IPRA Calendar
IPRA Calendar
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 ...
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 ...
Youth & Day Camp Committee Meeting (TR)
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 ...
Adult Day Program Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Located within IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section, the Adult Day Program Committee consists of a group of special recreation professionals that either specialize or work in and around Adult Day Programming. The meeting will consist of opportunities
Professional Development School - Jurassic 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 ...
Lunch & Learn: How to (Actually) Use AI for Recreation
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, but what does its utilization look like for the field of park and recreation?
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.
Early Childhood Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:00 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 ...
Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course - Fox Valley
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 ...
** Canceled ** 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 ...
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 ...
IPRA Open House
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
IPRA Members are welcome to stop by anytime to say hello, take a tour of our new office, and meet the IPRA team. Light refreshments will be provided — just pop in when you can! Please RSVP by November 1 so we know how many to expect
Recreation Section Joint Committee Meeting
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section consists of professionals that either specialize or work in and around athletics, special events, seniors, teens, early childhood, and camps. The Board Meeting will mainly consist of reports from the Section ...
Lunch & Learn: Optimizing Financial Workflows for Park Districts: Streamlining Payments & Collections
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Park Districts have the opportunity to modernize their monetary resource management, and Fifth-Third Bank is here to help.
Department Head Committee Meeting: 2026 Calendar Planning
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Administration & Finance (A&F) Section, the Department Head Committee consists of a group of department head level professionals who meet to discuss and pursue opportunities for networking, professional development, and ...
Therapeutic Recreation Section Breakfast Bonanza
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section consists of park district professionals that either specialize or work in and around special recreation agencies. This event will begin with a catered breakfast followed by a presentation by Courtney Behrens title
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.
Early Childhood Committee Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:00 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Agency Showcase 2025
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 ...
8th Annual Unplug Illinois Day
The 8th Annual Unplug Illinois Day is Saturday, July 11, 2026 – 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 ...