Adventure Therapy Best Practices Conference 2027
10th Adventure Therapy Best Practices Conference
Brought to you by the Association for Experiential Education Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group (TAPG)
May 19-21, 2027
Camp Mary Orton | Columbus, Ohio, USA
Roots and Branches: Where Are We Growing?
SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendar for May 19-21, 2027 to join us and other adventure therapy providers from North America and around the world for our 10th Adventure Therapy Best Practices Conference at Camp Mary Orton in Columbus, Ohio, USA! Our Best Practices Conference focuses on learning by doing, and this time around we’re planning deep dives into adventure, nature, and outdoor therapeutic practices. We’ll also have an expert panel discussion and workshops focused on where AT is and where we’re growing. Registration isn’t open yet, but we don’t want you to miss it, so plan ahead now and invite your colleagues and friends!
EXPERIENTIAL PRACTICE
Applications-focused workshops & adventure modality-specific deep dives
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
State of AT expert panel, community building activities, & campfire conversations
NATURE & CAMP VIBES
Indoor, outdoor, and nature learning environments & cabin and tent camping available
CALL FOR PROPOSALS! 10th Adventure Therapy Best Practices Conference
The Call for Proposals for AEE/TAPG's 10th Adventure Therapy Best Practices Conference taking place on May 19-21, 2027 in Columbus, Ohio, USA is now open! We're seeking a slate of high-quality experiential workshops for this event.
The theme for this conference is Roots and Branches: Where are We Growing?. This conference is designed for therapeutic adventure and adventure therapy professionals to take a deeper dive into practice. To that end, priority is placed on workshops that:
1. Emphasize application and skill-building for therapeutic and adventure and adventure therapy practice.
2. Discuss current trends and issues facing the field and conceptualize next steps in our evolution.
3. Include multiple presenters to optimize opportunities for diverse representation and perspectives.
The DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS is October 2, 2026. This conference embraces the camp atmosphere and immerses participants in the outdoors, so keep that in mind when developing proposals. Most workshops will take place outdoors with little to no AV equipment.
We can't wait to see what you submit! Please feel free to reach out with any questions to Kim Sacksteder at kim@aee.org.