The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-06-18
TO
OPEN ON JUNE e
Model Program to be Used
on All Supervised Play
grounds This Year.
ADOPT NEW POLICY

Kenosha's Fairgrounds will open on
Monday, June o.. for another year OF
constructive recreation. The program
which has been worked out, is care
fully planned to answer every need
in summer activities.
Five Fairgrounds, equipped and
supervised, are ready for the enjoy
ment of local kiddies, under the best
leadership obtainable. The supervi-
sors for the Fairgrounds will be as
follows: Lincoln Park, Marie Ludwig;
Columbus Park, Norma Heating Van
Lone; Washington Park, D. B. Dyer;
Beach, H. M. Barker; Ke-Nash-A
park, Agnes H. Parks.
Special workers whose activities
will not be confined to one playground
have been provided. CT Byrne will
be district supervisor and athletic
director; H. M. Clark, supervisor of
activities at the small parks and
vacant lots; L. v. Hafich, director
OF craftsmanship.
+ New Policy for Play.
| A new policy has been adopted by
the recreation system this year, I'M
der the direction of George E. Bick-
ford. This regime emphasizes the con-
sideration of the child's viewpoint,
giving many opportunities for electivi-
ties and initiative in the activities.
| Experience in local play spaces has
proved that a child can rarely be
classified by his age, or by one inter
est, as to the recreation activities
which will most attract his attention.
An effort will be made to make these
interests as many-sided as possible
for a well-rounded character later
in life.
Have Model Program. 80.
Contrary to the custom of the past
two years, a model program, worked
out by the recreation department,
will be used on all Fairgrounds. The
activities have been worked out SO
that there is definite coordination
between the various interests.
Among these are the various athle-
tic activities such as horseshoe pitch
ing, volleyboll Journeys, silt contests,
playground ball tournaments. -,
Singing and rhythmic games Will
arouse the enthusiasm of the younger
children, while story telling, dramatl-
cation and pantomime will develop
worthwhile talents. Playground or
chestras will be organized and COM
munity sings will be held. Neighbor-
hood clubs for older people will be
organized for special programs and
activities for which the Fairgrounds
will be open in the evenings.
Besides these events, the craftsman
ship, and special features will be car
ried on much as in previous years,
except that only those things will be
made which will be of recreational
value when finished.
Special Activities.
Special features for each Of the
eight playground weeks have been
planned. Nut shows for roust-about
dogs of great characteristics will be
held the first week, while series Of
mass games, including progressive
broad Jump, relays, potato race, over
head pass, and other contests will be
held the second week.
/ A dav for races on vehicles made
in the craftsmanship classes will be
held the third week, as we'll as doll
buggy parade, and sand box
contest.
The fourth week will feature movie
programs, kite tournaments, and
Friends Day. Group games, novelty
events, folk dancing and drills will
be held the fifth week; while picnics
and the Junior Olympic competition
will be the sixth week, and the base
ball tournament, the seventh week.
The eighth week will feature pet
shows and top tournament.