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.
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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.
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.
Cassandra Vincent
Eagle Scout Name: Cassandra Vincent
Unit: Troop 156 G
Number of service hours: 175 hrs
Name of Project: Flower Boxes for Wauwatosa East High School
Description of Project:
Cassandra’s project consisted of, with the assistance of volunteers and in collaboration with the school, constructing and installing a pair of flower boxes outside the pool doors as part of the Eagle project.
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Samuel Mertens
Eagle Scout Name: Samuel Mertens
Unit: Troop 175
Number of service hours: 536 hrs
Name of Project: Dugout Covers for Armory Park
Description of Project:
Samuel’s project at Armory Park in Sussex, WI involved installing dugout coverings, initially planned by attaching them to existing fencing. However, discovering the fencing was insufficient, Samuel and his father reinforced it with sturdy metal posts. They constructed the coverings using 2x4s, 2x10s, and custom-cut 12′ galvalume standing seam 28 gauge metal decking. Once completed, the coverings were installed and finished to ensure durability. This project significantly enhances the park by providing shade and weather protection for baseball and softball players, improving the field’s usability and appeal to all users.