1. Chapter 2 2 Programming C H A P T E R

2. Outcomes Understand the program planning process. Illustrate the value of partnerships in programming. Identify key elements of a program plan. Understand the three phases of direct leadership.

3. Programming Programs are structured leisure opportunities Program planning process –Assessing the community and its needs –Designing and planning the program –Implementing the program –Evaluating the program

4. Assessing Community and Its Needs Understanding the community and its trends –Demographics –Existing conditions analysis –Trends and fads Needs assessment techniques

5. Designing and Planning the Program Goals and objectives –Goals are broad whereas objectives are specific. –Objectives follow the ABCD format. Program area and format –Area is the type of activity to be planned. –Format is the structure the program will take.

6. Scheduling When and where programs are scheduled –Time, day, week, month, season –Facility priority –Religious holidays Bundling programs

7. Writing the Program Plan Program title and description Goals and objectives Operation details –Needs: facilities, equipment and supplies, marketing, budgeting and pricing, registration, staff and volunteers –Plans: setup, cancellation, safety and risk management, inclusion, evaluation

8. Implementing the Program Staffing and supervision Leadership and instruction Budgeting Marketing (continued)

9. Implementing the Program (continued) Registration and reservations –Locations of registration –Means of registration Payment options –Cash, check, debit and credit cards –Automatic withdrawal –Installments (continued)

10. Implementing the Program (continued) Risk management –Identification –Evaluation –Treatment –Implementation Monitoring Conclusion and follow-up

11. Evaluating the Program Systematic process with predetermined methods Occurs during the planning and implementation process Drives changes and improvements for future programs

12. Programming Issues Coordination with other agencies Programming for people with disabilities Creative programming Volunteers

13. Coordination With Other Agencies Partnerships exist across and among all three sectors Developing effective partnerships –Create different types of partnerships. –View partnerships as mutually beneficial. –Clearly identify roles and responsibilities. –Formalize partnerships.

14. Physical Accessibility Access to parks and facilities so all people can enter and use them without barriers Curb cuts, ramps, Braille signage, flashing alarm lights

15. Program Accessibility Access and the ability to participate in recreation programs through support or accommodations Six-step process (continued)

16. Program Accessibility (continued) Step 1: Program promotion Step 2: Registration and needs assessment Step 3: Accommodation and support Step 4: Staff training and program implementation Step 5: Documentation Step 6: Evaluation

17. Special Event Accessibility Special events do not often require advance registration, so accommodations must be anticipated. Develop an accessibility checklist to increase accessibility to the event.

18. Creative Programming Fun side of the program planning process –Trends, fads –Thinking outside of the box Sources of innovation –Workshops and conferences –Local, regional, and national newspapers –Other agencies

19. Volunteers Decrease agency expenditures Increase expertise levels in programs Serve as a means for people to give back to the community Gain health and well-being through their volunteer work