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Why Join AEE?

AEE Members are part of a professional community that advocates for and believes in the power of Experiential Education. Membership provides you with research, networking, professional development, and opportunities for connection to help you in your journey.

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Members are connected through a shared belief in Experiential Education, but come from a variety of backgrounds and areas of focus. people sitting at a table during a workshop, smiling AEE Members include: Practitioners, Training & Development Professionals, Classroom Teachers, Professors, Students, Researchers, Clinical Adventure Therapists, Parks & Recreation Professionals, Camp Directors & Staff, Consultants, Non-Profit Directors & Staff, Environmental Educators, and more.

^{“The opportunity to meet and be exposed to people and ideas outside of my traditional practice areas has been eye-opening and inspired me to expand my practice areas and network.” -Charlie, Member since 2017}

Ready to Take the Next Step for Yourself or Your Staff?

Offering Memberships for Individuals and Organizations

^{"I joined AEE for the amazing community, everyone is approachable and there is such a wealth of knowledge in its membership base. I like being able to reach out for advice and also provide it." - Kellie, Member since 2021}

^{"The Organizational membership gives more credibility to the work and programming within our organization. Connecting trained staff to a professional organization provides professionalism and a connection to research journals, training, and a community." -Freya, Member since 2018}

Individual

Individual Memberships are ideal for individuals, students, or business owners.

person talking, smiling An Individual Membership provides you with professional development resources and connects you with others in the field who share in your dedication to elevate Experiential Education worldwide. Explore all of the benefits below and consider which financial contribution is the most feasible for you at this time.

ALL Individual Membership Levels (Supporter, Advocate, Leader) will receive the following benefits:

Access Research in the Journal of Experiential Education
Learn and grow with free access to AEE Books and Publications
Find qualified staff with free job postings & discounted packages on the Experiential Education Job Board *2 per year
Stay in-the-know on the latest news in the field through the Monthly Member Newsletter
Enjoy special perks with Member Discounts and Pro Deals (from 13 partners)
Connect with your peers in the Member Directory (over 1,900 Members)
Elevate your work with eligibility for AEE Awards
Expand your reach with the ability to share stories, news, and events through AEE Social Media Channels and AEE Newsletters (over 20,000 followers)
Join in on the annual conference dedicated to Experiential Education - register for Conferences at a Discounted Rate
Get your events in front of potential attendees. Post Up to 10 Upcoming Events in the AEE Event Calendar
Continue your education with access to 141 International Conference Workshop Recordings from 2020/2021

3 Individual Member Level Tiers to Choose From:

1) Supporter $75 / year
$75 is the minimum Membership contribution that AEE offers to be able to sustain the Association.

2) Advocate $175 / year
In addition to all of the benefits above, the Advocate Membership level provides additional funds which will be used to bolster existing AEE programs such as membership support to Members who may not be able to meet our $75 Supporter tier, the funding scholarships for our conferences, and promotes our mission to offer programming and events to the greater community at little to no cost.

3) Leader $275 / year
In addition to all of the benefits above, the Leader Membership level allows our team to continue to diligently research and provide standards for safety, risk management, and best practices. Your support allows AEE to continue to grow our staff and volunteer presence, create new educational opportunities for the community, and propel the Association forward with new initiatives.

*PLEASE NOTE you will be required to pay online. If you need to pay via check or some other method, please contact sherry@aee.org.

If you choose to pay by credit card, you can also save the card for future checkouts! And, you can opt-in to auto-pay for future renewal dues invoices.

By signing up for an Association for Experiential Education Membership, you agree to these policies

Join as Individual

Organization

Organizational Memberships are ideal for organizations, schools, universities/colleges, or businesses with multiple employees.

Are you an Accredited Program or Member? You get the exact same benefits as Organizational Members!

An Organizational Membership provides the opportunity for your organization or business to enhance the professional development of your staff. You'll simultaneously support our shared mission and vision to expand and elevate Experiential Education worldwide. Explore all of the benefits below and consider which financial contribution is the most feasible for you at this time.

ALL Organizational Membership Levels (Supporter, Advocate, Leader) AND each individual Staff Member will receive the following benefits:

Empower your staff on their professional development journey with your unlimited number of sub-memberships (add your Staff! Sub-members can access member benefits, will have an individual profile in the member directory, and will have personal login credentials)
Access Research in the Journal of Experiential Education
Learn and grow with free access to AEE Books and Publications
Find qualified staff with free job postings & discounted packages on the Experiential Education Job Board *2 per year
Stay in-the-know on the latest news in the field through the Monthly Member Newsletter
Enjoy special perks with Member Discounts and Pro Deals (from 13 partners)
Connect with your peers in the Member Directory (over 1,900 Members)
Elevate your work with eligibility for AEE Awards
Expand your reach with the ability to share stories, news, and events through AEE Social Media Channels and AEE Newsletters (over 20,000 followers)
Join in on the annual conference dedicated to Experiential Education - register for Conferences at a Discounted Rate
Get your events in front of potential attendees. Post Up to 10 Upcoming Events in the AEE Event Calendar
Continue your education with access to 141 International Conference Workshop Recordings from 2020/2021

3 Organizational Member Level Tiers to Choose From:

1) Supporter Organization $325 / year
$325 is the minimum organizational Membership contribution that AEE offers to be able to sustain the Association.

2) Advocate Organization $425 / year
In addition to all of the benefits above, the Advocate Membership level allows us to grant scholarships to Members who may not be able to meet our $325 Supporter tier, helps us to fund scholarships for our conferences, and supports us in our mission to offer programming and events to the greater community at little to no cost.

3) Leader Organization $750 / year
In addition to all of the benefits above, the Leader Membership level also allows our team to continue to diligently research and provide standards for safety, risk management, and best practices. Your support allows AEE to continue to grow our staff and volunteer presence, create new educational opportunities for the community, and propel the Association forward with new initiatives.