Scout Turns Love of Science into Amazing Eagle Project for School
It’s not all that uncommon for a Scout to love science. Science is, after all, a key element to a host of beloved Scouting activities from geocaching to cooking. So what happens when a Scout loves...
View ArticleScout Builds Archery Range for Eagle Project
Some Scouts really love archery. Many of them pursue earning the Archery merit badge, but some Scouts go even further in their love of the sport. Scout Brian A. of the Boy Scouts of America Central...
View ArticleEagle Project Finds Unique Solution for Tangled Fishing Line
If you’ve been fishing at enough public spots like piers at local lakes, you’ve probably come across an unsightly problem that makes the whole fishing experience less enjoyable. Many fishing spots are...
View ArticleUNC Running Back Elijah Hood Takes Eagle Scout Values to the Gridiron
UNC running back and Eagle Scout, Elijah Hood(Photo credit: Robert Willett/ the Charlotte Observer) College football kicks off this weekend and when University of North Carolina running back Elijah...
View ArticleScout Uses Grapefruit Juice as Solution to a Problem Plaguing His Community
Grapefruit juice isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Take your average Canada goose, for instance. When it comes to grapefruit juice, these geese aren’t big fans. Scout Makeyta T. applies the grapefruit juice...
View ArticleLabyrinth Eagle Project Encourages Students to Find Their Way
For many, the experience of becoming an Eagle Scout is about finding yourself – who you really are and what you’re made of – so a Scout focused on getting lost is definitely a little strange. But...
View ArticleScout Earns Conservation Hornaday Award for Eagle Project
Earning the rank of Eagle Scout takes time and commitment. It’s not something all Scouts pursue, and of those that do, there is an even smaller group that seek to earn the Hornaday Awards. Akul earned...
View ArticleScout Focuses Eagle Project on Fire Hydrants
Eagle Scout projects that manage to tap into a Scout’s other interests almost always make a special impact for that Scout and for his community. Such was the case with the fire hydrants project...
View ArticleEagle Helps Restore Bobwhite Quail Population
The bobwhite quail population in parts of New Jersey was in need of restoration, and who better to help a quail than an Eagle? Scout Billy M. built quail transport boxes for his Eagle project. (photo:...
View ArticleEagle Scout Meets Current Members of the Troop He Founded 45 Years Earlier
Photo credit: Bryan on Scouting When Scout Kevin Dowling started a new troop for his Eagle project in 1971, he had no idea that more than four decades later, the past would come back around. Fast...
View ArticleScouts Looking for Eagle Project Ideas Have a New Resource
As they consider Eagle project ideas during the planning stages for an Eagle Scout project, many Scouts run through a series of thoughts about what might work. Indeed, part of the process requires a...
View ArticleScout Makes Dream of Building His Own Campsite a Reality
Scouts love camping, and probably many a Boy Scout has dreamed of creating his very own campsite, complete with everything he’d love to have there, including a great view. Scout Sean D. directs work at...
View ArticleScout’s Eagle Project Makes Sure Vegetables Are On The Menu
“Eat your vegetables!” It’s a familiar refrain heard in homes across America day in and day out as parents seek to encourage their children to eat healthy and get the nutrients they need. For The...
View ArticleYoung Man Repairs Homeless Shelter for Eagle Project
When he heard about the Sunday Breakfast Mission and the homeless shelter’s need for some repair work, Scout Ben M. knew that he’d found the right Eagle Scout project. Ben repaired a homeless shelter....
View ArticleScout’s Battle With Cancer Doesn’t Stop Him From Earning Eagle
The completion of any journey toward Eagle is commendable, but when a young man overcomes additional challenges to become an Eagle Scout, it transcends even the extraordinary and becomes truly...
View ArticleKids Go “Gaga” for Eagle Scout Project
With the rise of technology, getting kids outside to play and exercise has become increasingly challenging. However, one sport that has been growing in popularity and getting kids active is gaga,...
View ArticleEagle Project Provides Bikes to Children of Military Families
Veterans Day is a time for the nation to recognize and express its gratitude to those who have served in the military. Many of them have sacrificed much in pursuit of their duty, but it’s important to...
View ArticleScout Makes Local Park More User Friendly for Eagle Project
You’ll find at least one park in most communities around the country, and in a lot of these parks, you’ll find Scouts conducting a variety of activities. Improvements were made to the park. (photo:...
View ArticleDuring Horrific Emergency, Scout Family Was Heroic
Every year, many Scouts go through emergency preparedness and first-aid training, and they all hope they’ll never find themselves in a situation that calls for them to use that emergency training....
View ArticleThree Eagle Scout Brothers Earn All Merit Badges
Brothers John, Bradley, and Parker Trecha displaying their decorated merit badge sashes. (Photo credit: Jeff Trecha) Named “Scouting’s highest achievement,” the Eagle Scout rank is one of the most...
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