Other Training and Education Events

April 27 - May 3, 2008
National Volunteer Week
Visit the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration website for more information:
www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/English/volunteerism/nvw/changetheworld/

May 1 - 7, 2008
National Youth Week
Celebrate youth and their active participation in their community! Visit www.youthinrecreation.org to learn more.

2007-2008 Canadian Playground Safety Institute
Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
Various locations
Canadian Parks and Recreation Association has announced the 2007-2008 Canadian Playground Safety Institute (CPSI) course schedule at:
www.cpra.ca/EN/main.php?action=cms.trainCpsiSchedule.
Visit www.cpra.ca/EN/main.php?action=cms.trainCpsiFees for registration forms and fee schedule.

April 27 - May 2, 2008
ORFA 53rd Annual Professional Development Program and Expo 2008
Guelph, Ontario
Visit www.orfa.com for more details.

April 29 and May 6, 2008
Volunteer Recruitment and Screening Workshops
Markham, Ontario
Many sport groups and community organizations face challenges with finding good volunteers and screening them. Please join the Markham Sport Council for two spring training camps to learn new techniques for volunteer recruitment and screening. These two workshops are being held on April 29th - Volunteer Recruitment and May 6th - Volunteer Screening. To find out more information and to register for these workshops, please click the following link: www.prontario.org/pdf/SportVolunteers-MarkhamSC.pdf

April 29 - May 1, 2008
Creative Construct: Building for Culture and Creativity
Ottawa, Ontario
The Centre of Expertise on Culture and Communities in collaboration with the City of Ottawa is pleased to announce a three-day International Symposium on Cultural/Creative Infrastructure. The Creative Construct: Building for Culture and Creativity symposium will bring together participants from around the world to exchange the latest ideas and practices on the development of cultural and creative spaces; cultural planning and investment strategies for cultural infrastructure and cultural districts; and collaborative approaches to enhancing the cultural vitality, creative potential, and competitiveness of cities and communities. Visit www.symposium2008.ca for complete details.

May 8 – June 20, 2008
SummerActive 2008
Visit www.summeractive.ca/en/default.aspx
Get ready for SummerActive 2008 – this year's campaign is rapidly approaching. SummerActive takes place May 8 to June 20, 2008. So, start planning your event and order you free posters by filling out the online order form, available at:
www.summeractive.ca/en/pt/ontario.aspx.

Every community, school and organization in Ontario is invited to enter the SummerActive Challenges. And, it is easy to become involved. Simply organize an event or program that encourages participation in physical activity or sport and you are eligible to register in the Challenges. Getting involved is quick and easy!

Visit www.summeractive.ca/en/pt/ontario.aspx for full details on the challenges!

May 13 and 14, 2008
Conflict Communication and Building Better Children Workshops
Ottawa and Mississauga
Renowned expert on recreation, camp and education, Michael Brandwein will present a series of workshops on conflict communication and building better children. The workshops take place in Ottawa on May 13 and Mississauga on May 14. Click on the city names or visit www.prontario.org to download more information and a registration form. These workshops will benefit parks and recreation, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, supervisors, volunteers, program staff and leaders from community groups. You'll receive practical tools and techniques to improve your skills in working with children and youth.

May 14, 2008
York Region Aquatic Council - Spring Thing 2008
The Essential Aquatic Workshop
Angus Glen Community Centre, Markham
Visit www.yrac.ca/springthing.htm for complete details on sessions, including Critical Incident Stress Management, Water Pilates and Canoeing without Water. Don't miss this great event!

June 2008
June is Recreation and Parks Month
The purpose of June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) is to draw public attention to the benefits and values of recreation to individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities. The theme 'Live it Everyday' encourages people to participate in recreation and park programs, services and facilities - everyday! It is an opportunity for municipalities, schools, businesses, community clubs, individuals, and others to get out there and celebrate Ontario's recreation and parks programs, services, and facilities!

Visit www.recandparksmonth.ca for a great community tool kit to help you plan your events.

June 18, 2008
Toronto
Sharing for Social Change: An Exploration of Shared Space and Shared Service Models in Ontario's Non-Profit Sector
The goal of this workshop will be to bring together nonprofit organizations from across the province to share experiences and strategies for putting collaboration to work. Sharing for Social Change will allow participants to explore questions like:
• What experiments are underway...and are they working?
• What are the secrets from the veterans?
• How can we all benefit from sharing for social change?

This one-day event on June 18, 2008, is being co-hosted by the Centre for Social Innovation and Tides Canada/Sage Centre, To learn more and to sign up on our mailing list to receive event updates - including registration information - visit www.socialinnovation.ca/sharingforsocialchange.

October 6 - 10, 2008
World Leisure Conference Quebec 2008
Quebec City, Quebec
The Conseil québécois du loisir and the Quebec City will host the 2008 World Leisure Congress. The event will be held at the Centre des congrès de Québec. Quebec City is also celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2008. A preliminary program and online registration is now available at:
www.loisirquebec2008.com/leisure.asp?no=76

Please also visit these websites for more information

Canadian Parks and Recreation Association

Lifestyle Information Network

National Parks and Recreation Association (US)

Ontario Recreation Facilities Association

Sport Alliance of Ontario

Ontario Parks Association

Ontario Physical and Health Education Association