Scout Programs

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Position Overview

The program invites Scouts to participate in educational and/or volunteer service projects at national park sites. These activities spark their awareness of the national parks and provide Scouts with the opportunity to explore their national parks and learn more about protecting our natural and cultural resources. Scouts are awarded a patch after meeting certain requirements of the program. Scouts and Cub Scouts (boys, girls, and young adults) can participate in the Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger Program through a troop, event, travel, or camp experience, and will be awarded a patch upon completion, which is based on the honor system.

Minimum Commitment

5 hours

Description of Duties

To earn a Scout Ranger Patch, Scouts should participate in organized education activities and/or

volunteer service projects for a minimum of five (5) hours at one or more national parks.

1. Complete each of the following activities:

• One Drop-In Volunteering program: Join a ranger as you complete various projects that will teach you about the natural and cultural resources of the park.

• One Interpretive Program: Join a ranger at an interpretive program. Indiana Dunes National Park offers over 400 interpretive programs and ranger-led walks and talks in various locations throughout the year.

• Complete a Junior Ranger Activity Guide, which can be picked up from the Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center or printed out from our Junior Ranger webpage.

2. Keep track of your activities. To receive your patch, present your completed hours to the

Park Connection office or email us at indu_volunteer@nps.gov.

3. Most of all, have fun exploring our national park!

Knowledge/ Skills Desired

• Desire to explore our national park

Start Date - 2023-11-06

End Date - 2024-09-30