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Ford, H. T., Jr. – Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1973
Ideas for the physical educator turned summer recreation director. (CL)
Descriptors: Professional Personnel, Professional Training, Recreational Activities, Recreational Programs
O'Donnell, James – Parks and Recreation, 1973
A group of emotionally disturbed teenagers took a one-week hike in the sub-zero temperature of the Idaho mountains. (JA)
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Handicapped Children, Recreational Activities, Recreational Programs
Czompo, Ann I. – Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1973
Descriptors: Dance, Jazz, Physical Education, Recreational Activities
Peer reviewedSundholm, Tertta – Indian Journal of Adult Education, 1972
Courses offered include one designed to prepare for retirement, and residential courses at the folk high schools''. (SP)
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Minicourses, Older Adults, Recreational Programs
McGuire, Robert F. – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 1972
Article describes a new, unstructured type of playground. (SP)
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Games, Playground Activities, Playgrounds
Meroney, Elmo B. – Parks Recreation, 1970
Descriptors: Art Education, Creative Activities, Glass, History
Peer reviewedEwert, Alan – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1983
Outdoor adventure education programs generally have not met the demands of older adults. Ways to attract older adults to these programs and to tailor activities to allay their fears and maximize their enjoyment are discussed. (PP)
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Outdoor Education, Physical Activities, Recreational Programs
Munson, Wayne W. – Parks & Recreation, 2002
Parks and recreation professionals can help prevent juvenile delinquency by learning more about why young people feel disconnected with society and developing programs to help them develop strong ties and relationships with their communities. Social bonds can be developed through attachment, commitment, involvement, and positive beliefs. A sidebar…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquency, Interpersonal Relationship, Recreational Programs
McLaughlin, Brenda; Pitcock, Sarah – Wallace Foundation, 2009
This report identifies the different settings in which summer programs for disadvantaged youth most commonly take place--schools, parks and recreation departments, community--and faith-based organizations, and child-care programs-- and examines the limitations and opportunities presented by each in building better programming. It reviews broadly…
Descriptors: Summer Schools, Summer Programs, Disadvantaged Youth, Urban Youth
Peer reviewedDitton, R. B.; And Others – Journal of Leisure Research, 1975
Descriptors: Classification, Cluster Analysis, Recreational Activities, Recreational Programs
Dunn, Diana R.; Phillips, Lamarr A. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
This article discusses the advantages of interagency cooperation in recreational programming. (PD)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Program Development
Download full textVirginia State Div. of Parks and Recreation. – 1987
The Outdoor Recreation Resources section of the Virginia Division of Parks and Recreation has compiled in this document a variety of information on fees and charges in Virginia's many public leisure services programs. This information was generated from three surveys conducted in 1981, 1984, and the summer of 1987. By combining the previous data…
Descriptors: Costs, Fees, Parks, Recreation Finances
Arnold, Nellie D. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
This article discusses the status of arts education in recreation department curriculums in universities. (PD)
Descriptors: Art Education, Curriculum, Fine Arts, School Recreational Programs
Kramer, Herbert J. – Parks and Recreation, 1974
This article describes Families Play To Grow, a new program of family play and recreation activity sponsored by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. (PD)
Descriptors: Family Involvement, Family Programs, Handicapped Children, Recreation
Navar, Nancy; Nordoff, Jacquelyn A. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1975
This article discusses how recreational activities can help the alcoholic cope with stress. (JS)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Change Agents, Recreation, Recreational Activities
