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WED
September
11
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Each person who touches your organization -- from staff to customers, one-time volunteers to elected officials – can make or break your marketing success.

THU
September
12
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 ...

THU
September
12
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around athletics, special events, seniors, teens, early childhood, and camps.  If you are interested in joining the section or simply ...

FRI
September
13
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The IPRF Golf Outing Registration is FULL.  If you wish to be added to the waitlist, click register, add your selection and then click the box "Add to Waitlist" for each golfer prior to checking out. The annual IPRF Golf Outing is a great ...

FRI
September
13
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 ...

TUE
September
17
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 ...

THU
September
19
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 ...

THU
Sep Oct
19 31
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 ...

THU
September
19
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 ...

THU
September
19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Each person who touches your organization -- from staff to customers, one-time volunteers to elected officials – can make or break your marketing success. Using an integrated marketing approach, we’ll explore today’s 8 Ps of Marketing and how ...

THU
September
19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Certified Park and Recreation Professional, or CPRP, is a national certification program through the National Recreation and Park Association, and it is designed for park and recreation professionals that wish to put their career on the path to ...

THU
September
19
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 ...

FRI
September
20
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

The 2024 HR Symposium will be held at the Carol Stream Park District’s Fountain View Recreation Center on Friday, September 20. This symposium presents a unique opportunity for professionals in the Parks, Recreation, and Conservation field to enrich their

FRI
September
20
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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 ...

TUE
September
24
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. At this meeting we will be recapping the 2024 Pool Season. If

WED
September
25
2:00 PM - 4:00 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.  We focus on two focal points: 1) ...

THU
September
26
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 ...

THU
September
26
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
THU
September
26
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 ...

FRI
September
27
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Let's face it, planning for the future can be so overwhelming and time-consuming. Do you start with a Strategic Plan then move into a Master Plan or do you do the opposite?

WED
October
2
8:45 AM - 3:00 PM

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a public education program that teaches how to recognize and respond to mental health problems or crises. Originating in Australia in 2000, MHFA has spread to over 25 countries. The evidence-based course has proven ...

THU
October
3
9:00 AM - 3:10 PM

Facility Management Workshop is a unique program designed to provide practitioners of all experience levels a curriculum that identifies tools to become a better facility manager and enhance operational efficiencies at various facilities.

THU
October
3
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 ...

THU
October
3
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 ...

THU
October
3
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Located within IPRA's Administration & Finance (A&F) Section, the Risk Management Committee consists of a group of park district safety coordinator or risk managers that either specialize or work in a park district safety program.  At this ...

WED
October
9
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 ...

WED
October
9
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Everything you think you know about culture is wrong! Most leaders would agree culture is the most important thing in business.

WED
October
9
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join IPRA in Atlanta! On October 9, 2024, IPRA is hosting our annual IPRA Member Social during the NRPA Annual Conference. Complimentary appetizers and soft drinks; cash bar available.

THU
October
10
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 ...

TUE
October
15 17
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 ...

TUE
October
15
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

THU
October
17
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 ...

THU
October
17
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 ...

THU
October
17
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 ...

THU
October
17
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 ...

THU
October
17
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 ...

FRI
October
18
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 ...

WED
October
23 24
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.

THU
October
24
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 ...

THU
October
24
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 ...

THU
October
24
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 ...

THU
October
31
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 ...

THU
October
31
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 ...

MON
November
4
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.  If you are interested in joining the section or simply wish to ...

THU
November
7
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
THU
November
7
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

SUN
November
10 13
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, ...

TUE
November
12
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 ...

WED
November
13
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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 ...

THU
November
14
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 ...

THU
November
21
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 ...

WED
December
11
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 ...

WED
December
11
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 ...

THU
December
12
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 ...

THU
December
12
THU
December
12
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 ...

TUE
December
17
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 ...

THU
December
19
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 ...

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