BLC Scout Museum

BLC Scout Museum To preserve and share the memories of Scouting in the Bay-Lakes Council for those interested in the Scouting program.

To become a member it is $10 per year or $250 for a lifetime. Beginning History of the BLC Scout Museum

The year was 2001 when it all started. Dale Opgenorth went to Camp Rokilio on a Thursday afternoon and showed Ranger Steve Grapentine and Sy Reagan his Camp Rokilio patch collection. Sy suggested to make some cases to display the patches. Sy then suggested to bring the collection to the Distric

t dinner that was coming up. The District dinner was at the Holiday Inn in Manitowoc. Dale received great feedback about the small display which prompted him to continue showing when opportunities arose. Dale continued displaying at District dinners and also started displaying the Rokilio collection at the Fall Mom & Son events at Camp Rokilio. People started donating items that were missing in the collection. In 2003 Dale worked with the Sheboygan County Museum to put on a display of Kettle Moraine Council items including items from Paul Salerno, past Scout Executive of the Kettle Moraine Council. The Sheboygan County Museum let Dale display items for about 6 months as part of their temporary displays. Then it was in 2004 when Dale invited the new Council Executive, Michael Surbaugh, over for dinner to explain the vision of the Museum project. Shortly after the meeting with Michael Surbaugh, he gave permission to start the BLC Scout Museum officially. Michael Surbaugh had the idea to have the first membership patch in 2004 to include “Charter Member” on it. Michael Surbaugh is now the Chief Executive of the Boy Scouts of America. Mission Statement: To preserve and share the memories of the Scouting in the Bay-Lakes Council for those interested in the Scouting program.

We're all set up for the Kon Wapos Spring Conference at Camp Rokilio. Looking forward to a great weekend.
05/29/2026

We're all set up for the Kon Wapos Spring Conference at Camp Rokilio. Looking forward to a great weekend.

We are all set for the final event in the last 4 days. Tonight, we are attending the Kettle Country District Dinner in C...
05/17/2026

We are all set for the final event in the last 4 days. Tonight, we are attending the Kettle Country District Dinner in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.

First of two scheduled events today and third event in four days. Today we are attending the Troop 801 annual Pancake Ap...
05/17/2026

First of two scheduled events today and third event in four days. Today we are attending the Troop 801 annual Pancake Appreciation Breakfast at Grace Church in Sheboygan.

We are fully setup for the Rokilio Experience at Camp Rokilio. Additionally, it's worth noting that more than half of th...
05/16/2026

We are fully setup for the Rokilio Experience at Camp Rokilio. Additionally, it's worth noting that more than half of the displays have been updated since Thursday evening. Looking forward to a great day.

We are all setup for tonight's Lakeshore District Dinner at Camp Rokilio, looking forward to a great night.
05/14/2026

We are all setup for tonight's Lakeshore District Dinner at Camp Rokilio, looking forward to a great night.

Setup for Spring camporee at Bear Paw Scout Camp, where scouts will embark on a journey to earn the Scouting Heritage Me...
05/02/2026

Setup for Spring camporee at Bear Paw Scout Camp, where scouts will embark on a journey to earn the Scouting Heritage Merit Badge, a session filled with wizarding traditions and values, taking place tomorrow.

We are fully prepared for the Gathering Waters District Eagle Scout Recognition and Leader Awards Program in Appleton, W...
04/26/2026

We are fully prepared for the Gathering Waters District Eagle Scout Recognition and Leader Awards Program in Appleton, WI, and are excited to showcase our new display featuring the 1930/1040s Boy Scout Boots.

We also display outside of the Bay-Lakes Council this weekend at the Midwest Trade-O-Ree, where we will be featuring the...
04/17/2026

We also display outside of the Bay-Lakes Council this weekend at the Midwest Trade-O-Ree, where we will be featuring the Mackinac Island Scout Service Camp.

Today we are at Bear Paw Scout Camp for the Maple Syrup Open House. Looking forward to having a great day.
04/11/2026

Today we are at Bear Paw Scout Camp for the Maple Syrup Open House. Looking forward to having a great day.

As for the second event of the day, we were at the Twin Lakes District Dinner at Camp Twin Lakes.
04/10/2026

As for the second event of the day, we were at the Twin Lakes District Dinner at Camp Twin Lakes.

Address

2555 Northern Road/PO Box 267
Appleton, WI
54914

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(920) 627-3253

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