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We're officially accepting proposals for ParkFest 2026 (October 27-29) and CampFest 2027 (February - dates TBD).
Both are sponsor-supported virtual conferences, offering free education for parks, rec, and camp pros across the U.S.
For kids, sand invites freedom, creativity, and big-time memories. "Digging Into Sand Play" (with insights from @APEStudioPlay) is your guide to bringing timeless magic to your municipality. Read it here: https://t.co/KvKiHjlhEp
If you're looking for a timeless way to add more fun to your local park, consider sand.
"Digging Into Sand Play" (by the team at @APEStudioPlay) has all the details about how to get started. Grab your shovels, then carve out time for this excellent story: https://t.co/KvKiHjlhEp
Ask PRB+ is the ONLY AI agent custom-built for parks, rec, and camp.
It's gated, meaning it's cut-off from the rest of the web and powered by 30 years of PRB+ journalism and thought leadership.
When you Ask PRB+, you'll get answers you can trust: https://t.co/OEGzdnAP7t
Sarah Veader of @churchmutual joined Park People to chat about the good, bad, and ugly of device policies in camp and rec programs. It's a must-listen.
Watch the full chat on YouTube: https://t.co/oaym1xCE71
Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/qxtlBA1K7p
Inside, you'll find stories about engineered shade solutions, sand play, circuit playground design, and much, much more.
It's the same originalism journalism you know and love β just with a fresh coat of paint. Start reading here: https://t.co/IzPLw8E8OV
PRB+ June is here!
This is our annual Design Issue, one we're celebrating inside and out. The vibrant, special-edition cover (by Chalk & Cloud Murals) is a tribute to all the summer park activities made possible by folks in parks, rec, and camp.
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Our annual Design edition arrives June 1, with a special limited-run cover and postcard in tow. For the latest, keep an eye on https://t.co/OEGzdnAP7t.
Photo courtesy of @PlayLSI.
ICYMI #2 of 2: It's a hot topic at youth summer camps β what's the best way to handle smartphone use? Sarah Veader of @churchmutual explores the good, bad, and ugly of cell phone policies in "Cell Phones Out, Safety In?": https://t.co/giazORZt5g
ICYMI #1 of 2: Rich Albright of PlayPower offers sharp guidance for creating multigenerational playgrounds in "Designing For All Ages": https://t.co/AUWpNazLnp
Read "The Amazing Gift Of Aging" (in PRB+ May) here: https://t.co/ClBUQ0Xx8u
And extra special thanks to this month's Park People sponsor, @BurkePlayground!
Brigitte Thomas and Haley Ragan of Liberty, MO Parks & Rec recently joined Park People to highlight the breadth of activities for older adults at the Silver Center.
Watch their chat on YouTube: https://t.co/AbP7Y3VCk1
Listen on Spotify: https://t.co/dIVmafBJ3X
For many of us, Memorial Day ushers in a flurry of activity in our parks and other shared public spaces. But also, whether you're managing an uptick in park visits or enjoying the long weekend, it's a moment to remember those who've made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
In "The Amazing Gift Of Aging" Haley Ragan details the many ways that the Silver Center (Liberty, MO) is making a difference in the lives of older residents: https://t.co/ClBUQ0Xx8u
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At Liberty, MO Parks & Rec, the Silver Center offers a diversity of programming options for older adults, ensuring that all residents are cared for and equipped with tools for lifelong success. Read "The Amazing Gift Of Aging" for the story: https://t.co/ClBUQ0Xx8u
Last summer β thanks to @percussionplays and a remarkable Girl Scout β campers at the historic @RotaryCamp experienced a new type of magic: the joy of outdoor music-making.
Read "An Unforgettable Soundtrack" for the story: https://t.co/gqZrQiRTd1
At the heart of every parks and rec program is community. Read "Why Should Kids Have All The Fun?" to explore how The City of Moreno Valley reimagines togetherness: https://t.co/x8VroOtNvS
Why Should Kids Have All The Fun?" takes readers inside @CityofMoVal's popular Adult Flashlight Egg Scramble, where 1,000 grownups let their inner children loose.
Read the story here: https://t.co/x8VroOtNvS
Local fun can have a BIG impact. Read "Letters To Jack" to learn about the Tulare Parks & Recreation fall letter-writing program that's captivating young people across the globe: https://t.co/rFOTGHqgFu
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