Eagle Projects

A spark of inspiration with project examples that match the interests, strengths, and needs of communities throughout the Peninsula

The Eagle Scout service project is a defining milestone in a Scout’s journey, bringing together everything they’ve learned about leadership, responsibility, and service. It challenges them to step beyond their comfort zone as they identify a real need in the community, design a meaningful solution, and lead others in making it happen. More than just a requirement, the project represents a Scout’s growth into a confident, capable leader who can plan, communicate, and inspire. Its impact lasts far beyond the final product—shaping character, strengthening resilience, and demonstrating the power of service to others.

Ideas to Spark Inspiration

Community & Civic Service

Build outdoor seating or a shaded gathering area at a local school.
Renovate or create a “Little Free Library” network across several neighborhoods.
Design and install wayfinding signs for parks or community centers.
Organize a neighborhood disaster-preparedness fair with interactive booths.

Parks, Trails & Conservation

Construct trail markers or rebuild erosion-control structures in local open spaces (Pulgas Ridge, Huddart, Edgewood, etc.)
Create wildlife habitat features: owl boxes, bee hotels, bat houses, or pollinator gardens.
Restore overgrown trails, including drainage, steps, or handrails.
Build benches, informational kiosks, or maps for local trailheads.

Schools & Youth Organizations

Build or refurbish outdoor learning spaces.
Improve sports areas: replace backboards, rebuild dugouts, install equipment storage.
Create sensory paths or calming spaces for elementary schools.
Design STEM-focused mobile carts or supply stations.

Community Well-Being

Assemble welcome kits for shelters or transitional housing programs.
Build raised garden beds for senior centers or food pantries.
Create wheelchair-accessible planters or activity stations.
Install pet-care kiosks with waste bags and dog-friendly water stations at parks.

Tips for Choosing a Great Eagle Project

Focus on leadership, not labor. The project should let the Scout plan, delegate, and manage others.
Choose a project that matches personal interests. Scouts stay motivated when the cause matters to them.
Partner with a real community need. Schools, parks districts, faith organizations, and nonprofits often have meaningful ideas waiting for the right Scout.
Think long-lasting impact. A good project serves the community both now and for years to come.

More Project Resources

1. NESA Eagle Project Idea Generator
A visual “idea generator” with categories and examples to spark creativity.

2. Scout Life Eagle Project Showcase
Hundreds of real Eagle projects with photos and write-ups.

3. ScoutSmarts: 99 Eagle Project Ideas
A curated list of creative, practical, and modern project concepts.

4. Boys’ Life (Archived) Project Ideas
An archive of older but still great project examples.

5. How to Choose an Eagle Project (Scouting Magazine)
Tips for selecting a meaningful project and identifying real community needs.