Get ready for the 2024 FRPA Annual Conference from August 26 to 29! Packed with educational sessions on a variety of topics, this event is set to provide invaluable insights for you and your parks and rec agency.

To make things easier for you, we’ve selected 20 recommended sessions to help you and your team get the most out of your experience at the conference.

• Skip to Day 1 of 2024 FRPA Educational Sessions (Monday, August 26)
• Skip to Day 2 of 2024 FRPA Educational Sessions (Tuesday, August 27)
• Skip to Day 3 of 2024 FRPA Educational Sessions (Wednesday, August 28)
• Skip to Day 4 of 2024 FRPA Educational Sessions (Thursday, August 29)
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2024 FRPA Sessions-Workshops: Day 1 (Monday, August 26)

1. Anti-Bullying Through Sports

Topic Category: Sports
Date: Monday, August 26
Time: 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Speakers: Fred Spencer, Gary Williams
Location: Grand Sierra C

2. Speed Networking

Topic Category: Networking
Date: Monday, August 26
Time: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Speakers: Misti Barber, Charisse Lovett, Kenneth McKenzie
Location: Grand Sierra C

3. Breaking Disability Stigmas in Recreation Programs

Topic Category: DEI
Date: Monday, August 26
Time: 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm
Speakers: Alex De La Campa, Thera Johnson
Location: Bonaire 1-2

4. Creating Extraordinary Brand and “Magical” Customer Experiences

Topic Category: Customer Service
Date: Monday, August 26
Time: 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm
Speakers: Tom Venniro
Location: Grand Sierra H/I

5. Creating Memorable Moments

Topic Category: Programming
Date: Monday, August 26
Time: 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm
Speakers: Karlie Mintzer, Dona Smith
Location: Grand Sierra A/B

2024 FRPA Sessions-Workshops: Day 2 (Tuesday, August 27)

6. Augmented Reality Education in Parks 

Topic Category: Program Development
Date: Tuesday, August 27
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
Speaker: Peter Ferreira, Alice Sambatti, Teresa Wiggins
Location: Grand Sierra H/I

7. Calming Spaces for Recreation Programs

Topic Category: Therapeutic
Date: Tuesday, August 27
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
Speaker: Carolina Mugar, Gisel Prado
Location: Grand Sierra C

8. Empowering Inclusive Recreation: PARD's Therapeutic and Inclusion Process

Topic Category: DEI
Date: Tuesday, August 27
Time: 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
Speaker: Sarah Carlson, Rachel Hyde
Location: Bonaire 3-4

9. 10 Ways to Increase Online Registrations + Streamline Operations

Topic Category: Operations
Date: Tuesday, August 27
Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Speakers: Datis Mohsenipour (VP of Marketing, Xplor Recreation)
Location: Grand Sierra H/I

10. Understanding the Gen Z Employee

Topic Category: Youth
Date: Tuesday, August 27
Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Speakers: Alicia Castricone, Stephanie Kensinger
Location: Bonaire 5-8

2024 FRPA Sessions-Workshops: Day 3 (Wednesday, August 28)

11. Annual Training Program for Recreation

Topic Category: Training and Development
Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Speaker: Chad Campbell, Mike Norton
Location: Curacao 5-8

12. The Other Side of the Table: Internal Interviewing

Topic Category: Interviewing
Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Speaker: Kelsey Mears, Jessica Neal Majoros, Charles Ryan
Location: Bonaire 5-8

13. Better Programs, Better Athletes, Parks and Recreation

Topic Category: Sports
Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 9:15 am to 10:15 am
Speaker: Chris Harrison, Troy Stewart
Location: Curacao 5-8

14. Attitudes are Contagious, is Yours Worth Catching?

Topic Category: Health and Wellbeing
Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Speaker: Josh Anderson, Anna May
Location: Grand Sierra F/G

15. The Power of Storytelling Through Program Evaluation

Topic Category: Communication
Date: Wednesday, August 28
Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Speakers: Katy Coss, Andrea King
Location: Bonaire 5-8

2024 FRPA Sessions-Workshops: Day 4 (Thursday, August 29)

16. How Radical Candor Creates High Performing Teams

Topic Category: Communication
Date: Thursday, August 29
Time: 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Speaker: Katie DeVenuto
Location: Grand Sierra F/G

17. Leadership Buzz: Lessons Learned from Bees!

Topic Category: Leadership
Date: Thursday, August 29
Time: 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Speaker: Becky Gunter
Location: Bonaire 5-8

18. Leading by example: the role of public parks in improving resilience

Topic Category: Leadership
Date: Thursday, August 29
Time: 9:15 am to 10:15 am
Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Hinton
Location: Antigua 2-4

19. Oh CRAP! Creating Relationships And Partners

Topic Category: Networking
Date: Thursday, August 29
Time: 9:15 am to 10:15 am
Speaker: Erin Murphy, Elaine Smith
Location: Grand Sierra H/I

20. Stress Management for the Workplace

Topic Category: Health and Wellness
Date: Thursday, August 29
Time: 9:15 am to 10:15 am
Speakers: Tarra Madore
Location: Bonaire 5-8

Wrapping it up:

We hope you have a fantastic experience at the event and walk away with plenty of valuable insights and ideas to implement at your agency!

While at the conference, be sure to come visit the Xplor Recreation team at Booth #1001!

Here are a few reasons to stop by:

🎁 Enter in a draw to win a free iPad Air. 

🔍 See our all-in-one recreation management software in action.

📱 Get a hands-on demo of our NEW Client Mobile App.

🎉 Snag yourself some swag to take home.

📸 Capture memories with your team at our photobooth!