North Carolina Scout troop adopts waterfall, helping every day be Earth Day
The members of Troop 219 of Oak Ridge, N.C., adopted a waterfall through a partnership with Waterfall Keepers of North Carolina.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 35: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
The latest batch of 15 projects includes new bleachers in West Virginia, a meditation trail in Maryland and a dressing room upgrade at a theater in Ohio.
She created a geocaching trail that links together 14 Eagle Scout service projects
Sarina created an Eagle Scout geocaching trail that links together 14 projects throughout the community of Winston-Salem, N.C.
For her Eagle project, she wrote a book aimed at building empathy
Ava led a team of 25 volunteers as they designed, created and distributed a book and curriculum that teaches empathy.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 34: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
The latest batch of 21 projects includes new fencing at a famous park, a greenhouse and a monument to first responders.
20 ideas for unique Eagle Scout service project beneficiaries
Having trouble coming up with the perfect Eagle project idea? Start with this list of unique Eagle project beneficiaries.
Scouts can help protect the environment by earning the new Environmental Protection Agency award
The BSA and EPA signed a memorandum of understanding to create a special award, encouraging those in the Scouts BSA program to strive to protect the environment.
Ten Pennsylvania Scouts complete Eagle projects during the pandemic
Completing an Eagle Scout project is hard — completing one during a pandemic is even harder, but it can be done, as proven by 10 Scouts in Troop 98 of Whitpain Township, Pa.
Eagle Scout service project offers fun twist on the drive-through donation drive
Zoe created a toy drive and drive-through carnival to benefit the young patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 33: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
The latest batch of 20 projects includes a mural honoring veterans, a memorial garden and a 22-foot bridge at Indiana Dunes National Park.
Scouters continue to clean up Iowa Scout camp after devastating derecho
More than 350 tall trees fell and nearly every one of the 70 structures sustained damage. Scouters quickly jumped into action to clean and restore the camp — an effort that continues and is in need of help.
Selfless Scout proves that ‘even though I am 13, I can make a difference’
For her Eagle Scout service project, Gabrielle organized volunteers to sew more than 2,000 face coverings for essential workers.
How Scouts are still helping veterans during the pandemic
Here are a few ideas you can take from Scouts how to serve American veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At Wonderland of Trees event, the Summit shows what it means to be a good neighbor
At the Wonderland of Trees event, the Summit decked its halls and helped the local United Way rebound during a difficult year.
Scouts can help the environment through the new BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Awards program
Scouts have been working to conserve our planet since the organization’s inception. Now, they can be honored for their work through this new awards program.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 32: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
The latest batch of 22 projects includes a wooden greenhouse, an information kiosk honoring fallen Marines and a $56,000 patio that took more than 1,700 volunteer hours to build.
This might be the best advice you’ll ever read about picking an Eagle project
Ryan planned, developed and led a project aimed at making sure every student in his town in remote Maine had a working computer for school.
Scouts fire up their 3D printers to help during the pandemic
Using 3D printers, Scouts have been making “ear savers” to help doctors and nurses in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scout offers inspiring reminder that we need Eagle projects now more than ever
Lucas, a Life Scout from New Jersey, built mobile screens and a custom-designed plastic shield for a nonprofit working to end homelessness.
‘Pride in their accomplishment’: Virtual OA induction weekend a success
In August, embracing the flexibility afforded by the OA’s guidance during COVID-19, the Tannu Lodge held its first virtual induction.
A novel Eagle Scout project idea: He collected books to send to inmates
For his Eagle project, Austin Niec collected books to send to a correctional facility in Nashville. He called it “Books for Inmates.”
Father, son complete Eagle projects at same animal shelter 20 years apart
Two impactful Eagle projects at the same animal shelter 20 years apart. It’s proof that the Scouting commitment to service can be hereditary.
In face shield service project, clear proof that when things are bad, Scouts step up
Scouts in California led an effort to construct and distribute 3D-printed face shields for first responders and essential workers.
Scout starts Summer Reading Pal Program to keep younger students connected
This summer, a Star Scout pioneered a way for older students to younger students through Zoom. He called it the Summer Reading Pal Program.
Saving Grace: Scout creates inspirational worship videos for Eagle project
Alex Miller led an effort to create three worship videos for his church, bringing joy, comfort and spirituality when his community needed it most.
Retired Scouter group uses talents to create Pinewood Derby cars for kids
Their council wasn’t able to continue an outreach program because of financial reasons. So, “The Flintlocks” decided to help.
Eagle Scouts (current or future) invited to take the #EagleScoutChallenge
If you’re one of the 2.1 million people who have become Eagle Scouts since 1965, the year the Eagle project became required, take the #EagleScoutChallenge.
Scout starts free tutoring service to help students struggling with distance learning
A Life Scout from New Jersey started a free virtual tutoring service to help families in his community struggling during the pandemic.
Venturer’s conservation project involves worldwide effort to pick up 1 million pieces of trash
During a pandemic, Scouts have had to get creative to continue their adventures and service. Sometimes, the changes transformed their plans into something much greater than they conceived.
Scout shares advice for completing Eagle Scout projects during COVID-19
William Shuster of the Baltimore Area Council, led an effort to create, collect and donate face coverings for a local senior center.