Alapocas Run State Park

Call the Wilmington State Parks office at (302) 577-7020 for information about rock climbing Scout programs.

Auburn Valley State Park

Call (302) 729-4280 for information

Brandywine Creek State Park

Call (302) 655-5740 for information.

Brandywine Zoo

Call (302) 571-7788 or visit the Zoo’s Scout Programs Webpage for information.

Delaware Seashore State Park

Call (302) 227-6991 for information.

First State Heritage Park

Call (302) 739-9194 for information.

Fort Delaware State Park

Call (302) 283-4794 for information.

Lums Pond State Park

Contact us for programs

White Clay Creek State Park

Call (302)368-6560 for information.

Girl Scout Bookbinding

Join us at the Blue Ball Barn at Alapocas Run State Park as you create your very own mini booklet from scratch! During this workshop, participants will be provided all the materials needed to create a unique 4.5”x5.5” booklet using craft bookbinding techniques. Their creation will be a true work of Folk Art, incorporating their ideas and experiences into the design. This workshop completes the Cadette Book Artist Badge, but any Girl Scout Junior level (4th grade) and older is welcome to participate. Scheduled as requested, $8 per participant, and all girls must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

To schedule or learn more, please call (302) 577-7020.

Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Delaware State Parks have been involved in Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend since the inaugural year of 2019, offering historical, environmental and outdoor skills programs for local Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts can find programs being hosted at parks across the state during this September event. Check the programs calendar below for more details. We hope to see you and your Girl Scouts in the parks to celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks!

Hayrides at Delaware State Parks

Looking for a fun activity for your whole troop? Check out our wagon ride programs held at parks across the state. Hayrides can be followed up with a campfire where your Scouts can enjoy cooking over the open flames and beneath the open sky.

Visit the Wagon Ride Page

Delaware State Parks is grateful for the volunteer service scouts have contributed in parks throughout our state, and we welcome scout participation including packs and troops as well as senior scouts seeking advanced awards or rank.

For more information, you can:

Register Online: by visiting our Volunteer Site to see the opportunities available at your favorite parks. If interested, create an account, and volunteer.

Visit the Delaware State Parks Volunteer site

Contact the Parks: contact your favorite park to speak to the manager of Volunteers for more information.

Inquiry Form: complete our Volunteer Inquiry Form to be contacted to discuss possible opportunities.

Complete Volunteer Inquiry Form

There are a large variety of activities for your group of scouts that can be coordinated to fit your schedule and interests.

Scheduled Project:

When scheduling a Scout group project, our park staff will work with you to plan and coordinate your project from determining best location, schedule and activity so the event can be educational, rewarding and helpful.

Volunteer Calendar:

Individual and Scouts groups may also consider participating in pre-scheduled volunteer activities at parks throughout the state by visiting and registering on our Volunteer Calendar.

Check out the Volunteer Calendar

Group Projects May include:

• Environmental Stewardship:
  Learning about and removing invasive non-native plants * Helping maintain native or butterfly gardens * Light trail maintenance- leaf and natural debris removal *Tree planting
• Special events:
  Among others, activities may include Coastal Cleanup (Sept) * Beach Grass Planting (March) * Christina or Brandywine River Clean (April)
  Special holiday events based on the season and park- helping with set up and decorating fun of the event- like making wreaths or decorate pumpkins or helping put decoration in place for events such as the Fantasy Trail (Cape Henlopen in October) and Enchanted Meadow (Brandywine Creek in October)
• Park Beautification:
  Helping keep clean and maintained play grounds and picnic areas* Helping mulch playgrounds for safety *Gardens/ planting areas for protection * Planting, weed, rake and maintain native, rain and decorative gardens and plantings.

Congratulations!

Delaware State Parks recognizes the importance of the award you are pursuing and we congratulate you for your commitment and effort that has lead you to this point.

There are many opportunities to help you meet your service component for your award.

After receiving your completed registration or Inquiry Form, a park staff member will contact you to begin discussing possible service opportunities that fit your time line, interest and the needs of the park.

Consider combining a service outing with an educational badge programing listed below as well as possible camping in one of our Primitive or Residential Group Camping.

Check out the Group Camping page for more information