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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 AEE Member community uniquely brings together this community to learn from and with one another.
Research Stay current with the latest research in experiential education with entirely free access to the Journal of Experiential Education. Community Connect with thousands of professionals in the Member Directory. Learning & Development Access 150+ International Conference Workshop Recordings and live webinars to advance your skills. Grow and discover with free access to most AEE Books and Publications. Career Advancement Elevate your work with eligibility for AEE Awards & volunteer leadership positions. Amplified Exposure Get your job openings in front of potential staff in the Experiential Education Career Center. *2 free postings/year plus discounted pricing. Discounts & Pro-Deals Enjoy special discounts and deals from our partners. Access discounted registration rates for the annual International conference and regional conferences. News Receive the Monthly Member Newsletter with the latest news and trends in experiential education. Visibility & Increased Awareness Feature your own news and announcements in the 'member news' section of the monthly member newsletter and on AEE Facebook/Instagram stories. Showcase your upcoming events with 5 free event postings on our event calendar. *Shared Growth *Organizational Members: Give your staff their own personalized access to all AEE member benefits under your Organizational Membership. "My AEE membership has enabled me to continue lifelong learning. AEE has helped me develop a wonderful career, make lifelong friends and colleagues and prepared me to deal with constant change." - Rita, Member Since 2008 "AEE is one of the most welcoming, inclusive, and fun communities I have ever been involved in. Being a member of AEE keeps me connected to people and resources that help me create more impactful outcomes with my clients, as well as inspire me to keep growing myself." - Eileen, Member Since 2014 "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 "AEE is the place to be if you are interested in pursuing the field of experiential education. Whether you are a wilderness trip instructor, K12 teacher, challenge course practitioner, or adventure therapist, this is the organization that will support you throughout your EE journey." - Mo, AEE Member "As a college student and working professional, access to the Journal of Experiential Education and books/publications has been critical to my success academically and in the workplace. The job posting has given our organization some employees over the years to fill in the gaps other hiring opportunities don't meet. Social media, newsletters, and the member directory provide a stronger sense of community to myself and my coworkers." - John, AEE Member
The Association for Experiential Education (AEE) is your community of like-minded professionals who believe in the transformative impact of learning through experience.
All AEE Memberships (Individual and Organizational) Include:
Join the AEE today and unlock a world of support, resources, and opportunities for your career.
What Our Members Are Saying:
Individual
Individual Memberships are ideal for individuals, students, or business owners
1) Supporter (Student/Retired/Early Professional) $85 / year
Please choose the supporter tier if you are currently a student, are retired, or in the early stages of your career.
2) Advocate (Professional) $195 / year
Please choose the advocate tier if you are currently a professional or if you can contribute more to the association.
3) Leader (Professional - EE Champion) $305 / year
Please choose the leader tier if you are currently a professional looking to support The Association for Experiential Education in our mission to elevate EE worldwide.
International Members:
As an international association, AEE strives to be accessible to educators around the world. We offer these tiers to provide three rate options based on World Bank Economic Classifications. Residents in “low income” countries are encouraged to join AEE at the supporter tier. Residents in “middle income” countries are encouraged to join AEE at the advocate tier. Residents in “high income” countries are encouraged to join AEE at the leader tier. If you need to join AEE at a lower rate, please contact us and we would be glad to offer a discounted rate depending on your WBE Classification.
*If you need to pay via check, PO or wire transfer, 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
Organization
*All tiers receive the same benefits
Organizational Memberships are ideal for organizations, schools, universities/colleges, or businesses with multiple employees. Give your staff their own personalized access to all AEE member benefits under your Organizational Membership. Enhance the professional development of your staff!
1) Supporter Organization (Up to 5 Inheriting Members) $355 / year
The Supporter tier is intended for organizations who will only link 5 or fewer staff to their membership, or organizations with non-profit status or low operating budgets. If you will have more inheriting members, please consider the higher tier.
2) Advocate Organization (Up to 15 Inheriting Members) $465 / year
The Advocate tier is intended for organizations who will only link 15 or fewer staff to their membership, or organizations with mid-range operating budgets.
3) Leader Organization (15+ Inheriting Members) $805 / year
The Leader tier is intended for organizations who have over 15 individuals linked to their membership, or organizations looking to support the Association in our mission to elevate EE worldwide.
International Members:
As an international association, AEE strives to be accessible to educators around the world. We offer these tiers to provide three rate options based on World Bank Economic Classifications. If you are able: Organizations in “low income” countries are encouraged to join AEE at the supporter tier. Organizations in “middle income” countries are encouraged to join AEE at the advocate tier. Organizations in “high income” countries are encouraged to join AEE at the leader tier. If you need to join AEE at a lower rate, please contact us and we would be glad to offer a discounted rate depending on your WBE Classification.
*If you need to pay via check, PO or wire transfer, 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