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° arnar1' � <br /> ,�.. a <br /> s 1RNo4eq pment r' L _ 44.4 <br /> 2 j Too ezpensi e . ,44.2 Given the level of <br /> 3 t Not enough Ume, -` 39.2 <br /> r 3 interest expressed <br /> �4 oo farawayw ,33.9 <br /> for tent camping by <br /> 6 Parents:won't,let me <br /> _, No ride 28.0 both youth and <br /> 8 Too crowded 21.8 adults, this activity <br /> 9 No companion 21.6 <br /> 4F10 `.Noorganizedctivities 21.4 should become a <br /> 20.7 major focus of <br /> `12 No"supernsian.` 18.8 <br /> �13 Unsafe places 12.7 family friendly <br /> marily are targeted at the pre-high we know kids will enjoy. We also can recreation <br /> school youth, leaving a serious void in develop family programs that will ap- <br /> programs for older teens. Apparently, peal to both kids and adults. proponents. <br /> there is a need for programmers to pro- Programs that involve our young peo- <br /> vide recreational sporting opportunities ple do more than contribute to the suc- <br /> fhigh school-age students. cess of our park and recreation facilities <br /> ly Leads to Better and provide fun for the kids.These pro- <br /> Programs, Happier Youth grams keep our youth involved in <br /> sports and other activities that develop <br /> The study's results provided recre- their minds and bodies, contribute to <br /> ation planners and providers in our their self-esteem and ability to get along <br /> state with a first-time profile of the with others,and encourage them to pur- <br /> young outdoor recreation customer. sue a healthy and productive lifestyle. <br /> Now, instead of guessing what pro- The time and effort that goes into a <br /> grams will work with our youth,we can study of our youth and their interests is <br /> design and implement programs that worth these kinds of results.■ <br /> TABLE S. YOUTH-INVOLVEMENT BY ORGANIZATION <br /> 14 %a nIzatton <br /> = aol team � <br /> 40.9 <br /> Y <br /> Wsports <br /> � ttygrams '33.1 a <br /> e «tiQn cfers ' 7.9 t y; <br /> 2.4 <br />