You're Almost There!
The hardest part is over, don't run out of gas now! Your Build Day is just around the corner, and some important last-minute preparations will ensure a fun and successful build. If all of your fundraising, volunteer recruitment and materials acquisition is complete, you're at Mile 6: Energize. Yippee! This is your last chance to really nail down Build Day details and coach your team for the big day. We've got the tools and energy you'll need to fill up your gas tank and come around the final bend!
Make Final Preparations for Build Day
You should be working closely with your play equipment company to prepare the playspace site, inventory the play equipment components, and schedule deliveries. Let your installer worry about any technical preparation details! Your job is to support your Team Captains and help manage your volunteers. Here is your final list of committee tasks and materials:
Train Build Captains
Dozens of eager volunteers will be looking for direction on Build Day, so your Construction Captain should select and train Build Captains ahead of time. Build Captains oversee specific projects such as equipment assembly, cement mixing, border assembly, surfacing, or peripheral projects. This is a great chance to involve people with construction experience, or to involve other motivated people who couldn't make a long-term commitment to the project.
Relax!
You've thought everything through (twice!) but most playspace organizers really start to notice their stress level rising about a week before the build. This is normal, so here are some tips on reducing your stress level:
Lead a Walk Through
A walk through is like a Build Day dress rehearsal. One or two days before site prep begins, meet your entire planning committee at the playspace site and review each Build Day activity in chronological order. By "practicing" the actual build, you'll ensure that all the details have been taken care of and that all leaders have a clear understanding of their Build Day duties. Lead a cheer, the big day is here!!
Advance to Mile 7
Ready or not, here it comes! You've done an incredible job of preparing, and we know you're ready. Check off these activities and put on your play clothes!