Connor Robitaille earns Eagle Scout Award

Connor Robitaille completed his Eagle Board of Review and will receive the award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025. Connor is the son of Elizabeth & Greg Robitaille of Pleasanton, California.

He is a member of Troop 948, sponsored by Graceway Church.

Thanks go to his Scoutmaster, Tim Lester for his dedication to Scouting and help along the way.

Connor has been active in Scouting and served in the troop leadership as an Instructor and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Connor loves scouting because of the many adventures that he gets to go on with his friends and the happy memories he will never forget.

For his Eagle Scout project, he built and installed a gaga ball pit, benches, and a chalkboard signpost on the school playground for Valley Christian Elementary School. Gaga ball is a fast-paced, high-energy game that's like dodgeball but gentler. Research shows that exercise increases one’s capability to learn, and with this gaga ball pit, along with benches and a signpost, students will have another way to exercise and have fun, helping them pay more attention in class. The Physical Education department will also be able to use this gaga ball pit. With this pit, Valley Christian Elementary will have a more spectacular atmosphere and a better environment. Connor led 24 scouts and leaders to build the pit for a total of 164 hours.

Connor is a junior at Amdor Valley High School. His interests include business, economics, robotics and finance. He was chairman of the “Every 15 Minutes” program at Amador Valley, to prevent teen drinking and driving. He is on the AVHS Swim Team and has many hours of community service.

His life plans include college and eventually working at a small company, gaining experience and working with others to build something impactful.

To earn the rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout must be active in their troop, provide leadership, earn 21 merit badges including the areas of citizenship, camping, communications, cooking and lifesaving or emergency preparedness as well as demonstrate that they live by the principles of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. They must also plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project benefiting a religious institution, school, or community group.

Anyone interested in joining any level of Scouting can contact the Twin Valley District Executive, Elijah Gonzles, elijah.gonzales@scouting.org.