Join us at our overnight camp nestled in the scenic Northwoods.

Family Adventure Camp (formerly Akela Camp) is held at Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation in Pearson, Wisconsin. Cub Scouts will experience an immersive Scouting program, featuring activities such as swimming and boating at the waterfront, hiking, leatherworking, target sports, and overnight stays in the beautiful East Camp. Scouts will have access to the full resources of a world-class Scouting camp.

Your time at camp is certainly one you want to share alongside your fellow Den families, but it is not required. Your family is welcome to register for and attend camp, even if your Pack is unable to join. Also, families and Dens from the same Cub Scout Pack will camp together, even if separate registrations are completed. Contact Debi if you have questions about registering online (see Contacts for her email and others). If your Den has a Den Chief, they are welcome to participate!

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This 4-Day, 3-Night experience allows your Cub Scout to gain a sense of independence and have unplugged off-screen fun, all while earning advancement and learning new skills. Campers can go swimming and boating at the waterfront, hiking around the camp, and work on their Scouting skills at a variety of different program areas.

THE BASICS

• Who:  Wolves, Bears, Webelos, Arrow of Light Scouts, Siblings, Adults, and Den Chiefs

• What: 4-day, 3-night camping experience full of great opportunities for fun and advancement

• Where: Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation, W6500 Spring Lake Road, Pearson, WI 54462

• Dates and Times:

  • June 28 to July 1, 2026 - East Camp

  • July 26 to July 29, 2026 - West Camp (NEW)

• Cost:

  • Cub Scouts Grade 2 or older: $225 by May 31; $250 starting June 1

  • Siblings Grade 2 or older: $225 by May 31; $250 starting June 1

  • Siblings 3 years-1st Grade: $75

  • Siblings under 2 years: $0

  • Den Chiefs: $150 through May 31; $175 starting June 1

  • Adults: $150 through May 31, $175 starting June 1

DEADLINES: Fees must be paid in full by May 31, 2026, to remain at the early discount rates listed. Registrations with unpaid fees will have the fees automatically increased on June 1. New registrations completed on June 1 or later will be charged the higher fees.

Adult supervision is required: Cubmasters, Den Leaders, and parents (and grandparents). Den Chiefs are encouraged to attend, too!

Your registration includes comfortable tent and cot setups, 8 tasty meals in our historic dining hall, an exciting program for your Scouts and family, friendly and trained staff, access to 1,560 acres of forest, swimming and boating facilities, supervised BB and Archery ranges, and beautiful scenery. This is so much more than your local park district or church camp. This is Scout Camp!

Scholarships

Thanks to our kind Northeast Illinois Council donors, we offer scholarships to help cover some camp fees for Scouts. We want finances to never block the Scouting experience. The process is private. Interested families should fill out the 2026 NEIC Camps Scholarship Application while funds last (see form for details). Scout leaders and Camp Coordinators are encouraged to share this link with all families, even those who haven’t signed up for camp or asked about help yet.

activities

Family Adventure Camp has so much to offer that your trip will fly by. Cub Scouts and siblings (and you as a parent—we know you want in on the fun!) get to….

• Swim and fish in Lake Killian

• Stargaze the pristine Northwoods sky

• Explore bountiful hiking trails

• Reach their mark at our different range and target activities stations

• Perform in their own campfire skits

• Compete against other Scouts in camp-wide games

• Work on their outdoor and interpersonal skills

• Complete cool crafts to remember their camp experience in style

Important Information

Family Adventure Camp is held in Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan’s East Camp, exclusively for Cub Scouts and their families. If other Pack members attend, we’ll place you near each other. Each campsite has pre-set platform tents with 2 cots, and you can bring your own tent if you want. Meals are served in the East Camp Dining Hall, with fun activities during mealtime led by our camp staff (you’re going to love it!).

Adult Supervision Requirements: To ensure our Scouts are safe, we adhere to Youth Protection requirements for Cub Scouts.

• Your family is welcome to attend, even if your Den or Pack is not able to join.

• Families and Packs will be assigned campsites to ensure that each site will have at least two adults.

  • If camping as a Pack, each Pack must have 2 adults minimum.

  • Any Pack with girls must have at least one female adult present (of the 2 minimum) to follow Youth Protection Guidelines.

• Cub Scout Programs – Overnight Exception: Cub Scout parents or legal guardians taking part in an overnight Cub Scout program with their own child or legal ward are not required to register as leaders. All adults must review the “How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” that can be found in the front of each Cub Scout Handbook. In addition, the parent or legal guardian must be accompanied by a registered leader at any time they are with youth members other than their own child/ward. All other overnight adults must be currently registered in an adult fee required position.

  • In short: Our Camp Staff and the other registered leaders who are present fulfill this supervision requirement while families interact together in camp. Review the “How to Protect your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide” for further information.

Scenes from Camp, submitted by you!