Nolan Hataway's Eagle Scout Project

Hi, I am Nolan Hataway, and I am in BSA Troop 392 in Avon, IN. I am raising money for my Eagle Scout Project.

For my project, I will be constructing a Gaga ball pit for River Birch Elementary. I went to River Birch as a kid, and recess was always my favorite part of the day. So, when I was thinking of ideas for my project, I thought about what I would like to play with if I was an elementary school kid, and I settled on a Gaga ball pit.

Gaga ball was a game I had first played during summer camp at the YMCA. Gaga Ball gets its name from the Israeli word for “hit” – ga – and originated in Israel. Therefore, GaGa Ball means “Hit, Hit Ball.” Gaga Ball is played with a ball and any number of players in a Gaga Ball pit. The object of the game is for players to use their hands to hit the other players with the ball below the knees while avoiding being hit themselves. Players are eliminated if they are hit by the ball. The last one standing wins. It is very fun, and everyone can play. I am even including an ADA doorway so students with disabilities can play as well.

I thank you in advance for your donation. I greatly appreciate it. These donations mean so much to me.