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It was around 9:30 p.m. when Colton, a Scouts BSA member from Texas, gathered online with some friends — each from their own homes — to play videogames. During an otherwise routine call as the boys prepared to begin, Colton began to sense that something was wrong.
The latest batch of 11 projects — from 9 different states — includes installing new signage at a local park in Missouri, improving access to outdoors areas at a rehabilitation facility in Ohio and installing new outdoor games at a middle school in Kentucky.
Scouting for Food began in St. Louis in 1985 as a council-wide service project. Starting in 1988, it became a national BSA program. Today, many councils across the country participate, collectively gathering hundreds of thousands of pounds of shelf-stable goods for food-disadvantaged residents of their local communities.
The latest batch of 11 projects — from nine different states — includes renovating gazebos, building driveways and restoring fences.
When he was younger, Arsh Pal’s parents noticed he had an artistic gift. So, for his eighth birthday, his family decided to support that gift by giving him canvases, acrylic paints and brushes.
The next time you’re looking for service project ideas, turn to these 9 examples of excellence, as found in this story from the November-December 2014 issue of Scouting magazine.
The latest batch of eight projects — from seven different states — includes improved outdoor meeting places at churches, veterans memorials and sidewalks at schools.
The programs of the Boy Scouts of America are designed to help young men and women Be Prepared to help other people at all times. Because the fact of the matter is, you just never know when someone is going to need your help.
The 2022 Adams awards, which include 16 territorial winners and a national winner selected from one those territorial winners, recognize outstanding Eagle projects completed by young people who earned the Eagle Scout rank in 2021.
We’ve received questions from Scouters regarding how intensive a conservation effort should be to fulfill requirements.
The latest batch of 11 projects includes a renovated baseball complex in Arkansas, new arboretum signage in New Jersey and an impressive prayer garden in Louisiana.
For his Eagle Scout service project, Tommy Midtlyng built an outdoor dining structure at an orphanage in Colombia.
When he first visited the Allaire Community Farm with his grandmother a few years ago, Zac Clifton fell in love with it.
Scouts BSA members who are at least First Class rank, Sea Scouts and Venturers, as well as adult volunteers and organizations, can earn a BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award.
For his Eagle Scout service project, Luke planned, developed and gave leadership to a Bocce Fest for life skills students at high school.
Trenton learned that Chris had been a Scout in the early to mid-2000s. But that Scouting story ended in a cliffhanger.
As lumber prices soared by 280% last year, Ryan Featherston began brainstorming a thrifty way to complete his Eagle Scout project of building four wooden picnic tables for his church.
“Two boys from Troop 95 rang the doorbell and handed me a brand new American flag with a short note. I was bawling, tears running everywhere.”
For smart and speedy thinking that likely saved his father’s life, Matthew received the Medal of Merit from the Sam Houston Area Council.
The latest batch of 12 projects includes a wheelchair-accessible walkway at a Buddhist temple in Virginia, a new organization system for jazz music scores in Illinois and a set of raised gardens in Connecticut.
Nuruddin Abdul-Rashid’s Eagle project has left an impact on his Virginia town, but the journey has made an impact on him, too.
For his outstanding service that reflects the high ideals of Scouting, Marlin received the certificate of merit from the Sam Houston Area Council.
Tucked into a quiet neighborhood in north San Antonio, Texas, Scouting and public education merge into a wonderful success story for the elementary school students of North East Independent School District.
For her Eagle Scout service project, Anna and her helpers supported Project Linus, which gives blankets to critically ill or traumatized kids.
“It made me feel sad to see the place dirty,” the Star Scout says. “That’s my baseball home. I didn’t like it when it wasn’t kept clean.”
The latest batch of 16 projects includes a “JoyMobile” performance vehicle in Hawaii, a swim gear rack in Florida and a portable baptistry in Texas.
The friends had been paddling for about 20 miles when they heard a noise downriver. “Is that someone calling for help?” one of them said.
Scout combines passion for computers with need to help students who speak English as a second language.
The latest batch of 15 projects includes a renovated locker room in Pennsylvania, a school garden in Puerto Rico and a fire pit to honor veterans in Indiana.
If your Scout is struggling with selecting an Eagle Scout service project, share some advice from Eagle Scout Delaney Dodd.
