Texarkana, straddling the Arkansas-Texas border,
called a meeting of representative high school students,
who were unanimous in their desire for a teen-age
center.

In Concord, Massachusetts, where the league of
Women Voters initiated a youth canteen, questionnaires
were sent to high school students. Returns showed
which activities and hours youngsters preferred and
the locations most accessible to them.

The PTA of Alameda County, California, conducted a
useful survey to find out the population of the area, the
number and ages of children; number of children em-
ployed; number of children left unsupervised day or
evening; the facilities available; and specific wants of
the boys and girls.

Facilities

Surveys should explore existing facilities and find out

whether new ones are needed. They should ask—and

answer—such questions as:

that are not being fully used, such
as schools, municipal buildings,
churches, clubs, libraries, mu-
seums, swimming pools, and com-
mercial recreation centers. Even
empty stores, auto showrooms,
white elephant houses, and vacant
fields offer possibilities. Federal
Recreation Buildings can be put at
the service of young people when
not in use by military personnel
or war workers.

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Are community centers used to capacity?
Are parks and playgrounds open at needed hours?
Are programs accessible and attractive?

They should look for facilities

 

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