2024 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

2024 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

March 22-24, 2024 at West Virginia University Outdoor Education Center

The Mid-Atlantic Region encompasses the following U.S. states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Our region unifies individuals from a variety of fields: including schools and colleges, museums, therapeutic recreation centers, camps and conference centers, and outdoor recreation venues.

We, as the Mid-Atlantic Region, strive to promote and support the vision of AEE. This vision connects a global community of educators and practitioners, and it expands their capacity to enrich lives through experiential education. AEE is currently leading the way in experiential education nationwide and they will need our continuous support and efforts in making a difference in the lives of many.

The Regional Conferences bring together the experiential education community in a particular geographic area or area of focus – members and non-members – to work, talk, network, play, and learn together in an educational (and fun!) environment. These Regional Conferences bring attendees together who share the goals of promoting, defining, developing, and applying theories and practices of Experiential Education. Meet an incredible community, enrich your work or studies, increase your professional network, learn from leaders and innovators, and leave with the momentum and inspiration to take on your next goal.

REGISTRATION RATES

$97 without lodging

$165 with lodging

LODGING:

• Onsite lodging: 2 nights (only 50 available)

• On-site lodging is purchased with registration (Spots are limited). Located in the center of campus, the Adventure Basecamp Overnight Facility includes 4 overnight yurt structures. Arranged to accommodate up to 12 people per unit, each yurt is equipped with bunk-beds, electricity and heat. Multiple outlets are available along the outside interior wall. Guests will also find that each yurt is equipped with a center communal area that consists of multiple Adirondack chairs and tables. Dimmable lights and outside seating are also available. Each yurt is located within a very short walk of all conference program areas. Bathrooms, showers, picnic areas  and fire rings are also located within feet of these yurt facilities.     https://adventurechallenge.wvu.edu/our-facilities/adventure-basecamp-overnight

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MARCH 22    

Conference Check-In: 4-8 pm - Natural Resource Center
Off-site Social: 5:00 PM - Tropics Restaurant - 2500 Cranberry Square, Morgantown, WV 26508

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

Check-In: 7:30-9 am - Natural Resource Center
Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Natural Resource Center
Dharma Meditation: 8:45-9:45am - NRC
Workshop 1: 10 – 11:20 am - NRC/ Yurt
Lunch - Keynote: 11:45-12:45pm - NRC/ Yurt
Workshop 2: 1:15 -2:30 - Natural Resource Center
Workshop 3: 2:45 – 3:15 pm - NRC/ Yurt
Play Note: 4-5 pm - Natural Resource Center
Dinner: 5:30-6:30 pm - Natural Resource Center
Alpine Tower/Free Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm - Tower/NRC
Talent show/Campfire: 8 - 10 pm - NRC

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

Breakfast: 8:00 AM - Natural Resource Center
Closing Reflections: 9-9:30 am - Natural Resource Center
Departure: 10:00 AM

All regional events and conferences are entirely volunteer run. Each year, conference and event offerings depend on the capacity of volunteer teams, so events vary year-to-year! Regional teams are always seeking more volunteers!