This is the 65th 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 eight different states — includes installing protective screens, building an observation deck 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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Cristiano from New Jersey
Who: Cristiano, Troop 90, Kendall Park, New Jersey
What: Cristiano chose to honor the United States military by installing a series of telescoping flagpoles, each proudly displaying the emblem of a different service branch, as part of a stone-covered monument outside of the American Legion building in Monmouth Junction, N.J.
Noah from Washington
Who: Noah, Troop 36, Lake Stevens, Washington
What: Noah raised funds to purchase and install protective screens for the dugouts at his high school baseball field. Thanks to his efforts, student-athletes are now safeguarded from foul balls.
Kyle from Texas
Who: Kyle, Troop 999, Plano, Texas
What: Kyle partnered with fellow Scouts, volunteers from Grace Presbyterian Church and other members of the community to build a patio and fire pit next to a nearby home for refugees. The space offers a place for families to cook over open fires and serves as a gathering spot for residents.
Boden from Montana
Who: Boden, Troop 1901, Kalispell, Montana
What: Boden and his volunteers repaired and upgraded six tent sites at Wayfarers State Park in Bigfork. The project involved regrading the grounds for drainage, replacing old materials with pea gravel and installing new cedar four-by-four timbers.
Walker from North Carolina
Who: Walker, Troop 235, Hampstead, North Carolina
What: Walker and his volunteers built a wildlife observation deck near a stream by a local elementary school. The space is big enough for 20 people and includes educational signs along with two benches. The group also revamped the connecting trail by replacing markers, adding informational signs and removing a rotted bridge.
Kyle from South Carolina
Who: Kyle from Troop 235, Clemson, South Carolina
What: Kyle removed damaged planter boxes and built new ones for the Clemson Downs retirement community.
Tanner from Texas
Who: Tanner, Troop 909, McKinney, Texas
What: Tanner installed a prayer labyrinth with decomposed granite and paver stones at his troop’s chartered organization. The site is now used as a space for public meditation.
Grant from California
Who: Grant, Troop 509, La Cañada Flintridge, California
What: Grant built terraced planting beds at his church by constructing block retaining walls and installing a drip irrigation system with a controller.
Miles from California
Who: Miles, Troop 509, La Cañada Flintridge, California
What: Miles landscaped a slope at his church, installing a sprinkler system with a controller and planting drought-tolerant ground cover.
Ben from Wisconsin
Who: Ben, Troop 129, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
What: Ben and his helpers repainted the kickball lines and a mural showing a map of the United States on the playground at his former elementary school. They also added a conflict-resolution circle and built a stocked playground cart.
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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