This is a series of seven reports describing and evaluating the following physical or basic skills development programs: Bicycle Program, Camping Program, Swim For Your Life, Outward Bound, Physical Skills Development Program, Community Summer School Programs, and Operation Recover. Modes of program operation and statistical data about students…

This volume examines the background and characteristics of the college union and its buildings, discusses its purposes and the means by which they may be achieved, and considers the impact of these means on the building requirements. General planning principles are developed and applied to the union building and its various areas. The translation…

A great deal of money and energy is going into the quest for environmental quality. The purpose of this paper is to point out to counselors some of the job opportunities available in the fields of conservation and recreation. The variety of programs directed to improving the condition of man, offer many opportunities to those who wish to become…

The role of community school programs in rural schools is discussed in this paper. Major topics are community school program elements, legislation affecting rural community school programs, indications of need for community education principles, programs to remediate rural school deficiencies, and recommendations for program development. Where…

Paraprofessional recreation personnel in hospitals, extended care centers, homes for the aged, and recreation departments were surveyed to define their roles and functions. Visits to 28 job analysis sites helped to identify a total of 79 job tasks and functions. A working model for a career lattice in recreation, and suggested content for a…

Wilderness recreational programs involving risk activities, adventure, group living, and solitary experience contribute to individual development and self realization. (JD)

Lists steps to increase camp safety, including learning regulations, having written policies, maintaining records, providing staff training, and providing supervision for activities. Also mentions maintaining equipment during camp and during the off-season, understanding types of risks, learning about insurance, and rewarding safety. (SKW)

Natural, human, and capital resources necessary for building recreational trails are noted. (GW)

Describes community and cocurricular school activities developed by educational and political leaders in Crownpoint, the site of a Navaho boarding school. Illustrated. (DN)

Originally intended especially for the working class, Folk Schools have developed themselves into State supported institutions offering their services to all population groups. Article discusses historical background, character and tasks of the institution as well as future plans. (RB)

Describes activities resulting from combining summer science and recreation programs, with emphasis on recreation for elementary school children. (CP)