AEE Membership

As a member of AEE, you become part of a dynamic community of professionals, organizations and students who believe that the core of learning is greatly enhanced by experiential forms of education.

AEE has its roots in outdoor education and is well respected as a leader in the area of accreditation for EE programs. The association has grown to include professionals focusing on wilderness and therapeutic programs, schools and colleges, leadership development, international education, service learning, health, corporate training and development and more.

AEE champions experiential education through the publication of an academic journal, hosting conferences, and by providing a way for practitioners to share research and disseminate practical applications of that research.

AEE's member community reflects the many fields that utilize experiential education methodologies. Members work in outdoor, classroom, human service, organizational training, therapeutic and adventure settings. Together they stand behind an educational philosophy that fosters personal growth, leadership development, teamwork, and environmental stewardship through hands-on experiences.