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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How big is Body Walk?

A. It is 40 x 40 feet. There must be space to walk completely around the outside of the exhibit once it is set up. you will need an area about 50x53 (minimum) and a height allowance of 10 feet to accommodate the exhibit.

Q. How is Body Walk scheduled?

A. Scheduling is done in March, April and May through your Mississippi State University Extension Service local county extension offices.

Q. How many volunteers are needed for Body Walk?

A. Eleven to fifteen volunteers are required for set-up and take-down of the exhibit. Eleven 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 take-down crew.

Q. Is there a cost for Body Walk?

A. No, thanks to the sponsors of the Mississippi Body Walk, we are able to provide this program at no cost to the school or the students.

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. It is a portable exhibit. 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 Kindergarten through 5th grade students. If the school is kindergarten through 6th grade, we recommend having each 6th grade student mentor a kindergartner. Pre-school 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.