Personal Narrative: My Eagle Scout Project

One of my most meaningful service experiences was my Eagle Scout project. One of the requirements for obtaining the rank of Eagle is that the Scout must complete a service project that benefits the community; my project was to fundraise, organize, and oversee construction of a new pavilion at the Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning, a special needs camp, near Mayville, MI. The Fowler Center is a non-profit organization and a year round camp for kids with special needs. One of their programs, Outpost, is a 2-week camping experience that’s mainly geared toward campers with autism. The Fowler Center was in need of a new pavilion at their campsite for the campers to utilize for activities such as meals and games. The pavilion was 14 ft. x 24 ft., with a roof and open walls. The total …show more content…
Not to belittle another Scout’s project, but sometimes the projects that others choose are not truly constructive. I wanted to do a project that would have a great impact on those affected; it had to be something that would stand for many years and the generations to come could benefit from it. My wish was for a project that would last a lifetime and not just a year or two. I decided on the pavilion, and it was quite the daunting task. I also chose to participate because I was the director. I had to organize and plan the tasks that myself and the volunteers had to accomplish before the deadline. During my project, I had an important deadline: finish it before my birthday. The requirements state that I can’t receive my Eagle after I turn 18. With the deadline in front of me, I was determined to finish the pavilion as soon as possible while still taking the time to make it the best that it could be. I set goals, made lists of duties to carry out, and I stayed on track. It was completed on time and I was proud to be the manager of the operation. I couldn’t wait to see the community put it to