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The information contained in this
manual is intended for the use of persons
in supervisory positions and may be adapted
for your assistance in developing a recreation
program in the community, and in the operation
of the W.P.A. recreation program.

Any changes in procedures or additions
will be sent to you in later communications.
This bulletin is to remain the property of
the W.P.A. Recreation Project.

Edgar P. Schmidt,
State Supervisor of Recreation
W. P. A. - Kansas
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SCOPE AND NEED FOR A COMMUNITY R&CREATION PROGRAM:

The recreation program of the Work Projects Administration
is designed to provide employment on projects for persons in
need, who are qualified to furnish leadership in organizing
activities of a recreational nature and in directing group
participation.

There is a great need for a quality-service program of
recreation in every community in order that people may acquire
various recreational skills and attitudes for leisure time
pursuits. There must be opportunities for these same people
to practice and develop these old and new skills under competent
leadership whether it be individuals, family or community groups.

The need for recreation cannot be limited to any particular
group within a community and care must be exercised in the
administration of the program to include all the people. In
some cases, special attention must be given to the minority
groups (racial, economic, etc.), areas of high delinquency as
a preventative rather than cure for crime, to rural areas with
their particular problems, and to certain individuals in need
of recreational therapy.

The community recreation program must be geared and adapted
to the community needs. There are many ways of determining these
needs and the method which will most adequately determine these
needs should be used. Some methods are outlined below:

1. The conference method is probably the most widely used
means of gathering information. By this method, the
leaders in the community life and heads of local organ-
izations who are interested in the social betterment
of the community, are called together. In this way,
information is assembled covering current programs,
needs, and desires. The judgment of such a group
would furnish the basis for the organization of a
community program.

2. Personal interviews with the leaders of the community
on the part of the recreation supervisor is another
method of finding out information which will point out
the needs and desires of the community.

3. In many cases, questionaires have been assembled which
when distributed among the people of the community will
point out pertinont needs of the community.

4. The research method, if properly used, is probably the
most effective approach to the finding of the real
needs, interests and desires of a community. The
information is carefully assembled, tabulated, analyzed,
and the findings used to adapt the program of local
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needs as well as chart the course for the future
development of the program. The utmost care should
be exercised to be certain that assistance is secured
from research departments to assure the correct
organization of the survey.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AND COORDINATION OF A RECREATION PROGRAM:

Community organization in a recreation program is vitally
important and is the means whereby a community takes appropriate
recognition and study of a community problem and takes unified
action for the solution of the problem. The real essence of
community organization is that it is in the hands of people who
are truly ropresentative of the community itself. It is the
means of gotting people to work cooperatively with an executive
for the purpose of making the recreation program geared to what
the people want and need through their own representation.

Community organization and coordination can best be accomplished
by the functioning of a lay advisory or planning committee, composed
of truly representative citizens who are willing to devote some of
their time, without pay, to approach the problem presented by
leisure in a statesman-like as well as business-like manner, thus
becoming an action group.

SELECTION OF THE COMMITTEE:

The selection of such a comnittee may be the outgrowth of a
recognized need on the part of the community itself or the need
may be pointed out by forces outside the community. It may be a
natural group banded together or an appointed group chosen very
carefully. The Work Projects Administration takes it forgranted
that such planning committces are essential for the proper
functioning of the recreation program in every community. The
following principles should be followed in the sclection of con-
mittee members:

1. Members should be selected on the basis of their
contribution rather than by their name or standing
in the community.

2. To be composed of persons who are enthusiastic and
energetic.

3. To be composed of persons appointed on the basis of
their fitness, who are unbiased and unprejudiced, and
who have the attitude of doing the greatest good for
the greatest number of people in the community.

4. Composed of persons who have the respect and confidence
of the community.

5. The committee must be truly representative in that all
classes and types of people have a spokesman for their
particular desires and needs.
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ORGANIZATION OF THH COMMITTAES:

It is essential that the committee be kept within working
size and yet large enough to be representative. The average
committee is generally composed of five, seven, nine, or eleven
members, depending somewhat upon the size of the community. If
larger committees are desirable, it is suggested that sub-
conmittees be appointed. Hach sub-committee should be headed
by a chairman who is responsible to the committee as a whole
for the special work of the sub-committee. The general chairman
of tho lay or planning committee should act as an ex-officio
nenber of each sub-committee to coordinate the work of the sub-
committees. The recreation supervisor should act as a consultant
at all times and serve as an ex-officio member of all committces
or as a secretary, but never as a chairman or member of a con-
mittee or council. In this manner, only the chairmcn of the sub-
conmittees need attend the mectings of the lay or planning con-
nittees. Some types of sub-committees which may be set up are
listed as follows: (1) executive and finance; (2) facilities
and grounds; (3) leadership; (4) program planning; (5) special
events; (6) publicity; (7) others as deomed necessary.

FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTER:

1. To determine the community deficiencies, needs, and

desires in the field of recreation.

2. To detormine the community resources, drawing then
together for the building of a unified and coordinated
program of recreation.

. To relate the project activities to the community neods,
desires, and resources.

. To assist in planning program content.

. To assist in developing leadership training.

. To assist in developing community participation.

. To assist in integrating the project activities into
a long-time community recreation progran.

. To assist in securing adequate sponsorship of the
recreation progran.

9. To assist in the interpretation of contemporary
philosophy to the community.

10. To aid in establishing progressive criteria for the

recreation progran,

ll. To assist in making a periodical evaluation of the

recreation program.

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COORDINATION IN A COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM:

The most effective means of bringing about coordination is
through the proper organization of the lay or planning committees
whose interest in the welfare of their family, friends, and the
community, over-shadows any tolerance of selfish attitudes on
the part of agencies, individuals or groups, and can exert the
greatest force for the planning and operation of a coordinated
recreation progran.
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PUBLICITY IN A COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM

NEED FOR GOOD PUBLICITY:

Good publicity is essential for the successful operation of
a community recreation program in order that the public may be
informed of the activities and service available for their
consumption.

TYPZS OF PUBLICITY:

Local newspapers are interested in securing information about
the activities and will print the schedules of games, tournaments,
the calendar of activities, special events, and will make announce-
ments of interest to local readers. If radio stations are available
they are generally willing to give time to similar announcements as
well as discussions about the program. Bulletin boards must be
arranged for every center and should inform the public about the
daily and weekly programs as well as forecast special programs of
interest. Attractive posters can be used to advantage, are fine
means of informing the public of project activities. If a practical
demonstration is used with the exhibit, more interest can be created
for the activities. In many cases, local organizations have requested
the personal appearance of recreation supervisors before their clubs
to discuss the accomplishments of the recreation program. Special
events, such as playground days, carnivals, open house at the centers,
etc., are fine means of informing the public of the activities
included in the program. It is suggestod that these special ovents
be used as culminating events to regular activities.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR PREPARING AND SUBMITTING PUBLICITY: (News relcases)

1. Place your name and release date in the upper left-hand
corner of sheet.

Write no headlines - that is the editor's privilege.

Be familiar with the style sheet of the paper.

Never submit the manuscript in longhand.

. Make no unqualified statements.

. Make sure that names, addresses and titles are correct.
Deliver the story personally.

Use short sentences and and short paragraphs.

Carry the story in the first line to make attractive
reading.

10. Get your copy to the newspaper on time.

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Newspaper releases which involve policies of procedure and
administration must be cleared in advance with the State Supervisor
of Recreation in order that he can get the proper approval for the
release. The best method of securing good newspaper publicity is
to make it possible for the reporter to visit the activities and
write his own story with your assistance in providing the correct
information. Many newspapers prefer this method and do not care
for releases.

FACILITI£S, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
SECURING FACILITIES:

There is a great need for more and better facilities for
recreational activities. The utmost care should be taken in
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securing facilities to be certain that they will be open to the
public during the time that WPA leadership is in charge of the
program. Whenever possible, public buildings should be used.

Where public facilities are inadequatc, activities may be conducted
on private facilities under the following conditions:

1. The responsibility of gencral supervision is assumod by
a public agency.

2. The community is informed that activities are open to the
public and are not restricted to the membership of a
private organization or to selected groups. (Posters,
signs, and other publicity media may be used for this
purpose)

3. No improvements are to be made to private property which
increases the value of the property. Temporary adaptation
of private property to increase its usefulness to the
recreation program may be authorized providing such work
is permissible under the existing regulations of the Work
Projects Administration portaining to improvoment of
private property. This policy covers the use of private
facilitics on a loan basis, and is not intended to cover
rentals.

Under no condition may WPA recreation project workers conduct
activities on public or private facilities when those facilities
are restricted in their use to dues-paying members of organizations
and clubs and, thercfore, not open and free to the public.

Recreation work may be prosecuted in public institutions
such as hospitals and orphan asylums so long as the work is in
accordance with general regulations of the Work Projects Adminis-
tration. (It is suggested that all such cases be cleared with
the State Supervisor of Recrcation)

In order to insure that personnol normally employed in schools
or personnel which otherwise would be employed shall not be dis-
placed by WPA project employment, activities should not be carried
on in schools during school hours for students attending the school.

ADAPTING FACILITIES FOR RECREATION USE:

It is generally necessary to make certain changes in facilities
for more effective administration and supervision of the recreation
program. The following is a list of some of the more important
things to consider in arranging a recreation center:

1. Checkroom. Almost any ante-room or class room can be used
for this purpose. This room also may be used as a control
for traffic in keeping people from coming and going in and
out of the building.

2. Bulletin board. The board should be placed in a suitable
place where it may be seen by persons coming into and
going out of the center.

3. Quict reading room. This room may serve as a place for
lounging or reading.
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4, Club room. A place for special interest groups to hold
their meetings.

5. Game rooms. Different rooms should be used for the quiet,
semi-active, and active games.

6. Craft shop. The manual training room is generally used if
the center is located in a school building.

7, Auditorium. For community night programs, assemblics,
lectures, drama presentations and other gatherings.

8. Drama work shop. It is desirable to have such a shop
if possible. If not, the stage facilities in the
auditorium may be used.

9. Gymnasium. To be used for games of all sorts and for
social gatherings.

10. Showers and locker space. For persons taking part in
physical activitics.

11. Toilets. Should be located in suitable places.

12. Office. Should be in a place where all the traffic in
the building can be watched in order to maintain control
at all tines.

INSPECTION OF FACILITIES:

It must be remembered that all facilities in which WPA workers
carry on project activities must be inspected, prior to eccupancy,
by the Safety Division of the W.P.A. Requests for inspection
service should be directed to the State Supervisor of Recreation,
who will arrange for the inspection. Regular inspection should be
made by the recreation supervisor for all facilities where WPA
workers are employed and where public groups are meeting as to
standards of health, safety, sanitation, and attractiveness.

 

CARE OF FACILITIES, HQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES:

Every effort must be made by the Recreation Supervisors and
workers to use good sound business administration in the use and
care of the community center. If school buildings are used, it is
necessary that each room be restored to the original arrangement
as used by the school. These facilitics should be thoroughly
cleaned and re-arranged. It is suggested that all supplies be
stored away in a safe place.

THE ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAMS
RESPONSIBILITI“ZS OF RYCREATION SUPERVISORS:

1. Administrative responsibility to the Work Projects
Administration:
A. It is essential that there be strict adherence to
administrative procedures as established for the
W.P.A. and the Recreation program.
B. It is essential that there be a cooperative attitude
toward all other operating projects in other divisions
of the W.P.A.
2. Responsibility of the Supervisor to the project workers:
A. To acquaint the workers with the rules and regulations
and to adapt the supervision to the policies and
procedures.

 
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B. To place the workers where they may render a maximum
of service to the community. Placement should be on
the basis of the worker's knowledge of the subject
matter togethor with previous training and experience.

C. To instill in the workers a professional attitude
toward the contemporary philosophy and objectives of
recreation.

D. To maintain the morale of the workers at all times and

protect their welfare through loyalty, cooperation,
enthusiasm, devotion to service, fair decisions, good
working conditions, and clear-cut lines of authority.
This should encourage and result in a better quality-
service program.

E. Supervisors must assume the major responsibility for
the sound training of the workers in order that thoy
make advancement and render a better sorvice to the
community as W.P.A. workers and candidates for private
employment.

F. Supervisors must assume the major responsibility for
assistance in planning the workers! program for more
effective service.

G. The supervisor must be able to adequately supcorvise
the worker's program in action and make a professional
evaluation of the sorvices performed.

3. Responsibility of the supervisor to the community:

A. To inform the community of current policies and
procedures concerning the operation of the WPA
recreation program.

B. To assist with the organization and functioning of the
recreation lay or planning committee, and kcep this
committee in close touch with the operation of the
project.

C. To serve as a consultant to the community in the
planning of new programs, facilities and services.

D. To be constantly aware of new resources which may be
correlled for their incorporation in the community
recreation program by the community and W.P.A.

E. To assist in every way possible for more effective
community cooperation and coordination in all social
or cultural programs.

4. Responsibility of the supervisor for roporting:

A. It is necessary that all reports be prepared prompt,
clear and correct, and routed according to operating
procedures.

B. Workers must be given information necessary for
effective reporting.

5. Responsibility of the supervisor for training:

A. Supervisors must be able to carry out a well planned
program of training with the assistance of area
supervisors, recreation training consultants, and
the W.P.A. training consultant.

B. Supervisors must be sure that all training time shall
be subject to the same supervision as time spend in
leadership.
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C. Supervisors must utilize the training resources in
the community, and as supplied by the lay or planning
committee.

Responsibility of the supervisor for the program:

A. must scot up the general objectives for the workers.

B. Must locate the areas of concentration.

C. Set up the program content in cooperation with the
comnittce.

D. Determine the low of the program (functions of the
workers and the flow of activitics).

Responsibility of the supervisor for technical supervision:
A. A constant evaluation of the work of the leader should
be made by visitation on the project and possibly in

the home of the worker. Visitation of activities
should be made in an informal manner to avoid disturbing
the activity in progress or make the leader self-
conscious. The supervisor should never break into

an activity, should keep in the background, make
suggestions to the worker in private conference with
the worker, and keep tho suggestions positive rather
than negative. Such supervision should tend to bring
out the best in the worker. If technical supervision
is needed and the supervisor is not qualified by train-
ing to give such instruction, this need should be made
known to your immediate superior.

RECREATION PROGRAM PLANNING

ELEMENTS OF A RECREATIONAL PROGRAM:

There are certain elements which make up the recreation program
and are listed as follows:

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A philosophy, vision and a plan of action.
A method and procedure for the promotion and direction of
the program.

. Execution of the program.

. Leadership of the program activities.

. Facilities.

. Equipment and materials.

. Constant evaluation and summarization of the program.

The element of timing of the activities and evonts.

GENERAL PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER IN PROGRAM PLANNING:

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There must be always positive and dynamic program planning.
There must be progression in the methods, techniques, and
content of the program.

There must be a balance in the program for freedom in the
choice of diversified activitics and interests for all age
groups. The balance must be between generalization and
specialization to mect individual and group interests and
desires. All of these things are necessary for balance.
There must be integration within the program of activities
and the program in general should act as an integrating
factor in the leisure life of the community being served
by the project.
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Games - that part of the program content which provides
opportunities for people to satisfy their play drives, to
acquire skills, develop social intercourse and leadership
within the group.
A. Playground games.
B. Recreation center games.
C. Swimming - life saving, wading, and water sports.
(It is necessary to clear all requests for life guard
service through the State Supervisor of Recreation)
D. Snow and ice activities - skating, skiing, tobogganing,
coasting, hockey, bob-sledding, ice sledding, etc.

. Music - that part of the program content which provides

opportunities for people to take part in certain rhythmic
activities for the skill improvement as well as the social
values which come from the expression or appreciation of
music in its many forms and in social groups.

. Crafts and visual arts - that part of the program content

which will allow people to creatively manipulate material

things and ideas for creative expression or appreciation.

Clay modelling.

Wood carving.

Metal crafts.

Block printing.

Batik,

Leather crafts.

Paper crafts.

Woodwork.

I. Puppet construction.

Drama - that part of the program content which allows people

to play the part or "role" for creative expression or.

appreciation.

Puppets and marionettes.

Story-telling.

Story play.

Drama clubs.

. Sketches.

Reviews.

. Frogs.

Pageants (It is necessary to receive permission from
the State Supervisor of Recreation prior to
organizing or assisting with a community
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. Game room - for active, semi-active, or quiet games.
. Play centers for preschool children - for children under

school age, for whom no provision is made by existing
agencies, are eligible for inclusion under the recreation
program. Play centers provide facilities for normal play
under healthful conditions and under supervision. Minimum
standards have been established with respect to buildings,
equipment, porsonnel selection and training, and program
organization. In cases where such centers are desired, it
is requested that the State Supervisor of Recreation be
notified in advance, in order that such approvals may be
given in cooperation with the State Safety Consultant.
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7”, Dances — ballroom, folk, social, square, tap and ballet.

. Clubs - boys', girls', mixed, and adults.

. Nature - includes all tyves of exploration of nature such
as collections, hikes, picnics, cook-outs, gardening, wild
life observations, camping, nature games, nature clubs,
nature museums, and other activities based primarily upon
the ficild of nature.

10. Discussion - formal, informal, forum, writing groups, and

oral reading.

11. Social activities - parties, picnics, community nights, etc.

12. Therapeutic recreational activities. In all cases where

such activities are planned, they should be cleared with
the State Supervisor of Recreation.

13. Special events - activities related to the regular activities.

14. Other - other activities having recreational value and coming

under the scope of the operating procedures may be organized
and directed. The above list should not be construed as
being limiting.

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TRAINING FOR RECR#ZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
NEED FOR TRAINING:

All training must be organized and supervised from the stand-
point of providing the leader with skills, techniques, expericnces,
etc., which will be his resources to build up his confidence and
allow him to approach professional standards of leadership. In turn,
the leader must be able to share his experiences with leisure time
groups. The leader will be instrumental in organizing these groups
as well as building the program to meet the desires and needs of
these groups and therefore must be able to analyze the people he is
working with on an individual as well as collective basis.

All training is the direct function of the supervision and the
content must be governed by the particular problems of the individual
leaders as well as the problems of the particular groups being served.

TYPES OF TRAINING:

The following is a list of the types of training that has been
carried on in the past on the recreation project:

1. Correspondence. 7%. Pre-entry training and
2. Bulletins. orientation.

3. Project visitations. 8. Institutes.

4, Observation periods. — 9. Reading assignments.
5. Staff meetings. 10. Testing devices.

6. Study assignments. 11. Reporting.

It is expected that the entire WPA training program will be
coordinated and technical assistance will be given all projects in
setting up training content, methods, and procedures.

TRAINING TIME:

An allowance of two hours each woek may be made in the working
assignment of supervisors and project workers for time spent in
planning and training for the specific work to be performed on the
recreation project. Training time shall be subject to the sane
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supervision as time spent in recreation leadership.

Preparation time may be spent in conference for planning of
project work, in meetings devoted to professional matters, in train-
ing courses for leadership, and in professional reading under the
direction of supervisors, when such conferences, courses, and
professional reading are directly related to the work to which
recreation leaders are assigned on recreation projects. No allowance
for this time shall be made for attendance at conferences, meetings
and courses of general character not directly related to the leadors'
work on projects. The amount of time has been determined with the
approval of the State Adninistrator.

REPORTING SPECIAL TRAINING MEETINGS:

Reports on special training meetings held in counties shall
be transnitted to the Arca Supervisor, who in turn will incorporate
it into a report to the State Supervisor. These reports should
describe the scope and nature of the training program for supervisors
and leaders, specifying the techniques used, the types of subjects
taught, and what, if any, assistance in planning and instruction
was given by other agencies and other WPA programs or by individuals
not employed by the Work Projects Administration. Project supervisors
must keep an accurate record of each worker's training on the project
(dates, types, accomplishments, etc.)

ADMISSIONS AND COLLECTIONS ON WPA RECREATION PROJECTS

Where WPA workers are directly concerned with the organization,
development, promotion and presentation of such activities as dances,
pageants, shows, festivals, mass singing, games, tournanents, etc.,
and where the attendance as woll as participation is expected, the
practice shall be to make no admission charge and no collection.

Where WPA recreational leaders conduct activities involving
participation of the public, such as swimming, art and craft work,
etc., no admission shall be made and no collection made. Mininun
charges for laboratory or equipment fees or incidental operating
costs may be assessed and collected by the project sponsors or co-
sponsors for the cost of materials used and not supplied by the
participants. (These cases should be referred to your superior
before actually done)

COOPERATION WITH OTHER WPA PROJHCTS

In conducting recreation activities in fields which are closcly
related to the activities of other types of projects, care shall be
taken (1) to avoid duplication of activities; (2) to secure cooperation
between recreation project personnel and personnel of the other
projects with the view toward providing the community with a
coordinated program which makes use of the services of both projects.

COOPERATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES

In order to insure coordinated community programs at the point
of operation, cooperation with the National Youth Administration,
U. S. Housing Authority, U. S. Forest Service, the National Park
Servico, the Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture and
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other Federal and local agencies concerned with recreation and
related services and activities, is csscntial.

EVALUATION OF A COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM
THE ACTIVITY LEADER AND PROGRAM:

1. Administration (Leader and activity)

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Planning and scheduling. Does the leader have outlined
a definite course of action?

Organization. Is the leader actually putting action
into tho activity plan?

Classification. Has the leader selected the activities
on the basis of interests, age, ability and size of the
participants?

. Supervision. Is there demonstratcd definite guidance

in leading groups?

. Safoty policies. Is the equipment safe and is there

evidence of good safety measures and policies?
Evaluation. Is the leader determining the trend and
degree of success in the attainment of objective
which should cone from participation in the activity?

. Governnent of the group. Are the majority of the

decisions made by the group?
Reporting. Can the leader disseminate information
briefly, simply and accurately?

. Publicity. Can the leader place factual information
about the program to the news gathering agencies and

the public who have an interest in the progran? (To
be controlled by county or city supervisor)

Routine. Does the leader show rogularity, punctuality
and precision in performing leadership tasks?

2. Leadership:

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Work attitude. What is the genuine feeling of the
leader toward his work?

Technical mastery. Docs the leader have the ability,
skills and use of skills for effective leadership?
Technique of leadership. Does the leader have the
qualities which implics a knowledge of the principles
of guiding people?

. Guidance. Does the leader have the ability to aid

individuals and groups to reach a successful goal
through activities under guidance?

. Methods of stirmlation. What ways and means are used

to notivate people into healthy participation or
appreciation.

. Ability to develop leadership within the group. Is

the leader successful in developing the abilities of
others in groups who in turn will be able to lead
people?

Sincerity. Does the leader have a genuine interest and
understanding of the importance of his work or task?

. Maturity. Does the leader have good control and under-

standing of his intcllectual and emotional self?

. Enthusiasn. Is there a genuine display of zest, life
-in general, and toward his work?
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3. Program of the leader:

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Carry-over value. Is the quality and content of
the activity program such that it will open up new
channels of activity and interest now or some later
date in the life of the participants?

. Opportrvnity for sociability. Does the program allow

people to come together to work together in a play
spirit, to solve problems together and to establish
satisfying human relationships?

. Creative expression. Does the activity program

provide opportunities for participants to utilize
their experiences and put their personality into

a new process or product?

Suitability of activities. Does the activity adjust
itself to the background, age and ability of the
participating groups?

. Opportunity for success. Does the activity allow

the participant a cnance to attain the immediate
goal which the participant sets up for self?

. Progression. Is the activity program set up in

units which allow for continued advancement by levels
of achievement?

. Mecting special needs of participants. Is the

activity program flexible enough and organized such
that the participants can meet their own needs?
Skill development. Does the program allow the
participants to acquire efficiency or mastery in
the fields of endeavor?

. Health opportunitios. Are the activities such and

carried on in sucn conditions to allow for the
physical and mental well being of the group?
Variety. Is there ample range of selection and
change within the program to meet the needs and
desires of the group for continued participation?
Does the variety offer a choice within the activity
or activity program which will utilize the
participant's facilities of selection?

. Quality-service. Is there a general tone of refine-

ment to the program and is it performing a cultural
service to the community?

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Adequacy of facilities and cquipment. Are they
adequate to carry on a successful activity program?
Safety of cquipment and materials. Are they devoid
of all elements of danger?

Attractiveness. Does the equipment, matcrials and
general arrangement bring favorable reactions from
the participants?

. Cleanliness. Is there freedom from dirt and filth?

Sanitation. Are these conditions favorable for good
participating conditions?

Lighting. Is there adequate illumination for the
varied activities? (If in doubt, use a candle meter)
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Ventilation. Is there an adequate supply of fresh
air, correct temperatures and humidity in the
recreation center?

. Surface. Is the floor or ground space safe, sanitary

and suitable for the activitics offered?

THE RECREATION CENTER:
1, Administration: (Leaders, activities, and facilities)

A
5.
C

D.

. Planning. (Sum total of leader's planning)

Organization. (Sum total of leader's planning)

. Supervision. Is the center director capable of

putting organized action into the activity program?
Reporting. Are reports prompt, concise, clear and
correct?

. Publicity. Is effective control exercised in

releasing information to the public? Is material
interesting? Is the timing good?

. Leader sclection. Is the methods of selecting

leaders sound? Are they placed to take advantage
of their abilities?

Safety measures. Are undue hazards avoided - are
leaders conscious of good safety practices and
are these standards maintained at all times?

. Coordination. Are all rolationships working toward

unity of purpose and docs the program contribute to
the coordination of recreation efforts in the
community?

. Leader training. Do the methods used, training

content and techniques conform to good administrative
policies and meet the particular problems of the
leaders?

2. Leadership:

A.

C.

D.

Philosophy. Do the leaders scem to have a definite
understanding of the needs of recreation and its
place in = community service program?

. Attitudes. Do the leaders have a good attitude

toward their work and toward the other leaders? Is
their enthusiasm among the leaders? A sense of
achievement? Analytical attitude toward the groups
being served? Integrity? Common sense? Decisiveness?
Opportunity for leader initiative. Do the leaders
share in the general planning of the center program?
Acceptance of responsibilitics. Do the leaders
readily accept respousibilities?

3. The progran:

A.

B.

Balance. Is there a proper range of selection in
activities offered and in the leadership offered?
Integration. Are all phases of the center so related
as to function in harmony and to reach toward a common
goal?

. Adaptability of activities. Do the activities conform

to good selection for ages, interests, sexes, etc.,
and do they meet the over-all needs of the neighbor-
hood or community served by the center?
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D. Significance. Does tho program demonstrate good
educational standards?

E. Progression. Does the center program show and
encourage continued advancement through the use
of various levels of leadership?

F., Floxibility. Is the program so organized and
conducted so as to allow for changes or variations
as requested by the participating groups to more
effectively meet the aims of the progran?

4. Facilities, equipment and materials:

A. Ventilation of the center.

Lighting in the center.

Sanitation in the center.

Cleanliness in the center.

Condition of equipment. Is provision made for the

upkeop? Is the equipment in good usable condition

at all times?

. Adequacy of cquipment. Is it sufficient to carry

on an activity progran?

G. Planning of facilities. Does the arrangement allow
for good administrative control of traffic in the
center, and for good circulation of traffic.

H, Flexibility. Do the facilities lend themselves
to all types of uses for a varied program of
activities?

I. Location. Does the location make it possible to
meet the greatest needs of the greatest number of
people in the community?

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RECRHATION REFERENCE MATERIAL

A list of reference material has been sent to you for the
purpose of aiding supervisors and leaders for better program
organization and operation. All of the bulletins and pamphlets
are filed in the State Office and can be secured by the county
supervisors by making a written recuest to your Areca Recreation
Supervisor. In requesting material, please refer to the listod
number as well as the heading under which the material is classified.
Supervisors are urged to use this matcrial to the greatest advantage
in the training of the leaders, and to keep a record of matcrial
studied by each individual leader.

REQUHSTS FOR ADDITIONAL WORKERS

If additional assignments are needed on the project units,
supervisors should first determine the exact need and special
requirements for workers. This information should be given to
the Arca Recreation Supervisor, who will make a request to the
State Supervisor of Recreation. No committments should be made
at any time to the co-sponsors for additional assignments as the
assignments will be controlled by quota limitations within the
Division as well as the State.

SPONSORS' CONTRIBUTIONS - REQUESTS FOR MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

The cooperation of sponsors and co-sponsors is necessary for
the proper functioning of the recroation program and it will be
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necessary for the co-sponsors, in cooperation with the lay or
planning committees, to contribute to the limit of their ability
in furnishing facilities, materials and supplies to the local
project units. very resource should be tapped for contributions
whenever they can be used to advaatage in the operation of the
project. It will be possible to furnish from Federal sources
only such materials and supplies that cannot be supplied locally
and can be secured under the project limitations. It is necessary
that local contributions amount to at least twenty-five percent
(25%) of the total funds expended for the recreational program
on W.P.A. projects.

SAFETY PRACTICES FOR WORKERS AND PARTICIPANTS

Everey care should be taken to prevent accidents to workers
as well as to participants. Project workers should be fully
informed of hazards involved in project activities and shall be
instructed in safe practice. Project workers shall not be
required to perform work not ordinarily included in their
prescribed duties and for which they are not fitted by reason
of physical condition or otherwise. Every worker should be
required to take First Aid instruction courses as offered by
the American Red Cross, if available.

The project workers should be warned repeatedly of the danger
of infection waen minor injuries sustaincd in the course of employ-
ment are not promptly reported for first aid treatment. There
shall be ample arrangements made for first aid supplies on each
project unit.

Every means of avoiding accidents to workers and participants
should be used (visual education, bulletins, posters, contests, etc.
Periodic physical cxaminations for all leaders are encouraged, and
records should be sent to the State Office.

NON-LEADERSHIP SERVICES

The primary responsibility of the W.P.A. Recreation Project
is to supply leadership for the development of a leisure time
activity program. Therefore, other than leadership services should
be kept at a minimum. All requests for non-leadership services
should be referred to your Area Recreation Supervisor for clearance
and approval in the samc manner as followed in making requests for
additional workers. In all cases, non-leadership services can be
furnished only in locations served by the regular W.P.A. leader-
ship program.
 

October 20, 1939.

Dear Mr. Stroup:

Thank you very much for your courtesy extended
to Mire and Mrée DeGroot. They report a lovely time at
Culver, and wore very appreciative of your kindness.

I trust thet Mejor Nenderson is enjoying his
vacations

With best wishes, I an

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Sducation and Recreation,
FCA: All Varsity Dasketlall Cooths

 
CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY
THE CULVER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

CULVER, INDIANA

October 16, 1939.

Mr, Forrest C,Allen

Dept. of Physical Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Mr, Allens

It was a real pleasure to have
Mr, and Mrs. E,B.DeGroot visit Culver for a
few hours on Saturday morning, We were only
sorry they covld'nt arrange to stay longer -
and witness a fine football game here in the
afternoon,

Major Henderson is away from the
Academy just now on his annual vacation, We
do not expect him to return until about the
first of November, He will be sorry, I am sure,
to have missed seeing Mr. and Mrs, DeGroot,

Very sincerely,

é 4
M.R,Stroup
Secretary to J,W, Henderson
 

Ostober 23, 1939.6

lire Oran Shearer,
Allison Intermediate School,
Wichita, ENEaSe

Dear Oran:

e

to serve as chairman of radio publicity comnittese,
but I served in this capacity for one year and feel
thet it would be better to have now blood carry on
this prograns

- I em sending you my complete file on this
committee, Sone of the mterial ws sent to me by
lise Ardis ill when I took over the chaimanship of
the committee. I believe that all of this correspond»
ence should be placed in the hands of the new chairman,

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
FCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coach.
ENC e

 
EDONA McCULLOUGH, PRES.-ELECT L. P. WASHBURN, EDITOR
KANSAS STATE COLLEGE

eo COLLEGE + cebed Health and Physical MANHATTAN

SUE UNRUH, VICE-PRESIDENT EVA LYMAN, SEGC'Y.-TREAS.

NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH Education Association HIGH —

KANSAS CITY

 

 

ORAN SHEARER, PRESIDENT

ALLISON INTERMEDIATE DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS

NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBERS ;
WICHITA, KANSAS

ARDIS HILL, KANSAS CITY ieee Ss ae ene
October 13, 1939 C.S. MOLL, MANHATTAN

RUTH HOOVER, LAWRENGE
ORAN SHEARER, WICHITA

Dr. F. €. Allen

Physical Education for Men
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Dr. Allen:

I have appointed Miss Edna McCullough, Emporia, to head all publicity
of the K. H and P.E.A. for the coming year. Your name was sug-.
gested to continue as Chairman of the Radio publicity Committee.
Your work last year received many worthy comments. Will you

accept this Chairmanship? = ».

The teacher training institutions have broadcast programs on the

air. These should be unified. The programs for the other stations
of Kansas need more help than the teacher training programs in

that experience is lacking. Miss Katherine Geyer, K.S.C., Manhattan,
has a yearly program complete. I would suggest the following

for stations I know:

Pittsburg - Miss S. Lucille Hatlestad (ask her for suggestions
for the Public School)
Garden City - Kenneth Brecheisen ee.
Wichita - Raymond Kanehl - East High School
Evelyn Hinton - Wichita University

I suppose you have your station chairmen from last year. If the
above suggestions are not satisfactory, disregard them. Would
you appoint station chairmen to complete the committee?

Sincerely, 5

 
 
 

O. Shearer, President

OS:ms
 

Ootober 25, 195%

 

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- available at the University of Xensas Extension

and I presume that many of the extension divisions at
uiversities and colleges over the country also have the
film, This film was prepared by the Eastman Company as
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concerned, nevertheless the ball handling, shooting and other °
teclmiques would be applicable. The book sells for $4005.
I would be glad to send you an autographed copy if you so

With best wishes for your guscess, I ea

Very ne ce

oe co Director of iyatent Riumtion end Resrentony