PRB+ Magazine (Page 25)

The Perfect Sidekick

The City of Piedmont Recreation Department (PRD) believes that recreation is for everyone. Creating Sidekicks in 2021 was crucial in addressing a significant gap in services for the local neurodiverse community.

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Parks 7 min read

Maximum Impact

When Albertville, Ala. city leaders set out to redevelop Sand Mountain Park, they had a clear vision. First and foremost, the park would serve as a vital community asset by prioritizing residents’ daily needs and driving economic growth through sports and entertainment tourism.

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Parks 6 min read

Emergency Preparedness: Armed Intruder

It’s impossible to ignore news reports about armed-intruder incidents at a wide range of locations, including concerts, malls, places of worship, and movie theaters. As leaders assess their parks, recreation, or camp facility, it might be tempting to assume “it could never happen here.”

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Rec Facilities 5 min read

Not My Job …Or Is It?

On my first morning at camp, I could not believe my bleary eyes. As I walked to my cabin from the washrooms, I saw a few fellow campers and a bunch of staff silently picking up garbage strewn about the trash bins.

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Camps 6 min read

Expert Problem-Solving

If directors run a well-organized recreation program and provide great communication, parent complaints will be minimal. But sometimes incidents occur that are beyond the staff’s control, leading parents to complain.

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Camps 2 min read

Taking Fun Seriously

"We take our fun pretty seriously. We've really looked at what keeps kids coming back. Because if they're not having fun, they’re not enjoying the experience, they vote with their feet. They just walk away."

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Columns 4 min read