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Henderson, Karla A. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1982
Jane Addams, founder of Hull House and proponent of cultural and physical recreation programs, contributed greatly to current recreation and leisure time programs. Her contributions include: (1) a view that recreation programs could organize and structure social life; (2) a recreation philosophy that proposed to unite urbanites and to express…
Descriptors: Athletics, Community Involvement, Leisure Time, Play
Henderson, Karla A. – Parks and Recreation, 1980
Expectancy theory suggests that volunteers make choices based on certain predetermined goals. Three major needs that can be applied to the selection of volunteer activities are: the need for achievement, the need for power, and the need for affiliation. (JN)
Descriptors: Affiliation Need, Goal Orientation, Interpersonal Relationship, Leisure Time
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Henderson, Karla A.; Bialeschki, M. Deborah – Journal of the Community Development Society, 1982
Organized camping for youth and adults has demonstrated economic benefits for many communities. A questionnaire was sent to various agencies and private individuals to collect information on the economic feasibility of organized camps. The data indicated that 300 organized camps in Wisconsin contributed approximately $51 million to the state's…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Camping, Community Benefits, Community Development