This is the 56th entry in an occasional series in which we share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here.
To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why we ask to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles are asked to include with their post-project report.
The latest batch of 10 projects — from 10 different states — includes planting trees, building baseball dugouts and refurbishing horseshoe pits.
If your Scout is looking for ideas for his or her Eagle Scout project, you can show him or her this story or any in the Extreme Makeovers collection. You can also find ideas in Scout Life’s Eagle Project Showcase. Still stumped? Try the National Eagle Scout Association’s project idea generator.
TIP: Click/tap and drag the slider below each image to see the change.
Tristan from Kansas
Who: Tristan, Troop 218, Overland Park, Kansas
What: Tristan built two wheelchair ramps for Col. Roger H.C. Donlon, a Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient who is now dependent on a wheelchair and a walker. Tristan’s project supported the Special Forces Association Chapter 29 of Kansas City.
Olivia from California
Who: Olivia, Troop 2000, Encinitas, California
What: Olivia and her volunteers built a carpeted, sectioned cabinet to store musical instruments and attachments in the high school band room, replacing an old shelving unit that did not allow the items to be stored safely and cleanly.
Matthew from New York
Who: Matthew, Troop 601, Lancaster, New York
What: Matthew and his team planted 28 white pine trees behind a historic cemetery. As they grow, the trees will provide a visual and sound barrier from the busy highway behind the graveyard.
Nickolas from New York
Who: Nickolas, Troop 162, Greene, New York
What: Nickolas replaced two aging signs welcoming people to Greene with a single, easier-to-read sign. He also cleaned up old trees and bushes and added a new retaining wall. Additionally, he installed a flagpole for veterans with solar lights to make it shine at night.
Carlos Mario from Puerto Rico
Who: Carlos Mario, Troop 702, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
What: Carlos and his helpers built, installed and painted a lifeguard tower at Playa Boqueron Beach in Cabo Rojo, P.R. The original tower had been destroyed in 2017 during Hurricane María.
Landen from Michigan
Who: Landen, Troop 425, Chelsea, Michigan.
What: Landen and his team of volunteers constructed two dugouts for the Stockbridge Community School District 12-and-under baseball and junior varsity softball teams.
Adam from Wisconsin
Who: Adam, Troop 21, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
What: Adam refurbished six horseshoe pits and four park benches that had suffered from years of neglect. The structures are used by residents of the Washington Park Senior Center in Milwaukee County.
Logan from Michigan
Who: Logan, Troop 222, Cedar Springs, Michigan
What: Logan raised $32,000 and recruited helpers to replace 15 rotting bleachers with 16 new aluminum ones. The crew spent two nights tearing down the old bleachers and two hours building the new ones and putting them in place.
Carter from Ohio
Who: Carter, Troop 6046, Marion, Ohio
What: Carter refurbished and repaired the Harding High School Band music stands.
Alejandro from Maryland
Who: Alejandro, Troop 794, Ellicott City, Maryland
What: Alejandro and his many helpers built a new gravel base for a shed at a community baseball field. They also transported the shed to a better location by rolling it on large PVC pipes.
Eagle Before & After FAQs
How can I see more in this series?
By going here.
How can I submit my project (or my Scout’s project) for consideration?
Go here to learn how to send them to us.
Are scholarships available for outstanding Eagle projects?
Yes! The Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award honors outstanding Eagle projects. An Eagle Scout, their parents or any registered BSA volunteer (with the Eagle Scout’s permission) may submit the Eagle Scout service project for consideration.
How can I see even more great Eagle projects?
Check out the Scout Life Eagle Project Showcase.
Who owns the photos used in this series?
Unless otherwise listed, all photos are courtesy of each Scout and their family.
Inspire Leadership, Foster Values: Donate to Scouting
When you give to Scouting, you are making it possible for young people to have extraordinary opportunities that will allow them to embrace their true potential and become the remarkable individuals they are destined to be.
Donate Today