Our Vision

The vision of the Association for Experiential Education is to contribute to making a more just and compassionate world by transforming education.

Our Mission

The mission of the Association for Experiential Education is to develop and promote experiential education. The association is committed to supporting professional development, theoretical advancement and the evaluation of experiential education worldwide.

Our History

In the early 1970s, a group of educators assembled in Boone, North Carolina, USA, to discuss ways in which education could be made more relevant for students. These people believed that the core of learning is greatly enhanced by experiential forms of education. Now more than 1,200 members in over 30 countries around the globe are part of that discussion. AEE members have affiliations in education, recreation, outdoor and adventure programming, mental health, youth development, service learning, organizational development, corrections, programming for people with disabilities, and the environment. The work of our members is unique, inspiring, and meaningful, and contributes greatly to the well-being and education of individuals, communities and work environments.

Membership

Membership in the Association for Experiential Education allows you to fully participate in a supportive community dedicated to promoting, defining, developing and applying the theories and practices of experiential education. You become part of a network that will help you develop professionally, find employment or employees, learn valuable new strategies and skills to integrate into your business or practice, and develop lasting personal and professional relationships. In addition, your membership allows you easy access to professional development, products, services, information and resources at a substantial savings of time and money. Find out more about different levels of membershipand related benefits on association membership page on the national site. Ready to Join? You can purchase a membership online, here .