The AEE Accreditation Program is the nation's first recognized accreditation process focusing on adventure experiential education programming. After a rapid increase in experiential programs in the late eighties and early nineties, the need for standards of program quality, professional behavior and appropriate risk management was imperative. In 1994, AEE responded to the need by developing the most comprehensive standards for common practices in the industry. View Current Accredited Programs.

AEE accreditation serves the public, the profession of experiential education and the organization under review.

 

 

 

The public is served by:
1. a ready identification of quality programs from which to choose,
2. an objective, independent source of information about those programs,
3. a reasonable indication of the quality standards for those programs.

The profession of experiential education is served through:
1. a safeguard of the reputation of the field,
2. elevating the practices of the field,
3. self-governance,
4. advocacy for participants and organizations,
5. avenues for continuing education and professional development.

Service to the organizations pursuing AEE accreditation is great and may include:
1. providing leadership within the profession,
2. improving the quality and performance of programs,
3. preserving access to federal lands,
4. preserving access to affordable liability insurance,
5. increasing the ability to attract financial and human resources.

Looking for an Accredited Program?
Are you a parent looking for a reputable adventure program or camp to send your child to this summer? Looking to push your physical and emotional limits, learn leadership, wilderness skills, and receive college credit but do not know which program you can trust? Do you own a business and want your employees to increase their efficiency, communication, and trust in each other by attending a corporate training program?

Programs that have gone through the AEE Accreditation process have distinguished themselves in the growing field of experiential education. At the time of the accreditation review programs must document and display compliance with the standards for adventure programs in experiential education. AEE accredits a wide variety of adventure programs and organizations from wilderness adventure programs, colleges and university outdoor programs, K-12 school programs, wilderness therapy, youth programs, and corporate teambuilding and training.

Attaining accredited status through the AEE Accreditation Program is evidence of an organization's commitment to quality, belief in professional standards, and allocation of resources towards continuous improvement.

Organizations Inquiring About Accreditation
Is your adventure education program the best it can be?  When you achieve AEE Accreditation, you can have confidence that your program conforms to industry standards. AEE works continuously with experts in adventure programming to set the standards for risk management, safety, and sound practices. Qualifying programs are eligible for a variety of benefits including increased recognition, visibility on AEE's website, premium discounts on liability insurance, access to certain public lands and the use of the AEE Accredited Seal. Contact Us