Eagle Scout and Gold Award Projects
Note: The Eagle Scout and Gold Award programs are closed until spring 2022 as we update the programs and work on the new Scout Project List. Those interested in pursuing an Eagle Scout or Gold Award project with the Forest Preserve District should contact Volunteer Services at 630-933-7233 after March 2022. We look forward to working with you soon!
The Forest Preserve District has guidelines and project lists for Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award candidates. Projects are available at different forest preserves and cover a variety of interests.
Eagle Scout Projects
The District has a list of projects for Boy Scouts to complete to fulfill their Eagle Scout requirements and build their leadership, organizational and time-management skills. Scouts should allow one year to complete the project before their 18th birthday.
Interested Eagle Scout candidates must call the Volunteer Services Office at 630-933-7233 and request an Eagle Scout packet, which includes the application and project list. Once the application is received, the Scout is interviewed and a project is chosen and approved. The Scout will then work with the Eagle Scout Project Liaison, who will oversee the project through completion. A copy of the completed workbook must be turned in as the final requirement. Scouts may also request an independent project, but this will take extra time as approvals are needed from various departments and we are unable to guarantee that a project will be approved.
Gold Award Projects
The Forest Preserve District has a list of project suggestions for Girl Scouts interested in completing their Gold Award project and building their leadership, organizational and time-management skills. Scouts have until September of the year they graduate high school to complete their project.
Interested Gold Award candidates must call the Volunteer Services Office at 630-933-7233 and request an Gold Award packet, which includes the application and project suggestions. Once the application is received, the Scout is interviewed and a project is chosen and approved. The Scout will then work with the Gold Award Project Liaison, who will oversee the project through completion. A copy of the completed workbook must be turned in as the final requirement. Scouts may also request an independent project, but be aware that this will take extra time as approvals are needed from various departments and we are unable to guarantee that a project will be approved.