Describes a "readathon" (using some of the walk-a-thon techniques) during which 100 students in a small, rural community read books for various periods of time to help raise money to buy books for the school reading lab. (JM)

Discusses current trends related to out-of-school environmental education programs and the current state of environmental awareness, considering the general areas of environmental work (community involvement, political education, youth participation). Indicates a dramatic increase in the number of programs and a greater appreciation and discussion…

Oregon high school band directors worked out a set of state guidelines for high school bands. The guidelines, which comprise this article, contain rationales, expectations, and recommendations concerning athletic contests, marching contests, jazz ensembles, musical shows, parades, summer activities, and performances in general. (RM)

The presence of a skilled and stable workforce in out-of-school time programs for children and youth plays a significant role in the quality and continuity of these programs and consequently, the impact they have on young people. Yet the past 2 decades have consistently revealed many obstacles to the cultivation of such a workforce. The absence of…

There are natural connections between the afterschool community and the law enforcement/crime prevention community. According to a recent report from the organization Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, the hours between three and six PM are the "prime time for juvenile crime." Afterschool hours are when teenagers are most likely to commit crimes, be…

Creating and sharing a common vision is a critical element for the success of afterschool programs. This tool is intended to help the growing number of new afterschool partnerships create a shared vision for their work. It contains information to educate partners on what a vision statement is and the purpose it serves; provides two alternative…

Afterschool programs provide many opportunities to engage youth in community service activities, which can teach youth valuable skills, help them realize their potential to meet community needs and foster a sense of civic responsibility. Afterschool programs also successfully recruit, train and utilize volunteers to work with youth in afterschool…

Reliable data indicate that children are safer at school than away from school and commit fewer crimes during school hours than after school ends. The data reported in this Bulletin document the need for schools and communities to develop strategies for youth during afterschool hours. Research indicates that juvenile violence peaks in the…

Findings from the first round of evaluation of an afterschool youth development program are presented. This program, the 4H Afterschool Activity Program, incorporated a specific curriculum of aggression reduction, the BrainPower program, into its ongoing activities, which cover a wide range from homework assistance to arts and crafts. The…

The four forms of activity within the system of physical education for school children as discussed in this paper are academic work, work outside the classroom, nonschool work, and independent activity during leisure time. (Author/JH)

The Golden Puck Competitions, begun in 1964, were an instant success and have grown to meet the needs of the participants. (JH)

Describes an after-school program of sports directed education in mathematics and spelling for minority group students, using minority group college students as coaches. (AN)

Describes a program at the Plattsburgh Public Library in upstate New York designed to bring basic computer literacy to rural children. The program utilizes an Apple II Plus system and focuses on two aspects of computer literacy: software use and programing. (LLS)

Teachers acting as sponsors or coaches for student activity programs can benefit from in-service training. Topics that should be explored with them are listed. (Author/MLF)