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.
Learn ~ Lead ~ Live in Nature
2026 will be full of adventures as we embark on a year of activities that will challenge your Scouts to advance their skills, use their knowledge to lead others, all while enjoying nature and the challenges it throws into the process!
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.
BSA Merit Badge Days
Our second annual Mitigwa Merit Badge Days is open for registrations! We are changing it up a little this year and spreading the fun and learning over three days. Each day will feature two merit badges. One will be taught in the morning and a second in the afternoon. Our Monday session is FULL! Sign up for our waitlist if you would like to attend the Tuesday and/or Wednesday session.
Sign-up by March 1st and receive an early bird discount!
Mitigwa Family
Learn-to-Camp
This is a family camping event for families that are new to camping or would like to strengthen their skills and knowledge of camping. Our expert staff will share their years of knowledge on topics from where to set up your tent, how to select the best gear, how to cook outside and what gear is the best for your family. We have seven sessions to choose from!
Learn More Here
Black Powder – Dutch Oven Day
Step back in time to simpler days where handy crafts were living skills and cooking was a daily task. A time when family was neighbors and neighbors were family. Mitigwa Scout Reservation will be filled with individuals that are experts in skills that are long lost to our daily lives, but were once needed to survive. Come learn and experience a time past.
Register HereMitigwa Scout Reservation Premier Summer Sponsor
Thank you to Fareway for their continued support of youth through the Scouting Program!
Mitigwa Scout Reservation
Camp Mitigwa and Camp Akela are looking for staff!
Come spend your summer with us!
Click Here for more information and application.
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
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!
CLICK HERE!