3. The Program

3.2. Learning Events

The Program offers training in small pieces called learning events (LEs). Each learning event (mini-course) aligns with one of the 13 competencies for community recreation leaders. 

As part of each learning event, you will join in conversations, explore new ideas, and share your experiences. This type of learning is sometimes called ‘learner-centred.’ Our goal is to help you create new knowledge and understanding that can be applied to your work and is relevant to your community’s interests, culture and environment.

Learning events don't take a lot of time to complete. 

Learning events are scheduled using a 2 + 2 + 2 format. Most learning events take place over 2 weeks and include 2 conference calls and 2 required learning activities (RLAs). We know that life happens so all learning events have an extra 2 weeks to complete. Some of the advanced learning events take place over 4 weeks and include more than 2 conference calls and more than 2 RLAs.

You receive 'credit' for a learning event when you complete all RLAs within 4 weeks (within 6 weeks for some advanced learning events). If an individual does not finish a learning event within this time, the individual must wait for the next scheduled offering and then register, pay and participate.

For example...

RF101 begins on November 1, 2021.  Sue registers and takes part in Week 1 and Week 2 reading, activities, and conference calls from November 1 to 15. In Week 2, Sue gets busy at work and doesn't complete one Required Learning Activity. Sue has until December 1, 2021 to complete this RLA.  If Sue does not fully complete RF101 by December 2, 2021, she will have to wait until it is offered again (possibly November 2022) and register to participate at that time. 

Learning events that are currently offered include:

Core Learning Events

The following core LEs lead to a Certificate in Northern Recreation Leadership.

Advanced Learning Events

The following core LEs lead to a Certificate in Northern Recreation Leadership.

A description and current schedule of all our learning events can be found on our website at www.recnorth.ca.