Construction Weekend
THURSDAY
- Designer arrives in evening; weekendreview and organizational check
- Meet with crew foreman and administratorsfor Q.&A. as needed
- Pray for good weather!
FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. -- Small crews will work with Designer to complete the following:
Crew #1: Place border railroad ties/beams in around designated areas as per overview (see "Central Supply..." sheet for installation information)
Crew #2: Dig trenches and install tiresfor structures #7 (Speed Bump) and #13 (Tire Trail Segments); backhoe with 18" bucket needed; ball-field line marker needed to set trail lines to be dug.
Crew #3: Position secure large 5'-7' tires for structures #3 (Tire Mt./Tunnel) and #11 (Vertical Rope Launch); backhoe needed to move tires. Attach chain between pine trees for structure #11 (2 places); bucket truck needed.
Crew #4: Install 3 layer ground covera fter crews 1, 2 and 3 complete their work; Backhoe(s) and Bobcat(s) needed. Members of Crews 1, 2 and 3 could be recruited to work with this crew.
Crew #5: Deck all levels of structure #1(Fort). Framing for decking has been completed before this day.
Crew #6:
- Identify specific tires to be used for structures and place at each respective structure;
- Place all Balance Beams at vertical post points;
- Place all lumber for Fort at structure base;
- Prepare all hardware boxes/bags for each structure site;
- Place at base of each structure Sat. morning before 7:00 a.m.;
- Do final check on all materials, crews, & equipment.
Get some sleep, you'll need it for "Super Saturday"!
SATURDAY
6:00 - 7:00 a.m. -- All generators (power source) are set; electrical cords attached; special tools and large equipment ready; breakfast prepared.
7:00 a.m. -- Crews & community support personnel begin construction; the designer runs around crazy advising everyone at once; we have a great day!
5:00 p.m. -- Designer evaluates points of completion and determines time line for needed completion ofg iven structures on Sunday. A "Completion Crew" is formed to carry out final tasks Sunday.
Later -- If there is enough energy -- a "celebration party" !!
SUNDAY
8:00 a.m. (or so) --- Arrival of "Completion Crew" to put finishing touches on Playscape:
- Complete any unfinished structure;
- Sand smooth all wood surfaces that still need it;
- Pressure wash tires if needed;
- Finish planting; water all foliage;
- Comb entire Playscape area to make sure it is safe and in perfect condition for Monday;
- Photo sessions and ribbon cutting ceremony;
- Go play on the structures!