Recreation NL

Day Camp Debrief Roundtable: Reflect, Share, and Improve
2026-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns)
Join fellow day camp providers and staff for an interactive roundtable discussion focused on reflecting
on the camp season and identifying opportunities for growth. This collaborative session will provide a
space to share successes, challenges, and lessons learned from all aspects of camp operations.
Topics will include staff training and onboarding, program delivery, participant engagement, inclusion
and accessibility, communication practices, risk management, staffing experiences, and overall camp
operations. Participants will be encouraged to discuss what worked well, what could be improved, and
innovative ideas to strengthen future camp experiences.
Whether you are a camp director, coordinator, leader, or support staff member, your insights and
experiences are valuable. Together, we will explore practical strategies, share resources, and gather
recommendations that can help enhance the quality, safety, and inclusiveness of day camps across our
communities.
Who Should Attend: Day camp supervisors, coordinators, leaders, inclusion staff, recreation
professionals, and anyone involved in planning or delivering day camp programs.
Session Format: Facilitated discussion, peer learning, experience sharing, and collaborative problem
solving.
Goal: To gather feedback, celebrate successes, identify common challenges, and develop actionable
recommendations for future day camp seasons.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm NST
Registration to be announced soon!

Arena Operators Course (September 14th - 16th 2026)
2026-09-14 | Clarenville Events Centre (15 Blackmore Avenue), 15 Blackmore Avenue, Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, A5A 1B8, Canada
SEPTEMBER 14 – 16, 2026

HOSTED BY THE TOWN OF CLARENVILLE

A comprehensive 3-day course on Arena Operations.

This training provides the essential skills and knowledge you need to be a great Arena Operator!
Participants will receive training in: Ice Making, Ice Maintenance and Resurfacing, and Refrigeration.
Come learn the latest in practical tips and techniques from the experts, via classroom and practical sessions.

Certificates of completion are awarded to successful participants.

For more details, please view the flyer here!

To register – https://recreationnl.wildapricot.org/Events (Please note that registration is limited!)

ALL IN! Event 2026 – Naturally Engrained (September 17th - 18th 2026)
2026-09-17
Join Active Living leaders from across Newfoundland and Labrador on September 17
18 at the Park Place Community Centre in Mount Pearl for the ALL IN! Event 2026.
This two-day gathering will bring together professionals, practitioners, and community
champions for meaningful connection, collaboration, and shared learning.
Centred around the theme Naturally Engrained, the event will explore how active living
and wellness can become a natural part of everyday life in our schools, workplaces,
public spaces, and communities. Through engaging presentations, roundtable
discussions, demonstrations, and networking opportunities, participants will discover
innovative approaches, share promising practices, and strengthen partnerships that
support healthier, more active communities across the province.
Whether you are looking to learn, connect, or be inspired, the ALL IN! Event offers an
opportunity to help shape the future of active living in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Registration details to come soon!
