This medium size contemporary lodge is conveniently located adjacent to the main parking lot directly in from the main entrance. Your next meeting will begin on time using this handicap accessible meeting lodge (including bathroom facilities) with everyone parking nearby.
Located on Blank Ridge in the Mitigwa Scout Reservation, Deere Conference Center is recommended for groups from 25-30 members. Although the building is furnace heated, it has a large wood burning fire place to create the perfect ambiance for your next meeting. Kitchen facilities with water, tables and chairs, handicap accessible restrooms make it convenient to serve snacks or a meal to your attendees. Meeting room only, no sleeping allowed inside this facility.
Just down the road you’ll find Blank Dining Hall, the Lake Front Trailhead, the swimming pool, Chapel, amphitheater, Quartermaster shed and plenty of sleeping cabins to choose, if needed.
Deere Conference Center is the hub of camp operations and Scout leader meeting area during the summer season. It was completed prior to the opening of the 1965 summer camp season.
Day
08:00 AM
11:00 PM
| 30 | Capacity |
| 30 | Seating |
| Co-Ed Friendly | |
 | Handicap Friendly |
FACILITIES RESERVATIONS, USE & CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE
1. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first serve PAID basis. Cancellations will be accepted two (2) weeks
prior to the reserved use date. Payments for cabin and/or equipment use is transferrable not refundable.
2. The full cost of your reservation should be submitted with your reservation request form to use the facilities or
equipment. Checks, credit card and permission to debit your unit account, are acceptable forms of payment.
Costs listed in this document are for Scouting Units. Other groups should call the council office to inquire about
reservations.
3. Check-in and check-out is done with the Campmaster, or Camp Ranger if the Campmaster is not available. The
Campmaster will accompany unit leaders to the facility for check-in. Check-in includes noting existing
deficiencies and reviewing check-out procedures. The Campmaster will also brief the unit leaders and the Senior
Patrol Leader about safety concerns, location of potable water, location of garbage and recycle dumpsters, the
availability of camp assets for loan (compasses, GPS units, tools, cooking equipment, etc.), the availability of
dryers in camp for wet gear, a few simple rules, etc. The Campmaster will also provide a telephone number to
call for assistance and get an approximate time for your departure. Strict check-out guidelines are followed for
each facility to ensure a good experience for the next occupant.
4. Upon successful checkout, the Campmaster documents that all is in proper order, then secures the facility.
ALL CABIN RENTALS INCLUDE USE OF INDOOR RESTROOM FACILITY
(Units must clean the facility if they use it)
*FRANKEL RIDGE/LAKE ROAD IS USED FOR SERVICE VEHICLES ONLY
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND SMOKING ARE PROHIBITED ON ALL
MID-IOWA COUNCIL PROPERTIES
For reservation information and forms please contact
Maytag Scout Center
515-266-2135
Check-in is done with the Campmaster, or Camp Ranger if the Campmaster is not available. The
Campmaster will accompany unit leaders to the facility for check-in. Check-in includes noting existing
deficiencies and reviewing check-out procedures. The Campmaster will also brief the unit leaders and the Senior
Patrol Leader about safety concerns, location of potable water, location of garbage and recycle dumpsters, the
availability of camp assets for loan (compasses, GPS units, tools, cooking equipment, etc.), the availability of
dryers in camp for wet gear, a few simple rules, etc. The Campmaster will also provide a telephone number to
call for assistance and get an approximate time for your departure. Strict check-out guidelines are followed for
each facility to ensure a good experience for the next occupant.
Check-out is done with the Campmaster, or Camp Ranger if the Campmaster is not available.
Upon successful checkout, the Campmaster documents that all is in proper order, then secures the facility.
ALL CABIN RENTALS INCLUDE USE OF INDOOR RESTROOM FACILITY
(Units must clean the facility if they use it)
Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cancellations will be accepted two (2) weeks prior to the reserved use date.
