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RECREATION TRAINING
​Explore our In-person or virtual training opportunities below and join us in building brighter futures through recreation.
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Strong recreation leaders build strong communities.
RPAN’s training programs focus on building capacity in communities to empower recreation staff and youth leaders across Nunavut with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to deliver high-quality, organized, culturally relevant recreation programs in their community.
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We equip individuals with practical tools, certifications, and leadership development to ensure sustainable, locally-led recreation in every community. Whether you're new to the field or an experienced recreation professional, our training helps you support mental and physical wellness, foster youth development, and promote community connection through recreation.
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From Summer Day Camp and Winter Youth After-School and PD Camp week leadership training to RPAN's annual Recreation and Leadership Conference and the Recreation North Training Program, RPAN is committed to supporting Nunavut’s recreation workforce.
When we invest in recreation professionals, we invest in healthier, more connected, and more resilient communities.
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Explore our In-person or virtual training opportunities below and join us in building brighter futures through recreation.
​​​​​​​​​RECREATION AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - RECREATION STREAM​
October 3 - 5, 2025 (Iqaluit, NU)
Each year, recreation staff are invited to attend RPAN's annual Recreation and Leadership Conference, brining together Recreation and Sport leaders from across Nunavut to network, collaborate, learn and share best practices from their community and region. Participants will listen and learn innovative ways to improve their leadership abilities and navigate challenges through leadership development sessions, how to plan and deliver programs and special events and more.
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For more information on the Recreation and Leadership Conference or to register, click here.
GET HAPPY SUMMER DAY CAMP TRAINING
Established in 2010, the Get Happy Summer Day Camp and associated training has quickly become RPAN's signature program, reaching 20 of Nunavut's communities and more than 20,000 children.
Each year, RPAN hosts leadership training in Iqaluit in June for participating communities, welcoming 4-5 youth leaders (16-29 years of age) along with recreation staff to learn how to work as a team, receive First aid training and certification and ultimately how to plan, organize and deliver a summer day camp in their community.
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For more information on the Get Happy Summer Day Camp program and requirements, click here.
NU MOVES WINTER YOUTH AFTER-SCHOOL & PD CAMP WEEK TRAINING
Similar to the Get Happy Summer Day Camp, the NU Moves Winter Youth After-School and PD Camp Week program and training offers communities the opportunity to travel to Winnipeg, MB, each year to participate in in-person leadership training or plan, organize and deliver an after-school and PD Camp week program.
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RPAN welcomes 3 youth leaders (16-29 years of age) from each community along with recreation staff to participate in teambuilding, and leadership workshop sessions that will help further their skills and deliver an after-school and PD Camp week program in their community.
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For more information on the NU Moves Winter Youth After-School & PD Camp week program and requirements, click here.
RECREATION NORTH TRAINING PROGRAM​
The recipient of an Arctic Inspiration Prize in 2015, the Recreation North Training program is a Tri-Territorial partnership between the Parks and Recreation Associations of the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut and has quickly become the gold-standard in online recreation training in Canada's north.
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RPAN is pleased to support recreation staff in member communities with a full scholarship to participate in either of the Recreation North training program's two streams, the Leadership certificate (Year 1) or Management certificate (Year 2).
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For more information on the Recreation North Training program, click here.
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ONLINE TRAINING - SUMMER DAY CAMP & WINTER AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS​
Communities who are unable to travel to the Summer Day Camp or Winter After-School programs, may participate in online leadership training offered by RPAN to support the organization and delivery of either program in their community.
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ONLINE FACILITY TRAINING COURSES
Through RPAN, recreation and facility operators from across Nunavut can expand their knowledge and skill set by applying to take any of AARFP's online programs free of charge, courtesy of RPAN.
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Online training courses include:
• Natural Ice Making
• Arena Operator Level I & Level II
• Assistant & Curling Ice Technician
• Parks & Sports Fields Level I & Level II
• Building Maintenance Level I & Level II
• Swimming Pool Operator Level I & Level II
• and more
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For a full list and description of AARFP online courses, please click here.​
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To request registration fee assistance, please click here and provide details on the course you wish to register for and how it will benefit your position as a facility operator or recreation professional.
For additional inquiries or questions, please email us by clicking here!
