School of Rec 2024: Big Rec Energy

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School of Rec 2024: Big Rec Energy

Registration is now CLOSED.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Millbrae Community Center (Millbrae, CA)

Hosted by the CPRS Recreation Section

This school will help you acquire the skills that set you apart, as you position yourself for growth as a recreation professional. In addition to building professional connections with your peers, enjoy keynote presentations and hot-topic sessions taught by peers who are leaders in their field!

Do you have BIG REC ENERGY?  Join the CPRS Recreation Section in Millbrae for a full day of recreation and education!

Registration is now CLOSED.

The deadline to register is Monday, September 24, 2024.  

If you have questions about this event, please contact Helen Hernandez of the CPRS Recreation Section.

Keynote speaker, Drew McAdams

Drew McAdams has been working, teaching, and learning in the recreation profession for the past 3 decades.  A full-time surfer and part-time avocado farmer, Drew loves the outdoors, reading books and is a total foodie and basketball junkie.  Drew is known for his energy and enthusiasm, which he gets from coffee, his dog, being solar-powered, and telling bad dad jokes.

In 2008 Drew began teaching recreation at SFSU until 2021.  Drew was in the top three highest student-evaluated professors in the College of Health and Human Services Dept during his tenure at SFSU. With all this, Drew brings an extensive background in play theory, recreation programming, team building, community outreach, event management, leadership development, and experiential education.

Pricing

Early Bird registration prices end Thursday, August 15, 2024
CPRS Member Early Bird Registration ... $75
Non-Member Early Bird Registration ... $95

Standard registration prices Friday, August 2, 2024 +.
CPRS Member Standard Registration ... $85
Non-Member Standard Registration ... $105

CPRS Member CEUs ... $20
Non-Member CEUs ... $40
*CEU purchase is not subject to early bird pricing.

On-Site Details

A hotel room block has been established for School of Rec attendees.  Please visit the registration page for details.

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

  • Great Hall North: Welcome & Opening Keynote w/ Drew McAdams

10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

  • Great Hall South: Leading with Purpose: Letting Your True Self Shine w/ CPRS President, Kyla Brown 
  • Fitness Center: From Tradition to Trend: Programming for Seniors, Young and Old w/ Alyssa Rico 
  • Art Center: CPRS & You w/ CPRS HQ team members, Stephanie Stephens, Meghan Robinson & Maryam Kakar 

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM 

  • Great Hall South: Creating CommUNITY Through Inclusion w/ Priscilla Zepeda & Danielle Giuliacci
  • Fitness Center: Social Media….Your Content Creation Playbook w/ Frankie Nelson 
  • Art Center: Triple B’s – Brag. Beg. Borrow. Steal. w/ Michael Moran

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

  • Lunch 

01:00 PM - 01:50 PM

  • Great Hall South: Engage, Inspire, and Connect: Onboarding Part-Time Staff w/ Ryan Morais 
  • Fitness Center: Social Media….Your Content Creation Playbook w/ Frankie Nelson 
  • Art Center: Belonging 2.0 w/ Tiarra Warner

02:00 PM - 02:50 PM 

  • Great Hall North: Directors Panel w/ Adam Chow +

03:00 PM - 03:50 PM

  • Great Hall North: Closing Keynote w/ Drew McAdams