The agenda is still being finalized; the details below are subject to change

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – Kentucky Science Center

2:00 – 5:00 PM – Registration
5:30 – 7:00 PM – Eat & Explore Reception, Child’s Right to Play Advocacy Awards

Thursday, October 23, 2025 – Kentucky Science Center

8:00 – 9:15 AM: Conference Welcome and Opening General Session

9:30 – 10:30 AM: Breakout Period 1

10:45 – 11:45 AM: Breakout Period 2

12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Membership Meeting

1:15 – 2:15 PM: Breakout Period 3

2:30 – 3:30 PM: Breakout Period 4
– OR –
2:45 – 4:45 PM: Movie Presentation with Keynote Discussion, “Territory of Play”

3:45 – 4:45 PM: Breakout Period 5

Enjoy the evening in Louisville!

Friday, October 24, 2025 – Bernheim Forest and Arboretum

Please note that Friday breakouts and their locations may change slightly depending on weather conditions, but we will be at the Bernheim Forest, rain or shine. Please dress appropriately, and check the weather!

8:30 AM: Depart meeting location for Bernheim Forest and Arboretum. Transportation provided.

9:15 AM: Arrive at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum for Welcome and snacks.

9:45 – 10:45 AM: Breakout Period 1 – OR – Forest Walk 1

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Breakout Period 2 – OR – Forest Walk 2

12:15 – 1:30 PM: Lunch and General Keynote Session

1:45 – 2:45 PM: Breakout Period 3 – OR – Forest Walk 3

3:00 – 4:00 PM: Breakout Period 4 – OR – Forest Walk 4

4:15 – 5:15 PM: Breakout Period 5 – OR – Forest Walk 5

5:30 PM: Reception and Doctor of Play Awards Presentation. Announcements for Saturday Schedule

7:00 PM: Return to departure location – OR – Sunset View.

Saturday, October 25, 2025 – Tours (click HERE for more information)

Tour 1- Kentucky Country Day School; Providence Childcare; Fall of the Ohio State Park; PlayPort

Tour 2 – Portland Museum; Alberto O. Jones Park; La Casita Center; PlayPort

Tour 3 – Louisville Nature Center; Highland Presbyterian Church; Chickasaw and Shawnee Parks; PlayPort

Tour 4 -Tour 4- Bus 4: Shawnee and Chickasaw Park / Playport /

All tours will include a boxed lunch. Tour choice and lunch selection will be collected with registration.

Saturday Evening Reception (separate ticket required, available for purchase with registration)

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