Scout Programs

• Whether a boy or girl scout, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has something for you!
• To earn a Scout Ranger patch, Scouts should participate in one educational, one junior ranger, and one Drop-in Volunteering program.

 

Want to earn your Scout patch? Follow the steps below:

1. Complete one activity from each category (for a total of three activities):
   1. Drop-in Volunteering
   2. Educational Programs, including hikes, nature talks, etc.
   3. 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 hours using the Scout Ranger Activity Tracker sheet (PDF, 588KB).
3. To receive your patch, present your hours sheet to the Park Connection office or email us at [e-mail].
4. Most of all, have fun exploring our national park!

 

Scout Patches / Girl Scout with Volunteer / Boy and Girl Scouts attending a program

NPS

 

The Park Connection

"Connecting People To The Park"
For more volunteer opportunities, contact The Park Connection Office by calling [phone] or email us to connect with the Volunteer Program Manager.