A survey of 258 black, Hispanic and white students in grades 7 to 9 was undertaken in Racine, Wisconsin, to determine student perceptions regarding their neighborhood community center and to discover differences in attendance patterns among the three ethnic groups. The subjects responded to a questionnaire which elicited information on frequency…

In 1912 the Division of Municipal Recreation and Adult Education of the Milwaukee Public Schools was formed. Milwaukee then became known as the "City of the Lighted Schoolhouse". The Division was formed as a result of a law passed by the Wisconsin Legislature which permitted school boards to use school facilities for evening schools,…

A questionnaire distributed to part-time recreation directors in Wisconsin identified training needs and formed the basis for this manual. The workbook-like format was designed to facilitate self-directed study by recreation directors. The first chapter summarizes the results of the questionnaire and presents statistical data, noting the…