We are currently receiving applications for those people who wish to run in our next election. We have two seats up on the IPRA Board of Directors; Northwest Region Rep and Central Region Rep.

Help us reach more than 100,000 people with positive messages and a visual sampling of the wonderful things park, recreation and conservation agencies bring to the citizens of Illinois.

The Illinois Park and Recreation Association Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction, establishing policy and ensuring the fiscal integrity of the Association.

Currently the IPRA Board is seeking potential candidates for the positions of Central Region Rep and North West Metro Region Rep.

Designed with your needs in mind, the Unplug Illinois Transformation Kit is equipped to provide you with the resources, templates, tools and inspiration needed to communicate the value of parks and recreation through education and storytelling. Order yours today!

The Illinois Park and Recreation Foundation (IPRF) has an opening for a new board member. The application is available online by clicking the link below. Applications are due to Mike Clark by July 8 at noon. This new board member will serve out a term ending January 31, 2018 and could run again at that time. IPRF board meetings are held on a monthly basis, typically on the second Friday from 10:00 AM-12:00 p.m. at the IPRA office in La Grange or board members may choose to call in. If you have questions about this position, feel free to reach out to either IPRF Chair Mike Clark or IPRA Executive Director Debbie Trueblood.

Applications now available for the 2016-17 program! Application deadline is August 1, 2016.

The CPSI program offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date training on playground safety as well as provides certification for playground safety inspectors.

• Skills Development Webinar Series - July: SPIRIT OF CULTURE - 7/13/16 & 7/21/16
• Skills Development Webinar Series - August: FROM COORDINATOR TO DIRECTOR LEADERS SET THE TONE - 8/10/16 & 8/18/16

Lifeguard Games is an annual competition for Park and Recreation Agency lifeguards & junior lifeguards. Teams of 4 (2 male and 2 female or 1 male and 3 female) will compete in a series of events to test their lifeguard skills, strength, speed, endurance and their ability to work as a team. This is a friendly competition that encourages the guards to rise to challenges, practice their craft, learn from other guards and have fun. Registration deadline is 7/11/16.

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.

Come spend an afternoon kayaking, playing games, and having fun with your peers.

• School Age Program Manager- Before and After School
• Dance Academy Coordinator
• Regular Part-Time Recreation Specialist
• Director of Parks & Recreation

 Visit the IPRA Career Center for details!