Community Project fall

Program Development: Community Projects

Distance Student's Project: Distance students (ONLY) will complete the following. Contact a local community group or organization (city parks and recreation department, public or private schools, daycare centers, YMCA/YWCA, Boys & Girls Club, Nursing Home, Boys & Girl Scouts etc.). Arrange to assist the organization in developing, planning and implementing ONE recreation/leisure program. All programs must be approved by the class instructor. A complete written report must submitted to the Instructor within seven days after your program or activity. All program factors listed below must be addressed in your report, even if you were not responsible for them. The selected program and report must demonstrate your understanding and attention to the following program factors:

	Name of program
	Program development - How was the program developed? - What need(s) does it meet?
	Program leadership - What type of leadership was used? Why?
	Program format - What was the program format/sequence?
	Program promotion - Specifically, how was the program publicized/advertised? Include a sample flyer or other promotional material.
	Program budget - Provide a line item program budget (Sample Budget) for this activity.
	Program delivery -

    a. How many staff & volunteers were needed for the program?
    b. How was registration handled?
    c. How long did the program last?

Program evaluation - What type of evaluation tool was used for this program? Include a copy of any activity evaluation form used.

Be sure to include the name of the agency or organization; name of agency contact person; and their phone number or e-mail; date, time and location of program.

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