Recreation Leader Training - Edmonton

Recreation Leadership Training

The Recreation Leadership Training from Ever Active is an interactive, hands-on training designed to help recreation leaders build the skills and confidence they need to create positive, inclusive, and engaging experiences for children and youth.

Through fun activities, real-life scenarios, and practical strategies, participants will explore what it means to be an effective recreation leader. Learn how to build positive relationships, encourage teamwork, support inclusion, and navigate challenging situations with confidence.

Whether you're leading games at camp, supporting after-school programs, or helping bring community recreation to life, this training will equip you with tools you can put into practice right away.

What you'll learn:

• Lead with confidence: Develop your communication, leadership, and group facilitation skills.
• Create inclusive spaces: Discover ways to help every child feel welcome, valued, and ready to participate.
• Build positive relationships: Learn how to connect with children and youth while fostering trust, belonging, and teamwork.
• Navigate challenges: Explore practical approaches to problem-solving, conflict resolution, and supporting positive behaviour.
• Make play meaningful: Understand how everyday recreation experiences can support children's well-being, growth, and development.

Who should attend?

This training is ideal for new recreation leaders, camp counsellors, after-school program staff, youth volunteers, and anyone looking to grow their leadership skills while working with children and youth.

Come ready to participate, connect, learn, and lead! Leave with practical tools, fresh ideas, and the confidence to make a positive impact in your recreation community.

Specific Location: TBD