The 15th Annual State Park Service Day is done in coordination with Missouri State Parks under the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Scouts will have the option of volunteering at either Lake Ozark State Park, Thousand Hills State Park, Ha Ha Tonka State Park, or Rock Bridge State Park.

Basic Information:

When: Saturday April 11th,  2026

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 31st, 2026

Cost: $5 per Scout or Adult 

Who: this event is limited to Arrow of Lights, Scouts BSA Scouts, and Adults

Camping: camping is available to units Friday and Saturday evening at the special use areas inside the parks

Important Information:

A signed Parent Permission Form is required at Park check-in for each Scout under 18  (link can be found attached on this registration page)

Units not camping need to arrive at their assigned Park by 8:00 a.m. Saturday for check-in.  

STATE PARK PROVIDES: Camping location; service projects; tools for projects; extra drinking water.

SCOUTS/SCOUTERS PROVIDE THEIR OWN: Proper work attire for outside/weather conditions, work gloves, boots, personal water bottle, transport to work sites, safety glasses recommended.

PROJECTS: Trail work, group camp work, clear fire pits, playground work, and other essential park projects.

SERVICE HOURS: 4-6 hours; state park & Scout patches awarded.

*** There will be no lunches provided this year ***