The 10th 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 Ha Ha Tonka State Park or Lake Ozark State Park.

Basic Information:

When: Saturday April 9th, 2022

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, March 31st, 2022

Cost: $5 per Scout or Adult 

Who: this event is limited to Webelos II, Scouts BSA Scouts, and Adults

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; sack lunch Saturday; 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.

Here is some information you can share. 

The SUA will be open and troops may have to share group camping sites if all camp.

Here is a link to the website with SUA information for Lake Ozark.

https://mostateparks.com/location/91616/special-use-camping-area
 
•    What to bring – Drinking water and sturdy shoes suitable for hiking. If groups have rock rakes and shovels they can bring that would help since we have so many volunteers.

•    Where and when to meet – Lake Ozark volunteers should meet at the Lake Ozark State Park Special Use Area by 8:30 a.m.
The special use area is located at the corner of Whispering Oaks and Benton roads in Miller County. From the Highway 42 and Highway 134 intersection, travel 1.2 miles on Highway 134 to Whispering Oaks Road. Turn right onto Whispering Oaks Road and travel 1.4 miles to Benton Road. The special-use area will be on your left.

https://mostateparks.com/location/91616/special-use-camping-area
 
•    What if camping – Camping fees are waived for this event. There are three group camping sites. Since there are seven troops registered for Lake Ozark they may have to share sites if all are camping. I haven’t received any requests for camping so I’m not sure how many there will be.

•    Times of service – Lake of the Ozarks State Park volunteers will meet at the Special Use Area by 8:30 a.m. We will have lunch between 11:00 and 12:00 and conclude service no later than 2:00 p.m. There will be a dedication ceremony at the Special Use Area at 3:00 p.m.

•    Supplies needed – Rock rakes and shovels