Family Leisure Education: A Model, Some Strategies and Program Development Case Studies

This article presents an overview of THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER a San Francisco based leisure education/creative play/community development and training organization. It focuses on the development and implementation of C.L.E.A.R., a comprehensive family leisure education model including a number of values clarification strategies and tools for change. The remainder of the article deals with the ongoing, enterprising, applied work of T.F.T.P.T. including: a) a family leisure education workshop for professionals and lay leaders; b) a variety of family play programs and services including the popular Family Fun For All and c) the citywide Fall Family Fun Festival. The importance of providing family play opportunities is stressed. Strategies and additional resources for success are emphasized, including the linkages between the above programs