IPRA Calendar
IPRA Calendar
Youth & Day Camp Committee Site Director Workshop: Self-Compassion
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Located within IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section, the Day Camp Committee consists of a group of professionals that either specialize or work in and around camps at special recreation agencies. This event will consist of a presentation ...
Youth & Day Camp Committee Meeting (TR)
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section, the Youth & Day Camp Committee consists of a group of professionals that either specialize or work in and around camps at special recreation agencies. If you are interested in joining ...
TR Support Staff & Supervision Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Located within IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section, the Support Services & Staffing Committee consists of a group of special recreation professionals that oversee staffing. Â If you are interested in joining the committee or simply wish ...
ProConnect - Activate Your Journey Social
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
This closing event brings participants together to reflect on their growth, share key takeaways, and strengthen the connections built throughout the program.
Nature Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the Nature Committee consists of a group of professionals that specialize or work in and around nature centers and nature programming. Don't work at a nature center? Don't worry, we still have so ...
Athletics Committee Roundtable
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the Athletic Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around adult and youth athletic leagues, programs, and camps. If you are interested ...
IT Networking Committee Roundtable
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Administration & Finance Section, the IT Networking Committee consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around information technology. If you are interested in joining the committee or ...
Lunch & Learn: Save Money and Energy for Your Facility with the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Imagine walking into your facility and the lights shine brighter, the air feels fresher, and your energy bills are smaller—all thanks to a few smart changes.
Senior Committee Meeting
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the Senior Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around seniors. At this meeting we will discuss upcoming events, program ideas, network with othe
'25 Financial Sustainability Certificate Program
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Financial Sustainability Certification Program is designed to enhance and accelerate career growth for park, recreation, and conservation professionals. This intensive 3-day program will address complex issues including the pressing need ...
Real Experiences in an Artificial World
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
In a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital interactions, the essence of genuine human connection in customer service has never been more critical.
Forest Preserve & Conservation Symposium
9:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Sponsored by IPRA's Forest Preserve & Conservation (FPC) Section, this SIGnature program is designed to provide a full day of professional learning and networking. The day will begin with a session presented by Heather Van Zyl and Suzy Little ...
Real Experiences in an Artificial World
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital interactions, the essence of genuine human connection in customer service has never been more critical. This session explores how to deliver authentic, ...
'25 Playground Maintenance Course (Chicago Metro)
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 equipment, i
Special Events Committee Meeting
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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. Â 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) ...
Early Childhood Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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 ...
Lunch & Learn: I-9 DIY - How to Audit Before They Do
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
With immigration enforcement on the rise, many employers are concerned about the accuracy and completeness of their I-9 forms.
Parks & Natural Resource Management Section Virtual Roundtable
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
IPRA's Parks & Natural Resource Management (PNRM) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around parks and natural resources. Â If you are interested in joining the Section or simply wish to attend ...
Recreation's Role in Advancing Inclusivity for the LGBTQAI2S+ Community
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Park and recreational professionals can create inclusive environments where people are able to find a sense of belonging.
Administration & Finance Section Board Meeting
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
IPRA's Administration & Finance (A&F) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around administration, finance, human resources, information technology, registration services, and/or risk management. If you are i
Therapeutic Recreation Section Board Meeting
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around special recreation agencies. The section meeting will mainly consist of reports from the Section Board and each ...
Inter-Agency Sports Committee Meeting: Softball Seeding / Football & Volleyball Scheduling
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (TR) Section, the Inter-Agency Sports Committee consists of a group of professionals that specialize or work in and around Therapeutic Recreation Athletic programs. Â This meeting we will discuss basketball ...
Recreation's Role in Advancing Inclusivity for the LGBTQAI2S+ Community
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Park and recreational professionals can create inclusive environments where people are able to find a sense of belonging. Perhaps the newest frontier in the diversity, equity, and inclusion movement has been with the LGBTQAI2S+ community. This ...
Fitness Center Committee Roundtable & Tour
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Facility Management (FM) Section, the Fitness Center Committee consists of a group of professionals that either specialize or work in and around fitness and fitness centers. Topics to be discussed could include fitness ...
Senior Committee Meeting
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Located within IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, the Senior Committee consists of a group of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around seniors. Â At this meeting we will discuss upcoming events, program ideas, ...
How to Think Big in Parks and Recreation
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
This engaging workshop empowers parks and recreation professionals to envision and implement impactful projects, groundbreaking programs, and innovative services that address evolving community needs.
7th Annual Unplug Illinois Day
The 7th Annual Unplug Illinois Day is Saturday, July 12, 2025 – join park, recreation, and conservation agencies state-wide in planning an event to highlight the programs and facilities that make your community thrive! Unplug Illinois promotes the ...
Forest Preserve & Conservation Section Board Meeting
2:00 PM - 3:00 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 attend for ...
How to Think Big in Parks and Recreation
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Unlock new potential in this session designed to inspire a bold, expansive approach to community development. This engaging workshop empowers parks and recreation professionals to envision and implement impactful projects, groundbreaking ...
Lunch & Learn: Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks Best Practices for Promoting Community Healthâ„¢
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for this informative program and learn about the key benefits of Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks, their applications in outdoor park design, considerations for ensuring total-body fitness, and real-life examples from National Demonstration Sites to ins
Risk Management Committee Roundtable & Social
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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 an virtual ...
IT Networking Committee Roundtable
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Administration & Finance Section, the IT Networking Committee consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around information technology. If you are interested in joining the committee or ...
Parks & Natural Resource Management Section Virtual Roundtable
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
IPRA's Parks & Natural Resource Management (PNRM) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around parks and natural resources. Â If you are interested in joining the Section or simply wish to attend ...
The Leader's Guide to Mental Health & Resiliency
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Stress is an inevitable part of life, whether at home, work, or play. This session focuses on helping individuals understand and manage their responses to stress by recognizing it is a normal reaction to challenging or abnormal situations.
Park District Conservation Day
Park District Conservation Day began in 1994 as a special recognition day for Illinois park districts, forest preserves, conservation districts, recreation, and special recreation agencies. Agencies send dance groups, bands, chorales, theater groups, ...
The Leader's Guide to Mental Health & Resiliency
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Stress is an inevitable part of life, whether at home, work, or play. This session focuses on helping individuals understand and manage their responses to stress by recognizing it is a normal reaction to challenging or abnormal situations. ...
Walk the Talk: Mindfulness and Well-Being for Park & Recreation Leaders
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
This webinar will introduce a Mindful Leadership Framework, designed to help balance organizational demands with personal well-being ultimately reducing internal and external conflict.
CPRE Virtual Exam Prep - Exam Basics
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The first 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 consist of an overview of all five content ...
CPRP Virtual Exam Prep - Exam Basics
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The first 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 consist of an overview of all five ...
IPRF Golf Outing
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The annual IPRF Golf Outing is a great opportunity to enjoy a day of golf, fun, and networking! The proceeds from this event support the Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation’s programs including scholarships which assists students and professionals in t
Walk the Talk: Mindfulness and Well-Being for Park & Recreation Leaders
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This webinar will introduce a Mindful Leadership Framework, designed to help balance organizational demands with personal well-being ultimately reducing internal and external conflict. Attendees will learn effective techniques for emotional ...
CPRE Virtual Exam Prep - Communications
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The second 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 - Communications
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The second 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 ...
CPRE Virtual Exam Prep - Finance
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
The third 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 - Finance
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
The third 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 ...
High Road Leadership: How to Bring People Together in a Divided World
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Join us for a dynamic workshop on the essential principles of transformative leadership.
Parks & Natural Resource Management Section Roundtable & Social
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
IPRA's Parks & Natural Resource Management (PNRM) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around parks and natural resources. Â If you are interested in joining the Section or simply wish to attend ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
High Road Leadership: How to Bring People Together in a Divided World
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for a dynamic workshop on the essential principles of transformative leadership. Based on the work of John Maxwell, you’ll learn how to unite people in a divided world, balancing self-confidence with humility while understanding your ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Wisdom to Do Good Work: A Crash Course
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
The best preparation for a good world tomorrow is to lead with courage and do good work today.
The Wisdom to Do Good Work: A Crash Course
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The best preparation for a good world tomorrow is to lead with courage and do good work today. And what does it mean to do good work in parks and recreation? It means focusing on the common good and less so on special interests. It means not ...
The Courage to Be Unfair: Promoting Equity
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Often, inequity is the unintentional biproduct of decision making focused on short term satisfaction or making a special interest group happy and can often come at the expense of those who can go unnoticed or unheard.
The Courage to Be Unfair: Promoting Equity
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Often, inequity is the unintentional biproduct of decision making focused on short term satisfaction or making a special interest group happy and can often come at the expense of those who can go unnoticed or unheard. Good intention may not ...