Mission Statement
Recreation University is committed to elevating educational opportunities by providing entry to mid-level professionals without a formal recreation background by learning foundational knowledge of Recreation, Parks, and everything in between.
By completing this program, Recreation University will help cultivate a new community of supportive relationships, a sense of belonging, and readiness to ignite their career and opportunities to the next level.
About the Program
Recreation University is a 6-session program providing new employees, part-time or seasonal, non-recreational, or administrative staff with the foundational knowledge of the Parks & Recreation Management field. This program is designed for professionals without a degree to gain an overall view of what it means to be a part of such a unique and meaningful profession.
Session topics have been selected by professionals in the field and will be taught by experts in the Parks & Recreation industry. Throughout the program, participants will share and apply their knowledge to real-life scenarios. Recreation University will meet on the second Tuesday of each month at various locations in Maryland. The Recreation University Committee is diligently working to finalize speakers and locations. All session details will be confirmed closer to the registration deadline, please check back often for updated information. Graduation will take place on March 11, 2025.
Participation is limited to 25 professionals. Participants do NOT need to be members of MRPA to apply. Attendance is required at all sessions.
Topics will include:
- Digital and Social Media Marketing
- Connecting Recreation and Park Operations
- Recreation Programming
- ADA, TR Programming, Senior Programming, Aquatics
- … and so much more!
The deadline to submit your application is August 19, 2024.
Session 1: October 8th, 2024
Session 2: November 12, 2024
Session 3: December 7, 2024
Session 4: January 14, 2025
Session 5: February 11, 2025
Session 6: March 11, 2025