'26 Therapeutic Recreation Summit
Friday, September 11, 2026 (9:00 AM - 3:30 PM) (CDT)
Description
The Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Summit is a premier professional development event designed to help therapeutic recreation professionals grow as leaders, strengthen their skills, and connect with peers from across Illinois. Through engaging education and meaningful networking, attendees will gain practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and strategies they can immediately apply in their agencies and communities.
This year's program features interactive sessions on leadership, inclusion, emotional intelligence, wellness, volunteer management, coaching, and behavior support, all presented by experienced professionals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities within therapeutic recreation. Every session is pre-approved by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC), giving attendees the opportunity to earn valuable continuing education hours toward maintaining their CTRS certification while investing in their professional growth.
Join us for a day of learning, connecting, and recharging. Bring your curiosity, share your experiences, and leave with new ideas, new connections, and renewed inspiration to elevate your impact.
Registration deadline is Monday, September 7.
Location: Carol Stream Park District's Fountain View Recreation Center, located at 910 North Gary Avenue in Carol Stream.
Who Should Attend: Park and recreation, conservation, and forest preserve district professionals that work with or oversee therapeutic recreation and/or inclusive programming.
Food & Beverage: Registration includes morning coffee and a lunch provided by Tasty Catering. Delegates will have the opportunity to select from different lunch options when completing registration.
CEUs: Event has been approved for 0.4 CEUs for CPRP/E, and it's CE pre-approved by NCTRC for CTRS.
| Activity | Time |
| Check-In & Networking | 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
| Breakout 1 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Breakout 2 | 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
| Lunch & Section Meeting | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Breakout 3 | 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m |
| Choose Your Adventure | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Interested in Sponsoring?
There are 3 levels of sponsorship opportunities available for interested organizations. Click 'Sponsor Registration' at the top of the page or click here to access IPRA's full sponsorship prospectus.
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$80 Professional Member
$120 Non-Member
FREE for Student Members
Fountain View Recreation Center 910 N Gary Ave
Carol Stream, IL 60188 United States
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