2025 Northeast Regional Conference
The 2025 Northeast Regional Conference
Potash Hill, Marlboro, VT
Who attends? Over 175 Practitioners, Students, Facilitators, Program Directors, CEOs, Teachers, Professors, Therapists & more.
Schedule
Take a look at what's happening this conference weekend! Click here for the schedule.
Pre-Conference Events
Fostering Supportive Environments | Learn More & Register
Friday, April 25th 9:00am-12:00pm | High 5 Adventure Learning Center
Inspired Educator, Engaged and Connected Learners | Learn More & Register
Friday, April 25th 9:00am-3:00pm | Potash Hill, Marlboro, VT | Jen Stanchfield
Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium (OOPS) | Learn More & Register
Friday, April 25th, 9:00am to 5:00pm | Potash Hill, Marlboro, VT | University of New Hampshire
Registration Details
April 1 - Late Reg Starts
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Rate includes:
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Conference programming, keynotes, and socials
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Friday dinner, 3 meals Saturday, breakfast and lunch Sunday
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Rate includes:
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Conference programming, keynotes, and socials for the single day
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Meals for that day (based Friday dinner, Sat 3 meals, or Sun 2)
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Who
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Regular Bird
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Late Bird
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Student/Retired
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$185
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$215
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Member
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$250
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$280
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Non-Member
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$325
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$355
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One Day
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$100
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$100
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Lodging
Book your Lodging by March 23rd
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Costs
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Camping (per person)
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$30
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Single (per person)
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$135
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Double (per person)
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$80
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Linens (per person, for the weekend)
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$15
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Decline, I will do my own lodging
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$0
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Due to venue constraints, single and double room lodging options will close for booking on March 23rd. Camping will remain available through April 24th. If you've already registered and need to add lodging: Single, Double, Linens, Camping. If you're adding lodging, and have a roommate request or accommodation needs, email us at AEENortheast@aee.org. If purchasing a double, a random roommate will be assigned unless a mutual roommate request is specified.
- Accessibility: New Dorm building has an elevator, Happy Valley has ADA bathroom
- You can request specific roommates or ask to be randomly assigned a roommate during registration.
Ways to save!
Apply for a scholarship to cover part of the cost of registration! Silent auction donations from last year's regional conference have given us funds to support reducing the cost of attendance for potential attendees. We're hoping to be able to use all of the funds we have available to support as many people as we can to meet various financial needs and requests. No ask for funds is too small. Apply here .
Volunteer on Service Crew
We are looking for 10 people willing to volunteer at our 2025 Northeast AEE Regional Conference.
Service crew volunteer approximately 8 hours: 2 hours on Friday for setup/check-in; 4 hours on Saturday supporting workshops/activities; and 2 hours on Sunday for workshop support and/or cleanup. We try to schedule one crew member per workshop, and we take into account which workshops each crew member is most interested in attending while building the crew schedule. As we value play, connection, and choice, service crew will also have plenty of unscheduled time.
Be Seen! Exhibit or Sponsor
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Thank You To Our Conference Sponsors!
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Thank You To Our Exhibitors:
Contact Us
To contact us, email AEENortheast@aee.org or send us a Facebook message!
The Northeast Region covers the following states and provinces:
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Quebec, Atlantic Provinces
Did you know? All are welcome! You can attend the NE Conference even if you aren't within the Northeast Region.
The Northeast Regional Volunteers Seek To:
- Represent AEE's values in the Northeast, and support its growth and impact as an organization.
- Recognize and address current needs for attention and change within the Northeast by:
- Initiating strategies and actions to affect change in these areas
- Advising and supporting the Host Committee in reaching these objectives at Annual NE Regional Conference.
- Fuel the expansion and diversification of groups and perspectives within AEE.
- Foster connections within our region.
- Create opportunities for members to develop within this field.
Roles and participation in the council rotate to support allow for the capacity and perspectives needed to responsibly serve AEE in this way.
THE JOSH MINER DIALOGUE
In 2001, the Northeast Regional Conference hosted Josh Miner as one of the keynote speakers. As a founding trustee of Outward Bound, Josh was instrumental in bringing the experiential philosophy of Kurt Hahn to the United States. Conference attendees were fortunate to hear Josh's vision and passion firsthand, as he shared stories, metaphors, and lessons of children, curiosity, and character. Josh passed away nine months later.
In an effort to capture the essence of the wisdom he shared, in 2003 the Northeast Region Advisory Council established the Josh Miner dialogue series. The series consists of a public undefined dialogue or conversation between the years' honoree and another professional in the field. The "interview" traditionally takes place during the Northeast Regional Conference. This format gives conference attendees a chance to get to know the honoree in an informal setting that often reveals best practice advice and nuggets of wisdom, as well as personal stories and mistakes to avoid.
The Northeast Region Advisory Council in conjunction with the Regional Conference Host Committee selects the Josh Miner Dialogue Series honoree.
Future Honorees
Do you have a suggestion for a future honoree? The Northeast Region Advisory Council is interested in hearing from regional members about who they believe would be a good candidate for recognition as the Josh Miner dialogue series speaker. If you have a suggestion, please reach out to AEENortheast@aee.org
Past Recipients
2019 Jasper S. Hunt
2018 Mike Gass
2017 Laurie Gullion
2016 Dick Prouty
2015 Jed Williamson
2014 Nicki Hall
2013 Hendricks Davis
2012 Karen Warren
2011 Rob Rubendall
2010 Lance Lee
2009 Jim Schoel
2008 Pam McPhee
2007 Craig Dobkin
2006 Keith King
2005 Phil Costello
2004 Dan Garvey
2003 Karl Rohnke
PICOUP Award
Person In Charge Of Unlocking Potential
Michael Gessford will be remembered for his playful spirit, his dedication to the field of experiential education and his kindness and generosity. Mike possessed a unique way of empowering others to achieve their best. In a world of people so quick to offer answers; Mike asked questions. His confidence in others abilities and his endless pursuit of knowledge urged those around him to dig deeper within themselves. Mike was a perceptive educator who gave the world his all and asked for nothing in return. PICOUP is a phrase Mike himself came up with to describe his "job title": Person In Charge Of Unlocking Potential.
This award is dedicated to the memory of Mike Gessford (1962-2011), the original PICOUP. Mike would have liked to remind everyone, "follow your bliss."
The PICOUP Award will be given each year to someone in the Northeast AEE community who selflessly gives of themselves for the betterment of others. This award is to honor an individual who has the ability to empower others to achieve their best regardless of personal gain.
Past Honorees
2017 - Jim Grout
2016 - Kamora Herrington
2015 - Keith King
2014 - Brent Bell
2013 - Hutch Hutchinson
2012 - Beth Sayers
2011 - Mike Gessford
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Thank You To Our Conference Sponsors!Thank You To Our Exhibitors:
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