The hardest part of reaching Eagle Scout isn't really the Merit Badges...it's the service project. Many of us waste precious months just thinking about what it is we want to do for our project. You want it to be huge, memorable...and the next thing you know you're almost 18 and scrambling to finish. No good. Make your project short and sweet. Remember: the point of your Eagle Project is to show leadership skills, planning and follow-through. The ability to set and achieve goals. My project was simple: I took apart and reworked/sanded/finished benches at my high school to make the school look nicer and to create a better environment for the students (including myself--added bonus). We reworked something like 6 benches, which took all day. One of my friends was crazy: his project took 6 months and he built an entire bird aviary...not necessary and WAY too expensive to get his project off the ground. "Keep it simple, stupid!"
Here is a list of projects and/or places to talk to about possible projects: think less and act more...
Habitat for Humanity
Help at library
Help with religious services
Cleanup graffiti
Bird counts
Fire hydrant painting
Assist in recycling
OA-sponsored community picnic
Encourage voter registration/participation
D.A.R.E. red ribbon days
Scout exhibits in museum/libraries
Programs at schools
Assist disadvantaged people
After-school care
Neighborhood watch
Volunteer fire support
Help at zoos, botanical programs
Christmas tree donation
Ushers and other help at community events (concerts, games, etc.)
Food drives
Coat drives
Adopt-A-Park
Highway clean up
Beach clean up
Soup kitchen
Homeless shelter
Disaster Relief Work
Toy Drive
Tutoring
Deliver / Aid Sr. Citizens
Nursing Home help
Help with handicapped
Special Olympics
Public Service promotions
Hope this help! See you at the top!
Sensei Brian
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