Nestled on the hills above the river, near Madrid, are 460 acres of rolling valleys and ridges.
The magic of this place keeps calling to all who have been able to experience her glory.
Chart Your Course for Adventure in 2025
We are setting out on a journey of learning, new experiences, and a little of our classic old fun at Mitigwa Scout Reservation this year! Explore all of the activities we have happening and chart your year of Scouting adventures with us!
There is so much to learn and experience on the hills above the river at Mitigwa Scout Reservation. Don’t miss any of the excitement of our year-round Scouting programs for youth from K-12 grade.
Merit Badge Weekend
This spring we will be offering Merit Badge Days at camp. Bring your troop to camp for the weekend or just come for the day. We can’t wait to see you!
March 29, 2025 – American Business, Salesmanship, American Cultures, and American Labor Merit Badges
Cub Scout Range Activities Saturday
This is a day for our Cub Scout families to come and experience all of our range activities at Camp Akela.
Mitigwa Trade-O-Ree
Do you have lightly used camping equipment that needs a new home? Do you need new camping equipment at reasonable prices or in trade? Come to our Mitigwa Trade-O-Ree.
You Can Keep Scouts Safe!
If you missed Giving Tuesday, don’t worry, you can still give and make a difference!
Mitigwa Scout Reservation prides itself on ensuring that all participants at summer camp have a safe place to go if the weather turns dangerous. Our summer programs are growing though, and to ensure that all participants and staff have a safe and comfortable place to wait out a storm, we need more storm shelters at both Camp Mitigwa and Camp Akela. You can make sure that everyone has a place to stay safe through our summer storms. Give on December 3rd!
Give TODAY!
Come join our Second Season Volunteer Team
Our weekends at Mitigwa Scout Reservation are full of activities and units exploring all that Migitwa has to offer. To ensure that all our units and Scouts have a safe visit to camp we need your help! Our Camp Masters ensure that our units with weekend reservations have an easy check-in/check-out process. They also are available for questions during the weekend. Our Camp Medical Officer is available also to units that may need help with unforseen first aid or medical issues that arise.
Click Here to Join our Camp Master TeamClick Here to Join Our Medical Officer Team
Mitigwa Scout Reservation
Camp Mitigwa and Camp Akela are looking for staff!
Come spend your summer with us!
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Volunteer Corps
We need you and your talents! Click on the link below to let us know what your talents and interests are to help at camp and around the Mid-Iowa Council properties. Planning activities, taking pictures, serving as Campmaster to welcome our troops each weekend – there is somewhere for everyone to plug in and help!
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