Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Got Rec

This is an activity that Brinda Green, CTRS found but was originally posted by Shari Burshytn, CTRS of the Children's Village.

Group Size: 2-20

Equipment:  Construction paper, pens, markers, colored pencils, glue, paint, etc.

Objective: Leisure education, teamwork, leisure skill development, increasing repertoire of leisure skills

Description:
1. Have patients brainstorm together about the benefits of recreation and leisure, and who can benefit from it

2. Break the group into smaller groups of 2-3 depending on the size of the group.

3. Have each group create a public service announcement exploring the benefits of recreation and leisure for THEM PERSONALLY  It can be a print ad or a commercial.

4.  Have the patients share their finished products with the entire group and have staff vote on the best public service announcement.  If possible, give the winning team a prize (i.e. candy).

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