Scout Ranger Program

Scouts Troop working on meadow revegetation and restoration efforts at Paradise on National Public Lands Day 2022.

NPS/K. Bacher Photo

What is the Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger Program?

The Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger program is a partnership between the National Park Service and the Boy Scouts of America. The program invites Scouts and Cub 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 certificates and/or patches after meeting certain requirements of the program.

 

A scout troop beginning hike to restoration site on National Public Lands Day 2022.

NPS/K. Bacher

How Can You Earn a Certificate and/or Patch at Mount Rainier National Park?

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 certificate and/or patch upon completion.

To earn a Scout Ranger certificate, 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. Once these hours are completed, download the Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger Certificate of Completion, which is based on the honor system.

To earn a Scout Ranger patch, Scouts should participate in organized educational activities or volunteer service projects for a minimum of ten (10) hours at one or more national parks. At Mount Rainier National Park, examples of qualifying organized educational programs include the following:

• Junior Ranger and Citizen Ranger programs
• Meadow and Landscape Revegetation (beginning August/September)
• Washington Trails Association Trail Maintenance (scouts aged 13 and older)
• Interpretive Presentations for visitors
• Litter Patrol
• National Public Lands Day participation
• Any other official NPS education or service program (campfire program, ranger-led hike, etc.)

For details about when these programs and projects are currently being offered, please write to [e-mail].

To request a certificate and/or patch after completion of service at Mount Rainier National Park, please complete the Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger activity tracking sheet and e-mail it to [e-mail]. After a verification of entries made on the tracking sheet, the patch will be issued.