Recreation Programming

Chapter 7 Exercises

Exercise 7.3 - Incorporating Recreation Activities into Program Formats

Objective: To be able to incorporate a variety of recreation activities into several program formats.

Directions: For each recreation activity area, brainstorm corresponding activities for each program format.

  Program Formats
Recreation Activity Areas Competition Class Open Facility Special Event Clinic
Arts          
Crafts (Quilting example) Quilt Contest Quilting for Novices Quilting at the Senior Center Midwesten Quilter's Exposition Advanced Quilting Designs Clinic
Dance          
Drama          
Environmental activities          
Music          
Sports and games          
Social recreation          

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Exhibit 7-6. Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Mission Statement, Delray, California

The city of Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department will enrich the quality of life for the people of Delray Beach by providing significant recreational opportunities in exemplary park environments.

Our mission is guided by these principles:

  • We place our highest value on the opportunities and programs for our clientele.
  • We commit to professionalism in all aspects of our operation.
  • We practice quality management concepts and continually develop our service skills.
  • We are helpful and courteous to our clientele and attentive to their needs.
  • We provide enjoyable recreational experiences to meet current needs while planning for future trends.
  • We provide innovative and traditional parks services.
  • We ensure safe and clean facilities.
  • We guarantee our commitment to quality and excellence.

Source: Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Department. Undated. Our Mission Statement. [On-line]. Available: http://www.dbpr.com/vision.html



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