Lead, Inspire, Grow. This one-day virtual workshop is designed to expand your perspective on supervision and leadership with insights from local and national experts. Explore key topics such as team building, discovering your leadership style, embracing diversity, and more. Whether you're new to leadership or looking to enhance your skills, this workshop empowers you to lead from any position. With no travel required and an affordable price, it’s a valuable investment in your professional growth.

Designed for recreation professionals serving all ages—youth, teens, adults, seniors, and families—this workshop offers dynamic sessions and discussions on impactful programs and creative ideas that have seen success across North Carolina. Gain fresh insights, exchange best practices, and expand your network of colleagues to support and inspire your work in recreation programming.

Transform your community’s gatherings with innovative ideas and flawless execution in this special events workshop. Explore best practices for planning, promoting, and hosting memorable events that bring people together. From budget-friendly tips to risk management and creative programming, this session equips you with everything needed to enhance your event portfolio. Perfect for anyone looking to make their events stand out and strengthen community bonds.

Join this four night virtual study group for professionals preparing to take the CPRP exam. Through live virtual sessions, get answers to questions, set a schedule for individual study, and review practice exams. Guest speakers and test taking strategies are included. The Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification is the national standard for all parks and recreation professionals. For more information visit NRPA.org.

Join this four night virtual study group for professionals preparing to take the CPRP exam. Through live virtual sessions, get answers to questions, set a schedule for individual study, and review practice exams. Guest speakers and test taking strategies are included. The Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification is the national standard for all parks and recreation professionals. For more information visit NRPA.org.

Are you looking to make your community's playgrounds safer? The National Recreation and Park Association's Playground Maintenance Course is a one day educational course that covers the following topics – an overview of playground safety standards and guidelines, playground owner responsibilities and maintenance discussions on playground equipment, surfacing and site items. Participants receive a certificate upon completion.

The Therapeutic Recreation & Inclusion Workshop connects leaders, TR professionals, recreation professionals, and students who work in and around inclusion. Sessions are focused on inclusive recreation community programs, best practices, partnerships, and sharing creative ideas.

The Virtual Inclusion Workshop connects leaders and recreation professionals who work in and around inclusion. You can expect dynamic speakers, meaningful conversations, the opportunity to develop a supportive network, innovative program ideas, and resources to bring back to your community. Together, Building Inclusive Communities.

Designed for recreation professionals serving all ages—youth, teens, adults, seniors, and families—this workshop offers dynamic sessions and discussions on impactful programs and creative ideas that have seen success across North Carolina. Gain fresh insights, exchange best practices, and expand your network of colleagues to support and inspire your work in recreation programming.

Dive into the latest marketing trends, tools, and insights from professionals both within and beyond the recreation industry! Discover new strategies to expand your reach, optimize your marketing efforts, and learn from real-world successes. Connect with industry experts, exchange ideas, and grow your network of colleagues who can support and inspire your marketing journey. This is the opportunity to level up your marketing game in just one day!

Lead, Inspire, Grow. This one-day virtual workshop is designed to expand your perspective on supervision and leadership with insights from local and national experts. Explore key topics such as team building, discovering your leadership style, embracing diversity, and more. Whether you're new to leadership or looking to enhance your skills, this workshop empowers you to lead from any position. With no travel required and an affordable price, it’s a valuable investment in your professional growth.

Transform your community’s gatherings with innovative ideas and flawless execution in this special events workshop. Explore best practices for planning, promoting, and hosting memorable events that bring people together. From budget-friendly tips to risk management and creative programming, this session equips you with everything needed to enhance your event portfolio. Perfect for anyone looking to make their events stand out and strengthen community bonds.

This virtual workshop series includes engaging sessions designed to explore key topics in the recreation industry! Each 30-minute session dives into trending issues, fosters professional growth, and expands industry awareness. With monthly sessions that stand alone, you can choose the topics that interest you most or attend the full series for a well-rounded learning experience.

Exceptional customer service is the cornerstone of successful organizations. This interactive workshop equips participants with practical tools and strategies to enhance communication, build positive relationships, and handle challenging situations with confidence. Attendees will learn how to create memorable experiences for customers while fostering a culture of service excellence.

This virtual workshop includes impactful sessions on how many forms of vendor technology are utilized in parks and recreation, and is complemented by a virtual exhibit hall where you can meet technology providers and vendors. Hear the buzz on the latest trends, as well as creative ways to utilize technology to streamline work. This workshop is a two day virtual experience, hosted by NCRPA in partnership with other organizations across the nation.

The Carolina’s Conference, hosted by both the North Carolina and South Carolina Recreation & Park Associations, brings together parks and recreation professionals from across both states for an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Attendees will benefit from diverse educational sessions designed to enhance their knowledge and skills, while also exploring innovative solutions, products, and services showcased by exhibitors. This event fosters meaningful networking among peers, creating a dynamic environment for collaboration and idea-sharing. Join us as we work together to advance the field of parks and recreation! This is typically a 2.5 day workshop held in late fall.