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[[Image:BoyScoutLane.jpg|thumb|''[[Boy Scout Lane]]'' in Stevens Point ]] | [[Image:BoyScoutLane.jpg|thumb|''[[Boy Scout Lane]]'' in Stevens Point ]] | ||
'''Scouting in Wisconsin''' has a long history, from the | '''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. | ||
==Early history (1910-1950)== | == Early history (1910-1950) == | ||
Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation is a [[Boy Scouts of America]] property 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 1560 acres in size. | Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation is a [[Boy Scouts of America]] property 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 1560 acres in size. | ||
==Recent history (1950- | == Recent history (1950-current) == | ||
*[[Indianhead Council]] merged with [[Viking Council]] in 2005 to create [[Northern Star Council]] | |||
There are | == Boy Scouting in Wisconsin == | ||
There are twelve [[Boy Scouts of America]] local councils in Wisconsin. Also, [[Three Fires Council]] operates [[Camp Freeland Leslie]] in Oxford, Wisconsin. | |||
*[[Bay-Lakes Council]] | *[[Bay-Lakes Council]] | ||
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*Girl Scouts of Woodland Council, Inc., Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. http://www.woodgsc.org | *Girl Scouts of Woodland Council, Inc., Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. http://www.woodgsc.org | ||
==See also== | == Scout Activities by County == | ||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Brown County, Wisconsin|Brown]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Dane County, Wisconsin|Dane]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Marathon County, Wisconsin|Marathon]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin|Milwaukee]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Outagamie County, Wisconsin|Outagamie]] / | |||
[[Scouting and Guiding in Waukesha County, Wisconsin|Waukesha]] / | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Boy Scout Lane]] | * [[Boy Scout Lane]] | ||
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[[Category:Girl Scouts of the USA Local Councils|Wisconsin]] | [[Category:Girl Scouts of the USA Local Councils|Wisconsin]] | ||
[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in Wisconsin]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:56, 13 January 2020
Boy Scout Lane in Stevens Point
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.
Early history (1910-1950)
Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation is a Boy Scouts of America property 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 1560 acres in size.
Recent history (1950-current)
- Indianhead Council merged with Viking Council in 2005 to create Northern Star Council
Boy Scouting in Wisconsin
There are twelve Boy Scouts of America local councils in Wisconsin. Also, Three Fires Council operates Camp Freeland Leslie in Oxford, Wisconsin.
- Bay-Lakes Council
- Blackhawk Area Council
- Chippewa Valley Council
- Gateway Area Council
- Glacier's Edge Council
- Hiawathaland Council
- Milwaukee County Council
- Northern Star Council
- Potawatomi Area Council
- Samoset Council
- Southeast Wisconsin Council
- Voyageurs Area Council
Girl Scouting in Wisconsin
There are 13 Girl Scout council offices in Wisconsin.
- Girl Scouts of Badger Council, Inc., Beloit, Wisconsin. http://www.gsbadger.org
- Girl Scouts of Birch Trails Council Wisconsin, Inc., Weston, Wisconsin. http://www.birchtrailsgirlscouts.org
- Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin. http://www.girlscoutsofblackhawk.org
- Girl Scouts of The Fox River Area, Inc., Appleton, Wisconsin. http://www.gsfra.org
- Girl Scouts - Great Blue Heron Council, Inc., New Berlin, Wisconsin. http://www.girlscoutsgbh.org
- Girl Scouts of Indian Waters Council, Inc., Eau Claire, Wisconsin, http://www.gsiwc.org
- Girl Scout Council of Kenosha County, Inc., Kenosha, Wisconsin. http://www.kenoshagirlscouts.org
- Girl Scouts of Lac Baie Council, Inc., Green Bay, Wisconsin. http://www.lacbaiegirlscouts.org
- Girl Scouts of Manitou Council, Inc., Sheboygan, Wisconsin. http://www.gsmanitou.org
- Girl Scouts of Milwaukee Area, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. http://www.girlscoutsmilwaukee.org
- Girl Scouts of Racine County, Inc., Racine, Wisconsin. http://www.girlscoutsracineco.org
- Girl Scouts of Riverland Council, Inc., La Crosse, Wisconsin, http://www.gsriverland.com
- Girl Scouts of Woodland Council, Inc., Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. http://www.woodgsc.org
Scout Activities by County
Brown / Dane / Marathon / Milwaukee / Outagamie / Waukesha /
See also
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