2026 Heartland Regional Conference
2026 Heartland Regional Conference!
Dates: March 6-8, 2026Location: Camp Henry, Newaygo, MI
From adventure therapy to classroom educators, we as experiential educators have stories, innovations and methods to share. Join us at beautiful Camp Henry to share your story!
This year's Keynote Speaker will be Lynn LaPointe, Wicahpi Sapa. Lynn is Sicangu Lakota Oyate and an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota. He has worked in the fields of Service-Learning and Experiential Education for over 25 years incorporating traditional Lakota thought and philosophy within the framework of Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being. These traditional teachings have been the basis of his Experiential, Service and Adventure based programming and presentations. Lynn currently serves as Wawo'kiye Ita'can (Servant Leader) for the Indigenous Education Initiative of the Michigan Department of Education. He has recently accepted an offer to serve a second, 3 year term on the Board of Directors for the Voyageur Outward Bound School in Mni'sota.
Call for Workshop Proposals is Open!
Not sure what is needed? Find more information about submitting a proposal.
Registration - Deadline February 20
Registration Rates:
Student/Retired/Early Professional $160
Professional $200
Leader $250
Registration includes: full access to the conference, lodging in bunk-style cabins (linens NOT included), 1 meal on Friday, 3 meals on Saturday and 2 meals on Sunday.
Friday 3/6/26
5:00 Registration open
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Social event
Saturday 3/7/26
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Opening/Playnote and Workshop
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Workshops and Keynote - Lynn LaPointe
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Saturday Social
Sunday 3/8/26
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Workshops and Closing
12:30 Lunch
Conference Sponsorship levels and benefits:
Benefits:
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Your logo in the program and on web page
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Shout out on our Facebook page and newsletter
Benefits:
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Your logo in the program and on web page
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Shout out on our Facebook page and newsletter
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Shout out during the social
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logo displayed at the social
Benefits:
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1/4 page ad in the program, logo prominent on web page
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Shout out on our Facebook page and newsletter whenever keynote is mentioned
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Promotional video or shout out before the keynote
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Banner displayed in keynote space (if this works in the space)
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1/2 page ad in the program, logo prominent on web page
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Shout out on our Facebook page and newsletter whenever the conference is mentioned
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Promotional video and/or shout out during the opening and closing of the conference
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Banner displayed at meals and/or in main meeting space
Conference Keynote Sponsor!
The Heartland Region includes the following states and provinces: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Would you like to help make our next conference great?
Let us know by filling out this survey or send an email to heartlandaee@gmail.com
From adventure therapy to classroom educators, we as experiential educators have stories, innovations and methods to share. Join us at beautiful Camp Henry to share your story!
Join us for an amazing weekend!