Recreation Programming Summit

Join us for a dynamic Recreation Programming Summit, bringing together recreation professionals from across Kansas for a day of learning, networking, and hands-on experiences. This interactive workshop features two engaging educational sessions designed to provide practical tools and ideas for working with the public, managing staff, and marketing your programs. Each session includes hands-on activities to ensure you leave with actionable strategies you can apply in your community.

In addition to the educational sessions, participants will take part in two icebreaker and team-building activities, helping to build connections and foster collaboration with fellow professionals. A networking lunch is included with registration, offering a great opportunity to share insights and build relationships with peers from across the state.

Includes: Lunch and CEUs

Registration Deadline: September 26, 2025
Register Here: Recreation Branch Workshop

Schedule:

9:30 AM Registration Opens

10:00 AM Welcome

10:15 AM Session 1: Difficult Conversations This interactive session will equip you with effective communication strategies to handle these challenges with confidence and professionalism. You'll gain the tools to turn difficult discussions into productive conversations.

11:25 AM Activity 1: Business Card Exchange

12:00 PM Lunch

12:50 PM Activity 2: Marketing Activity

1:15 PM Session 2: From Outreach to Impact: Engaging Your Community Through Strategic Marketing  Forget generic flyers and one-size-fits-all social posts. This session is your deep dive into modern marketing for parks and recreation—designed to spark curiosity, drive participation, and build lasting community loyalty. Whether you’re a one-person department or part of a large team, you’ll leave with a toolkit that makes your programs impossible to ignore.

2:25 PM Activity 3: Recreation Exchange