girl scouts of the colonial coastGirl Scout Ambassador Maya has a passion for getting outdoors and staying active and wanted to share her experience with others! Maya recognized that her community could use another place for to get outdoors and have fun. She took action and completed her project titled, “Removing Obstacles to Healthy Living,” earning her Gold Award along the way.
Maya recognized that living a healthy, balanced lifestyle has many life benefits, at all stages of life, and wanted to help make an accessible recreation space.
“Living a healthy lifestyle enables people, as they age, in their education, in their career and in their interactions with family and friends,” Maya said.
Maya worked with Churchland YMCA in Churchland, VA to design and build an outdoor obstacle course with the help of community volunteers. Maya also created a video demonstration and educational literature about her obstacle course and did community outreach to invite families to get active at the Churchland YMCA.
Her project was a success and the community was invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Maya to unveil the course!
Congratulations, Maya!
