This is the 67th 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 five projects — from five different states — includes an equipment shed refurbish and a community center welcome area update. Three projects were completed to honor loved ones.
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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Shed Star
Who: Oliver, Troop 97, Sayreville, New Jersey
What: Oliver refurbished the equipment shed at Kiddie Keep Well Camp (KKWC) in nearby Edison. KKWC provides health and wellness services to kids and senior citizens.
Warm Welcome
Who: Noah, Troop 77, Phoenix, Arizona
What: Noah created a welcome area for volunteers at a local community garden in Phoenix. This included building a pergola structure, assembling a picnic table and repainting planter boxes.
Honoring Our Veterans
Who: Logan, Troop 101, Raymond, New Hampshire
What: Logan created a veterans memorial at a local cemetery. It includes a wheelchair accessible walkway, a flagpole and a flag for each of the services.
Pet Project
Who: Mason, Troop 94, Yorktown, Virginia
What: Mason, along with his troop and community, spent more than 400 service hours constructing a 20-foot “rainbow bridge,” which serves as a pet memorial and walking bridge within a local park.
Labor of Love
Who: Trevor, Troop 405, Georgetown, Texas
What: Trevor and his helpers excavated and constructed an ash scattering garden for cremated remains at a local cemetery. The project consisted of a 945-square-foot concrete walkway, two limestone benches, a 25-foot-tall flagpole, a metal memorial wall, a 250-square-foot ash scattering bed filled with colorful stones, two large boulders and drainage gravel.
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 or 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.
