Local Boy Scouts Recognized for their Eagle Projects at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church and Preschool in Mountain View

Hunter Borlik of Boy Scout Troop 75 joined Max Drummond and Kai Jarmon of Boy Scout Troop 33 on a sunny Sunday afternoon to be recognized for the Eagle Projects at St. Timothy’s Church and Preschool. The scouts each took on a challenging carpentry project to provide additional opportunities for preschoolers to learn through play.

Borlik, a Everest Public High School senior, recently completed a 110-foot fence to enclose a garden space where the preschoolers intend to grow herbs, vegetables and flowers. The fence was a very large project that involved many hours of careful planning to ensure the safety and usability of the space it encloses. Hours of post-hold digging were paired with even more hours of carpentry work to assemble the fence pieces. The end result is a beautiful and functional redwood fence that will last for years to come. Borlik said, “It was really satisfying to attend the blessing ceremony at St. Timothy’s, and to realize how many people appreciated what we had accomplished.”

Kai Jarmon, a senior at Los Altos High, took on the task of building five raised planter beds where preschool children will plant their vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals. This project also required many hours of planning to ensure the size and shape of the raised beds not only worked within the space, but also worked for young children. The beds were also arranged with usability and aesthetics in mind.

Los Altos High School senior Max Drummond created activity spaces that serve many purposes. While all of his creations are also raised planter beds, they also divide the playground and provide places for young children to paint, gather to play, and create music. This project needed to be carefully designed to fit the particular needs of the playground. In order to ensure a perfect fit, he designed, built, and installed a custom gate on the playground as well. Max said, “Working on this project was fun, challenging, and an excellent learning experience. I’m really glad I had the opportunity not only to learn so much about project management but also to contribute something to the fine preschool at St. Timothy’s.”

The scouts were honored during Oct. 2’s Grand Garden Opening as Interim Rector Karen Cuffie blessed the garden and families enjoyed cookies, milk, and community.