Summary
Marisa coordinated and helped execute Squaw Valley Kids Adventure Games. The Kids Adventure Games is a unique adventure-style race designed especially for children in teams of two, aged 6-14. The event was an opportunity to get children who might not have been financially capable to participate involved in physical activity while appreciating the environment. In addition to KAG, Marisa worked at the Boys & Girls Club with the children during their after-school and summer programs in art, STEM workshops, group games, tennis camp, etc.
Overview
Purchased necessary materials to prepare for Kids Adventure Games
Helped staff recruit and register youth to participate in Kids Adventure Games
Supported execution of Kids Adventure Games and additional youth programs
Administered post-Kids Adventure Games surveys to gauge youth takeaways from the experience
Impact
22 youth participated in the Kids Adventure Games
I arrived on campus for my first day on the job working with Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe (BGCNLT); the Club is attached to a local elementary school in Kings Beach, California. I got out of the car and looked around – standing in front of me, I saw a sea of blue and white.