Summerama Staff Training

SUMMERAMA

For over 40 years, the Vermont Recreation & Parks Association has hosted Summerama, a camp-specific training program for new and seasoned staff. The purpose of this workshop is to supplement in-house counselor orientations with a robust schedule of hands-on education sessions led by regional camp professionals. Summerama is the first step toward training your counselors, initiating a strong team bond for the summer and developing resilient staff.

Bring Your Training to the Next Level...The Summerama schedule includes sessions covering a variety of camp topics. With a mix of interactive and informational, long and short time blocks, and material suited for all experience levels, every member of your staff can customize their training with selections that peak their interest.

Lasting Benefits... Joining Summerama and the VRPA family will open your organization up to a vast network of opportunity. Connecting with neighboring camps is a great way to share resources and provide a sense of belonging in the greater camp community. Your staff will leave Summerama feeling empowered and eager to kick off a great season!

Making the Most of Summerama...For best results, we recommend splitting up to cover more ground. Debriefing as a team during your regularly-scheduled orientation following the event is a great way to share information and nurture team bonding.

The 2019 Summerama will be held on Sunday, June 2nd at the Barre City Auditorium.

2019 SUMMERAMA DETAILS & REGISTRATION

Maintenance Workshop

In 2010, the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association brought back the Maintenance Workshop; it had been eleven years since the last VT/NH Maintenance Workshop. In 2011 we began a collaboration with the New Hampshire Recreation and Parks Association (NHRPA) and NESTMA (New England Sports Turf Managers Association) to re-introduce the VT/NH Maintenance Workshop.  The Maintenance Workshop is designed specifically for the men and women who take care of our parks and athletic facilities. In recent years the morning has been dedicated to site visits and hands-on workshops and the afternoon to facilitated best practice roundtable discussions.

In 2019, VRPA and NHRPA will each be hosting a Maintenance Workshop. The Vermont Maintenance Workshop will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the Middlebury Recreation Center. This workshop is a great way to meet people from around the state who work in  park and  school settings and face similar challenges.

VENDOR/COMMERCIAL PARTNER DETAILS & REGISTRATION

WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT DETAILS & REGISTRATION

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Course

Hosted annually by the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association.  Our next  CPO course is scheduled on Tuesday & Wednesday, March 24 & 25, 2020 - Registration will open in November 2019. 

The Certified Pool Operator® certification program is a nationally recognized course which teaches advanced techniques in safety, water chemistry, maintenance, and management. This course is recognized as the standard in the industry. The CPO® seal of approval is assurance to pool and spa owners that their facilities and their swimmers are under the supervision of trained certified professionals. Those who complete the program and open-book examination receive certification which is valid for five years in all 50 states. 

Who should attend the CPO course? Recreation directors, maintenance personnel, aquatic staff, recreation facility managers, service technicians, apartment/condo managers, health inspectors, and anyone else responsible for taking care of a pool, spa, or aquatic facility in a recreation center, health club, school, university, motel, etc.

Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course

Hosted by the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association every three years. Our next CPSI course will be scheduled in the spring of 2020.  


The Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) is a 15-hour comprehensive training program on playground hazards identification and risk management methods, offered by the National Recreation and Parks Association.  Attendees have the option to site for the CPSI examination scheduled at the culmination of the course.  Upon  successfully passing the exam, you will be certified through the National Recreation and Parks Association as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector for a three year period.  The CPSI course provides the most comprehensive training program on playground safety anywhere.  


Who should attend the CPSI course? Administrators, supervisory personnel, public works department staff, planning department staff, buildings and grounds maintenance staff, engineers, architects, playground equipment representatives, operators and caretakers of playgrounds in parks, schools, summer camps, day camps, homeowners associations, hotels/resorts, childcare centers, and agencies such as the YMCAs, YWCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs.    


Upcoming events

  • 76th Vermont Conference on Recreation - Exhibit Hall

    • October 10, 2019
    • October 11, 2019
    • Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee VT
    • 32 registrants
    Register



    EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION IS OPEN

      76th Annual
    Vermont Conference on Recreation 

    Thursday & Friday, October 10 & 11, 2019
    at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT

     For exhibit hall details & sponsorship  opportunities, CLICK ON the IMAGE TO THE RIGHT for the
    complete Exhibit Hall Brochure!

          

    Still deciding whether or not to register? Here are some of the things that past exhibitors have said about this conference...

                                   “The Vermont Recreation Conference exceeded our expectations.                                                           Our company was so well received and we got so much foot traffic that we are                      gearing up for lots of new potential business in Vermont. Well worth the trip for us!”

                                     “This conference is very well run and a wonderful opportunity to meet                                     with current clients in a less formal  environment.”

                         “The VT Recreation Conference is one of the best delegate interactive conferences                                       in New England.  The location and value are well worth attending and exhibiting each year. I look forward to this conference and participating as a vendor every year.”


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  • 76th Vermont Conference on Recreation - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

    • October 10, 2019
    • October 11, 2019
    • Lake Morey Resort & Conference Center, Fairlee, VT
    Register



    (CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR THE FULL CONFERENCE BROCHURE)

     Conference Schedule At-A-Glance
     Thursday, October 10, 2019   Friday, October 11, 2019  
       9a-12p         Education Sessions
       12p              Lunch
       12:45p         Keynote
       2-4:30p       Education Sessions
       5:30-7p       Exhibit Hall
       7:00p           Dinner
       8-10p           Games & Karaoke
       9p                Fireworks
    		    6:45a              Sunrise Walk Along Lake Morey
       7-9a                Breakfast
       8:30-11a          Education Sessions
       12-1:30p          Awards Luncheon
       1:45-2:55p       Education Sessions
       3-3:30p           Silent Auction Final Bidding    


    CLICK HERE to go to the Conference Web Page for more information.

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  • 16th Annual Vermont Performance Showcase - AUDIENCE

    • November 21, 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT
    Register

    16th Annual
    Vermont Performance Showcase

    Thursday, November 21, 2019
    Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT

    CLICK HERE for Audience Brochure!

    Do you book performers 
    for programs and special events?

    IF YOU DO… YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY to see, hear and book your entertainment needs for the year ahead! 

               16TH ANNUAL SPECIAL       

    BRING A FRIEND & GET 2 REGISTRATIONS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!

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  • 16th Annual Vermont Performance Showcase - ARTISTS

    • November 21, 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT
    Register


       ARTIST BROCHURE - 

    CLICK HERE

    Performing Artists...This is an excellent opportunity for YOU to be included in a gathering of top notch New England talent and to showcase your talents to an audience of people who hire performing artists for programs and special events in parks, schools, libraries, theaters, fairs & festivals!

    There will be 24 nine-minute performances throughout the day; each showcase artist will do one 9-minute showcase performance. Our showcase is organized around one stage with two separate performance areas. While one performer is showcasing, the next performer is setting up.

    Each showcase artist will have an exhibit table. The room is large enough to host the stage and exhibit tables all in one room, so that you can be available to potential buyers and watch the performances at the same time. The artists always love this about our showcase. You have the option to register for an exhibit table without doing a performance too.

    Each showcase artist will have a listing in the Showcase Program Booklet, which is available in hard copy at the showcase and also posted indefinitely on the VRPA website. For extra visibility, you can choose to pay a little extra and include your logo with your program listing or buy a half or full-page ad. If you’d like to see booklets from our past showcases, CLICK HERE.

    Register online by Wednesday, September 4th for the discounted earlybird rate and to have the best shot at getting a showcase slot!

    To visit the event page, please CLICK HERE. 

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