The programs and services provided by the agency shall be based on the conceptual Standard: foundations of play, recreation, and leisure; constituent interests and needs; community opportunities; agency philosophy and goals; and experiences desirable for clientele. A systematic and studied approach should be taken in determining what programs and Commentary: services should be provided by the agency. Other opportunities in the community, needs of the targeted constituencies, and the agency's own goals must be specifically a part of the consideration for programs and services selected. Provide documentation and examples demonstrating that the five Suggested Evidence of Compliance: determinants are used in determining programs and services. 6.1.2 Participant Involvement The agency’s development of programs and services should involve participants. Standard: Participants should have involvement in (a) planning, through such means as club officers, Commentary: senior adult and teen councils, and ad hoc committees; (b) conducting activities, such as serving as volunteer leaders on playgrounds, recreation aides for special group services, judges for contests; (c) sponsors, such as playground advisory councils, program and/or team sponsors, special project patrons; and, (d) policy recommendation through citizen advisory committees and study groups at both the neighborhood and community-wide levels. Describe the process and provide examples of how the agency Suggested Evidence of Compliance: obtains and utilizes participants' input. 6.1.3 Self-Directed Programs and Services The agency should offer self-directed recreation opportunities. Standard: Self-directed programs and services provide for recreation opportunities there is only Commentary: general supervision, including picnic facilities, tennis courts, roadways in scenic areas, bridle trails, self-guiding nature trails, and open playgrounds. These self-directed areas, facilities, and equipment should be provided to give an opportunity for individuals and groups to participate without leadership, under only general supervision. Provide examples of how the agency provides self-directed Suggested Evidence of Compliance: recreation opportunities, including a list of such opportunities. 6.1.4 Leader-Directed Programs and Services The agency should offer leader-directed recreation opportunities. Standard: Leader-directed programs and services provide recreation opportunities where participant Commentary: involvement is directed by a leader, including skills instruction classes, such as tennis, crafts, dance; synchronized swimming performance; creative dramatics for children. Provide examples of how the agency provides leader-directed Suggested Evidence of Compliance: recreation opportunities, including a list of such opportunities. 6.1.5 Facilitated Programs and Services
Standard: The programs and services provided by the agency shall be based on the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure; constituent interests and needs; community opportunities; agency philosophy and goals; and experiences desirable for clientele. Commentary: A systematic and studied approach should be taken in determining what programs and services should be provided by the agency. Other opportunities in the community, needs of the targeted constituencies, and the agency's own goals must be specifically a part of the consideration for programs and services selected. Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide documentation and examples demonstrating that the five determinants are used in determining programs and services. 6.1.2 Participant Involvement Standard: The agency’s development of programs and services should involve participants. Commentary: Participants should have involvement in (a) planning, through such means as club officers, senior adult and teen councils, and ad hoc committees; (b) conducting activities, such as serving as volunteer leaders on playgrounds, recreation aides for special group services, judges for contests; (c) sponsors, such as playground advisory councils, program and/or team sponsors, special project patrons; and, (d) policy recommendation through citizen advisory committees and study groups at both the neighborhood and community-wide levels. Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Describe the process and provide examples of how the agency obtains and utilizes participants' input. 6.1.3 Self-Directed Programs and Services Standard: The agency should offer self-directed recreation opportunities. Commentary: Self-directed programs and services provide for recreation opportunities there is only general supervision, including picnic facilities, tennis courts, roadways in scenic areas, bridle trails, self-guiding nature trails, and open playgrounds. These self-directed areas, facilities, and equipment should be provided to give an opportunity for individuals and groups to participate without leadership, under only general supervision. Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide examples of how the agency provides self-directed recreation opportunities, including a list of such opportunities. 6.1.4 Leader-Directed Programs and Services Standard: The agency should offer leader-directed recreation opportunities. Commentary: Leader-directed programs and services provide recreation opportunities where participant involvement is directed by a leader, including skills instruction classes, such as tennis, crafts, dance; synchronized swimming performance; creative dramatics for children. Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide examples of how the agency provides leader-directed recreation opportunities, including a list of such opportunities. 6.1.5 Facilitated Programs and Services