Event Logistics Guide
VENUE SELECTION
When selecting a venue, there
are many variables to consider.
- Convenience is key. If the
VERB Activity Zone event is
close to home, people are
more likely to attend.
- How many people are invited?
Are you inviting a few grades
from a school or an entire
school or after–school program
along with family members?
Or are you inviting multiple
schools or tweens from the
entire city?
- Allow ample room for people
to walk around, be active, and
play.
- Provide areas for each
exhibitor to hold an activity
demonstration. This could be
a soccer kick, dance area,
tennis net, etc. We
recommend that you provide
each exhibitor with 10' x 10'
space. You can offer a larger
space if needed.
- Some exhibitors may need
access to electricity. Is there
access to outlets? Will
extension cords or generators
be required?
- Is there ample and convenient
parking? Will traffic control be
a problem?
Venue Suggestions
There are many great venue
possibilities for community–wide
VERB Activity Zone events.
Among them are:
- schools — centrally located to
existing audiences of tweens,
offer both indoor and outdoor
possibilities
- community colleges — may
offer more space if you expect
a large crowd
- area parks — can draw
additional walk–up attendees
- churches and community
centers — central to existing
audiences, may offer indoor
facilities
Page last reviewed: August 1, 2007
Page last modified: August 1, 2007
Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health |
