This is the 58th 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 8 different states — includes revamping fire departments, building outdoor classrooms and restoring grave sites.
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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Kevin from Illinois
Who: Kevin, Troop 96, Round Lake Park, Illinois
What: Kevin and his 120 volunteers built an outdoor classroom for the Avon Township Center to provide a free, low-maintenance outdoor space for community events and teaching. Additionally, it will help highlight the essential services provided by the Township Center to seven surrounding communities.
Wyatt from Wisconsin
Who: Wyatt, Troop 855, Port Washington, Wisconsin
What: Wyatt and his crew installed a veteran’s honor wall for the Van Ells-Schanen American Legion Post 82. The wall included a 14-foot flag, a life-size silhouette and a medallion from each armed forces branch.
Peter from New York
Who: Peter, Troop 78, Nanuet, New York
What: Peter created a rosary walk and garden for his church. The rosary walk is a steppingstone path where people can pray.
Jackson from Ohio
Who: Jackson, Troop 111, Martins Ferry, Ohio
What: Jackson worked with the city of Martins Ferry to upgrade its pool. He rebuilt six stationary benches and negotiated a two-for-one price deal for new lifeguard chair kits. He then bought and built the chairs.
Nevaeh from New York
Who: Nevaeh, Troop 210, Kirkville, New York
What: Nevaeh and her volunteers painted the trims of the hallways and offices of the local fire department hallways a bright red color to represent the fire service.
Christopher from Florida
Who: Christopher, Troop 131, Jacksonville, Florida
What: Christopher built a seven-station equestrian sensory course for his occupational therapist to use for her hippotherapy clients.
Eli from North Carolina
Who: Eli, Troop 508, Ramseur, North Carolina
What: Eli built a new firepit and installed benches around the lake for the members of the Richland Baptist Church in Asheboro, NC, to enjoy.
Jaron from Georgia
Who: Jaron, Troop 5, Mount Airy, Georgia
What: At Mount Airy Town Park in Georgia, Jaron installed a 2-bay ADA-compliant swing with a wheelchair platform and a JennSwing seat with a wheelchair ramp for disabled children in his community.
Bradley from Washington
Who: Bradley, Troop 4001, Mount Vernon, Washington
What: Bradley cleaned and restored 360 veterans’ graves at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, provided plot plans for future use and uploaded pictures of all the graves to the Billion Graves website for genealogical purposes.
Holly from Florida
Who: Holly, Troop 1157, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
What: Holly and her volunteers removed and rebuilt a local state park’s dilapidated bike parking 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 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.
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