Topics include types of organizations and facilities and the economic importance of recreation. Format includes field trips and guest lectures. 3 CR Surveys organized camping in America. Topics include counselor qualifications and responsibilities and planning, organizing, and operation of camping programs.
Students practice leadership skills in a class laboratory and camp setting.
CR Covers various craft media in terms of age groups, hobby interests, and cost of equipment and materials. CR Introduces methods and materials for leading playground activities. Therapeutic Recreation 5 CR Introduces the history and philosophy of therapeutic recreation for individuals with disabilities. Students focus on understanding the basic problems, needs, and strengths of all disability groups in relation to developing and implementing a therapeutic recreation program. Format includes field trips to local agencies and a practicum component.