Virginia Adventure Education Conference
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The Virginia Adventure Education Conference brings together Virginia's outdoor educators, guides, collegiate programs, and leaders to network and discuss industry trends, while also creating opportunity for students from Virginia's College adventure programs to present in a professional setting.
February 28, 2020 at James Madison Univ. (Harrisonburg, VA) |
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2020 INFORMATION COMING SOON!
2019 Keynote Speaker: Pete Eshelman
"Trails & Rivers: More Than Dirt and Water" (read description here)
Pete Eshelman is an outdoors guy. He developed roanokeoutside.com, founded the Blue Ridge Marathon – America’s Toughest Road Marathon, Virginia's Blue Ridge Go Cross Race, and the GO Outside Festival to help build brand recognition for outdoor recreation and increase recognition Virginia's Blue Ridge as a place to live, work, and invest. His work has changed the region’s community narrative to one that places a high value on the outdoors.
Pete Eshelman is an outdoors guy. He developed roanokeoutside.com, founded the Blue Ridge Marathon – America’s Toughest Road Marathon, Virginia's Blue Ridge Go Cross Race, and the GO Outside Festival to help build brand recognition for outdoor recreation and increase recognition Virginia's Blue Ridge as a place to live, work, and invest. His work has changed the region’s community narrative to one that places a high value on the outdoors.
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PAST EVENT SPEAKERS:
Sasha Griffith Adventure Coordinator, JMU
Harriet Flynn Assoc. Director, The OLC Trey Smith, Horizons Outdoor Center Lester Zook Founder, Wild Guyde Adventures |
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Growing VA's Adventure Ed. Programs
Both industry professionals and students will present topics covering industry best practices, adaptive involvement strategies, risk management techniques, emerging industry gear and technology, and the future of adventure education and tourism in Virginia.
Past Participating College/University Programs:
Brevard College (NC), Ferrum College, George Mason University, Hollins University, James Madison University, Liberty University, Lord Fairfax Community College, Old Dominion University, Radford University, Shenandoah University, University of Lynchburg, University of South Florida, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, Virginia Western Community College. If YOUR program is not yet included, ask "WHY NOT?" and get registered today!
Brevard College (NC), Ferrum College, George Mason University, Hollins University, James Madison University, Liberty University, Lord Fairfax Community College, Old Dominion University, Radford University, Shenandoah University, University of Lynchburg, University of South Florida, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, Virginia Western Community College. If YOUR program is not yet included, ask "WHY NOT?" and get registered today!
Register for the Conference
Registration for the 2020 conference will begin in late fall 2019 (register early to guarantee your shirt!)
2019 Registration Pricing Was: $25 Students / $35 Professionals / $75 Vendors
Please contact us if interested in sponsoring this event.
2019 Registration Pricing Was: $25 Students / $35 Professionals / $75 Vendors
Please contact us if interested in sponsoring this event.
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