes and Sinnissippi Councils and granted a charter by the Boy Scouts of America.
The Glacier's Edge Council provides Scouting services to communities in the counties of Adams, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Richland, Sauk, Rock, Walworth in Wisconsin as well as Winnebago and Boone counties in Illinois. It is composed of representatives of more than 250 community organizations holding charters to operate a program of the Boy Scouts of America. The council meets annually in May to elect officers and board members. It was organized in 2005 growing from a consolidation of the Four Lakes and Sinnissippi Councils and granted a charter by the Boy Scouts of America.


====History====
Mission Statement: To prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The [[Janesville Council]] was formed in 1917. It disbanded in 1917.<ref name="Hook" /> In 1919, the [[Madison Council]] (#628) was formed, changing its name to the [[Four Lakes Council]] (#628) in 1929. In 2005, Four Lakes changed its name to [[Glacier's Edge Council]] (#628). In 1920, the [[Beloit Council]] (#620) was formed, changing its name to the [[Beloit Area Council]] (#620) in 1928. In 1925, the [[McHenry County Council]] (#695) (Illinois) was formed, merging into the [[Beloit Area Council]] (#620) in 1928. In 1920, the [[Beloit Area Council]] (#620) changed its name to the [[State Line Council]] (#620) in 1936. In 1928, the [[Indian Trails Council (Wisconsin)|Indian Trails Council]] (#633) was formed. State Line and Indian Trails merged to become the [[Sinnissippi Council]] (#626) in 1966. Sinnissippi "consolidated" with Four Lakes Council of Madison to become Glacier's Edge Council (#628) in 2005.<ref name="Hook" /><ref name="CG 2012 5" /><ref name="CG 2012 6" />


====Organization====
Vision Statement: The Glacier's Edge Council, Boy Scouts of America is the area's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. In the future, the Glacier's Edge Council will continue to
Districts:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Districts |url=http://glaciersedge.org/districts |access-date=2012-12-06 |website=Glaciers Edge Council |archive-date=December 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121205042332/http://glaciersedge.org/districts/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Offer young people responsible fun and adventure;
*Instill in young people lifetime values and develop in them ethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law;
*Train young people in citizenship, service and leadership;
*Serve its communities and families with its quality, values-based program.

Sinnissippi Council #626 served Scouts in south-central Wisconsin and north-central Illinois before it merged with the Madison-area Four Lakes Council #628 in 2005 to form Glacier's Edge Council #620.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thecouncilguide.com/The%20Council%20Guide%202012%20volume%205.doc |title=Council Guide 2012 Edition, Vol 5 |format=DOC |access-date=December 6, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thecouncilguide.com/The%20Council%20Guide%202012%20volume%206.doc |title=Council Guide 2012 Edition, Vol 6 |format=DOC |access-date=December 6, 2012}}</ref> It is headquartered in [[Madison, WI|Madison]], with a service center in [[Janesville, WI|Janesville]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://glaciersedge.org/contact-us/service-centers-2/ |title=Service Centers - Glaciers Edge Council |access-date=December 6, 2012}}</ref>

Districts:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://glaciersedge.org/districts/ |title=Districts - Glaciers Edge Council |access-date=December 6, 2012}}</ref>
* Indian Trails
* Indian Trails
* Mohawk
* Mohawk
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* Yahara
* Yahara


====Camps====
Camps:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://glaciersedge.org/camping/ |title=Camping - Glaciers Edge Council |access-date=December 6, 2012}}</ref>
Camps:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Camping |url=http://glaciersedge.org/camping |access-date=2012-12-06 |website=Glaciers Edge Council |archive-date=December 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208095723/http://glaciersedge.org/camping/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Camp Indian Trails on the Rock River near Janesville
* Ed Bryant Scout Reservation on the Castle Rock Flowage near Mauston
* Ed Bryant Scout Reservation on the Castle Rock Flowage near Mauston
* Camp Indian Trails on the Rock River near Janesville (Sold in 2021 to Rock County<ref>{{Cite web |last=Viviani |first=Nick |title=Rock Co. to buy Camp Indian Trails and open it to the public |url=https://www.nbc15.com/2021/11/17/rock-co-buy-camp-indian-trails-open-it-public/ |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=www.nbc15.com |language=en |archive-date=September 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909024332/https://www.nbc15.com/2021/11/17/rock-co-buy-camp-indian-trails-open-it-public/ |url-status=live }}</ref>)


Order of the Arrow:
====Order of the Arrow====
* Bigfoot Lodge (Chartered 5/5/2018 - formerly Takoda Lodge 2006-2018)
* Bigfoot Lodge (Chartered 5/5/2018 - formerly Takoda Lodge 2006–2018)


===Northern Star Council===
===Northern Star Council===
{{Main article|Northern Star Council}}
{{Main article|Northern Star Council}}


Indianhead Council merged with Viking Council in 2005 to create Northern Star Council. The Indianhead Council was headquartered in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]], [[Minnesota]], and including [[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey]] and [[Washington County, Minnesota|Washington]] Counties in Minnesota, and much of western Wisconsin. Its name came from the shape of the Wisconsin-Minnesota border, which is said to resemble that of the head of an Indian. As well as the office building in Saint Paul, facilities included [[Tomahawk Scout Reservation]] near [[Rice Lake, Wisconsin|Rice Lake]], [[Wisconsin]],<ref>[http://www.camptomahawk.org/?page=about_tsr Tomahawk Scout Reservation]</ref> Phillippo Scout Reservation near [[Cannon Falls, Minnesota|Cannon Falls]], [[Minnesota]], Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp near [[Hudson, Wisconsin|Hudson]], [[Wisconsin]], and [[Kiwanis]] Scout Camp near [[Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota|Marine on St. Croix]], [[Minnesota]].
Indianhead Council merged with Viking Council in 2005 to create Northern Star Council. The Indianhead Council was headquartered in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]], [[Minnesota]], and including [[Ramsey County, Minnesota|Ramsey]] and [[Washington County, Minnesota|Washington]] Counties in Minnesota, and much of western Wisconsin. Its name came from the shape of the Wisconsin-Minnesota border, which is said to resemble that of the head of an Indian. As well as the office building in Saint Paul, facilities included [[Tomahawk Scout Reservation]] near [[Rice Lake, Wisconsin|Rice Lake]], [[Wisconsin]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=http://www.camptomahawk.org/?page=about_tsr |website=Tomahawk Scout Reservation |access-date=August 26, 2006 |archive-date=August 16, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060816084918/http://www.camptomahawk.org/?page=about_tsr |url-status=live }}</ref> Phillippo Scout Reservation near [[Cannon Falls, Minnesota|Cannon Falls]], [[Minnesota]], Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp near [[Hudson, Wisconsin|Hudson]], [[Wisconsin]], and [[Kiwanis]] Scout Camp near [[Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota|Marine on St. Croix]], [[Minnesota]].


===Potawatomi Area Council===
===Potawatomi Area Council===
{{Main article|Potawatomi Area Council}}
{{Main article|Potawatomi Area Council}}
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The Potawatomi Area Council is headquartered in [[Waukesha, Wisconsin|Waukesha]], [[Wisconsin]]. The Potawatomi Area Council serves all of Waukesha County and portions of Dodge, Jefferson, Walworth and Washington Counties. The Wag-O-Shag Lodge is the [[Order of the Arrow]] lodge for the Potawatomi Area Council and is led by Lodge Chief, Collin Welke. Potawatomi Area Council has 1 summer camp named Camp Long Lake.
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The Potawatomi Area Council is headquartered in [[Waukesha, Wisconsin|Waukesha]], [[Wisconsin]]. The Potawatomi Area Council serves all of Waukesha County and portions of Dodge, Jefferson, Walworth and Washington Counties. The Wag-O-Shag Lodge is the [[Order of the Arrow]] lodge. Potawatomi Area Council has one summer camp named Camp Long Lake.

The [[Potawatomi Area Council]] (#651) was formed in 1931.<ref name="Hook" />


===Samoset Council===
===Samoset Council===
{{Main article|Samoset Council}}
{{Main article|Samoset Council}}
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Samoset Council is headquartered in Weston (near Wausau), and serves the north central part of Wisconsin and was founded in 1920. It gets its name from an early Boy Scout camp in the town of Harrison, named Camp Sam-O-Set which closed in 1934, a year before the construction of Camp Tesomas.
Samoset Council is headquartered in Weston (near Wausau), and serves the north central part of Wisconsin and was founded in 1920. It gets its name from an early Boy Scout camp in the town of Harrison, named Camp Sam-O-Set which closed in 1934, a year before the construction of Camp Tesomas.

In 1919, the [[Oneida County Council]] was formed, changing its name to the [[Rhinelander Council]] in 1922. In 1928, Rhinelander merged into Marathon and Lincoln Counties Council (#627) in 1928. In 1921, the [[Merrill Council]] (#627) was formed, merging into the [[Marathon and Lincoln Counties Council]] (#627) in 1926. In 1921, the [[Wausau Council]] (#644) was formed, merging into the [[Marathon and Lincoln Counties Council]] (#627) in 1926.<ref name="Hook" />

In 1917 the [[Wisconsin Rapids Council]] was formed, changing its name to Wood County in 1925. In 1921, the [[Stevens Point Council]] (#633) was formed, merging into the [[Wood County Council]] (#636) in 1927. The Wood County Council (#636) merged into the [[Central Wisconsin Council]] (#636) in 1929. Central Wisconsin merged into [[Samoset Council]] (#627) in 1937. In 1921, the [[Marinette Council]] (#626) was formed, merging into the [[Marathon and Lincoln Counties Council]] (#627) in 1930. In 1930, Marathon and Lincoln Counties changed its name to [[Samoset Council|Samoset]].<ref name="Hook" />
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===Three Harbors Council===
===Three Harbors Council===
{{main article|Three Harbors Council}}
{{main article|Three Harbors Council}}
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In September 2011, Southeast Wisconsin Council and Milwaukee County Council merged to form Three Harbors Council.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scoutheast Wisconsin Council and Milwaukee County Council Approve Consolidation|url=http://www.scoutingnews.org/2011/09/08/three-harbors-council/|access-date=8 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402084533/http://www.scoutingnews.org/2011/09/08/three-harbors-council/|archive-date=2 April 2012}}</ref>
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In 1915, the [[Milwaukee Council]] (#629) was formed, changing its name to the [[Milwaukee County Council]] (#629) in 1929. In 1917, the [[Racine Council]] (#631) was formed, changing its name to the [[Racine County Council]] (#631) in 1927. In 1917, the [[Kenosha Council]] (#623) was formed, changing its name to the [[Kenosha County Council]] (#623) in 1929. In 1961, the council changed its name to [[Kenosha Council]] (#623). In 1972, Kenosha Council and Racine County Council merged to become the [[Southeast Wisconsin Council]] (#634).<ref name="Hook" />

In September 2011, Southeast Wisconsin Council and Milwaukee County Council merged to form Three Harbors Council.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Scoutheast Wisconsin Council and Milwaukee County Council Approve Consolidation |work=scoutingnews.org |url=http://www.scoutingnews.org/2011/09/08/three-harbors-council/ |url-status=dead |access-date=2011-09-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402084533/http://www.scoutingnews.org/2011/09/08/three-harbors-council/ |archive-date=2012-04-02}}</ref>

====Organization====
Districts:<ref>{{Cite web |title=District Map |url=https://www.threeharborsscouting.org/districts/district-map/72065 |website=Three Harbors Council |access-date=October 8, 2021 |archive-date=October 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008150531/https://www.threeharborsscouting.org/districts/district-map/72065 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Aurora (Northern Milwaukee County, Wauwatosa, and West Allis)
* Southern Shores (Southern Milwaukee County)
* Red Arrow (Racine and Kenosha Counties)

====Order of the Arrow====
The Kanwa tho Lodge #636 is the Order of the Arrow lodge for Three Harbors Council. It was founded on January 6, 2013, through the consolidation of Mascoutens Lodge #8 and Mikano Lodge #231. The name and totem were chosen by the youth of the new lodge on the morning of July 8, 2012. Kanwa tho Lodge's totem is a panther, and "Kanwa tho" translates to "panther band".<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Kanwa tho Lodge |url=http://www.threeharborsscouting.org/about-us/about-kanwa-tho-lodge/53561 |website=Three Harbors Council |access-date=October 8, 2021 |archive-date=October 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008150531/http://www.threeharborsscouting.org/about-us/about-kanwa-tho-lodge/53561 |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Voyageurs Area Council===
===Voyageurs Area Council===
{{Main article|Voyageurs Area Council}}
{{Main article|Voyageurs Area Council}}
Headquartered in Hermantown, Minnesota, Voyageurs Area Council serves Scouts in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Its [[Order of the Arrow]] Lodge is Ka'niss Ma'ingan Lodge #196.
The [[Ashland Council]] was formed in 1918. It disbanded in 1920.<ref name="Hook" /> Headquartered in Hermantown, Minnesota, Voyageurs Area Council serves Scouts in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Its [[Order of the Arrow]] Lodge is Ka'niss Ma'ingan Lodge #196.


==Girl Scouts of the USA==
==Girl Scouts of the USA==
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There are three Girl Scout councils serving Washington.


There are four councils of the [[Girl Scouts of the USA]] headquartered in [[Wisconsin]]. Additionally, two adjacent councils in [[Scouting in Minnesota|Minnesota]] serve portions of Wisconsin.
There are four councils of the [[Girl Scouts of the USA]] headquartered in [[Wisconsin]]. Additionally, two adjacent councils in [[Scouting in Minnesota|Minnesota]] serve portions of Wisconsin.
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===Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland Council===
=== Badgerland Council===
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Badgerland Council serves more than 14,200 girls and has some 4,500 adult volunteers in south-central and south-western Wisconsin. It was formed in June 2009 by the merge of three councils and part of a fourth: Girl Scouts of Badger Council, Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council, Girl Scouts of Riverland Council, and the Wisconsin part of Girl Scouts of Green Hills Council.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gsbadgerland.org |title=Girl Scouts of Badgerland Wisconsin |access-date=September 15, 2015}}</ref>
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Badgerland Council serves more than 14,200 girls and has some 4,500 adult volunteers in south-central and south-western Wisconsin. It was formed in June 2009 by the merge of three councils and part of a fourth: Girl Scouts of Badger Council, Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council, Girl Scouts of Riverland Council, and the Wisconsin part of Girl Scouts of Green Hills Council.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Girl Scouts of Badgerland Wisconsin |url=http://www.gsbadgerland.org/ |access-date=2015-09-15 |archive-date=October 16, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101016084452/http://gsbadgerland.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Services centers: [[Beloit, Wisconsin|Beloit]], [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]], [[La Crosse, Wisconsin|La Crosse]], and [[Platteville, Wisconsin|Platteville]]


;Services centers: [[Beloit, Wisconsin|Beloit]], [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]], [[La Crosse, Wisconsin|La Crosse]], and [[Platteville, Wisconsin|Platteville]]
Camps:

;Camps:
* Camp Brandenberg is located northwest of Madison, and is available for use year-round.
* Camp Brandenberg is located northwest of Madison, and is available for use year-round.
* Camp Black Hawk is located near [[Antigo, Wisconsin|Antigo]], [[Wisconsin]] and is a summer resident camp.
* Camp Black Hawk is located near [[Antigo, Wisconsin|Antigo]], [[Wisconsin]] and is a summer resident camp.
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* Stetler is a camping area east of Madison, available for use year-round.
* Stetler is a camping area east of Madison, available for use year-round.


===Girl Scouts of Manitou Council===
===Manitou Council===
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Manitou Council serves 7,500 girls in Calumet, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, and Washington counties in Wisconsin.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gsmanitou.org |title=Girl Scouts of Manitou |access-date=September 15, 2015}}</ref>
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Manitou Council serves 7,500 girls in Calumet, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, and Washington counties in Wisconsin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Girl Scouts of Manitou |url=http://www.gsmanitou.org/ |access-date=2015-09-15 |archive-date=June 18, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060618235452/http://www.gsmanitou.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


It was slated to be merged with several other councils into Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes. In December 2008, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals gave a preliminary injunction enjoining the national organization from changing the status of Manitou Council.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/122907563.html |title=Manitou Girl Scout Council proves to be one tough cookie |access-date=September 15, 2015}}</ref>
It was slated to be merged with several other councils into Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes. In December 2008, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals gave a preliminary injunction enjoining the national organization from changing the status of Manitou Council.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manitou Girl Scout Council proves to be one tough cookie |url=http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/122907563.html |access-date=2015-09-15 |archive-date=January 16, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116120339/http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/122907563.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


Headquarters: [[Sheboygan, Wisconsin|Sheboygan]], [[Wisconsin]]
;Headquarters: [[Sheboygan, Wisconsin|Sheboygan]], [[Wisconsin]]


Camps:
;Camps:
*Camp Evelyn is 240 acres near [[Plymouth, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gsmanitou.org/Camp/properties}}</ref>
*Camp Evelyn is 240 acres near [[Plymouth, Wisconsin]].<ref name="gsmanitou camping">{{Cite web |title=Camping &#124; Troop Getaways & Property Rental &#124; Girl Scouts of Manitou |url=http://www.gsmanitou.org/Camp/properties |access-date=October 15, 2016 |archive-date=October 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019033222/http://www.gsmanitou.org/Camp/properties |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Camp Manitou is 140 acres near [[Shoto, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gsmanitou.org/Camp/properties}}</ref>
*Camp Manitou is 140 acres near [[Shoto, Wisconsin]].<ref name="gsmanitou camping" />


===Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines===
===Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines===
{{Main article|Scouting in Minnesota}}
{{Main article|Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines Council}}


This council was formed on January 1, 2008, from the merger of Girl Scouts – Land of Lakes Council, Girl Scouts – Northern Pine Council and a portion of the Peacepipe and the Pine to Prairie Councils.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gslakesandpines.org/what-we-do/}}</ref> Only one of this council's camps is located in Wisconsin.
This council was formed on January 1, 2008, from the merger of Girl Scouts – Land of Lakes Council, Girl Scouts – Northern Pine Council and a portion of the Peacepipe and the Pine to Prairie Councils.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What we do |url=http://gslakesandpines.org/what-we-do/ |website=Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines |access-date=October 15, 2016 |archive-date=October 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018232910/http://gslakesandpines.org/what-we-do/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Only one of this council's camps is located in Wisconsin.

Headquarters: [[Waite Park, Minnesota|Waite Park]], [[Minnesota]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gslakesandpines.org |title=Girl Scouts of MN & WI Lakes & Pines |access-date=September 15, 2015}}</ref>

Camps:
*Camp Roundelay is 620 acres near [[Minong, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gslakesandpines.org.s170003.gridserver.com/camps/camp-roundelay/}}</ref>


===Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys===
===Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys===
{{Main article|Scouting in Minnesota}}
{{Main article|Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys}}


Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys serves 32,000 girls and 11,000 volunteers in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.girlscoutsrv.org/about-us/}}</ref> It was created in 2007 as the result of a merger of five Minnesota councils.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.girlscoutsrv.org/about-us/our-history/}}</ref> Only one of its camps is located in Wisconsin.
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys serves 32,000 girls and 11,000 volunteers in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=http://www.girlscoutsrv.org/about-us |website=Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys |access-date=October 15, 2016 |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202090734/http://www.girlscoutsrv.org/about-us/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was created in 2007 as the result of a merger of five Minnesota councils.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our History |url=http://www.girlscoutsrv.org/about-us/our-history/ |website=Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys |access-date=October 15, 2016 |archive-date=October 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018212553/http://www.girlscoutsrv.org/about-us/our-history/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Only one of its camps is located in Wisconsin.


===Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes===
Headquarters: [[St. Paul, Minnesota|St. Paul]], [[Minnesota]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.girlscoutsrv.org |title=Girl Scouts River Valleys – Discover. Connect. Take Action. |access-date=September 15, 2015}}</ref>
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In partnership with over 6,000 adult volunteers, Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL) serves nearly 15,000 girls in 58 counties in northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The council's jurisdiction spans about 400 miles from east to west and about 300 miles from north to south.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes |url=http://www.gsnwgl.org/ |access-date=2015-09-15 |archive-date=February 23, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090223232906/http://gsnwgl.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Camps:
*Camp Northwoods is 420 acres in [[Mason, WI]]. Girl Scouts first began camping there in 1956.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://camp.girlscoutsrv.org/our-camps/camp-northwoods/}}</ref>

===Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes===
In partnership with over 6,000 adult volunteers, Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL) serves nearly 15,000 girls in 58 counties in northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The council's jurisdiction spans about 400 miles from east to west and about 300 miles from north to south.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gsnwgl.org |title=Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes |access-date=September 15, 2015}}</ref>


It was formed on May 1, 2008 by the merger of Girl Scouts of Birch Trails Council, Girl Scouts of the Fox River Area, Girl Scouts of Indian Waters, Girl Scouts of Lac Baie Council, Girl Scouts of Peninsula Waters and Girl Scouts of Woodland Council.
It was formed on May 1, 2008, by the merger of Girl Scouts of Birch Trails Council, Girl Scouts of the Fox River Area, Girl Scouts of Indian Waters, Girl Scouts of Lac Baie Council, Girl Scouts of Peninsula Waters and Girl Scouts of Woodland Council.


Headquarters: [[Green Bay, Wisconsin|Green Bay]], [[Wisconsin]]
;Headquarters: [[Appleton, Wisconsin|Appleton]], [[Wisconsin]]


Camps:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gsnwgl.org/who-we-are/properties-facilities |title=Properties & Facilities » Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes |access-date=October 17, 2016}}</ref>
;Camps:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Properties & Facilities |url=http://www.gsnwgl.org/who-we-are/properties-facilities |access-date=2016-10-17 |website=Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes |archive-date=October 12, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012194438/http://www.gsnwgl.org/who-we-are/properties-facilities |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Camp Birch Trails, the council's largest camp, is located near [[Merrill, Wisconsin]].
*Camp Birch Trails, the council's largest camp, is located near [[Merrill, Wisconsin]].
*Camp Nesbit is located in [[Sidnaw, Michigan]].
*Camp Nesbit is located in [[Sidnaw, Michigan]].
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*Camp Sacajawea is located on the outskirts of [[Wisconsin Rapids, WI]].
*Camp Sacajawea is located on the outskirts of [[Wisconsin Rapids, WI]].
*Camp Nawakwa is located in [[Cornell, WI]].
*Camp Nawakwa is located in [[Cornell, WI]].
*Camp Del O'Claire is located near [[Wausau, WI]]. As of November 2015, it is being investigated to decide whether it should remain open.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://connect.gsnwgl.org/resources/entry/136/}}</ref>
*Camp Del O'Claire is located near [[Wausau, WI]]. As of November 2015, it is being investigated to decide whether it should remain open.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Camp DelO'Claie |url=http://connect.gsnwgl.org/resources/entry/136 |website=Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes |access-date=October 15, 2016 |archive-date=October 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019010520/http://connect.gsnwgl.org/resources/entry/136/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
*Camp Cuesta is located near [[Baileys Harbor, WI]].
*Camp Cuesta is located near [[Baileys Harbor, WI]].


===Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast===
===Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast===
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Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) serves some 33,000 girls in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha, as well as the southern part of Ozaukee and eastern parts of Dodge and Jefferson counties.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Girl Scouts of WI SE |url=http://www.gswise.org/ |access-date=2015-09-15 |archive-date=February 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090215004422/http://gswise.org/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Headquarters: [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin|Milwaukee]], [[Wisconsin]]
;Headquarters: [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin|Milwaukee]], [[Wisconsin]]


Camps and centers:
;Camps and centers:
* Alice Chester Center, East Troy
* Alice Chester Center, East Troy
* Camp Pottawatomie Hills, East Troy
* Camp Pottawatomie Hills, East Troy
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==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps]]
* [[Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps]]
* [[Racine Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps]]
* [[Racine Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps]]
* [[Boy Scout Lane]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://www.gatewayscouting.org Gateway Area Council]

** [https://www.gatewayscouting.org/camp-decorah Camp Decorah]
* [http://www.glaciersedge.org Glaciers Edge Council]
* [http://www.baylakesbsa.org Bay Lakes Council]
** [http://www.bpsc.org Bear Paw Scout Camp]
* [http://www.pacbsa.org Potawatomi Area Council]
* [http://campmakajawan.org/ Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Unofficial Camp Site]
* [http://campmakajawan.org/ Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Unofficial Camp Site]


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Scouting in Wisconsin
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Glacier's Edge
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BSA councils serving Wisconsin

Wisconsin has a long history with the Boy Scout and Girl Scout organizations from the 1910s to the present day, both programs have independently served thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.

Early history (1910–1950)

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In 1920, the Appleton Council, and the Neenah-Menasha Council were both formed. They merged to become the Valley Council (#635) in 1922. In 1924 Valley Council changed its name to the Fox River Valley Council (#635), changing it back to Valley in 1925. In 1920, the Fond Du Lac Council (#622) was founded, changing its name to the Badger Council (#622) in 1926. In 1919, the Manitowoc Council (#625) was formed, changing its name to the Manitowoc County Council (#625) in 1929, changing its name to the Waumegasako Council (#625) in 1940. The Waumegasako Council merged into the Bay-Lakes Council (#635) in 1973. In 1920, the Green Bay Council was founded, closing in 1922. In 1930, the Green Bay Area Council was founded again, changing its name to the Nicollet Area Council (#621) in 1934. In 1919, the Oshkosh Council (#630) was founded, changing its name to the Twin Lakes Council (#630) in 1935. In 1919, the Sheboygan County Council (#632) was founded, changing its name to the Kettle Moraine Council (#632) in 1935.[1]

The Oconomowoc Council was formed in 1917. It disbanded in 1921. The Janesville Council was formed in 1917. It disbanded in 1917. The Sturgeon Bay Council was formed in 1918. It disbanded in 1919. The Ashland Council was formed in 1918. It disbanded in 1920.[1]

Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation is a Boy Scouts of America property and High Adventure base located in Northern Wisconsin and serves the Scouts of the Northeast Illinois Council based in Highland Park, Illinois. Originally a logging camp, the Scouts purchased the land and first had campers in 1929. The camp is 1,560 acres (6 km2) in size.[2]

Recent history (1950–present)

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The Bay-Lakes Council (#635) was formed in 1973 by a merger of the following councils: Badger (based in Fond du Lac), Waumegesako (based in Manitowoc), Nicolet Area (based in Green Bay), Valley (based in Menasha), Twin Lakes (based in Oshkosh), and Kettle Moraine (based in Sheboygan). The Hiawathaland Council joined in 2012.[3][4]

Boy Scouts of America in Wisconsin today

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There are seven Boy Scouts of America local councils headquartered in Wisconsin. Additionally, some adjacent councils in Illinois and Minnesota serve portions of Wisconsin. Besides these councils, some out of state councils maintain camp facilities in Wisconsin.

Bay-Lakes Council

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Bay-Lakes Council (#635)
CountryUnited States
Founded1973
Website
Bay-Lakes Council
Main article: Bay-Lakes Council

The Bay-Lakes Council is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and also serves Scouts in Michigan. Bay-Lakes Council #635 was formed on July 1, 1973, and is geographically one of the largest Boy Scout councils in the United States.

Bay-Lakes Council was formed in 1973 by a merger of the following councils: Badger (based in Fond du Lac), Waumegesako (based in Manitowoc), Nicolet Area (based in Green Bay), Valley (based in Menasha), Twin Lakes (based in Oshkosh), and Kettle Moraine (based in Sheboygan). The Hiawathaland Council joined in 2012.[3]

Blackhawk Area Council

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Main article: Scouting in Illinois

Blackhawk Area Council is headquartered in Rockford, Illinois and serves southwestern Wisconsin and northwestern Illinois.

Chippewa Valley Council

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Chippewa Valley Council (#637)
CountryUnited States
Founded1928
Website
Chippewa Valley Council

The Chippewa Valley Council is headquartered in Eau Claire.[5]

History

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In 1922, the Watertown Council was formed, disbanding in 1925. In 1927, the Chippewa Falls Council was formed, disbanding in 1928. In 1927, the Eau Claire Council (#621) was formed, changing its name to the Chippewa and Eau Claire Counties Council (#621), changing its name to the Ojibwa Council (#621) in 1925. Ojibwa became the Chippewa Valley Council (#637) in 1928.[1]

Organization

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  • Blue Hills
  • Clear Water
  • Timber Rivers

Camps

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  • L.E. Phillips Scout Reservation (Rice Lake)

Order of the Arrow

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  • Otyokwa Lodge #337

Gateway Area Council

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Gateway Area Council (#624)
CountryUnited States
Founded1925
Website
Gateway Area Council

The Gateway Area Council, headquartered in La Crosse, serves Scouts in Wisconsin and Minnesota.[6]

History

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In 1921, the La Crosse Council (#624) was formed, changing its name to the Gateway Area Council in 1925.[1][3]

Organization

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  • Seven Rivers- Houston County (MN), School District of La Crosse, Onalaska, Prairie du Chien, Stoddard
  • The Great Soaring Eagle- Buffalo & Trempealeau Counties, School District of Holmen
  • Winding Trails- Jackson, Monroe, Juneau, Vernon, Crawford Counties, School District of West Salem, Bangor

Camps

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  • Camp Decorah, located approximately 4 miles (6 km) southeast of Galesville, Wisconsin on the Black River, is 330 acres (1.3 km2) of wooded sand hills that overlook the Black River. The camp is easily accessible with its main entrance on Council Bay Road, seven miles north of Holmen, WI, and four miles southeast of Galesville, WI.
  • Hoffman Park provides rustic adventures near Black River Falls, WI.

Order of the Arrow

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  • Ni-Sanak-Tani Lodge #381

Glacier's Edge Council

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Glacier's Edge Council (#628)
HeadquartersMadison, Wisconsin
CountryUnited States
Founded1929
Website
Glacier's Edge Council

The Glacier's Edge Council provides Scouting services to communities in the counties of Adams, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Richland, Sauk, Rock, Walworth in Wisconsin as well as Winnebago and Boone counties in Illinois. It is composed of representatives of more than 250 community organizations holding charters to operate a program of the Boy Scouts of America. The council meets annually in May to elect officers and board members. It was organized in 2005 growing from a consolidation of the Four Lakes and Sinnissippi Councils and granted a charter by the Boy Scouts of America.

History

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The Janesville Council was formed in 1917. It disbanded in 1917.[1] In 1919, the Madison Council (#628) was formed, changing its name to the Four Lakes Council (#628) in 1929. In 2005, Four Lakes changed its name to Glacier's Edge Council (#628). In 1920, the Beloit Council (#620) was formed, changing its name to the Beloit Area Council (#620) in 1928. In 1925, the McHenry County Council (#695) (Illinois) was formed, merging into the Beloit Area Council (#620) in 1928. In 1920, the Beloit Area Council (#620) changed its name to the State Line Council (#620) in 1936. In 1928, the Indian Trails Council (#633) was formed. State Line and Indian Trails merged to become the Sinnissippi Council (#626) in 1966. Sinnissippi "consolidated" with Four Lakes Council of Madison to become Glacier's Edge Council (#628) in 2005.[1][3][4]

Organization

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Districts:[7]

  • Indian Trails
  • Mohawk
  • Wisconsin River
  • Yahara

Camps

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Camps:[8]

  • Ed Bryant Scout Reservation on the Castle Rock Flowage near Mauston
  • Camp Indian Trails on the Rock River near Janesville (Sold in 2021 to Rock County[9])

Order of the Arrow

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  • Bigfoot Lodge (Chartered 5/5/2018 - formerly Takoda Lodge 2006–2018)

Northern Star Council

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Main article: Northern Star Council

Indianhead Council merged with Viking Council in 2005 to create Northern Star Council. The Indianhead Council was headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and including Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota, and much of western Wisconsin. Its name came from the shape of the Wisconsin-Minnesota border, which is said to resemble that of the head of an Indian. As well as the office building in Saint Paul, facilities included Tomahawk Scout Reservation near Rice Lake, Wisconsin,[10] Phillippo Scout Reservation near Cannon Falls, Minnesota, Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp near Hudson, Wisconsin, and Kiwanis Scout Camp near Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Potawatomi Area Council

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Main article: Potawatomi Area Council
Potawatomi Area Council (#651)
CountryUnited States
Founded1931
Website
Potawatomi Area Council

The Potawatomi Area Council is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The Potawatomi Area Council serves all of Waukesha County and portions of Dodge, Jefferson, Walworth and Washington Counties. The Wag-O-Shag Lodge is the Order of the Arrow lodge. Potawatomi Area Council has one summer camp named Camp Long Lake.

The Potawatomi Area Council (#651) was formed in 1931.[1]

Samoset Council

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Main article: Samoset Council
Samoset Council (#62u)
CountryUnited States
Founded1931
Website
Samoset Council

Samoset Council is headquartered in Weston (near Wausau), and serves the north central part of Wisconsin and was founded in 1920. It gets its name from an early Boy Scout camp in the town of Harrison, named Camp Sam-O-Set which closed in 1934, a year before the construction of Camp Tesomas.

In 1919, the Oneida County Council was formed, changing its name to the Rhinelander Council in 1922. In 1928, Rhinelander merged into Marathon and Lincoln Counties Council (#627) in 1928. In 1921, the Merrill Council (#627) was formed, merging into the Marathon and Lincoln Counties Council (#627) in 1926. In 1921, the Wausau Council (#644) was formed, merging into the Marathon and Lincoln Counties Council (#627) in 1926.[1]

In 1917 the Wisconsin Rapids Council was formed, changing its name to Wood County in 1925. In 1921, the Stevens Point Council (#633) was formed, merging into the Wood County Council (#636) in 1927. The Wood County Council (#636) merged into the Central Wisconsin Council (#636) in 1929. Central Wisconsin merged into Samoset Council (#627) in 1937. In 1921, the Marinette Council (#626) was formed, merging into the Marathon and Lincoln Counties Council (#627) in 1930. In 1930, Marathon and Lincoln Counties changed its name to Samoset.[1]

Three Harbors Council

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Main article: Three Harbors Council
Three Harbors Council (#636)
HeadquartersMilwaukee, Wisconsin
CountryUnited States
Founded1931
Website
Three Harbors Council

In 1915, the Milwaukee Council (#629) was formed, changing its name to the Milwaukee County Council (#629) in 1929. In 1917, the Racine Council (#631) was formed, changing its name to the Racine County Council (#631) in 1927. In 1917, the Kenosha Council (#623) was formed, changing its name to the Kenosha County Council (#623) in 1929. In 1961, the council changed its name to Kenosha Council (#623). In 1972, Kenosha Council and Racine County Council merged to become the Southeast Wisconsin Council (#634).[1]

In September 2011, Southeast Wisconsin Council and Milwaukee County Council merged to form Three Harbors Council.[11]

Organization

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Districts:[12]

  • Aurora (Northern Milwaukee County, Wauwatosa, and West Allis)
  • Southern Shores (Southern Milwaukee County)
  • Red Arrow (Racine and Kenosha Counties)

Order of the Arrow

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The Kanwa tho Lodge #636 is the Order of the Arrow lodge for Three Harbors Council. It was founded on January 6, 2013, through the consolidation of Mascoutens Lodge #8 and Mikano Lodge #231. The name and totem were chosen by the youth of the new lodge on the morning of July 8, 2012. Kanwa tho Lodge's totem is a panther, and "Kanwa tho" translates to "panther band".[13]

Voyageurs Area Council

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Main article: Voyageurs Area Council

The Ashland Council was formed in 1918. It disbanded in 1920.[1] Headquartered in Hermantown, Minnesota, Voyageurs Area Council serves Scouts in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Its Order of the Arrow Lodge is Ka'niss Ma'ingan Lodge #196.

Girl Scouts of the USA

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There are three Girl Scout councils serving Washington.

There are four councils of the Girl Scouts of the USA headquartered in Wisconsin. Additionally, two adjacent councils in Minnesota serve portions of Wisconsin.

Badgerland Council

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Badgerland Council
CountryUnited States
Website
Badgerland Council

Badgerland Council serves more than 14,200 girls and has some 4,500 adult volunteers in south-central and south-western Wisconsin. It was formed in June 2009 by the merge of three councils and part of a fourth: Girl Scouts of Badger Council, Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council, Girl Scouts of Riverland Council, and the Wisconsin part of Girl Scouts of Green Hills Council.[14]

Services centers
Beloit, Madison, La Crosse, and Platteville
Camps
  • Camp Brandenberg is located northwest of Madison, and is available for use year-round.
  • Camp Black Hawk is located near Antigo, Wisconsin and is a summer resident camp.
  • Camp Ehawee is located near La Crosse, and is a summer resident camp.
  • Stetler is a camping area east of Madison, available for use year-round.

Manitou Council

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Manitou Council
CountryUnited States
Website
Manitou Council

Manitou Council serves 7,500 girls in Calumet, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Manitowoc, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, and Washington counties in Wisconsin.[15]

It was slated to be merged with several other councils into Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes. In December 2008, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals gave a preliminary injunction enjoining the national organization from changing the status of Manitou Council.[16]

Headquarters
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Camps

Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines

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Main article: Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines Council

This council was formed on January 1, 2008, from the merger of Girl Scouts – Land of Lakes Council, Girl Scouts – Northern Pine Council and a portion of the Peacepipe and the Pine to Prairie Councils.[18] Only one of this council's camps is located in Wisconsin.

Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys

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Main article: Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys

Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys serves 32,000 girls and 11,000 volunteers in southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.[19] It was created in 2007 as the result of a merger of five Minnesota councils.[20] Only one of its camps is located in Wisconsin.

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes

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Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes
CountryUnited States
Website
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes

In partnership with over 6,000 adult volunteers, Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL) serves nearly 15,000 girls in 58 counties in northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The council's jurisdiction spans about 400 miles from east to west and about 300 miles from north to south.[21]

It was formed on May 1, 2008, by the merger of Girl Scouts of Birch Trails Council, Girl Scouts of the Fox River Area, Girl Scouts of Indian Waters, Girl Scouts of Lac Baie Council, Girl Scouts of Peninsula Waters and Girl Scouts of Woodland Council.

Headquarters
Appleton, Wisconsin
Camps
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Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast

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Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
CountryUnited States
Website
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) serves some 33,000 girls in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha, as well as the southern part of Ozaukee and eastern parts of Dodge and Jefferson counties.[24]

Headquarters
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Camps and centers
  • Alice Chester Center, East Troy
  • Camp Pottawatomie Hills, East Troy
  • Camp Winding River, Neosho
  • Chinook Program Center & Activity Station, Waukesha
  • Girl Scout Service Center, Racine
  • Marion Chester Read Center, Milwaukee
  • Silverbrook Program Center, West Bend
  • Trefoil Oaks Program Center, Kenosha
  • Volunteer Center/Council Office, Waukesha
  • Woodhaven, Kenosha

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Hook, James; Franck, Dave; Austin, Steve (1982). An Aid to Collecting Selected Council Shoulder Patches with Valuation. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation". Pearson, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on May 2, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d Council Guide. Vol. 5. 2012. Archived from the original on January 7, 2013. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  4. ^ a b Council Guide. Vol. 6. 2012. Archived from the original on January 7, 2013. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  5. ^ "Chippewa Valley Council". Archived from the original on November 11, 2006. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  6. ^ "Gateway Area Council BSA". Archived from the original on July 30, 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
  7. ^ "Districts". Glaciers Edge Council. Archived from the original on December 5, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
  8. ^ "Camping". Glaciers Edge Council. Archived from the original on December 8, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
  9. ^ Viviani, Nick. "Rock Co. to buy Camp Indian Trails and open it to the public". www.nbc15.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  10. ^ "About". Tomahawk Scout Reservation. Archived from the original on August 16, 2006. Retrieved August 26, 2006.
  11. ^ "Scoutheast Wisconsin Council and Milwaukee County Council Approve Consolidation". scoutingnews.org. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2011.
  12. ^ "District Map". Three Harbors Council. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  13. ^ "About Kanwa tho Lodge". Three Harbors Council. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
  14. ^ "Girl Scouts of Badgerland Wisconsin". Archived from the original on October 16, 2010. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  15. ^ "Girl Scouts of Manitou". Archived from the original on June 18, 2006. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  16. ^ "Manitou Girl Scout Council proves to be one tough cookie". Archived from the original on January 16, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  17. ^ a b "Camping | Troop Getaways & Property Rental | Girl Scouts of Manitou". Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  18. ^ "What we do". Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  19. ^ "About". Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  20. ^ "Our History". Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  21. ^ "Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes". Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  22. ^ "Properties & Facilities". Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  23. ^ "Camp DelO'Claie". Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  24. ^ "Girl Scouts of WI SE". Archived from the original on February 15, 2009. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
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