Samoset Council Of Boy Scouts Of America

Name

Samoset Council Of Boy Scouts Of America

Legal name

Samoset Council Of Boy Scouts Of America

Website

https://samoset.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), College & Career Exploration Camps (Pre-College Samplers, Pathways) (EDAMALAN)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting programs
• Summer camp facilities
• Volunteer-led programs
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual registration fees collected from youth and adult members. Youth fees of $133 for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouting; $98 for Exploring youth. Adult fees of $101 for volunteers; $86 for adult Exploring participants. Includes national council fees and council program fees ($48 youth, $36 adult).
2. Unit Charter Fees: $100 annual unit charter/affiliation fee for packs, troops, crews, and ships.
3. Scout Shop Sales: Full-service retail shop selling uniforms, handbooks, advancement badges, camping equipment, crafts, and gifts. Orders can be placed online for pickup or shipping.
4. Popcorn Sales: Annual popcorn fundraiser through Pecatonica River Popcorn. Units sell popcorn to raise funds for activities while the council receives a percentage of sales. Major fall fundraiser with show-and-sell and take-order components.
5. Friends of Scouting Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign soliciting donations from individuals and organizations to support council programs, volunteer training, and financial assistance for families.
6. Camp Fees: Summer camp fees for Tesomas Scout Camp ($252 adult, $450 youth) and Akela's World Cub Scout Camp ($160 adult, $235 youth). Family camp sites available at $30/night. Revenue supports camp operations, staff, and facilities maintenance.
7. United Way Funding: Partnership with seven United Ways in the service area providing operational funding support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Samoset Council delivers age-based Scouting youth development programs (Cub Scouts for grades K-5, Scouts BSA for ages 11-17, and Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring for ages 14-20) through chartered community units, supported by eight camp properties and year-round programming across 14 counties in North-Central Wisconsin. The council operates the Scout Shop retail outlet, the quadrennial National Jamboree delegation, NYLT youth and Wood Badge adult leadership training, and the annual Pecatonica River Popcorn fundraiser.

Product overview

Samoset Scouting America operates as a local council of the Scouting America organization, delivering youth development programs across 14 counties in North-Central Wisconsin. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs and camp facilities. The core programming includes five age-based youth programs: Cub Scouting (K-5th grade), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring (all ages 14-20). These programs are delivered through a network of volunteer-led units supported by district organizations and council staff. The council operates multiple camp properties including Tesomas Scout Camp (a 900-acre premier Scout camp), Akela's World Cub Scout Camp, Crystal Lake Scout Reservation, Phillips Scout Camp, Four Mile, Flambeau Canoe Base, and Family Camp facilities. Additional services include the Scout Shop for uniforms and supplies, advancement tracking through Scoutbook+, and fundraising programs such as the annual popcorn sale. The organization also runs specialized leadership training programs including NYLT for youth and Wood Badge for adults, and facilitates participation in national events such as the quadrennial National Jamboree.

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Products and services

• Cub Scouting A year-round youth program for boys and girls in Kindergarten through Grade 5 introducing outdoor activities, character development, and the fundamentals of Scouting through age-appropriate rank adventures (Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light) delivered through local packs.
• Scouts BSA A youth program for ages 11-17 offering outdoor skills, merit badges, leadership development, and the path to Eagle Scout rank through troop-based activities, summer camp, and advancement.
• Venturing A coed youth program for ages 14-20 focused on high-adventure activities, leadership training, and personal growth through challenging outdoor and social experiences.
• Sea Scouts A coed youth program for ages 14-20 centered on nautical and maritime activities including sailing, rowing, and boating skills on water environments.
• Exploring A coed career-oriented youth program for ages 14-20 that provides hands-on experiences in various career fields through partnerships with businesses and organizations.
• Tesomas Scout Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ campers served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WalmartminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support to Samoset Council Scouting programs.
• Marathon CheeseminorOthersMarathon Cheese (part of McCheese.com) provides community involvement support to council programs.
• Robert W. Baird & Co.minorOthersWealth management firm Baird provides sponsorship support to council programs through their Wausau office.
• WoodTrust BankminorOthersRegional bank providing sponsorship support to Samoset Council.
• American TrucksminorOthersAutomotive parts retailer providing sponsorship support to council programs.
• TrigsminorOthersLocal grocery chain providing sponsorship support to council programs.
• Green Bay Packers FoundationminorOthersNFL team foundation providing community grants supporting Samoset Scouting programs.
• Kwik TripminorOthersMidwest convenience store chain providing community donations and sponsorship support.
• Pecatonica River PopcorncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational popcorn fundraiser supplier. The council uses Pecatonica's online ordering platform, winner's circle prizes, and product fulfillment for the annual popcorn sale that supports both council and unit fundraising.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Scouting America (national organization): National parent organization that charters Samoset and sets program, safety, registration, and branding standards — establishes the framework under which Samoset operates and dictates national-level policy direction.
• YMCA of the USA: National nonprofit offering youth programs, summer camps, and community services to families — competes for youth development and summer-camp dollars within Samoset's North-Central Wisconsin service area.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development nonprofit operating club-based programs targeting similar age ranges, with comparable mission of character, leadership, and life-skill development — broader portfolio but overlapping outcomes for families choosing extracurricular programs.

Emerging players

• Camp Manito-wish YMCA: Wisconsin-based nonprofit resident summer camp focused on wilderness tripping and youth leadership — competes for summer-camp enrollment in the same regional market and partially overlaps Samoset's outdoor/adventure programming.

Direct peers

• Bay-Lakes Council (Scouting America): Wisconsin-area Scouting America council running the same youth programs and summer camps with chartered units and volunteer leadership — comparable in council scale, district structure, and camp-based programming.
• Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes: Regional Girl Scout council covering overlapping parts of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula with troop-based youth programming, summer camps, and retail cookie fundraising — directly comparable youth-development nonprofit model in Samoset's geography.
• Three Harbors Council (Scouting America): Regional Scouting America council formed from Wisconsin-area mergers delivering the same Cub/Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scout programs through volunteer-led units and council-operated camps — a close peer on structure, geography, and revenue model.
• Gamehaven Council (Scouting America): Minnesota-area Scouting America council delivering the standard Scouting America program portfolio (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring) through chartered units and summer camp — a same-business-model peer.
• Glacier's Edge Council (Scouting America): Wisconsin local council of Scouting America operating Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts programs with summer camp properties — directly comparable in mission, program mix, and unit-based volunteer delivery model to Samoset.
• Northern Star Council (Scouting America): Upper Midwest Scouting America council providing Cub Scouts through Exploring programs across a multi-county footprint with major camp properties — closely comparable regional Scouting operating model to Samoset.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/samosetscouting
• Facebookfacebook.com/SamosetScouting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/samoset-council-boy-scouts-of-america

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Number of profiles

Profiles36 records

Subsidiaries10 records

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