IPRA Calendar
IPRA Calendar
CPRE Virtual Exam Prep Program - Series B
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certification establishes a national standard for managerial, administrative, and executive park and recreation professionals. This is a nationally accredited mastery-level certificate, and its the ...
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course - Fall 2024
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The CPSI course is a national certification program delivered by National Recreation and Park Association and co-hosted by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association. It is designed to train individuals on how to identify hazards on public ...
School Age & Day Camp Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the School Age & Day Camp Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around before-and-after school programs and camps. If you are interested in joining
Department Head Committee Learning Lab: Executive Director Panel
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Administration & Finance (A&F) Section, the Department Head Special Interest Group (SIG) consists of a group of department head level professionals who meet to discuss and pursue opportunities for networking, professional ...
Marketing Meets Recreation: A Joint Section Roundtable
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Sponsored by IPRA's Communications & Marketing (C&M) Section: Marketing, Recreation, and Fitness Team Members and more are invited to come and share ideas for joining incentives, events, promotions, digital advertising and more! Then, stay for ...
CPRE Virtual Exam Prep - Human Resources
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The fourth of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive review ...
The 4 Dimensions of Culture
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Everything you think you know about culture is wrong! Most leaders would agree culture is the most important thing in business, yet few can define what it is or explain how to create a healthy culture that elevates you to a high performing ...
CPRP Virtual Exam Prep - Human Resources
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The fourth of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive ...
Forest Preserve & Conservation Section Annual Meeting & Roundtable Discussion
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Forest Preserve and Conservation (FPC) Section consists of professionals that either specialize or work in and around forest preserves and/or conservation. This event will begin with a Forest Preserve & Conservation Section Meeting followed ...
Early Childhood Committee Meeting
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the Early Childhood Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around early childhood programs. If you are interested in joining the ...
'24 Certified Pool Operator Course
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance's (NPHTA) Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Certification is recognized by local and state authorities as the most widely-accepted, verifiable pool and spa training credential.
'24 Playground Maintenance Course (Central Illinois)
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The National Recreation and Park Association's Playground Maintenance Course (PMC) is a one-day (6.25 hour) educational course that provides participants with an understanding of basic playground hazards, applying safe maintenance practices on ...
CPRE Virtual Exam Prep - Operations
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The fifth of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive review ...
CPRP Virtual Exam Prep - Operations
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
The fifth of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive ...
Lunch & Learn: Bridging Nature and Community - Best Practices for Sustainable Habitat Design and Management
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The resilient and diverse natural environments in our parks support park professionals in connecting communities to environmental programs, advocating for nature’s benefits, and promoting sustainability.
CPRE Virtual Exam Prep - Planning
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The last of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive review of ...
CPRP Virtual Exam Prep - Programming
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The last of six in a series of virtual classes designed to prepare individuals for the National Recreation and Park Association's Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) exam. This class will provide attendees with an intensive review ...
Forest Preserve & Conservation Section Board Meeting
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The Forest Preserve and Conservation (FPC) Section consists of professionals that either specialize or work in and around forest preserves and/or conservation. Â If you are interested in joining the section or simply wish to ...
Aquatics Committee Roundtable: Training Agenda Workshop
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Facility Management (FM) Section, the Aquatic Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around Aquatic Facilities. Please bring your Staff Training Agendas to this meeting to wo
Professional Development School - "There's No Place Like Parks & Rec"
5:00 PM - 11:00 AM
IPRA's longest-standing educational and networking opportunity takes place in November at the majestic Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois. Professional Development School, otherwise known as PDS, provides park, recreation, forest preserve, ...
School Age & Day Camp Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the School Age & Day Camp Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around before-and-after school programs and camps. If you are ...
Creating Micro-Cultures to Engage Teams & Achieve Results
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Join us for an engaging workshop that will delve into the concept of micro cultures and provide actionable strategies to foster positive and inclusive environments within your teams.
Inclusion Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Located within IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section, the Inclusion Committee consists of a group of special recreation professionals that either specialize or work in and around inclusion services. The meeting will consist of networking ...
Special Events Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the Special Events Committee consists of a group of professionals that either specialize or work in and around special events. If you are interested in joining the committee or simply wish to ...
Diversity Section Meeting
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
IPRA's Diversity (DIV) Section consists of professionals aiming to expand the knowledge base and emphasize the importance of diversity in Parks, Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation and Forest Preserves. Â We focus on two focal points: 1) ...
Creating Micro Cultures to Engage Teams & Achieve Results
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Too often enough care is not taken in hiring staff. This webinar will explore the challenges of effective hiring, the myths of hiring the most ‘qualified’ as opposed to the best fit, and the steps required to establish a proper culture. What ...
Lunch & Learn: Beyond the Buzz - Practical AI Workshop
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Are you searching for ways to use AI tools, but struggling to transition from "Wow" to "How"?
Risk Management Committee Coffee Convo Check-In
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Located within IPRA's Administrative & Finance Section, the Risk Management Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in safety/risk management/HR. At this meeting we will have a roundtable ...
Unleashing the Power of High-Quality Data
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
We are living in a data driven world. However, data can be intimidating. It can be difficult to know what to collect, how to interpret it, and how to present it persuasively. By reframing our thinking around "the data," we can begin to see ...
Inclusion Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Located within IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section, the Inclusion Committee consists of a group of special recreation professionals that either specialize or work in and around inclusion services. The meeting will consist of networking ...
Aquatics Committee Roundtable: Programming/Special Events
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Facility Management (FM) Section, the Aquatic Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around Aquatic Facilities. Please bring your Staff Training Agendas to this ...
School Age & Day Camp Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the School Age & Day Camp Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around before-and-after school programs and camps. If you are ...
Unleashing the Power of High-Quality Data
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
We are living in a data driven world. However, data can be intimidating. It can be difficult to know what to collect, how to interpret it, and how to present it persuasively. By reframing our thinking around "the data," we can begin to see its ...
Agency Showcase 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Agency Showcase is a spirited competition spotlighting bright ideas exhibited by park, recreation and conservation agencies. This professionally judged competition recognizes Illinois agencies for their marketing and communication efforts ...
Therapeutic Recreation Section Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around special recreation agencies. If you are interested in joining the section or simply wish to attend for educational ...
Annual Communications & Marketing Section Meeting & Awards Presentation
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
IPRA's Communications & Marketing (C&M) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around marketing, communications, graphic design, and sponsorship. Â If you are interested in joining the section or ...
IPRA Conference Kick-Off: A Hosted Happy Hour
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Attention all IPRA members! Please join us on Thursday, January 23 at 5:45 pm. Be a part of our inaugural IPRA Conference Kick-Off to network with your fellow conference attendees and have a drink on us to kick off an amazing first day of conference! IPRA