Registration fees for the 2025 School is $1,500 USD which include 5 days of classroom instruction, course materials, housing for 4 nights, all meals and PNWRMS gear. A fee increase is anticipated for the 2026 School.

Cancellation Fee

There is a cancellation fee of $350 USD before January 31 and $750 USD after February 1. Alternatively, registrations can be reassigned to staff within the same organization by contacting info@pnwrms.org or 1-253-820-5626.

Potential Funding Options

  • For organizations insured through Washington Cities Insurance Authority, this School is pre-approved for a full reimbursement through them. Talk to your agency’s WCIA contact about fund availability.

  • Scholarship for up to $500 USD provided by INPRA.

  • Canadian residents are eligible for a $400 USD scholarships offered by the PNWRMS Regents. Four scholarships are available.

  • Oregon Parks and Recreation Association offers the Gene Herlocker - Gary A Ward Professional Development Grant of up to $500 for professional development trainings. Applications are accepted in January/February and again in June/July.

  • Washington Parks and Recreation Association offers a Mickey Corso Professional Leadership Grant. Application process usually opens up at the beginning of the year and award recipients are announced at the spring WRPA Annual Conference.