Preparing Educators for Adventures with Kids
Annual Outdoor Education Conference
Dates: March 1 - March 2, 2013 with Pre-Conference events February 28
"For the things we have to learn before we can do, we learn by doing" -Aristotle
See session information here
Keynote:
Tom Heck
President & Founder
International Association of Teamwork Facilitators
This event will be a time for educators, camp professionals, college students, and others from related fields to network and share ideas, trends and new strategies.
Sessions will be led by a variety of experts from the field and will cover subjects such as environmental education, administrative issues, grant writing, new trends and ideas, team building, and much more.
If you are interested in energizing your Outdoor Education program, your school, or simply would like more information about the field, join us for an event full of hands-on learning, exciting experiences, and workshops.
Pre-Conference Events:
Tom Heck - Learn a series of portable team and leadership development activities using new and make-it-yourself props. This is a workshop for advanced facilitators looking for something new. This will be in the afternoon. www.tomheck.com
Project Learning Tree - PLT is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. www.plt.org
Cost breakdown:
Early Bird Registration (Before Jan. 1, 2013) - $175
Early Bird Commuter Registration (Before Jan. 1, 2013) - $115
General Registration - $225
Commuter Rate - $150
Day Rate - $75
Pre Conference Rates - $45
Presenter Rate - Lodging Fee Only