The article analyzes accounts of the regimented aspects of life at summer pioneer camps (daily routine, lining up, and marching in formation) as well as the informal aspects of children's subculture. Our main source of information were publications in the Soviet children's press and specialized periodicals in education from between the late 1950s…

Beyond the standard definitions found in the dictionary, words commonly used in the recreation field have subtle, yet powerful connotations of which senders and receivers of information may not be consciously aware. These words elicit different conscious and subconscious reactions that likely bear significant consequences for recreation agencies…

Senior internships in parks and recreation are an opportunity to put classroom knowledge to practice. However, this is likely the first time students are in a learning environment without the immediate support of faculty and peers. To alleviate this issue, online discussion boards were used to connect interns who were located across the country.…

Reduced work loads, increased technology, and higher economic standards have produced the problems associated with the disposal and use of leisure time. Education must assume a major role in providing future adults with the attitudes and skills necessary to enable them to make wise use of their leisure time. This document contains a review of the…

The article describes a new educational and social recreation program designed to make blind people aware of the resources and services available to improve the quality of life. (Author/CL)

A recreational program designed to teach constructive use of leisure time is described. (JD)

Students who do not have leisure skills, cannot manage leisure time, or are not aware that leisure can be psychologically rewarding are more likely to be bored during leisure. This study examined the impact of boredom on leisure of college students in relation to gender, level of education, and activity choice. Subjects at a Midwestern university…

The paper examines the applications of microcomputers to recreation programing for blind persons. The accessibility of microcomputers to this population is discussed, and the advantages as well as disadvantages of speech synthesis equipment are noted. Information is presented on the modification of hardware for Radio Shack and Apple computers.…

Providing recreational opportunities at historical sites creates an opportunity to combine pleasure with education. (JD)

Persons facing retirement quite often do not know how to use their leisure time; their interests and abilities are so diversified that it is difficult to form community programs for them and more research and thought is needed to help them in coping with this problem. (JD)

The article discusses ways that recreation and parks programs could and should serve the Hispanic community and includes descriptions of religious and cultural activities of this ethnic group. (CB)

Time, or the lack thereof, is a central problem for most Americans. After fairly rare access to free time, retired people suddenly have too much time. Recreation and leisure service delivery to older persons is discussed. (MT)

The issue of leisure counseling has been around since the mid 1950s and has lost much of its impact. The future of leisure counseling depends upon the solving of the basic problems of theory, methodology, and social mandate. (JN)