bay-lakes council

What bay-lakes council does

Bay-Lakes Council is a non-profit local council of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. It serves more than 5,400 youth across 22 counties in Eastern Wisconsin, delivering character development, leadership training, and outdoor education through five program tracks: Cub Scouting (grades K-5), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing (ages 14-20), Sea Scouts, and Exploring (ages 10-20). Program delivery is organized through a unit-based network of 123 Cub Packs, 163 BSA Troops, 16 Venture Crews, and 5 Explorer Posts, supported by more than 3,000 adult volunteers.

Operational infrastructure centers on four camp properties — Bear Paw, Camp Rokilio, Gardner Dam Adventure Base, and Jax Camp — which collectively host over 5,000 summer campers annually. The council runs differentiated program experiences including the "Life on the Edge" offering, and its technology backbone consists of the national Scouting America platforms rather than proprietary systems; no AI, data, or software products are developed in-house.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of youth membership fees, donations, fundraising events, product sales (popcorn and coffee), and facility rentals, with camp properties made available to outside groups outside Scouting use. As a 501(c)(3) chartered council, Bay-Lakes has no equity, no capital fundraising rounds, and no M&A activity; its competitive position rests on the national Scouting brand, community volunteer infrastructure, and physical camp assets across Eastern Wisconsin.

Name

bay-lakes council

Legal name

Bay-Lakes Council

Website

https://baylakesbsa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bay-Lakes Council is a non-profit Scouting America local council serving 5,400+ youth across 22 counties in Eastern Wisconsin. It delivers Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring programs through 300+ units and four camp facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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 scouting programs
• Summer camp programs
• Youth leadership training
• Outdoor adventure programs
• Nonprofit youth development

Headquarters

HQ city

Appleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Popcorn Sales: Annual fall popcorn sale fundraiser where Scout units sell popcorn products. Units register through Pecatonica River Popcorn platform with Council Key 635BLC. Units earn commissions based on sales volume.
2. Spring Product Sale: Annual spring product sale featuring Terra Verde organic coffee. Units keep 30% of all sales. Coffee sold at $25 per 12oz bag with five flavor options named after council camps.
3. Sporting Clays Event: Annual sporting clays shoot fundraiser held at Triple J Wing & Clay in Brillion, WI. Individual shooters pay $250, teams of 4 pay $1,000. Sponsorship tiers range from $150 (Station) to $3,500 (Eagle).
4. Golf Classic Event: Annual golf fundraiser held at The Bull at Pinehurst Farms Golf Course in Sheboygan, WI. Individuals register for $350, limited to first 30 foursomes.
5. Golden Eagle Event: Annual fundraising event at Lambeau Field Atrium featuring special guest speakers and sponsorship opportunities to support youth in Scouting.
6. Facility Rentals: Camps and facilities available for rent to groups and individuals through campreservation.com platform.
7. Donations: Online donations accepted through the national Scouting America donations portal, Friends of Scouting program, and Heritage Society planned giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bay-Lakes Council delivers youth Scouting programs (Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Exploring) to over 5,400 youth across 22 Eastern Wisconsin counties. The council operates four camp properties—Bear Paw Scout Camp, Camp Rokilio, Gardner Dam Adventure Base, and Jax Camp—providing year-round outdoor programming, summer camp experiences, and facility rentals. Funding is generated through donations, fundraising product sales (popcorn, coffee), and signature events (Golf Classic, Sporting Clays Shoot, Golden Eagle Event).

Product overview

Bay-Lakes Council is a scouting organization serving Eastern Wisconsin that offers a portfolio of youth development programs including Cub Scouting (K-5th grade), Scouts BSA (ages 11-17), Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring. The council operates four camp facilities: Bear Paw Scout Camp, Camp Rokilio, Gardner Dam Adventure Base, and Jax Camp, providing year-round outdoor programming for over 5,400 youth across 22 counties. Additionally, the organization conducts fundraising programs including a Popcorn Sale (via Pecatonica River Popcorn) and a Spring Product Sale featuring Terra Verde coffee, as well as signature fundraising events such as the Golf Classic, Sporting Clays Shoot, and Golden Eagle Event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bear Paw Scout Camp: Summer camp and year-round programs facility located at 14000 Bear Paw Camp Lane, Mountain, WI 54149
• Camp Rokilio
• Gardner Dam Adventure Base
• Jax Camp
• Bay-Lakes Scout Shop
• Bay-Lakes Council Scout Museum
• The Silver Beaver Award
• The Heritage Society
• Friends of Scouting
• Scouting for Food

Products and services

• Cub Scouting

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 youth served annually across all programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the Fox Cities: Regional YMCA serving the Appleton/Fox Cities area with youth programs, camps, and membership-based recreation. Comparable as a broad youth development and camping provider in the same Eastern Wisconsin market.
• Camp Fire (formerly Camp Fire Boys and Girls): National youth development non-profit offering programs, camps, and outdoor experiences in local councils across the country. Comparable mission, decentralized local-council structure, and youth outdoor programming.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley: Local Boys & Girls Club affiliate serving youth in the Fox Valley region with afterschool programming, summer camps, and membership-based activities. Competes for the same youth development audience and parent mindshare.
• 4-H (UW-Madison Extension): Wisconsin 4-H youth development organization offering clubs, camps, and outdoor education through a similar volunteer-led model. Comparable in serving Eastern Wisconsin youth with structured character and outdoor programs.

Direct peers

• Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast: Sister youth development organization serving girls in Eastern Wisconsin with comparable troop-based model, camp facilities, product sales (cookies), and volunteer-driven operations. Direct competitor for youth development share.
• Glacier's Edge Council (Scouting America): Wisconsin Scouting America local council offering Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and camp operations. Closely comparable in mission, geography (Wisconsin), revenue model, and program structure.
• Three Harbors Council (Scouting America): Another Scouting America local council serving southeastern Wisconsin with comparable youth programs, camp facilities, and volunteer-driven unit structure. Directly comparable as a sibling council in the same state and national organization.

Others

• National Scout Shop (Scouting America retail): National Scouting America retail arm that supports local council scout shops including Bay-Lakes' Appleton store. Comparable as a supplier/distributor within the same Scouting America ecosystem rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Muskego Community Center / Waukesha County Parks: Regional parks and community recreation providers in Wisconsin offering summer camps, facility rentals, and youth outdoor programming. Comparable in camp operations and facility rental revenue model, though as government/parks entities rather than scouting non-profits.
• Samoset Council (Scouting America): Wisconsin-based Scouting America local council running youth programs and multiple camp properties. Operates in an adjacent Wisconsin geography with similar non-profit council structure and program offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BayLakesCouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boy-scouts-of-america-bay-lakes-council

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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