Books are available that offer ideas for various games and activities for the elderly. One example is entitled "Activities for the Elderly: A Guide to Quality Programming". This book is by Will Carol, Sandra D. Parker, and Cheryl L. Burke. Theactivitydirectorsoffice.com also offers resources for activity ideas suitable for the elderly, such as "Current Activities in Geriatric Care," an article by Bill Freiberg.
Activity directors responsible for implementing programs for those with physical and/or developmental disabilities may find the Therapeutic Recreation Directory useful. The section of their website entitled "Activity and Treatment Ideas for Recreation Therapy" contains a range of appropriate ideas for arts and crafts, dancing, humor-themed activities, academics, games and puzzles. Examples include photo captioning, drumming and leather craft. Activities designed for individuals with disabilities may aim to provide physical therapy or increase self-esteem, among other goals.
Activity directors for summer camps will find it useful to search through the web and hard copy advertisements for day camp calendars that provide information on the camp's daily or weekly schedule. These provide ideas for camp games, arts and crafts and other activities that are appropriate for both children and youth. For example, both children and youth can benefit from playing trust games, which serve to build trust between individuals and within a group. One trust game involves falling backward into the arms of a waiting friend. Books are available that offer ideas for various games and activities for children and youth. For example, "The Kids Summer Games Book: Official Book of Games to Play" by Jane Drake and Ann Love and illustrated by Heather Collins, provides over 150 games and activities that may be played in a camp setting.
The John Howard Society of Alberta has produced a document outlining the problems and solutions tackled by activity directors and educational program coordinators in prisons. Problems faced by inmates include poor self-concept, low educational achievement levels, learning disabilities and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. This document endorses educational programs that are culturally sensitive and that address the unique needs and abilities of prisoners as they prepare to reintegrate themselves into society. Activities that aid in this process include a focus on academic education, vocational training and anger management therapy.