Calling all Superheroes! The Eastern Service Area is proud to announce that registration is open for the 2025 Summer Survival. This training is intended for professionals who program, operate, oversee and engage with youth in a summer camp setting. Topic areas may include leadership, gym games, arts and crafts, outdoor programming and more! This training is open to all VRPS members and we welcome all levels of professionals including management, full-time and part-time staff.

Location | Brittingham-Midtown Community Center (Newport News, VA)
Time | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Price | $35 (includes Lunch)

Call for speakers! If you are interested in speaking or have staff who may be interested in offering an educational session for topics including games, field trips, marketing, teambuilding, DEI, teens, etc. please click here for the proposal form or email [email protected] for information. Click HERE for the speaker proposal form.

2025 VRPS ESA Work Plan Goals

Increase involvement of current ESA members by partnering with and participating in more projects and VRPS events
Increase membership by identifying strategic ways to increase numbers, connecting with local universities and colleges and plan a spring and fall social event for ESA localities
Increase communication to new members through a new member welcome packet and welcome email along with a visual online presence of current offerings.
Increase revenue by hosting Summer Survival, offer CEU Lunch & Learn twice a year and to create a municipality tournament

Vision

To broaden and strengthen the knowledge, influence and diversity of the Eastern Service Area through effective communication, continuous partnerships, responsive services and by increasing membership agency support.

Mission

To unite all Eastern Service Area members, professionals, students, and interested parties in the parks, recreation and leisure service field and provide the opportunity for networking, leadership, new and innovative training, education, scholarships and volunteerism, while fulfilling the mission of VRPS.