Summer Fun SINCE 1929

Committed to excellence for over 95 years, Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation (MSR) is a Nationally Accredited Scouting America Summer Camp.

Thousands of Scouts across the Midwest and the nation treasure memories of unforgettable summers at MSR. Located 25 miles north of Antigo in Pearson, Wisconsin, Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan stretches over 1,500 acres of beautiful forests, streams, and spring-fed lakes. Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan is home to two full-service camps: East Camp and West Camp. We also operate a High Adventure Base and Horse Ranch during the summer and have a wide variety of camping options designed to support your desired summer camp program.

A Map of Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan
VISIT US ALL YEAR ROUND

Plan Your All-Season Event At Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan

A boy kayaks on the water
A boy kayaks on the water
A scout on the climbing wall
A scout on the climbing wall
A scout pops a wheelie on their bike
A scout pops a wheelie on their bike
A boy smiles with his fishing pole inside a pontoon boat atop Lake Killian
A boy smiles with his fishing pole inside a pontoon boat atop Lake Killian
Some scouts surround a handicraft workbench with tools and materials atop it
Some scouts surround a handicraft workbench with tools and materials atop it
A shot of the Killian shoreline hiking trail
A shot of the Killian shoreline hiking trail
A girl scout having a great time riding a horse
A girl scout having a great time riding a horse
A falconer shows off their bird
A falconer shows off their bird
A boy readies a bow for a shot down range
A boy readies a bow for a shot down range
Two axes with their heads embedded into a tree stump.
Two axes with their heads embedded into a tree stump.
A sign that reads "TrailBlazer" hangs from a rope, suspended between two trees.
A sign that reads "TrailBlazer" hangs from a rope, suspended between two trees.
An action shot of a scout pushing off with a big jump and beginning their zip-line trip
An action shot of a scout pushing off with a big jump and beginning their zip-line trip

Join us for Summer Camp 2025!

Scouts BSA Week 1
June 22  –  June 28

Cub Scouts Scouts BSA Week 2
June 29  –  July 5

Scouts BSA Week 3
July 6  –  July 12

High Adventure Camp Scouts BSA Week 4
July 13  –  July 19

High Adventure Camp Scouts BSA Week 5
July 20  –  July 26

Cub Scouts Week 6
July 27  –  August 2

Camping At
Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan

Cub Scouts

Seize this opportunity to see what resident camp and the Scouts BSA program are all about with the comfort of having an adult nearby. This is a four-day, three-night overnight camp, showcasing the best of Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan!

Cub Scouts Rock Climbing

Scouts BSA

Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan offers two resident camps, East and West Camp, that provide a traditional 1 or 2 week experience packed with outdoor adventure, fun skill building activities, and unforgettable adventures.  Scouts choose from dozens of activities while building confidence, friendships, and leadership skills.

Scouts BSA - Water Rafting

High Adventure

Nationally-accredited Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan High Adventure Base has been guiding Northwoods adventures since 1976. Take in stunning vistas on foot on one of three remote backpacking destinations. Paddle cool river waters in the upper reaches of Wisconsin or into Canada by canoe. Kayak across the waters of Lake Superior to visit the Apostle Islands. No matter how you like to adventure, we have a trek for you.

High Adventure Camping