Vehicles

Vehicles are permitted in camp for unloading during the designated Friday arrival period.

Friday vehicle access: Noon–9:00 PM

After 9:00 PM Friday, unauthorized vehicles must remain outside of camp until 8:00 AM Sunday.

Exceptions must be approved by the Camp Property Manager.

Please keep vehicles on designated roads and parking areas and avoid driving on grass whenever possible.

During Your Stay

While at Camp Miakonda, please remember to:

• Follow all Camp Miakonda and Scouting America policies.
• Keep campsites and facilities clean and orderly.
• Complete your assigned Good Turn service project.
• Properly dispose of all garbage in the designated dumpsters.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns to the Camp Ranger or Camp Host.
• Contact Camp staff if your group needs assistance.

Friday Check-In:

Weekend camping hours begin at 6:00 PM Friday.

Units may bring vehicles into camp to unload supplies beginning at Noon Friday. All vehicles must be out of camp by 9:00 PM Friday, unless otherwise authorized by the Camp Property Manager.

Upon arrival: Check in with the Camp Host or Camp Ranger at Memorial Cabin

If your reservation has not been paid in full, payment can be made with the:

• Camp Host
• Camp Ranger
• Iott Scout Shop — Saturdays, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM

Saturday Arrivals:

Units arriving on Saturday should check in with the Camp Host or Camp Ranger before proceeding to their assigned campsite or facility.

If you arrive when the Camp Host or Ranger is unavailable, follow the posted check-in instructions or contact the appropriate Camp staff member.

Sunday Check-Out:

Weekend camping ends at 10:00 AM Sunday.

Before leaving camp:

• Clean your campsite, cabin, or facility.
• Remove all personal belongings and trash.
• Return furniture, equipment, and other items to their proper locations.
• Complete any required service project.
• If staying in a wood-burning cabin, refill the wood rack with hardwood for the next group.
• Make sure fires are completely extinguished.
• Check out with the Camp Host or Ranger if required.
• Leave camp by 10:00 AM Sunday, unless you have received prior approval to stay later.

Reservations and Deposits

• A $50 deposit per building or facility is required to secure your rental date.
• Camp Miakonda: Full payment is due 2 weeks prior to the reservation.
• Camp Frontier / Pioneer Scout Reservation: Payments may be made at camp with cash or check using the self-serve drop box at the check-in/out kiosk, or ahead of time online

Cancellation by Group

• More than 30 days before rental: Groups may cancel and receive a full refund of their deposit.
• 14–30 days before rental: Groups who cancel will forfeit 15% of the deposit.
• Less than 14 days before rental: Groups who cancel will forfeit the full deposit.

Rescheduling

• Groups may request to reschedule their rental up to 14 days prior to the original rental date, subject to availability.
• Rescheduling less than 14 days prior: Groups will forfeit the deposit.

Cancellation by Erie Shores Council

• In the rare event that Erie Shores Council must cancel a reservation due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g., facility maintenance, safety concerns, or natural disasters), groups will receive a full refund of all payments made.

No-Shows

• Failure to arrive on the reserved date without prior notice will be considered a cancellation, and the full deposit will be forfeited.

Special Circumstances

• Exceptions may be considered for emergencies or extraordinary circumstances on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of Erie Shores Council.

How to Cancel

Camp Miakonda: All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Camp Program Assistant: adrea.horak@scouting.org

Camp Frontier / Pioneer Scout Reservation: All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Program Support Director: steve.porter@scouting.org