Join Us for the New and Improved Leadership Development Academy!
Are you ready to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact on your community? The PRPS Leadership Development Academy is a six month long professional development program designed to help emerging parks and recreation professionals build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to lead with purpose.

Through a combination of virtual meetings, in-person events, guided assignments, and statewide networking opportunities, participants will explore leadership frameworks, set personal growth goals, and engage with the broader PRPS community at events such as the Fall Membership Meeting, District Meetings and Workshops, the Leadership in Action Summit, and the Annual Conference & Expo.

What's New This Year:

• Built-in Mentorship – each participant is placed in a cohort with other registrants and a mentor for guidance and accountability throughout the program

• Local Cohorts – you will be grouped with peers from your District for in-person connection and shared learning experiences

• Leadership Pathways – the program has been restructured to meet your goals and ambitions and is not one-size-fits-all

• Lower Cost – registration cost has been reduced to $325 (formerly $525), understanding the costly travel burden our professionals are facing

What's Included:

• Cohort-based mentorship with experienced professionals 
• Monthly touchpoints including virtual sessions, emails, cohort meetings, and projects
• Content tailored directly to your goals, growth areas, and career aspirations
• Discounted or complimentary access to select PRPS events and programming, including:
  • PRPS webinars and panels of directors/committee leaders (free)
  • Two-day virtual Leadership in Action Summit with nationally recognized speakers (free)
  • Fall Membership Meeting in Cranberry Township, PA (discounted)
  • PRPS Annual Conference & Expo at Kalahari Resort, Pocono Manor, PA (discounted)
  • Other workshops and meetings in your area (discounted)

This program is designed for parks and recreation professionals in Pennsylvania (PRPS Membership Required) who are ready to invest in their growth, take on new challenges, and connect with a statewide community of peers and leaders. Space is limited to ensure connection and intentionality.

Not a member of PRPS? Join now to register, plus receive discounts on all future training events, current industry news, networking opportunities, professional development scholarships, resources, and more. Visit www.prps.org/membership to view the full list of member benefits.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
PRPS will refund your registration, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations occurring less than 10 business days prior to an event. Substitute attendees are welcome instead of cancellations; please contact the PRPS office to arrange this.

To register:
1: Sign in or create a new account. 
2: Select registration option
3: Add session selections to your itinerary under "Program"
4: Proceed to checkout to complete the transaction