State Capitol   |  Lansing   |   Thursday, June 12, 2025 10AM – 2PM

Be a ParticipantAll Scouts and leaders are invited to participate in the Scout Day at the Capitol where we will showcase Scouting to Legislators and Government officials and the general public about how great Scouting is and the impact that Scouting has on youth and local communities. Scouts and family members will participate in hands-on activities, Capitol tours and interactive displays.  

To assist us with planning and logistics, please pre-register by June 8, 2025.  Can’t pre-register?  Come that day.  Everyone should check-in upon arrival whether you registered or not.  

Be a Delegate

Scouts interested in serving as a Delegate to state elected officials and government officials may apply.  Scouts will be selected by review of submissions by the Scout Day at the Capitol Committee for participation and notified in advance of their participation.  The application deadline for Delegate submission is May 22, 2025.

Tentative Schedule  *Subject to change

10:00 AM Arrival | Activities Begin
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Capitol Tours on the half hour
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Food Trucks available
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Report to the State (Activities paused)
2:00 PM Event Conclusion

10am:
Arrival | Activities begin
10am – 2pm:
Capitol tours on the half hour
11am – 1pm:
Food trucks available
12:30pm – 1:00pm:
Report to the State
(activities are paused during the report)
2pm:
Event Conclusion

Activities  *Subject to change

Climbing Wall Archery
Hands-On STEM Activities Pinewood Derby
Cooking Demonstrations Model Campsite
More… More…

Climbing Wall
Archery
Hands-On STEM Activities
Cooking Demonstrations
Pinewood Derby
Model Campsite
More…

Additional Information

  • Scouts should be in Scout uniform
  • All Scouts must be accompanied by an adult
  • Scouts should live by the Scout Oath and Law
  • Pre-Registration is required.
  • Food will be available for purchase from food trucks during the lunch hour

Capitol Tours
Capitol Tours will be available to participants during the Scout Day at the Capitol. Participants must sign-up for tours during the registration process. Pre-registration is recommended for planning purposes.

*Tour time slots offered are self guided with Booklets and Capitol Staff Assistance, 30-60 minutes in length at 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, and 1:30 PM.

Food Trucks
Food trucks will be available for participants to purchase lunch. Special discount for Scouts and leaders in uniform. More details coming soon.

Food Bank Donations

In true Scouting fashion and in the words of the Scout Oath “to help other people at all times”, the Michigan Crossroads Council will be partnering with the Greater Lansing Food Bank to collect non-perishable food items at our annual Scout Day at the Capitol Event.

All participants including Scouts, leaders, parents, and community members are encouraged to bring non-perishable items to the event and place them in the designed collection bins. Items collected will be donated to our partners at the Greater Lansing Food Bank.

News Stories
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Unit Demonstrations and Displays
Does your unit have a cool demonstration or display that you would like others to see? Demonstrations and displays that are hands-on and interactive are needed. Let us know by contacting Stephen Foster no later than May 15, 2025.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Sponsorship opportunities are available to businesses and organizations. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ginger Koester at ginger.koester@scouting.org or call 517-940-4246 Ext. 3011.

Register for the Event Here