| East Camp comprises the "original" land of Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan, and thus has all the atmosphere and rich tradition of the oldest scout camps in the nation. For example, the dining hall is an original building left by loggers, dating back before 1928 when the land was originally purchased for the Boy Scouts. The aquatics area is still situated on the sandy beach it was back then and other features are unchanged by time, but much of the camp was altered in the 1970's to allow for more scouts to enjoy this incredible facility. Other sights to see in East Camp include the original Order of the Arrow Lodge, the birch bark canoe hanging in the dining hall, and the majestic view of Lake Killian from the Firebowl. East Camp is the larger of the two main camps and has the advantage of lots of space between campsites; only a few are within sight of another troop site. East Camp is also located close to both the Order of the Arrow Bowl and the Chapel; however, it's quite a hike from East to Family Camp or the central administration area. Of the two camps, East comprises a larger amount of old forest (including some virgin pines), a larger number of trails (and longer hikes to various places), and is generally more rugged and woodsy. While most units eat in the dining hall, East Camp is the ideal setting for a unit wishing to patrol cook. Most program areas, the dining hall and the camp office are near the lake; all campsites are up and over a ridge running parallel to the lakeshore. East Camp's campsites are named after Native American tribes. They are: Campsites at East Camp Blackfoot This site is the first encountered on entering camp, on the left of the camp road. It is reasonably close to the dining hall, camp office, and most program areas, but a bit of a hike to the showers and shooting sports facilities. The site is somewhat hilly and will hold up to 3 separate units totaling 30 to 40 scouts; the site has two shelters and one latrine. Shawnee Located across the camp road from Blackfoot, this site is the first one encounters to the right of the camp road. Shawnee is relatively flat but not quite as open; the site can hold up to 3 units totaling 20 to 30 scouts. Shawnee has one shelter and one latrine. Shawnee is a bit of a hike from the showers and shooting sports, but otherwise reasonably located for access to the dining hall and program areas. Menominee Located on the first spur off the main camp road to the right, this site is just past Shawnee on this spur. Menominee is a nice, flat site with plenty of woods and quietly situated away from most of camp. Still, access to the dining hall and program areas is fairly good—showers and shooting sports however are a 5-10 minute walk. Menominee has two shelters and one latrine. Sioux Conveniently situated near the Scoutmaster's parking lot, Sioux has easy access to all areas of camp; however, the proximity to the parking lot and shower house can also be a nuisance. Sioux sprawls across a number of patrol sites on two hills and accommodates two troops totaling 40 to 45 scouts. Sioux has one shelter and one latrine. Mohawk One of the largest campsites geographically, Mohawk extends up the ridge from the left side of the camp road (just past the parking lot) towards the crest of camp's main ridge. Mohawk has several distinct levels and can thus accommodate three different units and up to 70 scouts; it has two shelters and one latrine. Mohawk is well situated for ease of access to all areas in camp; however, it's also close to the parking lot and has quite a hill on the way to the dining hall. Delaware Located closest to the showerhouse (just of the camp road to the right, just past the parking lot), this site is flat and relatively open. Delaware is within sight of Mohawk and the showerhouse, which can make it a bit noisy at times. Generally though this is a beautiful site with one shelter, one latrine, and pleasant terrain. The site is cozy and holds up to two units totaling 30 to 35 scouts. Chippewa Chippewa is located closest to the shooting ranges, to the right off the main road. It is relatively close to the showerhouse as well, but otherwise is fairly isolated despite being roughly the center of the camp road. Chippewa is relatively hilly with patrol sites on three distinct levels. The site can be shared by a couple of units, but only houses 20 to 25 boys usually. The site has one shelter and one latrine. Cheyenne Located some ways down the main camp road from the parking area, this site is just to the left of the main road. Cheyenne is nestled nicely in wilderness, with one shelter and one latrine, and fairly isolated from all other sites. This site has at least four distinct patrol sites on different levels, and thus can be shared by two units if necessary. The site will hold up to 40 scouts. Cheyenne is conveniently located near all major areas of camp; only the showerhouse is a little further away than in other sites. Iroquois This site is situated along an old logging road that leads to the right off the main road. While the site is quite a distance from the parking area, it is conveniently located near all camp facilities with the exception of the showerhouse. Despite this, it is also perhaps the most isolated campsite with no close neighbors. The site has two levels, allowing up to 40 scouts from one or two units to camp comfortably. This site has two shelters and one latrine. Commanche Located at the far end of the main camp road, Commanche is the furthest from the main parking area. This isn't as bad as it sounds, since the camp road curls around, making Commanche one of the closest sites to all other camp facilities, including most program areas and the dining hall. However, it is a bit of a hike to the showerhouse and shooting sports. Commanche is a large site geographically, with a large open area in the center and sites scattered on the low hills surrounding it. Commanche has one shelter and one latrine and can house up to two units totalling 40 scouts | 
