For some time, researchers have discussed the relationship of the National Park Service
(NPS) and other parks, parks and recreation, and outdoor recreation entities' cultural …

Leisure involves people engaging in structured and unstructured activities in community
settings. Despite the myriad benefits of leisure participation, some people do not have …

Faith communities have been shown to provide a sense of belonging and community while
also providing a rich environment for youth to engage and grow as leaders. Yet, few current …

Although scholars have suggested that structured and unstructured leisure may impact
youth's delinquent behaviors, there have been conflicting findings. Moreover, existing …

Black contexts such as segregated YMCAs are absent from the dominant narrative of leisure
history. Although some research has been conducted on Black YMCAs, these studies often …

Through an arts-based autoethnography, I explored the influences and experiences that
informed my approach to leading Black youth empowerment programming. Although there is …