IPRA Calendar
IPRA Calendar
CPRE Virtual Exam Prep - Operations
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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 of parks ...
CPRP Virtual Exam Prep - Operations
1:00 PM - 3:00 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 ...
TR School Outreach Task Force Meeting
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section, the TR School Outreach Task Force consists of a group of special recreation professionals working to find ways to better recruit students to the field of Therapeutic Recreation. If you ...
Administration & Finance Section Board Meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 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. ...
Lunch & Learn: Facility Updates / Event Cancellations via Text Messaging & FollowYourInterest
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
We'll explore the unparalleled effectiveness of utilizing text messaging to keep participants informed about facility closures, event cancellations, and rainouts.
Youth & Day Camp Committee Meeting (TR)
2:00 PM - 3:00 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 ...
CPRE Virtual Exam Prep - Planning
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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 parks ...
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 ...
Therapeutic Recreation Section Board Meeting
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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
11:00 AM - 12:00 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. This meeting we will discuss tournament ...
Forest Preserve & Conservation Section Board Meeting
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Forest Preserve and Conservation (FPC) Section consists of professionals that either specialize or work in and around forest preserves and/or conservation. If you are interested in joining the section or simply wish to attend for educational and netwo
Financial Sustainability Certificate Program
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Financial Sustainability is designed to address complex issues including the pressing need to practice financial discipline and acknowledge the responsibility professionals have as stewards of taxpayer dollars.
Putting the "DEI" in "AI": A Journey to Inclusive Innovation
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
In an ever-changing future, see how Parks and Recreation needs to explore the seamless integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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 ...
PNRM & MIPE Education & Meeting
10:30 AM - 1:00 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. This is an event in cooperation with the Midwest Institute of Park ...
Communications & Marketing Section Meeting & Education: An Insider Scoop from Marketing Moguls
2:00 PM - 3:30 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. After the meeting we will have a presentation by ...
Supervisor Symposium
8:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Sponsored by IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, Supervisor Symposium celebrates its 23rd year in providing students and professionals in parks, recreation, conservation, and forest preserves a curriculum that builds a strong foundation of basic skills needed
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 ...
Putting the "DEI" in "AI": A Journey to Inclusive Innovation
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In an ever-changing future, see how Parks and Recreation needs to explore the seamless integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Artificial Intelligence (AI). This session will prioritize building a culture of inclusive ...
TR School Outreach Task Force Meeting
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Located within IPRA's Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Section, the TR School Outreach Task Force consists of a group of special recreation professionals working to find ways to better recruit students to the field of Therapeutic Recreation. If you ...
Volunteer Management Training
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Focusing on your mission is what drives you, and volunteers can be of immeasurable value assisting in your efforts. Building a successful volunteer program takes more than simply increasing the number of people you have in your volunteer pool. At ...
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 committee or simply
Aquatics Committee Roundtable: Pre-Season Touch Base
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 do a quick check in to see how Pre-Se
'24 Diversity Education Institute
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Sponsored by IPRA's Diversity (DIV) Section, Diversity Education Institute is a unique hybrid event designed to provide students and professionals of all experience levels a curriculum that increases DEI awareness and identifies tools to assist ...
Park Pursuit: Groovin' in the Grove
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The 15th Annual Park Pursuit, sponsored by IPRA's Recreation (REC) Section, is modeled after the Emmy Award-winning reality television series 'The Amazing Race'. The event provides park district professionals with the opportunity to engage in a ...
Building Resilient Communities: Preparing, Responding, and Recovering from Disaster Events
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Park and recreation agencies play an increasingly important role in emergency preparedness for both man-made and natural disaster response. They are often the first responders who set up shelters, clear debris, and aid in the restoration of normalcy ...
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. At this meeting, we will be doing a spring event wrap up. If you are interested
Building Resilient Communities: Preparing, Responding, and Recovering from Disaster Events
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Park and recreation agencies play an increasingly important role in emergency preparedness for both man-made and natural disaster response. They are often the first responders who set up shelters, clear debris, and aid in the restoration of ...
Playground Maintenance Course
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 ...
Understanding the Significance and Impact of Cultural Competence
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Cultural competence is crucial for effective communication across diverse backgrounds.
Administration & Finance Section Board Meeting
3:00 PM - 4:00 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. ...
Understanding the Significance and Impact of Cultural Competence
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cultural competence is crucial for effective communication across diverse backgrounds. It involves recognizing and respecting beliefs and behaviors of clients and employees and integrating them into policies and practices. Cultivating these ...
Maximizing Use at Your Programs and Facilities: A Consumer-Centric Approach
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Parks and recreation customers are sharp individuals. They choose whether to “consume” your program, service or facility based on a variety of different factors.
6th Annual Unplug Illinois Day
The 6th Annual Unplug Illinois Day is Saturday, July 13, 2024 – 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 ...
Maximizing Use at Your Programs and Facilities: A Consumer-Centric Approach
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Parks and recreation customers are sharp individuals. They choose whether to “consume” your program, service or facility based on a variety of different factors. Consumer behavior is a complex interplay of psychological, social, cultural, and ...
Challenging Conversations Don't Have to Weigh You Down
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
We will all have challenging conversations in our workplace.
Challenging Conversations Don't Have to Weigh You Down
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
We will all have challenging conversations in our workplace. But how you handle those conversations can make a world of difference to your success and the success of your team. There are several communication strategies that everyone can ...
Marketing is Everyone's Business: An Integrated Approach to Agency Success
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.
Marketing is Everyone's Business: An Integrated Approach to Agency Success
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 ...
The 4 Dimensions of Culture
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.
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 ...
Why Culture Supersedes Brains: Creating an Environment of Success
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 ...
Why Culture Supersedes Brains: Creating an Environment of Success
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...