IPRA/ACA IN State Conference

Indiana Parks & Recreation Association and American Camp Association, Indiana are partnering together for a fantastic conference targeting park, camp and youth professionals. There will be something for everyone: Liability Issues, Budgeting, Grant Sources and writing, Staff evaluation/ development/ retention, State Board of Accounts- the next level, Capital Campaigns, Be an Effective Board Member, Legislative Update, Employee Motivation, The Art of Disciplining Your Staff/Managers, Stuff Happens- your response counts!/ Talking To The Press, Leadership, The Power of Persuasion, Emails- benefits, drawbacks, etiquette, legal implications, Marketing In The 21st Century, Ecofriendly Solutions To Resource Management, Trends in Trails, Renovation: Design/Budget/Multi-Use/Future, Going Green On Any Budget, Emergency Action Plans, Training and Motivating Teens (specifically in aquatics- lifeguards), Portable Challenge course/Teambuilding Activities, Conflict Resolution & Anger Mgmt in Youth Programming, Day Camp Staff Training/Development, Programs for Teens, How To Solicit Major $ Sponsorship, Camper Trends- urban youth/ immigrants/etc, Youth Development/Outcomes, Trends In Youth Activities- bullying, Supergirl Dilemma, Nature Education, Reconnecting Nature & Children, Trashy Art (Recycled materials Art/Crafts)

Additional opportunities: Exhibit Hall with 70+ vendors, Pinewood Derby, Evening Social, Networking Lunch, Awards Banquet.

Pre-Conference options include: Camp & Facility Tour, New Director Orientation, ACA Standards Course, Points Of Light, Recreational Facilities Tour and more.

CEU's will be available.

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