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Q. How big is Body Walk?
A.  It is 35 x 40 feet.  There must be space to walk completely around the outside of the exhibit once it is set up.

Q. How is Body Walk scheduled?
A.  Scheduling is done in March, April and May.  Scheduling information is sent to all elementary principals, superintendents, school food service authorized representatives and to individuals who have requested it. 

Q. How many volunteers are needed for Body Walk?
A.  10-15 volunteers are required for set-up and take-down of the exhibit.  11 volunteers are needed as station presenters.  If you have over 300 students and Body Walk will continue during the afternoon, you may want to have morning station presenters and another group of afternoon station presenters.  Afternoon presenters can double as the take-down crew.

Q.  Is there a cost for Body Walk?
A.  Each school will pay $1.00 per student.  There is a minimum charge of $100 and maximum of charge of $300 per day.

Q.  How long does it take to set up Body Walk?
A.   Set up takes 2 to 2-1/2 hours with 15 volunteers.

Q.  How long is required to take down Body Walk?
A.  Take down requires 1-1/2 hours with 15 volunteers.

Q.  What supplies do schools need to provide for Body Walk?
A.   None - the school needs to provide only an 8-foot table.

Q.  Do schools need to provide extension cords and tools?
A.   None - the exhibit sets up without tools and requires no electricity.

Q.  Is Body Walk a "blow-up" exhibit or more like a tent?
A.  The exhibit consists of aluminum poles, fabric covers and fabric-covered panels that are about 3 x 6 foot.

Q.  What ages of students can participate in Body Walk?
A.  Body Walk is designed for K-5 students.  Sixth graders may not participate in Body Walk.  The information and activities are designed to engage younger students and are not appropriate for 6th graders.  Preschool-age students may not participate because the learning activities are designed for older students.

Q.  Is it OK to use high school students as Body Walk presenters?
A.  Yes, although an adult should still accompany each group of students through the exhibit.  High school students are not prepared to handle discipline problems.