Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger

Official Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger patch.

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

How to earn a certificate and/or patch

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.

In addition, to earn a Scout Ranger patch, certificate of completion, and letter of recognition, Scouts should participate in organized educational activities or volunteer service projects for a minimum of ten (10) hours at one or more national parks. Examples of qualifying organized educational programs include the following:

• Ranger-guided interpretive tours

• Junior Ranger programs

• Environmental education programs

• Any other official NPS education program (campfire program, ranger-led hike, etc.)

As you participate in the 10 hours of service, please complete the Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger activity tracking sheet (individual Scout), or use the unit activity tracking sheet if you are requesting patches for a group.

 

How to Participate at Valley Forge

Educational Programs

• Attend a ranger program.

• Watch the park orientation film in the Theater.

• Visit Washington's Headquarters during operating hours and talk to the ranger there.

• Complete the Valley Forge Junior Ranger Program.

Volunteer Service Projects *

• Remove invasive crayfish from Valley Creek with the Crayfish Corps

• Remove invasive plants with the Weed Warriors.

• Apply to volunteer in any of the open positions in the park.

* Volunteer Service Projects require a volunteer agreement form from all those volunteering, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Please plan accordingly. Plan your trip to Valley Forge in advance!

Special Programs

• Attend a Valley Forge Park Alliance Speaker Series presentation.