Membership Advantages: Education & Resources

PRPS is the leading state source for educational opportunities in the recreation and parks profession. Members have access, at special rates, to continuing education programs, workshops, and seminars on a wide range of topics. Annual training programs include the PRPS State Conference and the Therapeutic Recreation Institute. Click here for listing of upcoming conferences and workshops.

PRPS members and their communities benefit from numerous Society Programs:

Information on grants and funding programs.

PRPS State Conference offers over 50 educational programs.

Annual PA Therapeutic Recreation Institute offers over 40 education programs.

Aquatic Facilities Operator Course provides nationally recognized training and certification.

National Playground Safety Inspector Certification Course provides nationally recognized training and certification.

Fall and Winter Membership Meetings provide programs of interest to each branch.

Park Operations School provides educational sessions focused on park management, park safety and environment.

One-day regional training workshops.

Technical assistance and resource library.

State sponsor of the Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program in Pennsylvania.

Community Service Discount Ticket Programs distribute over 100,000 reduced-price amusement park and ski area tickets to local recreation and park agencies.

Partnership with the PA DCNR Bureau of Recreation & Conservation to Expand technical assistance and support for local recreation and park agencies.

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