This is the 64th entry in our occasional series showcasing before-and-after photos of Eagle Scout projects. You can explore the full collection of projects and submit your own for a chance to be featured in our next roundup.

To truly appreciate the impact of Eagle Scout projects on communities, you need to see the transformation. That’s why we encourage submitting before-and-after photos — the same ones prospective Eagles are asked to include in their post-project report.

The latest batch of 10 projects — from seven different states — includes renovating a food pantry, constructing flag donation boxes and transforming outdoor spaces.

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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Eric from Pennsylvania

Who: Eric, Troop 66, Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania

What: Eric and his volunteers renovated the Pleasant Gap food pantry. His project involved removing outdated wallpaper borders, painting the interior, installing new flooring, and building shelving units to better organize and store food supplies.

Gabriel from North Carolina

Who: Gabriel, Troop 275, Taylorsville, North Carolina

What: Gabriel led a group of volunteers, including Junior ROTC cadets from a local high school, in constructing a brick pathway and perimeter around the school’s existing flagpole. This enhancement improves accessibility and helps preserve the uniform shoes worn by JROTC members during daily flag ceremonies.

James from New York

Who: James, Troop 92, East Amherst, New York
What: James and his helpers built a U.S. flag retirement box and a kiosk to honor a local soldier. Both were installed at the town park named after the fallen hero.

Elijah from New Jersey

Who: Elijah, Troop 96, Sayreville, New Jersey
What: Elijah raised money to build a playground for his former elementary school, which had been the only elementary school in town without one. He and his helpers also built four benches and a gaga pit.

Joshua from Indiana

Who: Joshua, Troop 276, Indianapolis, Indiana
What: Joshua built a quarter-mile prayer path in the woods behind a local church. He also replaced an old fire pit and built benches and a large cross made from railroad ties.

Kenneth from Texas

Who: Kenneth, Troop 1296, Houston, Texas

What: Kenneth raised funds and led the construction of a pergola at his former elementary school, providing shade for students in the vegetable garden area behind the school.

Mack from New York

Who: Mack, Troop 44, Clark Mills, New York and Troop 33, Takoma Park, Maryland

What: Mack repurposed a decommissioned U.S. mailbox into a durable donation box for collecting worn American flags to be properly retired by a Clark Mills veterans’ organization.

Dylan from Texas

Who: Dylan, Troop 46, Houston, Texas
What: Dylan removed sod and planted native plants for the Turtle Island Restoration Network, which works to protect endangered sea turtles. He also added signs with QR codes that guests can use to get more information about the plants and provided a picnic table for visitors to enjoy.

Noah from Georgia

Who: Noah, Troop 1, Columbus, Georgia

What: Noah and his fellow Scouts built a music wall from recycled kitchenware to hide an unsightly electric box at a preschool playground.

Evan from New York

Who: Evan, Troop 2, Watertown, New York

What: Evan built a pavilion at the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dog park and landscaped the area around the building and signs. A bench was later moved under the pavilion to give dog owners a comfortable place to rest out of the sun or rain.

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 parent of guardian, 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.