What the rule says
The project is about planning, developing and leading others in service, so there is no minimum hour count. The report still asks how many hours were worked, because the hours show the size of the effort. Use the latest Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook: proposal, plan and final report.
What to record
- Your own hours for research, planning, calls, fundraising and the work days.
- Each helper's hours separately: 10 people working 4 hours is 40 hours.
- Who you talked to: the beneficiary, your project coach, suppliers and adults who helped.
A sign-in sheet for work days
On each work day, have helpers sign in and out with their names. Add up each person's time that evening and write the day's total in your log, so the final report is a matter of adding a few numbers.
Track it in My Award Tracker
Troop leaders can log a work day once for every scout who helped, or print a QR check-in poster so helpers check in and out with their phones. Each scout keeps the hours on their own record, and you see the project total.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours does an Eagle Scout project need?
There is no minimum. The Eagle Scout service project is judged on planning, development and leadership, not on a number of hours.
Do I have to record hours anyway?
Yes. The project report asks for the hours you and every helper worked, from planning through completion.
How do I count helpers’ hours?
Each person’s time counts separately: 10 helpers working 4 hours is 40 hours, not 4.
Which workbook do I use?
Always the latest Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook: proposal, plan and final report, reviewed at your board of review.