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Recreational freedom. How about in Scotland?
I think it’s safe to say that any enthusiast of any outdoor sport isn’t content with remaining in one location forever. Whether you bike, backpack, canoe, etc etc… there’s always someplace new to explore. The problems, generally speaking, are logistically getting “there,” and finding the time to do so. Many of us (myself included) live [...]
When recreation resources are limited, creativity wins
Clever. Tarp Surfing. I guess if you can’t get to the waves of the ocean, you create your own… even in a parking lot? I gotta hand it to these guys, though I haven’t decided whether they’re geniuses or idiots. Regardless, this is creative and relatively inexpensive. (screen capture)
Passion about recreation under threat
I stumbled on a pretty sick kayaking video on Vimeo yesterday. It’s about a handful of guys who are unquestionably passionate about their recreation. What struck me, aside from the talent these guys have (and the mullets), is that they are so invested in an activity that they love that they felt compelled to create [...]
A quick summary of private, nonprofit, and public sectors
The three sectors of business are private (for-profit), nonprofit, and public. Each is structured differently and thus exhibits different forms of ownership. This blog has a slant towards leisure service delivery systems, or organizations delivering various forms of recreation, but this information can be applied in a number of different areas. There is no right [...]
Recreation predictions for 2020
The following questions were proposed for one of my recreation and leisure courses. Interesting food for thought. My thoughts are indented, and are no means accurate… just predictions. Leave comments below! So… In the year 2020… How sustainable will recreation programs be? Depends on the state of the economy. Structured programs may be less sustainable [...]
Pricing of Products and Services by Recreation Organizations
It is generally obvious that organizations need to charge for some of – if not all – of their products and services, especially in the private for-profit sector. Comically put, consumers need to pay for what they consume. Of course there are exceptions, such as nonprofit groups serving disadvantaged populations that cannot afford the appropriate [...]
Can social inclusion be measured?
We had an interesting discussion about social inclusion at yesterday’s TRAIN (my assistantship) meeting. One of the issues we’re tackling is the idea of social inclusion and promoting it to families in our community here in Greensboro… as an alternative to segregated options in the event that a child/individual has a disability & consequently doesn’t [...]
A feel-good photo, or…?
This is a tiny glimpse of recreation therapy utilized within a clinical setting. The fellow in the wheelchair has been in and out of hospitals and nursing homes since last November due to a spinal cord injury. Yeah, he’s outdoors, looking at flowers, on what appears to be a nature trail. So? Put yourself in [...]