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Program Leadership (continued)
Arts and crafts.
Stage, radio, and puppet shows.

Hobbies, such as photography, stamp-collecting, flower
gardens.

Dancing - partners as well as instructors are needed.
Nature study, in which there is growing interest.
Forum discussions and lecture programs.

Social affairs, such as parties, picnics, barbecuss,
boat trips. :

Reading club.

Library, to be organized in recreation center or in
small community where there is no public library.

'- Work with Young People

Volunteers serving either with such agencies as the
Scouts or religious associations, or with newly formed

groups, can:

Serve as sponsor for playgrounds - visit them, attend
special events, report needs, etc. .

Serve as member of Parents! Council to safeguard standards
on playgrounds, raise money for equipment, arrange com-
munity socials on playgrounds, serve as advisors to City
Council.

Get use of vacant lots - private and public — and clear
them for play purposes.

Devise ways to light play areas.

Make simple playground equipment such as sandboxes ,
teeters, etc.

Conduct all kinds of games.

Prepare or build benches and seats for mothers and older
people.