Eagle Project Resources

WHAT MAKES A GOOD EAGLE PROJECT?

A good Eagle project should:

• Allow you to show planning, development and leadership skills.

• Benefit a religious institution, a school or your community. (It can’t benefit Scouting, so a project at your council camp is out.)

• Be feasible. You’ll need to show it’s realistic for you to carry out.

• Address safety issues. What will you do to prevent injury? What happens if someone gets hurt?

You’ll find more suggestions, tips and requirements in the official Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook at scouting.org/advancement.

https://www.scouting.org/resources/guide-to-advancement/eagle-scout-rank/

Find more tips and ideas in the following articles:

Read this sample dialogue with a Life Scout about Eagle project ideas

For many young men, the Eagle Scout Service Project is the toughest part of the journey to Eagle. Here’s how to help them with Eagle project ideas.

Game of Life to Eagle: Helping Scouts reach the finish line

Longtime Life-to-Eagle coordinators offer their best advice for ensuring every Scout comes out a winner in the game of Life to Eagle.

Crowdfunding sites and Eagle project fundraising

Crowdfunding is a seamless way to raise money for movies, gadgets and worthy causes. Eagle projects can benefit, too, provided Scouts understand the rules.

Ask the Expert: Are blood drives and other drives acceptable Eagle projects?

Nobody questions the value of these drives, but Scouters often wonder whether they’re acceptable as Eagle Scout service projects.

An Eagle Scout project doesn’t have to be permanent

Physical, construction-based Eagle Scout projects are great. But an Eagle Scout project doesn’t have to be permanent to have a lasting impact.

Ask the Expert: Who approves the Eagle Scout Project Final Plan?

Trevor asks whether he can complete the Eagle Scout Project Final Plan section of his Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook after the project is completed.

Ask the Expert: Do the hours worked by family members count on an Eagle service project?

Yes, a young man should record the efforts of his siblings just as he would any project volunteer.

The real number of Eagle Scout service hours completed is probably much higher than your Scouts report

Many young men may be improperly recording their Eagle Scout service hours completed on projects, one volunteer says.

Eagle Scout Service Projects

Eagle Before & After - Bryan on ScoutingSee the same spot twice: Once before an Eagle Scout service project and once after.

All Projects – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseFind hundreds of Eagle projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Eagle Scout Project Showcase -- Get project ideas from Boys' Life readersGet inspired with hundreds of Eagle Scout projects sent in by Boys' Life readers. Get Eagle Scout project ideas and send us photos of your Eagle project.

My Project Finder - Eagle Scout Project Idea GeneratorMy Project Finder is a decision tree approach to help generate ideas for Eagle Scout projects or Venturing Gold projects. Created by David Harkins.

Built Adventure Gateway for Children's Camp – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseColton and his helpers built a gateway to the low ropes course at Camp Boggy Creek. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Transformed an Archery Range – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseTrip and his team transformed an archery range at Mazama Bible Camp. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Refurbished Cabins at a Summer Camp – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseGrant and his team refurbished cabins used at Camp Phoenix — a summer camp for inner city kids. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Created a Fire Ring – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseJacob and helpers turned a broken up slab of concrete into a brand new fire ring at camp. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Built Foot Bridges in Park – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseChase and his helpers constructed two foot bridges across a stream in a 246-acre town park at Hawkwood Preserve. The 14-foot-long bridges allow easy Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Improved Recreational Area at Lake Kyle – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseAlex and his helpers improved the Lake Kyle recreational area at Fort Campbell. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Built a Chimney Swift Conservation Tower – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseEric and his team raised funds, designed, and constructed a roost for chimney swift birds. These birds' population has decreased due to lost rooting Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Springdale Fallen Soldiers Monument – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseHogan and his team planned and constructed a monument to honor all the citizens of Springdale who died in military service since WWI Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Built a Pavilion for a Church – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseJared and his team constructed a pavilion for CrossRoad UMC. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Built an Outdoor Amphitheater – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseLuke and his helpers built an outdoor amphitheater at his high school. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Built Garden Boxes – Eagle Scout Project ShowcasePaul and his helpers built a raised garden bed for an elementary school. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Replaced Wooden Landings and Steps – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseMakoto and his helpers replaced three sets of 30-year-old steps and landings. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Cold Frames for Summer Camp Gardens – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseSean and his helpers built small green houses to extend a summer camp's vegetable-growing season. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Replaced Floating Dock – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseNoah and his helpers raised money and replaced a floating dock at a local church camp. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Fire Pit and Benches at Church Camp – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseWilliam and his helpers replaced a fire pit and benches at a camp. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Rebuilt Fence for Archery Range – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseRyan and his helpers rebuilt a fence surrounding an archery range at a summer camp for children with diabetes. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Interviewed Veterans – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseJason and his team interviewed 22 American wartime veterans. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Built Adventure Gateway for Children's Camp – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseColton and his helpers built a gateway to the low ropes course at Camp Boggy Creek. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Trauma Kits for Classrooms – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseLevi and his helpers purchased and installed 80 medical trauma kits in classrooms. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Built Greenhouse for Community Garden – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseBrice and his helpers built a greenhouse for a local community garden. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Built Boardwalk for Erosion Management – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseAndrew and his helpers dug a trench to redirect water flow. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Built Viewing Platform for Bird Sanctuary – Eagle Scout Project ShowcasePeter and his helpers created an 80-foot viewing platform overlooking the Crooked River and a valley. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Firepit for VFW Post – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseJonathan and his helpers made a very deep firepit for the local VFW Post. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Built Outdoor Learning Area – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseGlenn and his helpers used tree stumps and cedar boards to create an outdoor classroom. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Installed a Flagpole – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseTanner and his team cleared an area and installed a flagpole for the YMCA. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

18-Hole Disc Golf Course – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseKeaton and his helpers created a beautiful, well-maintained 18 hole course with scenic views. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Physical Fitness Training Center and Memorial – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseTriston and his helpers built an outdoor fitness area for his MC JROTC program, along with a KIA Memorial. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

Re-Beautified Local Veterans Organization – Eagle Scout Project ShowcaseAnthony and his helpers repainted a pre-World War I cannon, landscaped the area, and installed a plaque to the cannon base. Find more great projects in the Eagle Scout Project Showcase.

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