This is the 57th 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 seven different states — includes revamping basketball courts, building portable pantries and restoring bridges.

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.

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Nick from Texas

Who: Nick, Troop 52, Lakeway, Texas

What: Nick and his volunteers gave a local park new life by renovating the basketball court. They added patriotic nets, court lines and two foursquare areas. They also incorporated a striking red dragon and Texas star motif to pay homage to the park’s name — Dragon Park — and to add a local flair. Nick and his team also transformed the park entrance with new limestone edging, vibrant plants and fresh mulch.

Tye from Georgia

Who: Tye, Troop 2000, Johns Creek, Georgia

What: Tye created more storage space inside his high school band’s music room by building two new storage cabinets and adding supports to the existing cabinets. Tye also reorganized the supplies to make them easier to access for everyone.

Nick from California

Who: Nick, Troop 229, Los Angeles, California

What: Nick and his crew built a shed for a local nonprofit horse ranch to help store supplies for the washing area. The ranch teaches disabled children how to ride horses.

Sgian from Washington

Who: Sgian, Troop 745, Duvall, Washington

What: Sgian and other Scouts from Troop 745 rebuilt and re-roofed a picnic shelter at a nearby park. They used cedar logs scavenged from a tree service company. The Scouts then peeled, dried, stained and set the posts on new foundation hardware with new angle braces at the roof line.

Rylie from Texas

Who: Rylie, Troop 533, Cypress, Texas

What: Rylie built a deck on the mini-home of the equine director at Henry’s Home, Horse and Human Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a nonprofit that rescues horses and other farm animals and gives them “forever homes” and meaningful work in equine-assisted learning programs for veterans and first responders.

Nathaniel from Wisconsin

Who: Nathaniel, Troop 505, Kenosha, Wisconsin

What: Nathaniel and his helpers restored a rotting, unsafe bridge at a community nature preserve. They installed anchors, then put up a new bridge and added safety railings.

Colin from Texas

Who: Colin, Troop 4018, Frisco, Texas

What: Colin and his team built storage cabinets for the county animal shelter.

Boston from Washington

Who: Boston, Troop 479, Vancouver, Washington

What: Boston and his team dedicated more than 415 hours to building and weatherproofing a custom portable pantry located at a nearby elementary school. Their efforts also resulted in the collection of over 800 pounds of food during two donation drives. The pantry is wheeled out every morning and put away every day after school ends.

Riley from Florida

Who: Riley, Troop 128, Davie, Florida

What: Riley and his fellow troop members constructed and installed an equestrian mounting block to help those with height deficiencies and special needs mount horses easily. The block was constructed to allow for drainage, and it has a solid foundation to sustain it in the unpredictable Florida weather..

Hayden from New Jersey

Who: Hayden, Troop 7044, Mullica Hill, New Jersey

What: Hayden led a group of volunteers to restore and repaint a World War II anti-tank gun. The object was sitting about 12 inches deep into the grass in the front yard of the property where it was displayed. Hayden’s team created a better resting place by pouring a concrete slab and adding six flag poles to represent the six branches of the military. They also installed structures to protect it from being hit by cars and lighting to better display the area.

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 Scouting America 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.