Recreation Programming: Designing, Staging, and Managing the Delivery of Leisure Experiences provides a comprehensive guide to the art and science of creating memorable leisure experiences in parks, recreation, sport, tourism, and youth programs. Drawing upon the latest knowledge and professional practices, this book equips programmers with the skills needed to design, stage, evaluate, and manage leisure activities across government, commercial, and not-for-profit agencies.

Key features include:

1. An exploration of basic leisure theory and its application in real-world settings.
2. A detailed examination of the structure of situated activity systems that facilitate social interactions and leisure experiences.
3. Step-by-step guidance on program design, from conceptualization to execution.
4. Practical procedures and techniques for staging, evaluating, and managing recreation programs.
5. Updated content on marketing and finance, addressing the essential aspects of promoting and funding leisure programs. 

 

Written by academics who have served as recreation programmers for diverse populations, this book blends theoretical knowledge with practical expertise. It is an invaluable resource for students in higher education and practitioners committed to delivering quality leisure experiences.