Good Turns - On Scouting

Connecticut woman needs help locating MacGyver-like Boy Scout hero

A Connecticut woman who locked her keys in her car was rescued by a helpful Boy Scout hero who used MacGyver-like skills to save the day.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 7: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

This week’s batch of 12 projects includes a shade structure with a view, a simple project that turned into something huge, a community garden and more.

Arrowmen fill, then evacuate, MSU’s Spartan Stadium for emergency drill

Some 15,000 Arrowmen gathered inside Michigan State’s Spartan Stadium for what organizers called the largest emergency evacuation drill in stadium history.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 6: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

This week’s batch of 21 projects includes a massive community garden, two baseball-related projects, a ticket counter at a community theater and more.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 5: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

This week’s 12-project collection includes a restored historic caboose, a stunning commemorative archway and a useful physical therapy walking course.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 4: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

This is the fourth in a series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 3: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

This is the third in a series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. Look for a new batch every Monday morning.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 2: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

This is the second in a series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. Look for a new batch every Monday morning.

Extreme Makeovers, Round 1: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos

This is the first in a series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. Look for a new batch every Monday morning.

Supersize service: Scouts wash World War II-era B-17 airplane

A few dozen Scouts from Erie, Pa., gathered to give a World War II-era Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortresses” a good scrubbing.

How to send in your before-and-after Eagle project photos

I’m interested in before-and-after Eagle project photos — the same photos each Eagle Scout includes with his final project documentation.

Check the BSA tool-use guidelines before your next service project

The BSA tool-use guidelines document how old Scouts should be to use certain hand tools and power tools at service projects (including Eagle projects).

Elian’s Good Turn: Scout’s kind act will make you proud to be in Scouting

If you ever need a reminder that there are still good people in this world, look to Scouting and Elian’s Good Turn. This awesome example happened last week.

Scouts, Venturers give a 3-D-printed hand to kids in need

Scouts and Venturers in Baltimore are making 3-D-printed hands to send to refugees and others in need around the world.

Scouts, National Geographic team up to save animals

For the National Geographic Mission: Animal Rescue Contest, Scouts demonstrated how they help save the lives of animals and educate others about nature.

How to get Scouts in the spirit of giving this holiday season

By taking advantage of some teachable moments during the holidays, you can reinforce a spirit of giving in your Scouts and Venturers.

Some kid! Life Scout uses goats to help clear poison ivy

Gavin Burseth, a 16-year-old from Illinois, is using goats to help clear poison ivy from campgrounds.

Ask the Expert: Who approves the Eagle Scout Project Final Plan?

Trevor asks whether he can complete the Eagle Scout Project Final Plan section of his Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook after the project is completed.