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2885 Aurora Avenue, Suite #28,
Boulder, CO. USA 80303-2252
Tel. 303-440-8844
FAX 303-440-9581

Experiential education is a process through which a learner constructs knowledge, skill, and value from direct experiences.

WHAT IS AEE?

OUR MISSION:

The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) is a not-for-profit, international professional organization with roots in adventure education, committed to the development, practice, and evaluation of experiential learning in all settings.

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 knew that the core of learning is greatly enhanced by experiential forms of education.

Now, with approximately 2000 members in over 20 countries, AEE's diverse membership consists of individuals and organizations with affiliations in education, recreation, outdoor adventure programming, mental health, youth service, physical education, management development training, corrections programming for people with disabilities, and environmental education.

OUR VISION:

To be a leading international organization for the development and application of experiential education principles and methodologies. Our intent is to create a just and compassionate world by transforming education and promoting positive social change.

AEE does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, or professional affiliation.

WHAT AEE PROVIDES

AEE AND OTHER EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION INTERNET RESOURCES:

To stay in the forefront of electronic communications, AEE is expanding its Internet resources through Email, Gopher, and the World Wide Web to better serve members and foster discussionn and information sharing on experiential education.

PUBLICATIONS:

AEE publishes books, periodicals, directories, and newsletters covering numerous topics related to experiential education, including theory, ethics, current trends, and historical perspectives.

JOURNAL:

The Journal of Experiential Education is a professional journal containing a diverse range of articles as well as the results of research conducted in the field. Now in its 18th volume, the Journal has long been the mainstay of published research and articles for the field.

CONFERENCES:

The Association sponsors an annual International Conference and annual Regional Conferences in North America which provide professional development renewal and networking opportunities.

JOBS CLEARINGHOUSE:

This monthly newsletter provides a detailed listing of full-time, part-time, and seasonal job and internship opportunities available for people in the field of experiential education, outdoor adventure education, and related fields.

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION SERVICES:

Peer review support is available to adventure programs, and the opportunity for accreditation is available to Organizational members who achieve AEE's high standards. Manuals and technical assistance are also available.

PROFESSIONAL GROUPS:

Membership in AEE allows you to affiliate with a professional group of educators/programmers who share similar views and ideas on topics specific to your area of interest. These groups publish newsletters, books, and directories; host pre-conference workshops at both the International and Regional Conferences; and conduct research relevant to their members' interests.

Current Professional Groups:

REGIONS:

The Association is broken down into geographic regions for purposes of networking. Each region organization is staffed by volunteers. Many regional organizations offer regional conferences and other services such as regional newsletters.

SPECIAL INTERST GROUPS(SIG's):

PRODUCT/SERVICES DISCOUNTS:

Membership in AEE provides the opportunity to receive discounts on outdoor-related gear and services from the following companies:

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

INDIVIDUAL:

FAMILY:

All the benefits of an Individual Membership, plus:

ORGANIZATIONAL/CORPORATE:

In addition to individual benefits:

BOOKS

Order the following books directly through Kendall/Hunt Publishing by calling (800) 228-0810. When calling, please reference AEE and have your member # ready.

ADVENTURE THERAPY: Therapeutic Applications of Adventure Programming

Michael A. Gass, Ph.D.
ISBN #0-8403-8272-3
This valuable resource book contains writings by Dr. Gass and other respected practitioners in the growing field of therapeutic adventure programming. The book's 39 chapters address such issues as why adventure therapy works, programming considerations, the theory of adventure therapy, current research in the field, examples of effective programs, and future directions in the field.
AEE Member price $23.95 / Non Member $29.95

BOOK OF METAPHORS, VOLUME II

Michael A. Gass, Ph.D.
ISBN #0-7872-0306-8
The use of metaphors in adventure programming often serves as a key for producing lasting functional change for clients. This book is a compilation of presentations designed to enhance learning for those participating in adventure-based programs, in which practitioners share how they prepare experiences for presentations. Topics covered include steps for framing experiences, verbal introductions, debriefing, and methods for facilitating adventure experiences.
Member $23.00 / Non Member $28.95

ETHICAL ISSUES IN EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION: SECOND EDITION

Jasper S. Hunt, Jr.
ISBN #0-8403-9038-6
An examination of the current ethical issues in the field of adventure programming and experiential education. Examples of topics include ethical theory, informed consent, sexual issues, student rights, environmental concerns, and programming practices. This book encourages experiential education practitioners to reflect carefully on the ethical issues inherent to their profession.
Member $16.00 / Non Member $23.00

THE THEORY OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION: THIRD EDITION

Karen Warren, Mitchell Sakofs and Jasper S. Hunt, Jr., editors
ISBN #0-7872-0262-2
The third edition of this groundbreaking book looks at the theoretical foundations of experiential education from a philosophical, historical, psychological, social, and ethical perspective. The aim of the book is to encourage readers to think about why they are doing what they are doing. This book shows the reflection side of the experience of experiential educators.
Member $30.00 / Non Member $38.95

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN SCHOOLS AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Richard J. Kraft and James Kielsmeier, editors
ISBN #0-7872-0183-9
This updated and expanded anthology addresses the role of experiential education at all levels of schooling. General theory, service learning, research and evaluation, cultural journalism, the environment, and practical ideas are just some of the subjects covered. This book is a must for educators, school board members, administrators, professors, and researchers who are still striving to improve education for all our children, young people, and adults.
Member $30.00 / Non Member $38.95
Order the following book directly from Venture Publishing: 1999 Cato Avenue, St. College, PA 16801 (814) 234-4561. Please indicate that you are an AEE member to receive the member price.

ADVENTURE EDUCATION

John C. Miles and Simon Priest
ISBN #0-910251-39-8
This book provides the first comprehensive examination of all aspects of adventure education from history, to philosophy, to leadership, to administration. In 53 chapters, it brings together the ideas of many practitioners of adventure education programming to reveal the extent of the literature in the field providing insight into every aspect of this growing movement.
Member $25.55 / Non Member $31.95
You may order the following books directly from AEE by calling (303) 440-8844.

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION IN HIGH SCHOOL: Life in the Walkabout Program

Bert Horwood with a foreword by Maurice Gibbons
ISBN #0-9293-6104-0
This book is a stirring ethnography of Jefferson County Open High School, an institution based on the revolutionary idea of high school as a right of passage from adolescence to adulthood. A book for all educators and an important contribution to the literature of experiential education.
Member $9.00 / Non Member $13.50

MANUAL OF ACCREDITATION STANDARDS FOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS

ISBN #0-9293-61-13-X
The most recent issue of the guidelines used to review and accredit programs through AEE's Program Accreditation Services. The Manual of Accreditation Standards represents the collective experience of program professionals who have designed and run the activities presented in this book. AEE believes these guidelines represent the best possible standards in the field at this point in time.
Member $17.50 / Non Member $20.00

DIRECTORIES

1995 AEE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AND HANDBOOK: The Complete Association Resource

An 85-page index that lists AEE's Corporate & Organizational Members, Family & Individual Members, Professional Groups, Special Interest Groups, Regional Groups, International Liaisons, and more. Indexed geographically for easy reference.
Free with Membership / Non Member $25.00

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ADVENTURE THERAPY AND RELATED PROGRAMS: 1980-1994

compiled by Lee Gillis, Ph.D. and April Babb, B.S.
This document is an attempt to collect and annotate all the available referenced material from 1980-1994 relating to the use of adventure programming with special populations. This material will help experienced and novice researchers to understand the breadth and depth of the therapeutic adventure programming field.
Member $5.00 / Non Member $7.00

DIRECTORY OF EXPERIENTIAL THERAPY AND ADVENTURE-BASED COUNSELING PROGRAMS

edited by Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D.
A complete biographical breakdown of each organization listed, this directory identifies those programs which use adventure and experiential activities with special needs populations for therapeutic purposes. Lists 257 organizations whose missions include utilizing experiential/adventure exercises as therapeutic and educational tools. (1992)
Member $12.50 / Non Member $15.00

EXPERIENCE-BASED TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: Directory of Programs

edited by David Agran, Dan Garvey, Todd Miner, and Simon Priest
A descriptive listing of over 90 training and development programs in North America and abroad. Also includes chapters on shopping for a program provider, descriptions of activity categories, and services and resources. (1993)
Member $12.50 / Non Member $15.00

PUBLICATIONS

RISK MANAGEMENT IN ADVENTURE PROGRAMS 1995: Articles and Incident Data from 1989 & 1990

An excellent resource for anyone from administrators to instructors charged with managing risks in adventure programming. An annual periodical reviewing the prior year's incident data as well as articles on current thinking on risk management. Both backcountry/wilderness-based and facility-based programming data are included. A joint project between AEE and the Wilderness Risk Managers Committee.
Available in early summer 1995. Price to be announced.

JOBS CLEARINGHOUSE

One of the most comprehensive and widely used monthly listings of full-time, part-time, and seasonal job and internship opportunities in the experiential/adventure education field. Contains listings for jobs available nationwide and abroad. In the field or in the classroom, the Jobs Clearinghouse has a position for you!
Member or Non Member (single issue) $7.00
Member (12 issues) $30.00
Non Member (12 issues) $60.00
*Shipping and handling included in subscription rates for delivery in the United States only.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS MANUALS: 1990-1994

A collection of abstracts from the workshops presented at each International AEE Conference. This resource allows you to access information presented by many of the leaders in the field at their workshops over the years.
1993 Manual: Member $12.50 / Non Member $15.00
All others: Member $20.00 ea. / Non Member $25.00 ea.

THE JOURNAL OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

A professional journal for people in the field of experiential education and adventure education. The Journal publishes a diverse range of articles in such subject areas as outdoor adventure programming, service learning, experiential school-based programming, environmental education, cultural journalism, internships, therapeutic applications, research and theory, the creative arts, and much more. Three issues per year.
Free to Members / $25.00 yr. Non Members (CO residents add 7.01% sales tax)
*Shipping and handling included for subscriptions in the United States

JOURNAL BACK ISSUES: Any single issue from 1978-1994

Member $6.00 per issue / Non Member $8.00 per issue

NEW!!! MULTI-VOLUME JOURNAL SETS

An invaluable reference tool for anyone in the field of experiential education and a must for your library, school, or organization's collection, the Journal is now available in multi-volume sets as follows:
l All volume collection: all issues published 1978-1994 (46 issues)*
PLUS one complimentary copy of the Journal Index
Member $200.00 per set (you save $88.00)
Non Member $270.00 per set (you save $114.00)
*Add 5% shipping and handling (outside USA please call for quote)
l One-year sets (3 issues) for any year from 1978-1994
Member $12.00 per set (you save $6.00)
Non Member $18.00 per set (you save $6.00)
(Refer to Order Form for s&h charges)

AEE JOURNAL INDEX

Includes all volumes from 1978-1994, classified by subject, title, and author.
Member $8.00 / Non Member $10.00
(Free with purchase of a multi-volume set)

PRODUCT LINE

Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

MUGS

White coffee mugs with distinctive blue AEE apple logo and lettering. Natural mineral based. Made from 80% recycled materials.
$5.00

BASEBALL CAPS

100% wool, navy blue, adjustable baseball caps with embroidered AEE apple logo and lettering.
$12.50

CRAZY CREEK CHAIRS

Lightweight and versatile, Crazy Creek Chairs are designed for comfort and easy use. Made of durable 420-denier coated nylon packcloth and one-half inch closed-cell foam. Available in assorted colors with the AEE apple logo on the back.
Regular: Member $40.50 / Non Member $45.50
Large: Member $43.50 / Non Member $48.50
Power Lounger: Member $50.00 / Non Member $55.00 To join the AEE, print a copy of the membership form below and return it to the AEE address listed below.

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AEE One Year Membership Rates

Students and Individuals with Annual Incomes:

Below $10,000........................................$ 50.00

$10,000 to $20,000 ..................................$ 65.00

$20,000  and over ...................................$ 75.00

Family:..............................................$ 95.00


Organizational:......................................$175.00

Corporate:...........................................$250.00
(Add $10 Canadian Postage - Add $25 Overseas Postage)

Jobs Clearing House (JCH)

One Year Subscription Rates

Member:..............................................$ 30.00

Non Member:..........................................$ 60.00

Single Issue (Prepaid):..............................$  7.00
(Add $2 per issue Canadian Postage - Add $4 per issue Overseas Postage, Colorado residents sales tax, add 7.01%)

Professional Groups

One Professional Group voting membership is included with each AEE membership. To receive the newsletters of additional Professional Groups, add $5.00 per each Professional Group. To join a Professional Group check below:
_____Experienced Based Training and Development
_____Native, African, Asian, & Latino Americans of AEE
_____Schools & Colleges
_____Therapeutic Adventure
_____Women in Experiential Education

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This page is maintained by Rick Curtis, Director, Outdoor Action Program, Princeton University. Rcurtis@princeton.edu