Scout Day at the Georgia State Capitol

Monday, March 9, 2026

 

Registration now open!

 

Scouting prepares youth to be leaders and good citizens. Spend the day witnessing first-hand the political process. Have a chance to ask representatives your questions! Participant in the Capitol Scavenger Hunt. Watch your legislators recognize your Scouts from the House Gallery. Youth and Adults are welcome to attend. Spots are limited register today! 

The Capitol will provide a note explaining the activities the Scouts participated in during the day. Scouts and family may arrive from 8:00 am - 8:30 am. The program will begin at 9:00 am and will end at 11:00 am. 

 

Cost

Registration costs for this event will be $5 for each participant youth and adults. Each Scout that registers will receive a patch and a participation certificate.


Attire

Scouts and Adults are preferred to wear there scouting uniform!

 

Where to go?

The schedule will be finalized in collaboration with the Capitol; attendee's should arrive by 7:30 AM. Security opens at 7:00AM.  The event concludes prior to noon.

From 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM, Scouts will arrive at the Georgia State Capitol Building (18 Capitol Square Atlanta, GA 30334) to pick up Chick-fil-A breakfast and event packets. We will stop serving breakfast promptly at 8:00AM. Room Number to pick up breakfast and packets to be announced closer to the event. 

Between 8:00 AM 8:30 AM, Scouts and attendees proceed to the South Steps of the Capitol for group photos.

All Scouts will gather at 8:30am at the South wing steps (second floor). Once you pass security, turn to the right, and take the steps immediately to your right up to the second floor.

 

Parking

There are paid Public parking decks available at several locations around the Capitol building.

Here are a few options, all within 2 blocks:

  • Trinity United Methodist Church, 265 Washington St. SW - South Parking Deck, 2 Capitol Square SW
  • Capitol Ave SW Parking, 254 Capitol Ave. SW
  • Jesse Hill Parking Lot, 204 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE
  • Public Lot, 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. SW

The entrance to the Capitol building is located on the South side of the building, off Capitol Square SW. All adults will need a valid State issued ID. All bags will be checked by security.

 

Entering the Capitol Building

The entrance to the Capitol building is located on the South side of the building, off Capitol Square SW. All adults will need a valid State issued ID. All bags will be checked by security.