Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conference: September 29 – October 1
Exhibits: September 29 – 30
EARLY BIRD ENDS:
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Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conference: September 29 – October 1
Exhibits: September 29 – 30
EARLY BIRD ENDS:
Explore the exciting workshops and trainings offered before the NRPA Annual Conference begins! Click here for instructions on how to sign up.
*Conference attendees can earn a maximum of 1.4 CEUs. Any CEUs earned through Pre-Conference Workshops will be included in the 1.4 Conference CEU maximum.
Sunday, September 27 | 3 – 6 p.m.
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Member/Nonprofit: $160 / Nonmember: $220
The Youth Sports in Parks and Recreation Summit is set to energize the field and celebrate the future of youth sports in parks and recreation. We’ll dive into research, strengthen cross-sector collaboration and explore actions that drive transformative sports experiences.
*Note: Conference registration is not required to attend.
0.3 CEUs
Photo courtesy of Lincoln City (Oregon) Parks and Recreation.
Monday, September 28 | 8 – 11 a.m.
Cost: Member: $40 / Nonmember: $55
“The Power of Planning and Design – Indoor Facilities” brings together community-driven strategies that will equip you with the information to take you A–Z through the planning, designing, construction and operations of your new recreation facility.
0.3 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 1 – 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE with conference registration
Join our pre-conference workshop quest to master the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant! Learn application steps and best practices through a collaborative mock proposal to bring new outdoor recreation funding to your community.
0.2 CEUs
*Conference attendees can earn a maximum of 1.4 CEUs. However, CEUs earned through Certification Courses do not count toward this 1.4 CEU maximum and can be earned in addition to the regular Conference CEUs.
Saturday, September 26 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 27 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday, September 28 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Member: $650 / Nonmember: $740
Certified individuals are trained to properly inspect playgrounds for safety hazards and ensure compliance with national standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
1.5 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Member: $550/ Nonmember: $640
1.5 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: Member: $120 / Nonmember: $120
Not eligible for earning CEUs.
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Member: $180 / Nonmember: $240
Interested in one of the most sought-after certifications in the field of parks and recreation? Delivered by one of the co-authors of the Official CPRP Study Guide, this workshop reviews exam content areas, prep tips and more.
0.4 CEUs
Monday, September 28 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Member: $360 / Nonmember: $480
Rise beyond to CPRE Certification Prep Course will provide a solid foundation to help you prepare for the CPRE exam. If you are ready to take the next step in your professional journey, this session is for you.
0.8 CEUs
Saturday, September 26 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 27 | 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Member: $360 / Nonmember: $395
The AFO course is a comprehensive two-day training on operations, mechanical systems, water chemistry, disinfection, safety and much more — conducted by an AFO Instructor. The exam is administered at the end of the second day. The AFO certification will help you or your staff better understand the entire pool system and run all types of aquatics facilities safely, efficiently and confidently.
1.5 CEUs
Sunday, September 27 | 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Member: $125 / Nonmember: $150
Not eligible for earning CEUs.
To sign up for the pre-conference and certification workshops, please make your selection during the conference registration* process. If you already have registered for the conference, you can add the event to your current order by logging in to the registration site and modifying your registration.
*Events that do not require conference registration have been noted.