Gathering Waters District, BSA

06/05/2026

Meet some great Scout alumni who are now in the secret service, and who serve as ambassadors for programs supporting youth safety.

06/02/2026

Come on out to Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna on August 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM, for a fun on-track box-car race! Youth have the chance to decorate a cardboard box race car then race it through a dozen stations on the track. We also plan to have some vehicles from various public services, and even some actual race cars, that youth can get up and close with!

Our goal is to have a FUN event to kick off the upcoming Scouting year! Feel free to wear your pack's t-shirt, your favorite Scouting t-shirt, or even a fun costume; uniforms are not required for this event. Registration is $10.00 per Scout via the link on this page. For each registered Scout that signs up to attend this event, you may bring along a friend who is not currently in Cub Scouts for FREE.

Registration will include a patch for the event and decoration materials for the box cars for all youth attending; youth can then bring their box car home with them. Concessions will be available for purchase.

https://scoutingevent.com/635-CubScout5002026

06/01/2026

Troop Specific Training is available for Unit Leaders!

Join us on June 20th, 2026 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, Bay Lakes Council Office: 2555 Northern Road, Appleton, WI 54914. We will meet in the downstairs Conference Room (back door will be open). Please bring lunch with you, or $5 to cover pizza.

This year we are offering some NEW INCENTIVES. If your unit roster shows all members as TRAINED anytime in 2026, we are offing $50 towards a new TROOP FLAG. This can be earned once per year, and additional incentives will be available for future years. To claim the incentive, you just need to email me and let me know that your unit qualifies and I can record and award!

For Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters, IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills) and Hazardous Weather Training are also needed for both Scoutmasters and Asst. Scoutmasters but will not be done on 06/20/26. If you would like more information on these courses, please reach out.

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05/27/2026

"Join us for Whitewater Weekends and experience some of the best Whitewater in Wisconsin at Gardner Dam Adventure Base!

Open to all Scouts BSA and Venturing participants 13 and older including registered adult leaders. This introduction class is designated for anyone who has always wanted to try whitewater kayaking. The class begins indoors with basic safety instructions and
then moves to the water. A team of certified instructors will assist you with outfitting the required gear. Once outfitted, you will start your experience in the pond, on flat water, learning various rescues and paddle strokes and building your confidence
in whitewater boats. Lastly, you will spend time on the Wolf River practicing your skills and going through multiple types of rapids!

Lodging will be inside Wausau Homes Adventure Lodge at Gardner Dam Adventure Base, or you may choose to camp at any site on property. Our excellent cook staff will keep you nourished, starting with a cracker barrel on Friday through Lunch on Sunday. A fully
trained and enthusiastic volunteer staff provides all of the leadership, instruction and supervision for each weekend. Bay-Lakes Council provides all equipment, food, lodging and emergency services.

Be ready to get wet! Scouts must be at least 14 (or 13 AND have finished 8th Grade), have completed the BSA swimmer classification, and have a completed BSA Medical form A/B. Each camper is also responsible for all their clothing, swimming attire (recommend
sending 2 sets), towels, bedding, and personal hygiene needs. The cost is $60 for each weekend.
Registration for May 29-31 closes Thursday, May 28th at Midnight!

Session Dates:

May 29 - 31, 2026

August 8 - 9, 2026 at Wausau Whitewater Park (Wausau, Wisconsin)

September 18 - 20, 2026

05/21/2026

Bay-Lakes Council golf classic at The Bull at Pinehurst Farms

Silent auction closes at 4pm be sure to checkout the items and bid.
https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0013c00001sWWIMAA4/events/vevt:185b70d4-8ea8-44ac-9e00-2fb4d7dd8890/auctions/silent-auction

05/21/2026

Wow, what an amazing Eagle project with the Hortonville Area School District elementary school!

05/20/2026

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to place a bid on any one of the Silent Auction items available at this year's event. Simply click the link below to view the items and place your bids no later than Thursday, May 21st, at 4:00 PM CDT. All bid winners will be notified at the close of the auction. If you are the winning bidder of an item and are not present at the event, we will contact you to make arrangements to get the item to you.

Take a peek at some of the great items up for auction. Don't miss out! All proceeds stay local

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05/20/2026

Still not sure Wood Badge is for you?

Think you’ve had enough professional training already?

I went to Wood Badge thinking I’d pick up a few leadership tips.

I left with lifelong friends, renewed motivation, and tools I use every single day — in Scouting and beyond.
The neckerchief is special.

But the growth? That’s the real gift.

If you’ve been on the fence, this is your sign. Sign up for Wood Badge 2026. You won’t regret it.

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05/18/2026

Get ready to tune in and level up your Scouting journey! The Bay-Lakes Council Amateur Radio Club (WI9BSA) is excited to introduce the Radio Renegade Award—a brand-new recognition for Scouts who go above and beyond in the world of communication and technology. This award celebrates those who have earned their Radio, Electronics, and Signs, Signals, and Codes Merit Badges, and have taken the extra step of earning their FCC Amateur Radio License. Scouts who meet these achievements can proudly claim their exclusive Radio Renegade patch! To receive it, Scouts or Unit Leaders can simply reach out to [email protected] (in compliance with Safeguarding Youth guidelines), and a patch will be sent your way. Don’t miss your chance to be recognized as a true radio trailblazer—become a Radio Renegade today!

Anyone interested in earning their Amateur Radio License can find more info at https://loom.ly/3zv8pDo.

05/15/2026

Scouting America’s National Annual Meeting brought together volunteers and leaders from across the country. In this , we’ll share some of our biggest Cub Scout takeaways, ideas and updates from the event.