In January 1927, General Harry C. Trexler offered to buy a proposed campsite in Monroe County for the Boy Scouts of the Lehigh Valley. He stipulated however that the equivalent of the purchase price had to be raised for the purpose of development, improvement, and maintenance. The program was carried out successfully.

Camp Trexler opened in 1928. In 1960 the program was split into two camps, Settlers Camp and Pioneer Camp. Pioneer Camp was located in what is now Akelaland. At Pioneer Camp, troops cooked all of their own meals, often in large stone fireplaces, many of which can still be seen in Akelaland today. In 1985, Pioneer Camp was officially renamed Akelaland and was opened as a Cub Scout Resident Camp. Originally Akelaland had only a few buildings, Pioneer Cabin, the Dining Hall, a small open air showerhouse, a rifle range, and a handful of open pit latrines and campsites.

Since Akelaland was opened the facilities have been expanded and updated. Today Akelaland has modern flush toilets and sinks available to all of its campsites. A showerhouse with individual changing areas and shower stalls was created. A well stocked trading post, modern health lodge, cabins, pavilions, and additional campsites have been added. In 2009, our camp opened the Dexter & Dorothy Baker Swimming Pool and a second showerhouse. Akelaland has been rebuilt and modernized to provide an easy entranceway for even young Cub Scouts into outdoor camping and adventure. Every year Akelaland works to improve its facilities and programs as it quickly becomes the showcase Cub Scout Resident Camp of the Northeast Region.