The IAPD/IPRA Program Committee is currently accepting proposals for the 2017 Soaring to New Heights conference program. This is an excellent opportunity to share your best practice case studies, innovative program ideas, and the latest research and emerging trends with a multi-disciplinary audience of nearly 4,000 professionals and commissioners in the parks, recreation and conservation field.

Is your workplace exceptional? Prove it! Applications are now available to apply for the 2016 Exceptional Workplace Award, brought to you by the IPRA Health & Wellness Committee.

It was 1:45 am at the Big Bar in January after a marathon day of sessions, networking and smiles that accompany and energize professionals in our field year after year.

Special points of interest:

Award winners!
Student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments!
New PERC officers!
Marathons, rugby, and a steeplechase!
Throwback pics from 2010-2011!

Heading to NRPA in St. Louis this fall? Registration and housing is now open for the 2016 NRPA Congress. Register and book your housing today! Illinois state delegates can book in the state block when they use the following:

login: StLouis16 and password: cardinals

The Illinois delegate state block includes hotels that require conference registration in advance, as well as a few hotels that do not. The following hotels require conference registration prior to making a room reservation: Courtyard Marriott Downtown, Marriott Grand Hotel, Hampton Inn Downtown, Omni Majestic and the.

To book at a hotel that does not require prior conference registration, delegates can choose from the following: Hyatt Regency at the Arch, Crowne Plaza and Hilton Downtown. To register or for more information, click here.

Learn to use Purpose Driven Programming and Evaluation tools developed by presenter, Dr. Keith Fulthorp. These tools will elevate the impact of recreation programs and expedite the efforts of staff utilizing the tools in their daily programming efforts.

Lyman Woods is 150 acres of oak woods, prairie, and marsh habitats that supports over 300 species of native plants. Discover an amazing diversity of plant life, including six species classified as rare in the Chicago region.

Wireless Penetration Testing that includes hacking WEP, hacking WPA, and wireless rogue attacks.

Certification is important to demonstrate that you have an understanding of the basic competencies needed to be successful in the park and recreation profession. This workshop consists of four sections and will prepare you to become a Certified Park & Recreation Professional.

The IPRA Teen Committee wants to invite you and your teens on a Kayak Trip on Wednesday, July 6! Agencies are welcome to sign up their teen camps or offer as a one day teen trip. Two time slots are available, agencies may request a time slot and we will do our best to accommodate requests.

The Teen Committee is excited to hold its fifth annual Teen Camp Challenge! The Teen Committee wanted to develop a teen program, targeted at 5th - 8th graders, that would be convenient for teen supervisors to offer as well as bring teens together for a fun and rewarding experience.

• Lifestyle Director
• Aquatic Coordinator
• Risk Coordinator
• Recreation Supervisor
• Executive Director
  

Did you know that IPRA Members can post Internship positions for FREE?

Visit the IPRA Career Center for details!