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Direct linkCoyne, Phyllis; Fullerton, Ann – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2014
The second edition of "Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Recreation" is expanded to provide the most up-to-date, practical approaches for professionals, as well as families, to support the increasing number of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) of all ages and levels who will be participating in every…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Recreation, Community Recreation Programs
Download full textKelsey, Craig, Ed.; Busser, James, Ed. – Journal of Recreation and Leisure, 1990
This volume contains the following articles under the headings "Philosophical Ideas" (Articles 1-5), "Research Studies" (Articles 6-15), and "Practical Techniques" (Articles 16-22): (1) "Coming Home to a Change of Lifestyle" (Connie O'Connor); (2) "The New Age and Leisure" (Karla Henderson, Angela Whorton); (3) "A Backcountry Dichotomy" (Gary…
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Leisure Time, Literature Reviews, Outdoor Activities
Downs, Joseph P. – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Indoor recreational facilities in Fairfax County, Virginia, owe their success to (1) development of comprehensive plans, which take into account site location, community needs, area trends, and financing possibilities, and (2) use of continuous marketing strategies. The centers are self-supporting. Each offers a variety of recreation/sports…
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, County Programs, Facility Planning, Marketing
Sharpless, Daniel R. – Parks and Recreation, 1983
Described are several approaches, used by park and recreation departments, to incorporating the use of computers for administrative purposes. Cost-cutting measures for program implementation and computer maintenance are also described. (CJ)
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers
Sessoms, H. Douglas; And Others – 1975
Following an introductory historical review, this book describes the functions, services, and resources of park and recreation systems. This survey emphasizes the social aspects of the park and recreation system and how the government meets these needs. Attention is given to minority groups and to the nature of financing services for the…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Community Organizations, Community Recreation Programs, Conservation (Environment)
Crompton, John L.; Van Doren, Carlton – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1976
Cultural change is reflected in the decreasing use and funding of municipal recreation parks and the growing popularity of "Theme Parks" such as Disneyland. (JD)
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Community Services, Leisure Time, Park Design
TROESTER, CARL A., JR.; AND OTHERS – 1967
INCREASED PRESSURES FOR PROVIDING VARIOUS PUBLIC RECREATION PROGRAMS HAVE LED COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SEARCH FOR INCREASED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN RECREATION SERVICES AT EXISTING LEVELS OR TO INITIATE NEW PROGRAMS. THIS BOOK IS A COLLECTION OF PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PLANNING AND FINANCING SCHOOL-COMMUNITY…
Descriptors: Community Planning, Community Recreation Programs, Community Support, Federal Aid
Dunn, Diana R.; Gulbis, John M. – Parks and Recreation, 1976
New recreation forms characterized by controllable danger, excitement, or thrills are increasingly being propelled from the status of rare offerings to mainstream recreation programs. (JD)
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Community Resources, Leisure Time, Lifetime Sports
Peer reviewedBuffa, Frank P.; Shearon, Winston T. – Journal of Leisure Research, 1980
A programing model for allocating labor resources is presented in relation to the annual planning, budgeting, and manpower staffing of a park maintenance program. The advantages resulting from the use of this model are: (1) optimum allocation of resources; (2) resolution between conflicting goals; and (3) reevaluation of goal priorities. (JN)
Descriptors: Budgeting, City Government, Community Recreation Programs, Educational Facilities Planning
Vance, Bill – Small Town, 1990
Describes Cheney's successful use of volunteers in parks and recreation programs. They raised funds, worked for park maintenance and improvement, and organized sports programs and special events. Reports survey results from Washington communities on voluntary efforts of fraternal and social organizations, businesses, and senior and youth groups.…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs, Community Support, Parks
Nakashian, Mary – Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2008
Researchers from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University prepared a case study of CODES (Community Outreach and Development Efforts Save). CODES is a coalition of 35 people and organizations in northern Manhattan committed to promoting safe streets, parks and schools. The case study analyzed the factors that prompted CODES'…
Descriptors: Public Health, Physical Activities, Outreach Programs, Urban Areas
Shomon, Joseph J. – 1962
A nature center is an outdoor education area; a parcel of natural land where people, particularly the young, and nature can meet. It can be an educational section of a state or national forest or park set aside specifically to serve the people of one or several nearby communities. These centers usually include an educational or interpretive…
Descriptors: Buildings, Community Recreation Programs, Community Resources, Conservation Education
Super, Paul E. – 1995
This document describes a process which can help park outreach programs to expose environmental issues facing the park and the region to local communities. Sections of the document discuss choosing a topic, scheduling, choosing and working with a guest speaker, publicity, registration, the seminar room, the role of the coordinator, and solving…
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Higher Education
Knapp, Richard F. – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Community Recreation Programs, Education, Government Role, History
Bannon, Joseph J. – 1976
Intended for professional planners and recreation and park administrators as well as for classroom use, this comprehensive planning guide for leisure resources includes: (1) a planning process overview with emphasis on the necessity of both citizen and professional involvement; (2) practical administrative and organizational needs for undertaking…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Organization, Community Planning, Community Programs
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