U.S. Department of the Interior
Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger Program
The Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger program invites Boy and Cub Scouts to participate in educational and/or volunteer service projects at national park sites to spark their awareness of the national parks and to provide Scouts with the opportunity to explore the national parks and learn more about protecting our natural and cultural resources. Scouts are awarded certificates and/or patches for participating in the program.
How to earn a Scout Ranger certificate or patch
Scouts can earn a certificate or patch by participating in:
- organized educational programs
- volunteer service projects.
To earn a troop certificate, troops must participate for a minimum of five hours at one or more national park sites.
To earn a patch, Scouts must participate for a minimum of ten hours at one or more national park sites.
Qualifying organized educational programs:
- Ranger guided interpretive tours
- Junior Ranger programs
- Environmental education programs
- Any other official NPS education program
Qualifying volunteer service projects:
- Any organized project that helps and enhances the natural and/or cultural resources of a park unit and is identified by the park as an appropriate volunteer opportunity.
How to get started
- Visit the Scout Ranger website to find out more information about the program.
- Find a national park site in your area.
- Think about the projects your troop would be interested in and time frame for completion.
- If you would like to provide volunteer service or if you intend to participate in an activity that is not part of a regularly scheduled interpretive program to fulfill the program requirements, contact the park to discuss the possible activities.
For more information contact the NPS at (202) 513-7146, npsyouthprograms@nps.gov or visit the Scout Ranger website.
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