The Extreme Makeover series showcases before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects. Explore the full collection of projects, and submit your own for a chance to be featured in our next roundup. Scroll down for more information in the FAQs.
Check out the latest batch.
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Fun for all families
Who: Asa, Troop 36, Dahlonega, Georgia
What: After helping his church youth group expand the playground at a local transitional housing facility, Asa built and installed two wooden benches so families can sit while watching their kids play.
Something to crow about
Who: Ben, Troop 48, Crown Point, Indiana
What: Ben and his crew built a bird enclosure at a local wildlife rehabilitation center. The space is now home to a resident crow recovering from injury. The crow, with help from the staff, teaches visitors about wildlife education and preservation. When the crow recovers, the center can use the space for other injured flying friends.
Park(ing) beautification
Who: William, Troop 76, Simsbury, Connecticut
What: William and his helpers expanded and improved one of the parking areas at a local nature preserve. They removed invasive plants and planted native species, replaced a gate and added a fence to the back area of the lot.
Time to fly
Who: Jacob, Troop 107, Corona, California
What: Jacob and his volunteers helped the March Field Air Museum restore a 1960s Fairchild SD-5 Osprey for the drone’s owner, who donated it for display. Scouts assisted with minor repairs, sanded the aircraft and painted it to match historical references. Built to gather battlefield intelligence, the 9,000-pound, unmanned aircraft never made it to production after the U.S. Army commissioned it in 1960. The SD-5 Osprey at March Field is the only remaining prototype known to exist, according to the museum.
Eagle Before & After FAQs
How can I see more in this series?
By going here.
How can I submit my project (or my Scout’s project) for consideration?
Go here to learn how to send them to us.
Are scholarships available for outstanding Eagle projects?
Yes! The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award honors outstanding Eagle projects. An Eagle Scout, their parent or guardian, or any registered Scouting volunteer (with the Eagle Scout’s permission) may submit the Eagle Scout service project for consideration.
How can I see even more great Eagle projects?
Check out the Scout Life Eagle Project Showcase.
Who owns the photos used in this series?
Unless otherwise listed, all photos are courtesy of each Scout and their family.