State Capitol | Lansing | Tuesday, June 11, 2024 10AM – 1PM
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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 and interactive displays.
To assist us with planning and logistics, please pre-register by June 8, 2024. Can’t pre-register? Come that day. Everyone should check-in upon arrival whether you registered or not. (See QR Code posters or Event App to check-in once in Lansing).
Get the MCC Event App for this event.
Check-in, Schedule, FAQ and notifications and more for the day of the event.
Tentative Schedule *Subject to change
| 10:00 AM | Arrival | Activities Begin |
| 10:00 AM – 1pm | Capitol Tours on the half hour |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Food Trucks available |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Report to the State (Activities paused) |
| 1:00 PM | Event Conclusion |
10am:
Arrival | Activities begin
10am – 1pm:
Capitol tours on the half hour
11am – 1pm:
Food trucks available
12pm – 12:30pm:
Report to the State
(activities are paused during the report)
1pm:
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, and 1:00 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.
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.
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