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…

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…

This article discusses the advantages of interagency cooperation in recreational programming. (PD)

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…

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)

This article discusses how recreational activities can help the alcoholic cope with stress. (JS)

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)

This article offers suggestions for games, contests, and festive entertainments for community enjoyment. (JD)

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)

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)

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)

Suggestions concern how parents can help get their handicapped daughters involved in Girl Scouting. (KW)

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)