Sheniece Chappell

3 weeks ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Sheniece Chappell

Cub Scout Pack 738, based in Viera, Florida, recently donated essential supplies to students at Golfview Elementary School in nearby Rockledge. The donations, which included deodorant, shampoo, soap and socks, were collected over several weeks, with contributions from parents and the local community. This act of kindness is part of the Arrow of Light den’s requirement to plan and carry out a service project.

4 weeks ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Sheniece Chappell |Scouting magazines

The village of Walbridge in Ohio now has three free pet pantries, thanks to an Eagle Scout project by Carson Benton from Troop 332 in Luckey. Inspired by the “take what you need, share when you can” philosophy, Carson built these pantries to provide free pet supplies, including food, toys and accessories, for dogs and cats. Carson hopes his work will inspire future Eagle Scouts to create similar projects. “People are using it,” he says. “It is very popular in the village.

1 month ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Sheniece Chappell |Scouting magazines

This is the 62nd 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 transformations. That’s why we encourage submitting before-and-after photos — the same ones prospective Eagles are asked to include in their post-project reports.

1 month ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Sheniece Chappell |Scouting magazines

Noah Kilpatrick, a Scouts BSA member from Troop 1111 in Athens, Georgia, calls his Eagle Scout service project “The Shoebox Project.” It’s an initiative that focuses on collecting gently used athletic shoes to donate to those in need. Noah, a runner himself, recognized that many athletic shoes go unused and decided to provide a way for the community to donate them. Collection bins are located at donation centers around Athens. People can donate or pick up shoes for free during business hours.

1 month ago | blog.scoutingmagazine.org | Sheniece Chappell |Scouting magazines

Sixteen young women were honored for earning the rank of Eagle Scout at the third annual Examples of Success dinner hosted by the Tidewater Council in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This group of Eagle Scouts is part of the growing number of young women who have achieved this distinction, with 35 female Eagle Scouts in the council since 2021. The event featured Kathryn Elliott, a retired U.S. Navy captain, as the keynote speaker.