Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium (OOPS) (Pre-Conference)


Tuesday, November 10, 2026
to Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium (OOPS) Pre-Conference of the AEE International Conference

Tuesday November 10th & Wednesday November 11th | Estes Park, CO

Cost:

    • $115 for Professionals ($100 for Professional Presenters)
    • $75 for Students ($50 for Student Presenters)

Please note: this pre-conference does not include lodging or meals. Please see options here. All OOPS Pre-Con events will be held in Rams Horn Lodge, so you are encouraged to stay at that lodge! You are welcome to bring your own food.

About OOPS:

group photoLed by Associate Professor/researcher Brent Bell, the Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium (OOPS) serves as a forum for scholarly exchange and professional development for leaders of outdoor and adventure based orientation programs. Hosted by the University of New Hampshire’s Outdoor Orientation Research Collaborative, the symposium is grounded in a commitment to high-impact research and discussion to construct effective outdoor orientations. The BRAT's (Brent’s Research Assistant Team), facilitates the annual The Outdoor Orientation Benchmarking Survey (TOOBS), the septennial Census of Outdoor Orientation, and have published over 30 studies to ensure that outdoor orientation programs have access to the evidence-based support they need to thrive. All skill levels are welcome.

Questions? Please contact outdoor.orientation@gmail.com