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

2025 Information

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 Scout Arrival
10:30 AM Activities Begin
10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 1:00, 1:30 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
10:30am:
Activities begin
10am, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 1:00, 1:30
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)
1pm:
Activities Resume
2pm:
Event Conclusion

Activities  *Subject to change

Climbing Wall
Hands-On STEM Activities
Cooking Demonstrations
Archery
Pinewood Derby
Model Campsite
And 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, 1:00 PM, and 1:30 PM.

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.

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

Currently planning on attending:

Shove It Pizza – Pizza, breadsticks, and Brix soda
Big Cheezy Grill – Gourmet Grilled Cheese

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.

News Stories
Watch coverage from previous events:

Pre-Order your Event T-Shirt before May 18
A VERY small number may be available to purchase on day of event.

Register for the Event Here

Thank you for your interest in Scout Day at the Capitol. Online registration is closed for 2025, but you can register onsite the day of. We look to see you next year at Scout Day at the Capitol.