A typical PLAYATHON is two hours long, including time to move from one activity to the next. Participants can either secure a flat pledge for playing, or get pledges for every 15 minutes they spend playing.

At the PLAYATHON location, areas are set up with different games, toys and activities. Participants are divided into small groups and then each group is assigned to a specific play area. At the sound of a bell, everyone starts playing and the fun begins! After 15 minutes of play, the timekeeper sounds the bell again. Each group has five minutes to clean up for the next group of players, and to move to the next play area. At the end of six play periods, the PLAYATHON is over, and everyone receives a certificate of participation that verifies the number of minutes they played.

Organizing your own PLAYATHON event is easy. We give you all the tools to run a successful event. Our convenient PLAYATHON fundraising kits come with games and activities and a CD filled with customizable templates to help you promote your PLAYATHON. All you need is a cause to support, a location for your PLAYATHON and a little imagination to make a difference while having fun.

Playathon Set-Up Examples: