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Peer reviewedGardner, Robert – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1977
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)
Descriptors: Blindness, Leisure Time, Program Descriptions, Recreational Programs
Walsh, Edward R. – Parks and Recreation, 1977
This article offers suggestions for games, contests, and festive entertainments for community enjoyment. (JD)
Descriptors: Games, Human Living, Play, Recreational Activities
Parks and Recreation, 1988
The president and chief executive officer of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA), Fred Engh, discusses the status of the NYSCA today and how recreation professionals are trying to make sports fun for all children. The NYSCA's training and certification program for volunteer coaches is highlighted. (MT)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletic Coaches, Certification, Children
O'Sullivan, Ellen – Parks and Recreation, 1986
Recreation professionals who are attempting to facilitate the transition from the youth market to the adult face three barriers, termed dispositional, situational, and organization. These barriers are addressed and suggestions for meeting the needs of adults are made. (MT)
Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Change, Individual Needs, Participation
Peer reviewedNesbitt, Gordon – Physical Educator, 1986
The use of computers in campus recreation is a trend that cannot be ignored. This paper reviews some uses of software for tabulating, controlling, and scheduling in college recreation departments. (MT)
Descriptors: Athletics, Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education
Staffo, Donald F. – Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1973
Descriptors: Art Appreciation, Community Programs, Handicrafts, Older Adults
Exceptional Parent, 1972
Suggestions concern how parents can help get their handicapped daughters involved in Girl Scouting. (KW)
Descriptors: Females, Handicapped Children, National Organizations, Parent Education
Exceptional Parent, 1972
Suggestions are made to parents of handicapped children concerning whether to send their child to summer camp, and how to find and evaluate appropriate camps. (KW)
Descriptors: Camping, Handicapped Children, Parent Education, Recreational Programs
Beyer, Kurt – NASSP Bull, 1970
Descriptors: Athletics, Junior High School Students, Physical Development, Recreational Programs
Anderson, Cheryl M. – Parks and Recreation, 1971
College student volunteers assist in a Saturday morning recreation program for handicapped children. (MB)
Descriptors: College Students, Handicapped Children, Program Development, Recreational Programs
Peer reviewedWitt, Peter A. – Mental Retardation, 1971
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Services, History, Mental Retardation, Recreation
Ingram, Anne Gayle – Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1970
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Dance, Folk Culture, Physical Education
Peer reviewedEdwards, Patsy B.; Bloland, Paul A. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1980
Leisure counseling and consultation is a fairly new counseling speciality that is emerging from the field of recreation and volunteer placement while borrowing heavily from vocational counseling models and techniques. The authors describe a working model of one approach to leisure counseling. (Author)
Descriptors: Consultants, Consultation Programs, Counselors, Guidance Personnel
O'Neill, Joseph P.; Burritt, Joan – Parks and Recreation, 1980
A description is given of the organization and activities of a playgroup program for young children (ages one year through three years). (JD)
Descriptors: Early Experience, Play, Preschool Children, Program Descriptions
Shirley, Dennis – Parks and Recreation, 1980
The effectiveness of using a computer to identify problems, allocate resources, and plan expansion in recreational programs is discussed. (JD)
Descriptors: Computers, Program Administration, Program Budgeting, Recreational Programs
