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I am happy to be a member of AEE because I am part of a world wide net, all of us thinking, working, sharing and practicing experiential education.
- Alexander Rose, Universidad Catolica de Valencia, San Vicente Martir, Espana
I love AEE. It is the main place where the people that do what I do come together to share and bring different perspectives. It is the one professional conference that I go to every year.
- Katie Asmus, MA, LPC, BMP, Namaste Healing Arts
AEE has been the most consistent element of professional development in my 13 years of working in the field.
- March 2009 member survey respondent
I had this idea, but no-one in my area to help me connect that clinically. It was so nice to find out that there was already a field supporting this. I would like to credit the Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group (TAPG) for keeping me motivated over the years.
- Kim Sacksteder, Supervisor, Camp Mary Orton
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Professional Development Opportunities
Build Leadership Skills and Help Shape the Direction of Experiential Education
(photo courtesy of AEE Accredited Program Eagle Rock School)
Standards and Accreditation of Adventure Programs 
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Gain confidence knowing that your program meets or exceeds industry standards - a tremendous asset when attracting participants, staff and financial resources
- Improve all aspects of your program through rigorous internal and impartial external review
- Attaining accredited status is solid evidence of an organization's commitment to quality and safety, belief in professional standards, and allocation of resources toward continued excellence and improvement;
- Program evaluation by objective, independent peer-reviewers;
- AEE accreditation has become the industry-accepted level of professional evaluation.
The process gave us the ability to look at our internal processes from an outside perspective. And accreditation is helpful for parents wanting a reputed third party to recognize that we do good work. - Jody Radtke, Program Director, Women's Wilderness Institute
I recommend the accreditation process for any organization; I believe it will help you to realize your potential in an accelerated way.
Michelle Flint , Assistant/Program Director, Pathfinder Outdoor Education, Inc.
We enjoyed the opportunity to be reviewed by the external review board which enabled us to be on the leading edge of experiential education.
Corinna Stevenson , Director of Programming,CanAdventure Education, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
(photo courtesy of AEE Accredited Program Albuquerque Academy )
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(photo courtesy of AEE Accredited Program Camp High Rocks)
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AEE Membership Return on Investment
True value and return on investment is intangible. Membership with AEE is about finding connections, lasting friendships, new ideas and opportunities to work as a collective whole to build a world where experiential education can thrive. Our members say it best, "I get so much more back in terms of friends and meaningful experiences than the energy that I expend being an active AEE member." Steve Pace, Prescott College
Your AEE Membership Fee Pays for Itself!
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Complimentary Journal of Experiential Education ($115)
- Discounts on conferences ($125)
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Books ($24)
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Listing in public directory ($19)
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Savings on gear ($60)
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Printing with Quark Promote ($100)
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NOLS risk management training ($85)
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Adventure and Recreation Law Center subscription ($25)
- Discount on Job Posting ($67)
- Newsletters, group and local correspondence, advocacy and grant information ($50)
- AEE Accreditation Application Fee Waived ($500)
Estimated AEE Member Savings - $670!
ROI (%) = Net program Benefits \ Program Costs
ROI - Organizational Members
For each $1 invested in AEE, you will receive a return of $10 in net benefits.
*$265 for Organizational Renewal, 4 people, $66.25 per person
ROI (%) = $670/$66* = 10
ROI - Individual Members
If you invest $1 in AEE, you will receive $6 in return in net benefits.
*$110 per person
ROI (%) = $600/$110 = 6
Details on How the AEE Membership ROI was Derived
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Complimentary Journal of Experiential Education ($115)
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Discounts on conferences ($125) [Save $100 on the 38th Annual International Conference, Save an average of $25 on Regional Conference]
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Books ($24) [Administrative Practices of AEE Accredited Programs, 2nd edition $20, Theory & Practice of ExEd $4]
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Listing in and access to public directory ($19) [Cost to purchase S&C Directory $19]
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Savings on gear ($60) [Based on two 6 packs of CAMP Nano Carabiners for $33 MSRP $90; another example - Wilderness First Responder WFR Certification Guide First Aid Kit $137.50 MSRP $250]
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Printing with Quark Promote ($100) [Save 15% on printing 1600 color postcards which cost $350, and design is free, normally between $50 and $500]
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NOLS Risk Management Training ($85) [Tuition: $565, average savings $85]
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Adventure and Recreation Law Center subscription ($25) [1 Year Subscription Price: $125.00, member price is $100]
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Discount on Job Posting ($67) [Price for one posting $75, Org Member Price $25 for 3 ($8 for 1)]
- Newsletters, group and local correspondence, advocacy and grant
information ($50) [Average cost similar services: 1 year subscription
to Orion magazine (6 issues) - $35; 1 year membership to Colorado
Mountain Club - $79]
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AEE Accreditation Application Fee Waived ($500)
Purchase your memership online via the AEE eStore. Or send the membership form in with payment. Or call the office 866-522-8337 x 18.
(photo courtesy of AEE Accredited Program Deer Hill Expeditions)
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