VRPA Events & Programs

Annual Events:



St. Johnsbury Academy State Track Meet

Saturday, July 22, 2023

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Annual Programs:



Discount Ticket Sales

Summer park tickets - May-November each year

Winter Bromley ski tickets - November - April

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VT Senior Games

Programs offered year round

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Upcoming events

    • April 04, 2023
    • 7:30 AM
    • April 06, 2023
    • 5:00 PM
    • Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, VT
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course

    April 4-6, 2023

    Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center

    Burlington, VT

    We know that more than 200,000 children are treated annually for accidents on public playgrounds across the country. How does your equipment measure up? How many injuries occurred on your playgrounds? Sponsored by the Vermont Recreation & Parks Association, the Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course is the most comprehensive training program on playground hazard identification and risk management methods offered anywhere. 

    Click Here for the Flier & More details

    Class Size: Space is limited so you are encouraged to register early. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. A minimum registration of 25 is required by NRPA.

    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations before 2/17/23 will be eligible for a partial refund (registration fee less $50 VRPA service charge and $100 NRPA material charge.) After February 17th, name substitutions only will be allowed and you are responsible for getting the study materials to your replacement. All refund/replacement requests must be submitted in writing and can be mailed or emailed.

    CEU Credit: You may obtain 1.5 CEU credits for participation in this course. Please be sure to fill out a CEU form and get it signed before you leave at the end of Day 2.

    Pre-Course Study Materials: You will receive written study materials approximately four weeks before the course. It is extremely important that you read the course materials prior to attending the class. Failure to study the materials before the course commonly leads to failure of the exam.

    Lunches: The registration fee includes lunch on both days.

    Exam: Those taking the course are eligible to take the Playground Safety Inspectors Exam on Thursday, April 6. The fee is $130; see registration form. Upon successfully passing the exam, you will be certified through the National Recreation & Park Association as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) for a three-year period. The option to take the CPSI exam via computer-based testing is now available through the NRPA. To obtain additional information please visit www.nrpa.org/cpsi.    Please be advised if you register to take the examination with the course, you will not receive a refund to take your initial exam via computer-based testing at a later date. Please decide now if you would like to take the exam on Day 3 of the course or via a Computer-Based Exam at a later date.

    Accommodations: Special room rates for the CPSI delegates have been secured at the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Colchester, VT. They are $115 single or double rooms, plus 10% tax. This rate is good until 2/17/23, after that as available. Call the Hampton Inn by Hilton at 802-655-6177 to reserve a room at these preferred rates under the Playground Safety Workshop reservation.


    Thank you!

     

    • May 10, 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    • TBD
    Register



    2023 VRPA Annual Meeting

    Wednesday, May 10, 2023

    203 Country Club Rd. (former Elks Club)

    Montpelier, VT



    -   -   -   REGISTER BY MAY 5TH   -   -   - 




    We gather each May to celebrate our accomplishments of the previous year, prepare for the summer’s activities, and recognize some of the people who have made significant contributions to the association and to recreation across Vermont. The Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to network with your recreation colleagues. We hope you will join us!

    8:45 AM

    Check-In, Networking, & Snacks


    9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    CEU Session

    (TBD)


    10:15 AM – 11:25 AM

    CEU Session - Come Alive Outside

    with speaker Arwen Turner, Executive Director, Come Alive Outside


    11: 30 - 12:00 PM

    VRPA 2023/24 Budget Presentation


    1200 - 1:00 PM

    VRPA Annual Awards & Buffet Luncheon


    12:45 PM

    Silent Auction ends


    1:30 PM

    Optional - Potential CPR & First Aid training course (separate registration required)

    or outdoor group activity


    More details available here!

    • May 10, 2023
    • 1:30 PM
    • June 05, 2023
    • 3:30 PM
    • Montpelier, VT OR Hartford, VT
    Register


    CPR & First Aid Courses


    The VRPA will be offering two CPR & First Aid courses this spring.  Use these dates as an opportunity to send your summer staff, seasonal staff, or full time employees to get certified. 


    The courses will be held on the following dates and locations:


    May 10th

    203 Country Club Road (former Elks Club)

    Montpelier, VT

    1:30-3:30 pm

    $75.00 per person


    June 5th

    Hartford, VT 

    3:00 - 4:30 pm

    $75.00 per person


    Each course requires time spent completing an online portion prior to the in person instruction. 


    The courses will be instructed by Kirsten Santor. Kirsten works for Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront as a Recreation Program Manager. She attended a variety of camps as a child and credits those experiences with helping her find her career in recreation. She has experience leading trips both nationally and internationally, including destinations in Hawaii and Scotland. She has a bachelors degree in Recreation, Adventure Travel, and Ecotourism and a master’s degree in Recreation Administration. Kirsten is a certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Wilderness First Responder, and previously held her Maine Sea Kayak Guide certification.


    Each class requires a minimum of 4 max. of 12. 


    Registration deadline for both classes is Friday, May 5th. 

    • June 06, 2023
    • 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Middlebury Memorial Sports Center & Middlebury Recreation Center
    Register


    2023 VT MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP

    Tuesday, June 6, 2023

    8:00am - 3:00pm
    Morning - Middlebury Memorial Sports Center

    Afternoon - Middlebury Recreation Center



    Attendee Registration is now open!

    The Vermont Recreation & Parks Association (VRPA), in partnership with the New England Sports Turf Managers Association (NESTMA), and New England Park Association(NEPA), invite you to attend the 2023 Vermont Maintenance Workshop.        

    Throughout the morning, participants can choose between concurrent hands-on educational sessions and exclusive time with our vendors and commercial partners. We will break for lunch followed by small roundtable discussions on a variety of topics - there will be time for everyone to choose three topics. Meet people from around the region who work in park and school settings. Attendees will walk away with specific resources and tools to apply within your own organization and community.

    For more details CLICK HERE!

    Education session descriptions - available soon!

    Please Note: To register multiple people on one invoice   
    At the end of the registration process for the first person,
    click on the “add guest” button to register each additional person.
     


    • June 06, 2023
    • 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Middlebury Recreation Center
    Register


    2023 VERMONT MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP

    Tuesday, June 6, 2023
    Middlebury Recreation Center

    INVITATION TO VENDORS/COMMERCIAL PARTNERS


    REGISTRATION IS OPEN


          For more details &
    registration information,
    CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE.

    • June 16, 2023
    • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Robert Miller Community Center, 130 Gosse Court, Burlington, VT
    • 249
    Register


    SUMMERAMA


    Friday, June 16, 2023
    8:30 am - 4:00 pm

    Robert Miller Community Center

    Burlington, VT



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

    Bring Your Training to the Next Level...This summer's 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 pique 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!


    SUMMERAMA BROCHURE - coming soon!

    Registration limited to the first 200 registrations. Don't delay!  




    • August 11, 2023
    • 7:00 AM
    • August 13, 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Finals - Chittenden County
    Register


    VT State Pickleball

    Championship Tournament


    Hosted by the VRPA

    (Vermont Recreation & Parks Association)


    Finals:

     August 12th & 13th, 2023

    Chittenden County


    Qualifying Regionals:

     June/July, 2023

    Locations TBD by region


    Registration is $60 per team, per category. 

    Teams should register online here by selecting one player to go through the registration process and adding their teammate as an additional person during that time so you are both listed together. 


    North Region - Franklin, Grand Isle, Chittenden, Essex, Lamoille, Orleans, and Caledonia counties

    South Region - Addison, Washington, Orange, Rutland, Windsor, Bennington, and Windham counties

    Format - both Regionals and Finals to be a round robin format.


    Age Groups - 18-34, 35-54, 55-69, 70+

    • Age determined as of 1/1/2023
    • Age group determined by the age of the younger player on each team

    Playing Categories - Men’s - Women’s - Mixed

    Playing Levels: Intermediate & Advanced

    The playing level is determined by the highest rated player on the team.

    The qualifying regional games will be non-officiated games. 

    Participants do not need to be VT residents, but need to primarily play on VT courts throughout the year. 

    Once we have a better idea of how many people are interested in participating in the various categories & age groups, we will follow up with everyone regarding the location and dates of the regional qualifiers. Locations and dates will vary, but will take place in June or July. 

    Interested in Volunteering?  Add your information here!


    More information & details to come.

    Thank you for supporting the VRPA by participating in this fun event!

    VT State Pickleball

    Championship Tournament


    Hosted by the VRPA

    (Vermont Recreation & Parks Association)


    Finals:

     August 11th - 13th, 2023

    Chittenden County


    Qualifying Regionals:

     June/July, 2023

    Locations TBD by region


    Registration is $60 per team. 

    Teams should register online here by selecting one player to go through the registration process and adding their teammate as a "guest" during that time so you are both listed together. 


    North Region - Franklin, Grand Isle, Chittenden, Essex, Lamoille, Orleans, and Caledonia counties

    South Region - Addison, Washington, Orange, Rutland, Windsor, Bennington, and Windham counties

    Format - both Regionals and Finals to be a round robin format.


    Age Groups - 18-34, 35-54, 55-69, 70+

    • Age determined as of 1/1/2023
    • Age group determined by the age of the younger player on each team

    Playing Categories - Men’s - Women’s - Mixed

    Playing Levels: Intermediate & Advanced

    The playing level is determined by the highest rated player on the team.

    The qualifying regional games will be non-officiated games. 

    Participants do not need to be VT residents, but need to primarily play on VT courts throughout the year. 

    Once we have a better idea of how many people are interested in participating in the various categories & age groups, we will follow up with everyone regarding the location and dates of the regional qualifiers. Locations and dates will vary, but will take place in June or July. 

    Interested in Volunteering?  Add your information here!


    More information & details to come.

    Thank you for supporting the VRPA by participating in this fun event!

    • September 27, 2023
    • 8:00 AM
    • September 28, 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Killington Grand Hotel & Resort, Killington, VT
    Register


    80th Annual
    Vermont Conference on Recreation 

    & Trails Symposium

    Wednesday & Thursday, September 27th & 28th, 2023
    Killington Grand Hotel & Resort

    Killington, VT


    EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

     The Exhibit Hall Brochure with details & sponsorship opportunities will be available here soon.      

              

     

    We are excited to announce a change in venue to the Killington Grand Hotel for the first time ever to help celebrate our 80th Vermont Conference on Recreation!  We also have a new partner this year, the Vermont Trails & Greenways Council (VTGC) who will be hosting the Trails Symposium in tandem with our conference! The Combination of this central location and new partner will help maintain our historic attendance and attract new attendees to a state of the art facility.  VRPA thinks these changes will make this event even better for all participants and exhibitors alike. 

    Without you, we would not be able to sustain the valuable work of VRPA.  Your partnership is an essential part of that reality! Below are some helpful tips to get the most out of this year’s 80th VT Conference on Recreation, plus the newly added Trails Symposium .

    See you in September for great networking, learning, & fireworks at the Killington Grand Hotel!


Past events

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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