Eagle Project Aims to Spread Bicycle Joy
There is nothing quite like the feeling of getting on a bicycle, gripping the handlebars, putting your feet on the pedals, and pointing yourself in the direction of fun and adventure. With millions...
View ArticleEagle Project Helps Shepherd’s House
The Shepherd’s House in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, bills itself as “a place where you walk through the door of Hope and we help you in restoring hope and rebuilding lives.” It’s the kind of place that...
View ArticleFour Generations Prove They Have the “Eagle Scout Edge”
What’s the key to having a leg up on the competition for job searches or college applications? According to a four-generation family of Eagle Scouts from the Michigan Crossroads Council, the answer is...
View ArticleScouts Create Learning Garden for Eagle Project
Some Eagle Scout candidates find ways to combine their projects to help boost the impact for their communities. Two Scouts in San Marcos, Texas, did exactly that when they combined their projects over...
View ArticleScout Helps Doberman Rescue Group for Eagle Project
When some people think of Doberman Pinschers, they might have in mind what they’ve seen in movies and TV – security dogs that patrol the grounds of the mansions of the rich and powerful. Of course,...
View ArticleScout Builds Walking Track for Eagle Project
When students at Eden Elementary School play outside, it’s not always ideal. In fact, after a good rain, the playground area can get pretty muddy, leaving the children with limited space to play. What...
View ArticleFire Pit Eagle Project Displays Scout Law in Amazing Way
There is just something wonderful about sitting around a fire, enjoying time with friends and family, sharing stories, laughter, and, if you’re lucky, a delicious meal cooked over that fire. It’s an...
View ArticleScout’s Eagle Project for Cemetery Is Unique
When many people think about an Eagle Scout project, it may conjure images of some sort of construction, but not all Eagle Scout candidates are interested in building something for their project. Such...
View ArticleWhich Villanova Guard in Tonight’s Sweet 16 Game Is an Eagle Scout?
Josh Hart is the Villanova guard who’s charging full speed ahead in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2016 NCAA men’s basketball tournament and he’s also an Eagle Scout! Did you guess right? Rooted in the...
View ArticleSeven Scouts Ascend to Eagle Rank After Ten Years of Friendship
Seven Eagle Scouts who have been together in Scouting since they were Cub Scouts. Pictured with Scoutmaster Tom Black. From top left, Brennan B., Damian C., Aidan M., Ryan C. and James T.; in front,...
View ArticleClues to Scout’s Past Revealed by Cemetery Restoration Eagle Project
Cemetery restoration projects are not uncommon for many Scouts who seek the rank of Eagle Scout. Many Scouts discover that the local cemetery offers an opportunity to learn about town history through...
View ArticleScout Takes on Bullying with Eagle Project
When Scout Lehi T. was very young and attended middle school, he was the victim of bullying. Classmates made fun of the way he looked, and what began as teasing became an everyday issue that followed...
View ArticleInspiring Young Man Earns Eagle Scout Rank
Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is no small feat for any Scout, but some Scouts face additional challenges on the journey toward Eagle. For these Scouts, their extra determination and commitment to...
View ArticleEagle Scout Rescues Woman Trapped in Sinking Car
Eagle Scout John Sidlinger enters the water to help 85-year-old Marie Fitzgerald, trapped in her sinking car. (Photo credit: Dana Jensen/The Day) Scouts grow older as the years go by, yet the...
View ArticleScout Comes to Rescue During Two Emergencies on Sailing Adventure
When he set out with his family on a sailing adventure that would circumnavigate the globe, little did Scout Brian R. know that skills learned during Scouting would be crucial during two emergencies...
View ArticleScout Builds Playground to Help Homeless Kids
Many people may take some of the common experiences of growing up for granted. Even something as simple as playing on a playground can be a rare treat for some children. When Scout Johnathan S. began...
View ArticleEagle Project Grows Seed Library
It’s not uncommon for Eagle Scout projects to involve a local library. Many Eagle Scouts, in their search to complete projects that help to impact their communities, focus on something that is...
View ArticleThree Brothers Awarded the Eagle Scout Rank at Court of Honor Ceremony
Liam C. and his older brothers, Christopher and Kyle, stand before their friends and family to receive the Eagle Scout rank at the same Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony. (Photo credit: News 12...
View ArticleEagle Project Improves Fresno State Campus
The Fresno State campus, like many places in California, has suffered from the drought that has plagued the state for several years. It has meant that some of the dry, dead foliage on the campus...
View ArticleEagle Project Ga-Ga Pit is Huge Hit for This Town
Ga-ga Ball, or simply ga-ga, is a sport that has been growing in popularity in recent years. Young people in various places around the world play this dodgeball variant in an octagonal pit. Many Scouts...
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