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Holmwood, Joseph H. – Parks and Recreation, 1980
The park and recreation department of Kettering, Ohio has begun to promote volunteerism both as a way to involve citizens and as an effective way to make money. Benefits include positive attitudes toward programs, cost reductions, and the availability of persons with special, unique skills. (JN)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs
Lopez, Stephen – Parks and Recreation, 1983
When community groups assume stewardship of underused properties and turn them into recreational spaces, park agencies can save money on overhead and construction. Three stewardship projects in New York State, involving a playing field, gardening areas, and a historical restoration, are described. Criteria for successful projects are included. (PP)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs
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Barkanov, S. – Russian Education and Society, 1995
Presents a concise overview of the summer youth recreation programs and facilities in Russia. Lack of funding represents a problem as does the decline of trade union support. Some private entrepreneurial camps have turned their facilities over to the government. Includes brief descriptions of types of programs and the number of youth served. (MJP)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs, Community Resources, Economic Impact
Klugerman, Phyllis; And Others – 1981
This supplement to a source book providing information on developing a training program for mentally handicapped adults describes in detail group counseling and community experience components. It offers concrete information emanating from the East Brunswick (New Jersey) Adult Mentally Handicapped Program. The first section overviews the current…
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Community Involvement
Hatfield, Weston – 1979
In an effort to understand the role of the arts in small Illinois communities, a broad exploratory study was conducted in nine counties to determine what potential arts audiences want, what local arts resources offer, and what arts programming strategies are suggested by the gaps between the two. Organizational representatives and individuals…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Arts Centers, Clubs, Community Attitudes