NCRPA Recreation Programs Summit

The NCRPA Recreation Programs Summit will be held March 31st and April 1st, 2020 in Greensboro, NC. This year we are excited to feature SaulPaul. For the last decade, SaulPaul has earned an international reputation as a "Musician with a Message" known for entertaining, inspiring and empowering audiences across the globe. He's performed at the National Recreation and Park Association Conference in 2018, some of the world's most esteemed music festivals and lectured at some of America's top universities.

Pre-Registration Now Available 

Early-Bird - SAVE $25 on all prices (register by March 9th)
One day Member Price $60 | Student Member Price $35 | Non-Member Price $85
Two day Member Price $110 | Student Member Price $50 | Non-Member Price $165

Regular Pricing
One day Member Price $85  | Student Member Price $60 | Non-Member Price $110
Two day Member Price $135 | Student Member Price $75 | Non-Member Price $190

Refund Policy

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Be The Change - Saul Paul

Prepare to move in this interactive experience where SaulPaul combines strategic storytelling, inspirational speaking, music, audience participation and the power of theater to share how parks and recreation shaped his life and the important role it plays in shaping all lives. He will discuss the application of the C.H.A.N.G.E (an acronym for Choose, Help, Accept, Notice, Go, Empower) technique

Esports Events for the Win - Asheville 

Don't miss out on the newest and hottest trend in recreation. Esports has quickly captivated audiences by creating a social experience bridging generations. Funding your tournament or program doesn't have to be hard; we'll share funding sources available in most cities. 

Adult Recess – Actively Engaging Xennials and Millennials - Greensboro, Graham 

Grown-ups are looking for fun, unique ways to unplug from bills, bosses, and work. As recreational professionals, we can give them that, along with a grown-up beverage in hand! We will explore ways to engage adults in your communities through fun, interactive, unique recreation events.

Trauma Informed Culture, Planning effective youth programs with trauma in mind.- YMCA

Planning effective youth programs with trauma in mind is a specialized training under the "Trauma Informed Culture" umbrella. This training focuses on incorporating research based best practices into the planning process and implementation of youth oriented programs in order to serve the social-emotional needs of youth in our communities. 

Increasing Recreation Involvement Through Mobile Recreation- Burlington, Graham 

Mobile Recreation is rolling into a community near you! Have you been looking for ways to bring recreational offerings to your communities that lack close proximity to parks and facilities? Learn how to implement Mobile Recreation Unit (MRU) programming in an affordable way to increase your community’s recreational involvement. 

Building Your Department through Talent Development Strategies - Asheville
Hiring staff has become a reactionary process. Talent development strategies create a proactive approach to develop qualified and prepared internal candidates to fill the roles left by retirees, those pursuing other opportunities, or filling new department needs.

A Plethora of Park Programming Possibilities - Greensboro, Durham
This program will introduce participants to ways to increase interest and retention levels during environmental education programming, as well as serve as a discussion forum with which to trade activity ideas. There will be hands-on activities and takeaways. This will be an interactive presentation.

Tentative Schedule 

Tuesday
9:00am-9:30am - Registration, Coffee and Networking 

9:30am-9:45am - Ice Breaker

9:45am-11:00am - Session 1

11:15am-12:30pm - Session 2

12:30pm-1:00pm - Lunch - Provided

1:00pm-2:15pm - Session 3

2:30pm- 3:45pm - Session 4
3:45pm- 4:30pm -   Swap Shop (Not a CEU Session)

5:30pm - Happy Hour and Networking Social -

Wednesday 
8:30am-9:00am - Registration, Coffee and Networking

9:00am-10:15am - Session 1

10:30am-11:45am - Session 2

11:45am-12:30pm - Lunch - Provided 
12:30pm-1:45pm – Session 3

2:00pm- 3:15pm - Session 4

 3:15pm- 4:15pm -  Swap Shop (Not a CEU Session)

*Schedule Subject to Change*

Pre-Registration Now Available 

Early-Bird - SAVE $25 on all prices (register by March 9th)
One day Member Price $60 | Student Member Price $35 | Non-Member Price $100
Two day Member Price $110 | Student Member Price $50 | Non-Member Price $200

Regular Pricing
One day Member Price $80  | Student Member Price $60 | Non-Member Price $125
Two day Member Price $135 | Student Member Price $75 | Non-Member Price $225

Refund Policy

Workshop Member Rates Information
NCRPA offers members a discounted rate on most educational workshops.  To receive this rate, you must first log into your membership account and then register for the event.  If you register at the nonmember rate and pay by credit card, we will gladly refund the difference minus a $5 processing fee.  If you need a refund or assistance with any registration please email info@ncrpa.net.