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ERIC Number: EJ505766
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
Project YES: A Break from Tradition.
Jones, Dennis Floyd; And Others
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, v66 n2 p41-47 Feb 1995
To aid at-risk children, summer intervention programs must emphasize links between physical well-being and drug awareness, nutrition, health, and safety. West Virginia's Project YES (Youth Enrichment Services) is a comprehensive, community-based program highlighting many aspects of child development. The article describes the program's history, setup, curriculum, implementation, and evaluation. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Community Programs, Elementary Education, Health Promotion, High Risk Students, Interdisciplinary Approach, Multicultural Education, Physical Health, Summer Programs, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: West Virginia