Therapeutic Recreation Institute

The 48th Annual Therapeutic Recreation Institute is approaching quickly. Join us May 31-June 3 at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton. The theme this year is TRI the Voice of YOUR Future. Click here to download the TRI Registration Guide. Register Now!

Playground Maintenance Workshops

We only have TWO workshops left!

April 19 - South Middleton Township

April 26 - Schenley Park

This workshop will give you hands on experience and knowledge to help make your playgrounds safer.

Certified Playground Safety Course

Don't forget our next CPSI Course is May 3-5 at Cranberry Township Council Chambers. Register Early!

This course provides the certification to inspect playgrounds for safety ensuring that each playground meets the current national standards.

TRI Awards Program - Due by 4/9

PTRS's Awards Program offers an opportunity to celebrate and share all the amazing things we do as professionals and also to honor those that help us achieve those victories. It also provides opportunities for students and professionals to attend the TRI with no financial burden! Click here to review the categories.

Civil Service Testing is Open for BRC Employment

Civil Service testing is now available for opportunities to work for the Bureau of Recreation and Conservation for three classifications including Recreation and Conservation Trainee and Recreation and Conservation Advisors I & II. Interested, qualified professionals are encouraged to take the exams through the State Civil Service Commission website. The closing date for testing is June 25.

Upcoming Workshops Offered by DCNR - State Parks

Attend a PA State Park Professional Development Workshop this spring and summer! Here are the upcoming workshops that are happening at PA State Parks.

ACA Webinar: Building Healthy Relationship with Parents

The most successful camps have strategies in place for effectively managing parent needs and expectations. Join Barry Garst, PhD on Thursday, April 28 as he shares top tips for positive parent interactions at camp. Register Today.