About the Course

Inclusive recreation programs create spaces where everyone can participate, feel welcome, and belong. Whether you work in parks and recreation, community programs, education, or youth services, the strategies in this course are designed to help you build programs that support participants of all abilities. This course is intended for one individual user to ensure a meaningful, individualized learning experience.  This training is for a single user. The user will have access to the course for six months from the date of registration.  For team training or multi-user access, please contact us—we’d love to help you find the right training package!

What people are saying

Hear from recreation and camp professionals who are already putting strategies found in this class into practice.

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This course is fantastic! It starts with the foundation of what inclusivity is and works up through the levels of understanding with anecdotes, vocabulary, useful handouts and knowledge checks. The worksheets and handouts are clean, professional and easy to understand. Many times when I take a training I find they are repetitive or so basic they don't meet my needs. This training provides not only the problem and solution, but all the steps in between, so there no question of how to implement inclusivity in daily camp life or programming. The tips and tools outlined and shown are excellent and gives the person taking this course a great place to start. This gives me much more confidence going into summer camp this season!
Gina C.

Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation - City of Bath, ME

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This training was incredibly valuable. With a strong background in disability support, both professionally and personally, and being newer to the parks and recreation field, I have been focused on leading my team in a way that genuinely supports inclusion. The content and resources reinforced that we are on the right track while also providing clear, practical strategies to strengthen our approach. I especially appreciated how actionable and grounded the content was. It made the work feel both achievable and impactful.
Sarah G.

Operations & Program Supervisor - Cary, NC

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You have done a remarkable job in creating this class. I love the downloads, the pace, the graphics, the videos. I especially love the way you come across on the videos: voice, tone, facial expression, etc. are poised, professional and joyful. Basically, you have hit this one out of the park! Keep up the great work!
Beverly R.

Lifelong educator 

Curriculum

4 Chapters · 16 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1: Welcome and Course Introduction

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome to Building Inclusive Camp and Recreation Communities

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Meet Lisa Drennan & MERGE Inclusion Consulting

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      How This Course Works

  2. 2

    Module 2: Foundations of Inclusion

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      Meet Kyle

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      Rate Yourself

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Let's Talk Terms

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Six Principles of Inclusion

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Words Matter

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

  3. 3

    Module 3: Inclusion Strategies & Practical Tools

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      Diverse Abilities in Camp and Recreation Settings

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      Eight Key Inclusion Practices and Strategies

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      Working with Families: Communication & Best Practices

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      Knowledge Check

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    Module 4: Closing and Reflection

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      Rate Yourself Again

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      Thank You!

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Course Survey: Building Inclusive Camp and Recreation Communities

What you'll learn

Build a Strong Foundation For Inclusion

Define inclusion, apply person-first language, and understand how mindset and language shape program culture.

Apply Practical Strategies to Support All Participants

Learn to use inclusive tools, adapt activities, and communicate effectively with families and support networks.

Create Environments Where Everyone Belongs

Learn how to design programs, routines, and interactions that support meaningful participation, connection, and a sense of belonging for all.

Start building more inclusive communities—enroll now.

Gain confidence supporting participants of all abilities. Learn at your own pace. Apply it immediately.

$295.00

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