Upcoming events

    • February 10, 2026
    • 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Robert Miller Community Center, Burlington, VT
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    Playground Maintenance Course

    Tuesday, February 10, 2026


    IN PERSON

    Robert Miller Community Center

    130 Gosse Court

    Burlington, VT 05408


    The National Recreation and Park Association's Playground Maintenance Course is a one-day (6.25 hour) educational course that provides participants with an understanding of basic playground hazards, applying safe maintenance practices on equipment, identifying surfacing types and proper maintenance procedures, and establishing proper record keeping practices. Participants receive a certificate upon completion of the Playground Maintenance Course.

    Professionals who should take the course include maintenance staff, recreation staff, university seniors and any individuals who are responsible for playgrounds.

    Study Materials:  At the first day of the course each participant will be given materials that are yours to keep after the completion of the course. Studying prior to the course is not required. 

    CEU Credits:  You may obtain 0.6 CEU Credits through the VRPA for participation and completion of this course. After the completion of the course participants must get  their CEU form signed and keep for your records.  


    • March 17, 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • March 18, 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • Robert Miller Community Center, Burlington, VT
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    Certified Pool/Spa Operators Course

    Tuesday & Wednesday, March 17th & 18th, 2026

    Robert Miller Community Center, Burlington, VT

    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, from motels to Olympic-sized municipal and college pools, that their facilities and their swimmers are under the supervision of trained certified professionals. Those who complete the program and open-book and open-note examination receive certification and a registration number which is valid for five years in all 50 states.

    Who should attend? Recreation directors, pool directors, pool managers, health inspectors, apartment/condo/building managers, service technicians, engineering staff, spa personnel, maintenance personnel, aquatic staff, and recreation facility managers from community recreation centers, swim clubs, municipalities, hotels, motels, swim parks, resorts, health clubs, country clubs, colleges, universities, military installations, hospitals, schools, etc. - any facility with a pool, spa, or aquatic feature.

    The Vermont Recreation & Parks Association hosts a CPO Course once each year. This is your opportunity to get your pool staff trained and ready to go for the summer 2026 pool season. 


Past events

October 08, 2025 82nd VT Conference on Parks, Trails, & Recreation - Exhibit Hall
October 08, 2025 82nd Vermont Conference on Parks, Trails, & Recreation - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
July 17, 2025 2025 VRPA Family Campout
June 10, 2025 Summerama Camp Staff Training 2025
May 15, 2025 2025 VRPA Annual Meeting
April 01, 2025 Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course 2025
March 18, 2025 CPO (Certified Pool/Spa Operators) Course 2025
February 11, 2025 Playground Maintenance Course 2025
January 22, 2025 VRPA January Adventure Social
September 25, 2024 81st VT Conference on Recreation - Exhibit Hall
September 25, 2024 81st Vermont Conference on Recreation & Trails Symposium - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
September 24, 2024 Pre-Conference Golf Tournament
September 24, 2024 2024 Vermont Maintenance Workshop - Vendors
September 24, 2024 2024 Vermont Maintenance Workshop - Attendees
June 14, 2024 Summerama Camp Staff Training 2024
May 28, 2024 Summerama Directors Webinar Series - Session 5: Getting Back Into The Camp Mindset
May 23, 2024 WEBINAR - Disability Inclusion Includes All Staff - Strategies for getting your team on board
May 21, 2024 Aquatic Risk Management Course
April 30, 2024 Summerama Directors Webinar Series - Session 4: Camp Director 101
April 10, 2024 Playground Maintenance Training (PMT) Course 2024
April 03, 2024 2024 VRPA Annual Meeting
March 26, 2024 Summerama Directors Webinar Series - Session 3: Camp DEI
March 19, 2024 CPO (Certified Pool/Spa Operators) Course 2024
February 27, 2024 Summerama Directors Webinar Series - Session 2: Camp Licensing
January 30, 2024 Summerama Directors Webinar Series - Session 1: Hiring & Managing Season Staff
January 23, 2024 AFO (Aquatic Facility Operator) Course 2024
December 06, 2023 VRPA December 2023 Quarterly Meeting
September 27, 2023 80th Vermont Conference on Recreation - Exhibit Hall
September 27, 2023 80th Vermont Conference on Recreation - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
August 11, 2023 VT State Pickleball Tournament
June 16, 2023 Summerama Camp Staff Training 2023
June 06, 2023 2023 Vermont Maintenance Workshop - Attendees
June 06, 2023 2023 Vermont Maintenance Workshop - Vendors
May 10, 2023 CPR & First Aid Courses
May 10, 2023 2023 VRPA Annual Meeting
April 04, 2023 Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course 2023
March 23, 2023 CPO (Certified Pool/Spa Operators) Course 2023
March 15, 2023 VRPA March 2023 Quarterly Meeting
February 15, 2023 Playground Maintenance Training (PMT) Course 2023
December 07, 2022 VRPA December 2022 Quarterly Meeting
October 12, 2022 79th Vermont Conference on Recreation - Exhibit Hall
October 12, 2022 79th Vermont Conference on Recreation - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
June 17, 2022 Summerama Camp Staff Training 2022
June 07, 2022 Aquatic Risk Management Course
June 02, 2022 2022 Vermont Maintenance Workshop - Vendors
June 02, 2022 2022 Vermont Maintenance Workshop - Attendees
May 11, 2022 2022 VRPA Annual Meeting
March 22, 2022 CPO (Certified Pool/Spa Operators) Course 2022
March 09, 2022 VRPA March 2022 Quarterly Meeting
December 02, 2021 VRPA December 2021 Quarterly Meeting
October 13, 2021 78th Vermont Conference on Recreation - Exhibit Hall
October 13, 2021 78th Vermont Conference on Recreation - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
June 06, 2021 Summerama Camp Staff Training 2021
May 27, 2021 Webinar - "Creating the Ultimate Outdoor Fitness Experience"
May 12, 2021 2021 VRPA Annual Meeting
April 15, 2021 Summerama Camp Call April 15, 2021
April 07, 2021 Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course
March 24, 2021 CPO (Certified Pool/Spa Operators) Course 2021
March 10, 2021 VRPA March 2021 Quarterly Meeting
February 01, 2021 Playground Maintenance Training (PMT) Course 2021
January 21, 2021 VRPA Safe Outdoor Venues - Zoom Meeting
January 12, 2021 ESPORTS Webinar - CEU Session
December 03, 2020 VRPA December 2020 Quarterly Meeting
September 23, 2020 77th Vermont Conference on Recreation - Exhibit Hall
September 23, 2020 77th Vermont Conference on Recreation - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
June 09, 2020 Summerama 2020
May 13, 2020 2020 VRPA Annual Meeting
March 12, 2020 VRPA March Quarterly Meeting
December 05, 2019 VRPA December 2019 Quarterly Meeting
November 21, 2019 16th Annual Vermont Performance Showcase - AUDIENCE
November 21, 2019 16th Annual Vermont Performance Showcase - ARTISTS
October 10, 2019 76th Vermont Conference on Recreation - ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
October 10, 2019 76th Vermont Conference on Recreation - Exhibit Hall
June 06, 2019 2019 Vermont Maintenance Workshop - Attendees
June 06, 2019 2019 Vermont Maintenance Workshop - Exhibit Hall
June 02, 2019 Summerama 2019
May 16, 2019 2019 VRPA Annual Meeting
March 26, 2019 Certified Pool/Spa Operators Course
March 14, 2019 VRPA March Quarterly Meeting
December 06, 2018 VRPA December 2018 Quarterly Meeting
November 15, 2018 15th Annual Vermont Performance Showcase - ARTISTS
November 15, 2018 15th Annual Vermont Performance Showcase - AUDIENCE
October 11, 2018 Theresa S. Brungardt Awards Luncheon
October 10, 2018 75th Vermont Conference on Recreation
October 10, 2018 75th Vermont Conference on Recreation - Exhibit Hall
June 03, 2018 Summerama 2018
May 08, 2018 2018 VRPA Annual Meeting
March 27, 2018 Certified Pool/Spa Operators Course
March 15, 2018 VRPA March Quarterly Meeting
December 06, 2017 VRPA December Quarterly Meeting
November 16, 2017 14th Annual Vermont Performance Showcase - ARTISTS
November 16, 2017 14th Annual Vermont Performance Showcase - AUDIENCE
October 11, 2017 2017 Vermont Conference on Recreation
July 29, 2017 VRPA - St. Johnsbury Academy State Track Meet
June 03, 2017 Summerama
May 31, 2017 Maintenance Workshop
May 09, 2017 VRPA Annual Meeting
April 04, 2017 Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course
March 21, 2017 Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Course
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