Having a Successful Physical Activity Event
CHOOSING A LOCATION

Location is important to the success of a VERB-inspired event. The event should be held in a place that kids frequent and think is fun.

Examples of typical and appropriate locations include:

• sporting events, including existing "Kids' Days"
• community events, including those with youth-focused areas
• community holiday celebrations
• after-school programs
• elementary & middle school programs (grades 4-8)
• county fairs
• city/street festivals

Some typical venues might include:

• major league stadiums
• minor league stadiums
• amusement & water parks
• gymnasiums
• parks & recreation facilities

Event types where this avenue of reaching youth is not as effective and should not be used include:

• health fairs
• health screening sites
• events that promote unhealthy behaviors

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