For six weeks each summer our two full-service camps, East Camp and West Camp, serve thousands of Scouts from the Northeast Illinois Council and beyond. The Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation offers Scouts and leaders top-tier activities and facilities. We strive to meet your unit’s program needs and pride ourselves on providing the best possible customer service through our friendly, well-trained staff.
2026 Summer Camp Dates:
Week 1: June 21st - June 27th
Week 2: June 28th - July 4th
Week 3: July 5-11th
Week 4: July 12-18th
Week 5: July 19-25th
Week 6: July 26th-August 1st
No Unit? No Problem!
Scouts can attend camp as Provisional Campers, either in a staff-led unit or by joining another Troop or Crew. It’s also a great way to add a second (or third!) week at a reduced fee.
Adults interested in helping lead or hosting provisional Scouts can email .
Scouts interested in signing up for provisional scouting, click here. ()