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.
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.
Aaron Jinwook Reid
Eagle Scout Name: Aaron Jinwook Reid, Troop 271
Number of service hours: 224
Name of Project: Homestead Hollow County Path Boardwalk
Description of Project: Aaron’s project consisted of assembling 460 feet of pre-built boardwalk sections on a trail in the woods at Homestead Hollow County Park in Germantown for Washington County Parks and Trails. The portion of the trail that was covered is typically muddy and underwater after it rains people are unable to use it. Hikers, dog walkers and Aaron’s local high school cross country team will now be able to walk and run on the trail in any weather and enjoy the surrounding nature and get exercise.
