Guidelines for Eagle Scout Leadership Project
1. The Idea
Where the idea for the project came from is probably the single biggest determinant of the overall success of the project The project should be the scout's idea, and it should be something that he is passionate about. If it is something he feels very strongly about, he is much more likely to take real "ownership" of the project and make it something very special. If, on the other hand, it has been suggested or "given" to him, it is more likely to be viewed as just another requirement that he has to do to earn the Eagle rank. Unfortunately, more projects fall into this category, than the former category. Eagle coaches, advisors, or scoutmasters should not suggest any specific project. They should try to identify areas in which the scout has a strong interest and get the scout to develop a project that will benefit the community based on those interests. If the scout just can't come up with anything, then he is probably not ready to be an Eagle Scout (even if his 18th birthday is rapidly approaching).
1 – A project someone else in the troop did a while back.
2 – An adult in the troop suggested.
3 – Suggested by the benefiting organization.
4 – Agreed upon by the scout and the benefiting organization.
5 – Scout’s idea.
2 – An adult in the troop suggested.
3 – Suggested by the benefiting organization.
4 – Agreed upon by the scout and the benefiting organization.
5 – Scout’s idea.