Three Harbors Council, Inc., Boy Sc Outs Of America

What Three Harbors Council, Inc., Boy Sc Outs Of America does

Three Harbors Council, Inc. is a nonprofit local council of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) delivering youth development programming in Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Racine Counties in southeastern Wisconsin. The council operates through four districts (Aurora, Red Arrow, Southern Shores, and ScoutReach) and serves 3,700+ youth and families, supported by 2,100+ adult volunteer leaders and a paid staff of 14. Core programs include Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring, along with leadership training (NYLT, Wood Badge), merit badge clinics, and operation of Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta, a 168-acre camp facility, plus a heritage museum.

Program delivery is routed through chartered organizations (schools, churches, civic clubs) that host units and the council's four-district field structure. Revenue is generated from multiple streams: youth membership fees, an annual Friends of Scouting fundraising campaign, retail at the Milwaukee Scout Shop (the Kenosha Scout Shop was closed October 24, 2025), planned giving and endowment programs administered with a national Scouting foundation, product sales (e.g., popcorn), event fundraisers, and vehicle donations. Recent strategic activity includes the December 15, 2025 launch of a Family Troop option following a year-long pilot in 20 troops, the 2026 Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta Master Plan Phase 1, participation in the 2026 National Jamboree (July 22-31, 2026), and establishment of the Priebe STEM Scholarship.

Name

Three Harbors Council, Inc., Boy Sc Outs Of America

Legal name

Three Harbors Council, Inc.

Website

https://threeharborsscouting.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Three Harbors Council, Inc. is a nonprofit Scouting America local council serving 3,700+ youth and families across Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Racine Counties in southeastern Wisconsin, delivering Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, leadership training, and camp programs via four districts and chartered-organization partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting outdoor camping
• Leadership training courses
• Merit badge education
• Nonprofit youth services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues for registered youth and adult members in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring programs
2. Friends of Scouting Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign supporting council operations, character-building programs for youth and families
3. Planned Giving & Endowments: James E. West Fellowship ($1,000+), Second Century Society ($25,000+), Presidents Leadership Council ($1,000,000+), and Scouting Heritage Society deferred gifts ($5,000+)
4. Scout Shop Retail Sales: Brick-and-mortar retail shops selling uniforms, insignia, literature, crafts, and outdoor gear; also offers sewing services and online ordering
5. Product Sales (Popcorn & Wreath): Annual popcorn and wreath sale fundraisers supporting unit and council funding
6. Event Fundraisers: Golf classic, leadership breakfast, and other special events generating revenue for council programs
7. Vehicle Donations: Vehicle donation program benefiting local councils through Scouting America's national program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Three Harbors Council, Inc. is a Scouting America local council that delivers youth development programs (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring) to over 3,700 youth and families across Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Racine Counties in southeastern Wisconsin. The council supports four geographic districts, operates the 168-acre Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta, runs leadership training courses (NYLT, Wood Badge, Youth Protection), and staffs the Milwaukee Scout Shop for uniforms, insignia, and outdoor gear.

Product overview

Three Harbors Council operates a multi-product youth development portfolio centered on the Scouting America program. Core offerings include summer camp programs at Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta (168-acre lakefront facility), merit badge clinics, and leadership training courses (NYLT, Wood Badge). The council supports four geographic districts (Aurora, Red Arrow, Southern Shores, ScoutReach) delivering Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Exploring programs to over 3,700 youth. Additional offerings include the Scout Heritage Museum, Scouting the Zoo annual event, Eagle Scout recognition, Priebe STEM Scholarship, and retail services through the Milwaukee Scout Shop. The council recently launched the Family Troop Option (December 2025) enabling co-ed troop configurations. Training and advancement programs utilize My.Scouting.org and Scoutbook platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta A 168-acre overnight Scout camp on the shores of Dyer Lake near Burlington, Wisconsin offering summer camping programs, merit badge clinics, shooting sports, and family camping weekends for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturers.
• Merit Badge Clinics Weekend and summer camp programs offering opportunities for Scouts BSA youth to earn merit badges such as Artificial Intelligence, Swimming, Lifesaving, First Aid, Canoeing, Kayaking, Archery, and Small Boat Sailing.
• National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) A week-long leadership training conference that helps youth develop leadership capacity by modeling a month in the life of a Scouting unit.
• Wood Badge Advanced two-weekend training program for adult Scout leaders that enhances contemporary leadership skills and develops more effective Scouters.
• Milwaukee Scout Shop Retail store at 330 South 84th Street, Milwaukee offering uniforms, insignia, literature, crafts, outdoor gear, patch sewing ($5), and hemming services ($15); open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.
• Scouting the Zoo Annual event at Milwaukee County Zoo where Scout units camp inside the zoo, participate in activities, and compete for trophies including the Zeros Heroes Trophy and The Zoo Cup. Camping/package option priced at $32 and Saturday-only option at $27.
• 2026 National Jamboree Contingent Council-organized trip by motor coach for Scouts to attend the 2026 National Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia from July 22-31, 2026.
• Scout Heritage Museum Museum housed at the Milwaukee Scout Service Center offering tours of historic Scouting memorabilia, one of the finest collections in the United States, and opportunities to earn the Scouting Heritage and Collections merit badges.
• Priebe STEM Scholarship Award Scholarship for Eagle Scouts pursuing post-secondary education in STEM fields, funded by the Priebe Family Foundation with a May 1 application deadline.
• Family Troop Option Co-ed Scouts BSA troop configuration option that allows chartered organizations to serve youth in all-boy, all-girl, or family troop formats, launched December 15, 2025 following a year-long national pilot.

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Scouting America National FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Foundation provides planned giving infrastructure, endowment management, and Legacy Society programs including James E. West Fellowship ($1,000+), Second Century Society ($25,000+), and Presidents Leadership Council ($1,000,000+)
• Community Schools, Churches, and Civic ClubscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChartered organizations that host and support local Scouting units (Cub Scout packs, Scout troops) and serve as community-based program delivery sites across Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Racine Counties

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 4-H (UW-Madison Extension): National youth development program delivered locally through UW-Extension in Wisconsin counties. Offers similar character/citizenship programming (clubs, camps, projects) and competes for the same volunteer-leader and family demographic.
• Camp Fire National Heartland (formerly Camp Fire): National youth development organization offering co-ed programs, camps, and outdoor experiences. Comparable as a direct-peer nonprofit youth organization with similar charter/community-based structure.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee: Membership-based youth development organization offering programs, camps, and recreation in the same southeastern Wisconsin market. Operates residential camps and youth programs similar to Scouting's camp and advancement structure.
• Northeast Illinois Council, Scouting America: Adjacent Scouting America local council covering northeast Illinois and serving families that may cross-shop relative to Three Harbors' southeastern Wisconsin footprint. Most directly comparable operational model and revenue mix.
• Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast: Local Girl Scouts council serving the same southeastern Wisconsin geography (Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine counties) with comparable youth development, camp, and membership program structure. Directly competes for the same youth and family market.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee: Regional youth development organization serving youth in the Milwaukee metro area through after-school and summer programming. Competes for youth/family participation and community funding partners in overlapping geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Girl Scouts of the USA: National umbrella organization for Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. Provides national programming, brand, and camp network analogous to Scouting America's role for Three Harbors.
• Scouting America (National Council): National parent organization that charters Three Harbors Council and sets program standards, branding, and major partnerships. Comparable as the broader umbrella under which the council operates.

Emerging players

• Police Athletic League (Milwaukee): Youth-serving nonprofit in the Milwaukee area offering athletic, recreational, and educational programming. Competes for youth participation and community funding in the same region.

Regional players

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee: Local chapter of national youth mentoring nonprofit serving the same metro area. Competes for charitable donations, volunteer mentors, and corporate sponsorships, though focuses on 1:1 mentoring rather than outdoor/adventure programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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