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Direct linkMahoney, Joseph L.; Eccles, Jacquelynne S.; Larson, Reed W. – New Directions for Youth Development, 2004
In this article, the authors consider the conditions under which participation in organized out-of-school activities contributes to positive development. They center their discussion on what is known about the "processes" in organized activities that affect the development of young persons. By using the term "organized activities", they wish to…
Descriptors: School Activities, After School Programs, Risk, Educational Experience
Wardle, Francis – Child Care Information Exchange, 1998
Notes the increase in after-school programs for school-age children and discusses ways to meet the outdoor play needs of this age group. Stresses the need to recognize the unique physical, cognitive, and social needs of school-age children; offers suggestions for developing or modifying playgrounds to meet those needs. (TJQ)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Age Differences, Child Safety, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
