The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

UOS 2014 Leader Guidebooks Scouting is Fun

Fun, Adventure, Values… You've found it all with Scouting, the most proven and successful youth program in America. Founded in 1920, Samoset Council currently serves 6,300 youth in north-central Wisconsin. We provide the necessary support services to ensure success of our districts and the units they support. Furthermore, the council provides year-round camping programs, youth and adult training opportunities and a council service center.

Featured News

Fireside Chats with Jeff Ottosen: Jeff and key members of the council board will be visiting each district over the next three months. Volunteers are encourage to attend one of these meetings. See the schedule for details.

Join Scouting: Scouting's lessons last a lifetime. Join anytime and become a Scout today!
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Merit Badge Resources: Looking for the latest merit badge fliers? Want to know which new merit badges are in the works?

Friends of Scouting: In the next few months you will be involved in the Friends of Scouting campaign in one way or another & we thank you in advance.

Upcoming Events

Camp Signup 2015: Beginning March 1, 2014 at 1:00 PM, reservations will be accepted for 2015.

Camp Webinar, March 11 7:00 PM:  Leaders and parents are encouraged to attend and discover what awaits them this summer.

University of Scouting, Saturday March 15: This new program will provide interested Scouts and Scouters tools they can use to build and reinforce a top-notch Scouting program.

Wilderness First Aid, April 11-13: If you plan to spend time in the backcountry you need to be prepared. This course will help you prepare for the unexpected.

Outdoor Leader Skills, May 2-3: Learn how to have fun training youth in the Scouting outdoor skills needed for advancement.

Leave No Trace Trainers Course, May 2-4: Learn how to make good choices to minimize recreational impacts to help protect your favorite outdoor camping locations.