A Community Recreation Program (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Unknown Author

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026727680X ISBN 13: 9780267276806

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A Community Recreation Program examines how spare time shapes youth and how a city can turn play into learning.

This edition surveys Cleveland’s resources, needs, and methods to build a broader, more practical plan for after‑school hours. It argues that schools, parks, and private groups must coordinate to offer safe, meaningful recreation that guides rather than neglects youth.

What you’ll discover

• How spare time affects delinquency and citizenship, and what kinds of programs help most.
• A two‑part approach: strengthening school and public agency offerings while expanding supervised, community‑led activities.
• The role of leaders, spaces, and accessible facilities in turning recreation into a tool for character and skill building.

Key takeaways

• The book outlines a concrete program for playgrounds, community centers, and park usage that can be implemented in stages.
• It emphasizes leadership and collaboration among schools, parks, and private organizations to align activities with educational goals.
• It highlights the importance of making recreation a regular, guided part of daily life, not just an afterthought.

Ideal for readers exploring urban education, community planning, and how structured play can support school progress and wholesome citizenship.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026727680X
• ISBN 13: 9780267276806
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 123