The Boy Scouts of America and South Carolina State Parks have worked together and have enjoyed a very strong relationship since the early 20th century when scouts were formed and parks were developed. The new Scout Carolina program formalizes this partnership and provides a way for the participating scouts to be recognized for their accomplishments.
The Scout Carolina patch is a way the South Carolina State Park Service will be recognizing those boy scout troops and scouts who work to help protect the special places that are state parks. Scouts can only earn the patch by fulfilling the requirements while camping at a park, but may work on it over the course of several camping trips at different state parks. Scouts may also earn the award by completing a Star, Life or Eagle Scout service project at a park.
Requirements are as follows:
Once the criteria is met by the scout, the patch may be obtained for a donation of $2 per patch.
Cub Scouts may earn the patch by: Participating in a scout activity at a state park and using a state park to earn an advancement pin, belt loop or bead. They must also participate in a service project that benefits the state park. Once the criteria is met by the scout, the patch may be obtained for a donation of $2 per patch.
Over the years, scouts have contributed countless hours completing worthwhile projects throughout the South Carolina State Park Service. As scout projects are completed throughout the park service, we will highlight some of them on our scouting projects page. If you have recently completed a scout project at a park, ask the park ranger how you can have your project featured here.
Parks are perfect places for scouts of all ages to explore, work on badge requirements, learn, have fun and so much more! Our parks offer activities such as scavenger hunts, orienteering courses, group camping areas, access to outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing and kayaking, and the list goes on and on. We have assembled a list of parks and various activities that are perfect for scouts and scouting groups. Check our scout activities page for information on a park near you and activities offered.
For more information on the Scout Carolina Program contact the South Carolina State Park Service via email or phone at 803-734-0156.