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• Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Course 2023

  • Start
    April 04, 2023
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • End
    April 06, 2023
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington, VT
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  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.

  
  

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• 2023 VRPA Annual Meeting

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

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  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

  
  

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• CPR & First Aid Courses

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

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  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. 

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• 2023 Vermont Maintenance Workshop - Attendees

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

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  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. 

  
  

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• 2023 Vermont Maintenance Workshop - Vendors

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

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  2023 VERMONT MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP

  Tuesday, June 6, 2023
  Middlebury Recreation Center

  INVITATION TO VENDORS/COMMERCIAL PARTNERS
  
  

  
  

  REGISTRATION IS OPEN

  
  

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  CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE.

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• Summerama Camp Staff Training 2023

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

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  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!  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• VT State Pickleball Tournament

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

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  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!

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• 80th Vermont Conference on Recreation - Exhibit Hall

  • Start
    September 27, 2023
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    September 28, 2023
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Killington Grand Hotel & Resort, Killington, VT
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  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!

  
  

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