The SHARP Workshop is focused on giving yourself or your team the specific hands-on skills they need to make your agency stand out as the best.
SHARP = Successful Hands-on Applications for Recreation and Parks. This workshop will give you the opportunity to choose from 4 branch workshop options to learn new skills.
You won't want to miss it!
LOCATION:
Emporia State University
Health Physical Education Recreation (HPER) Building-
1720 Morse Rd, Emporia, KS 66801
$75.00 to attend (includes lunch)
SCHEDULE:
8:30 am: Registration Begins
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Positive Psychology in the Workplace
In this engaging session, we will dive into the concept of
Positive Psychology, exploring its significance in creating a thriving and productive workplace environment. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of
PERMA (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment), a key framework within Positive Psychology, and discover how to apply its principles. The session will also provide 16 actionable tips to effectively implement Positive Psychology practices in your organization, helping to boost employee well-being and organizational success.
10:15 am - 11:30 am
Emotional Intelligence and Agility
This session will explore the concepts of
Emotional Intelligence and
Emotional Agility and their impact on personal and professional growth. We will define both terms, highlighting the crucial role emotional agility plays in adapting to challenges and managing emotions effectively. Participants will learn practical strategies for developing emotional agility, while also discussing common challenges and pitfalls to avoid on this journey. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with tools to enhance their emotional intelligence and agility for greater resilience and success.
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Networking Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Breakout Sessions
Sports & Wellness Session:
In Gravel We Roam (Daniel Hughes, Lifetime Unbound Gravel Racing)
Join us for a session with one of the first engineers of gravel racing as he takes us through the ins and outs of this fast-growing sport that’s sweeping the nation.
Aquatic Session:
The Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC)
The Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) is guidance to prevent injury and illness linked to aquatic venues — such as pools, hot tubs, and splash pads — open to the public. This guidance brings together the latest science and best practices to help jurisdictions save time and resources when they develop and update pool codes. This session will cover the importance of MAHC and how to apply it to your aquatic facilities.
Youth Services:
Nurturing Excellence in Childcare Services (Shaunacee Wilkinson)
Discuss the vital role staff play in childcare services and explore strategies to empower them for success. From simple hiring practices to ongoing education and support, we will discuss how to cultivate a team of motivated individuals who excel in providing exceptional care for children. Through a focus on best practices for customer service and creating a confident environment for families, participants will gain valuable insights and practical tools to elevate their childcare services.
1:40 pm - 2:40 pm Breakout Sessions
Sports Session:
The Wellington Community Challenge
The Wellington Community Challenge is a new twist to get adults participating in your rec programs. It's a community wide challenge for businesses, churches, civic groups, schools, organizations, etc. to form teams to compete against each other for the Community Cup!! The session will have participants split into teams and play four to five activities from the challenge for a chance to win a prize!!
Aquatic Session:
Staff Wellness
Keeping staff engaged and focused can be a challenge. This session will cover the mental and physical wellness of staff to keep our facilities fun and safe.
Wellness Session: CEU 0.1
The Way We Eat: More than a Science (Emily Prouse, MS, RD, LD, Brave Counseling & Consultation, LLC)
Between social media trends, fad diets, limited time, and family preferences, it is hard to know what choices to make. Join us for a talk that dives into how and why we eat the way we do. We'll also talk about ways to simplify meal planning and ideas to help you implement the choices you want to make.
Youth Services:
How to get a training approved by KDHE for clock hours? ( Lisa Hughes )
Want to train your staff and provide them with KDHE approved clock hours? Don't let the form or process scare you from trying it. It is a simple process and a good way to save your program some money by not sending staff to costly trainings elsewhere. In this session you will learn how to complete the required training request form and receive tips on how to complete the form with accuracy for approval success.
CEU Credit - .4
KRPA Event Policy:
No Refunds: Please note that all registrations are non-refundable. We regret that we cannot offer refunds for any cancellations.
Substitutions: We do allow substitutions. If you are unable to attend the event, you may transfer your registration to another person. Please notify us of any substitutions at least 48 hours prior to the event.
Registration Fees: All registration fees must be paid in full within 30 days of registration. Failure to pay within this timeframe may result in the cancellation of your registration.
Commercial Vendor Workshop Attendance
The Kansas Recreation and Parks Association (KRPA) values the contributions and engagement of our commercial partners. To maintain a professional environment that supports both educational and networking opportunities for our members and sponsors, KRPA has established the following policy regarding commercial vendors attending workshops and events:
Policy Overview
Commercial vendors may not register or participate as general workshop attendees unless they are sponsoring the specific event in question. This policy ensures that the presence of commercial entities at KRPA events is aligned with their purpose of networking and building relationships within a professional context, while respecting the intent of these events as learning opportunities for non-commercial attendees.
Commercial Vendor Definition
According to the KRPA bylaws Commercial Vendor is defined as: Individuals, organizations, companies, or business firms selling products or services to recreation, park, conservation, and leisure service agencies.
Exclusions
Commercial vendors may register and participate in these certification programs as general attendees. These courses are designed to provide specialized training and a certification from the National Recreation and Park Association. We understand the need of vendors may have to receive these certifications.
