Unsung Hero: Second Class Scout saves fellow Scout from choking on a grape
Scarlett still remembers the sound — “that awful noise that happens when someone can’t breathe.” After hearing it, she jumped into action.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 39: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
The latest batch of 15 projects includes an outdoor kitchen for a Montessori school, a “Pollinators Garden” and a realistic Mars landscape.
Eagle project fundraising tips from a Scout whose project cost nearly $40,000
We asked Christian to share what he learned about fundraising for an Eagle project. You’ll find his advice — and some words from his dad — in this post.
A heart for service: Scout completes incredible international Eagle project
For his Eagle project, Christian installed bins that allow residents to recycle plastic bottle caps, raising funds to help kids with cancer.
In an Eagle project, sometimes ‘I don’t know’ can be the bravest thing to say
Instead of guessing or faking it, Adam found the confidence and bravery to say “I don’t know.” He then added four more words to his response: “But I’ll find out.”
Unsung Hero: Scout calls 911 after grandfather has a stroke
When he heard a sound upstairs, this First Class Scout from Connecticut jumped into action.
She shares six suggestions for anyone considering an Eagle Scout service project
This Eagle Scout took a break from her college biochemistry classes to share six things she learned while working on her Eagle project.
Scouter stops man from driving toward youth football players, cheerleaders
For his unusual heroism at extreme risk to himself, Willie Maquinalez received the Honor Medal With Crossed Palms.
Eagle Scout making waves in the battle against zebra mussels in Texas lakes
Declan Howell set up sampler boxes that track invasive zebra mussels near boating areas in and around Austin, Texas.
She created resiliency stones to uplift patients at Children’s Hospital Colorado
For her project, Sophia led an effort to design and install a path of 30 resiliency stones at a children’s hospital.
After close call with wildfire at his Eagle project site, he got back to work
A series of unusual obstacles meant that Jeremiah hadn’t started work on his Eagle project when a wildfire demolished his project site.
Twin brothers from Tennessee travel 1,100 miles to complete their Eagle projects
The Schramkowski family traveled 16 hours so that Matthew and Andrew could complete Eagle Scout service projects in Santa Rosa, N.M.
Just after 9/11, and in the 20 years since, Scouts have been stepping up to serve
In the days immediately following the attacks of Sept. 11 — and in the two decades since — Scouts have stepped up to serve.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 38: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
The latest batch of 15 projects includes a labyrinth prayer garden, a pedestrian bridge and an ambitious effort to prevent erosion on Galveston Bay.
Ignoring the doubters, he completes multiyear, $20,000 Eagle Scout project
For his Eagle Scout service project, Ethan Anderson led a team of Scouts and volunteers in the construction of a blacksmith shop.
He parlayed his Eagle Scout service project into a paid internship
John Foong, a 19-year-old Eagle Scout from the National Capital Area Council, turned his Eagle project into a paid summer internship.
‘It was my duty to help’: Scout Executive rescues two from fiery crash
A Texas Scout Executive was on his way to meet some BSA volunteers when he was called into action unexpectedly.
‘It looked like the sky just came into our house’: Scout saves family after tornado
When an EF3 tornado hit his home in the suburbs of Chicago, this Life Scout reacted quickly, helping get his mom and three siblings to safety.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 37: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
The latest batch of 15 projects includes an 1800s-style entrance gate in California, a butterfly house in Maryland and a shot put pit in Ohio.
2021 Western Region Eagle Scout Project of the Year: Supplying villages with clean water
All Eagle Scout projects make a great impact on communities, but not every project requires two years to complete.
2021 Central Region Eagle Project of Year: He created a memorial to first responders
For his incredible salute to those who paid the ultimate price in service to his community, Logan, received the Central Region Adams Award.
2021 Southern Region Eagle Scout Project of the Year: Helping prevent river disasters
Hannah Bailey installed life-saving rescue information along 100 miles of rivers in her home county.
2021 Eagle Scout Project of the Year: He built an exhibit to honor heroes of D-Day
Christopher Adam led a team that designed and constructed an educational exhibit about D-Day, the Normandy landings in World War II.
Eagle project brings awareness about organ donation to Utah’s roads and highways
For his Eagle Scout service project, Catcher and his helpers are bringing Utah its first “Donate Life” license plate.
Extreme Makeovers, Round 36: Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos
The latest batch of 20 projects includes an aquaponic garden, a stage for holding outdoor church services and a stone flag retirement pit.
Eagle Scout leads building of hydroponic garden at orphanage in Panama
Ian planned, developed and gave leadership to the construction of a hydroponic garden for an orphanage in the country of Panama.
How this troop honors one of the youngest Americans killed in the Revolutionary War
Four times a year, Troop 600B of the Old North State Council meets near the spot where Bugler Boy Gillies died to hold a special ceremony.
All about Alpha Phi Omega, a great way for college-age BSA alumni to stay connected
Alpha Phi Omega transports the Scouting commitment to service into college, where service projects are a great way to give back and make friends.
Eagle Scout writes heartwarming song for Teacher Appreciation Week
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Eagle Scout Donald Gee wrote and recorded the song “Thank You Teachers.”
Unsung Hero: He saved a boy who hit his head on concrete steps while playing football
When his dad asked him later where he learned the first-aid skills that likely saved Jacob’s life, Evan’s reply was simple: “Scout camp.”