Virginia Adventure Education Conference
The VAAEC is an annual one-day event that provides accessible and inexpensive networking and professional development for students and professionals in the outdoor leadership field. The VAAEC includes an opening playnote session, a keynote address, workshop sessions, delicious lunch, giveaways, a conference item, and exhilarating closing Outdoor Adventure Games. Attendance at VAAEC continues to grow every year, and we expect over 150 students and professionals at this year's event including representation from dozens of Virginia colleges and universities.
Workshop Presentations
Presentations are themed around risk management, outdoor leadership, personal outdoor experiences, and so much more. We seek for both students and professionals to present workshops during the conference, and we would love to hear from all backgrounds. Click here to submit a presentation proposal! Your proposal will be reviewed by the VAAEC Committee for approval, and they will contact you directly with their decision. Students will present for 20-30 minutes, professionals will present for one hour. This year we are able hoping to offer hands on 90 minute workshops in location like the indoor pool and the climbing wall.
A Range of Topics
Climbing, Mountain Biking, Adventure Races, Hiking & Backpacking, Summer Camps, College Recreation, Canoeing & Kayaking, Guiding Services & Outfitters, Municipal Recreation Programs, Outdoor Adventure Branding & Tourism. What other topics should we consider?
POST CONFERENCE OFFERING
Wilderness First Aid Training, February 29 and March 1, 2020 = SAME weekend & SAME location!
Guy deBrun will be teaching a SOLO WFA Certification Training following the VAAEC at JMU. CPR is not included. See urecregister.jmu.edu for more details and how registration.
By "Adventure People" for "Adventure People." (see who helped this year)
This conference is self-organized each year by a dedicated volunteer team of professionals and students. Next year's event team will be gathering for a few moments at the start of lunch, be sure to stop in to find out how you can help or even join the 2021 Volunteer Planning Team. Contact us between now and then at VaAdventureEd@gmail.com
Workshop Presentations
Presentations are themed around risk management, outdoor leadership, personal outdoor experiences, and so much more. We seek for both students and professionals to present workshops during the conference, and we would love to hear from all backgrounds. Click here to submit a presentation proposal! Your proposal will be reviewed by the VAAEC Committee for approval, and they will contact you directly with their decision. Students will present for 20-30 minutes, professionals will present for one hour. This year we are able hoping to offer hands on 90 minute workshops in location like the indoor pool and the climbing wall.
A Range of Topics
Climbing, Mountain Biking, Adventure Races, Hiking & Backpacking, Summer Camps, College Recreation, Canoeing & Kayaking, Guiding Services & Outfitters, Municipal Recreation Programs, Outdoor Adventure Branding & Tourism. What other topics should we consider?
POST CONFERENCE OFFERING
Wilderness First Aid Training, February 29 and March 1, 2020 = SAME weekend & SAME location!
Guy deBrun will be teaching a SOLO WFA Certification Training following the VAAEC at JMU. CPR is not included. See urecregister.jmu.edu for more details and how registration.
By "Adventure People" for "Adventure People." (see who helped this year)
This conference is self-organized each year by a dedicated volunteer team of professionals and students. Next year's event team will be gathering for a few moments at the start of lunch, be sure to stop in to find out how you can help or even join the 2021 Volunteer Planning Team. Contact us between now and then at VaAdventureEd@gmail.com
Donors, Vendors, & Supporters
Donate cool gear and prizes. Be an event Vendor AND donate gear. Support future leaders. Get your logo onto the VAAEC printed material and the conference banner. Prove how cool you really are.
...and send STICKERS! Adventure People LOVE stickers!
We seek donations of outdoor adventure gear and cool swag for college students. Examples of awesome past donations include: sit-on-top kayak; stand-up paddleboard & paddle; mountain bikes; helmets (biking, climbing, paddling); climbing ropes; climbing harness; backpacks and backpacking supplies; tents; sleeping pads; cook stoves w/ fuel; water filters; paddling lifejackets; canoe paddles; kayak paddles; Go-Pro camera and other adventure tech; headlamps; apparel of all kinds; gift certificates to gear shops and outfitters; and quality used adventure gear. Donations valued at $75 and up gets your logo onto the event banner and this web site, your company info/literature/stickers into every participant packet, and it elevates your company into the heights of adventure coolness.
Mail/ship all gear, stickers, and/or company literature to JMU UREC ATTN: Sasha Griffith 701 Driver Drive Harrisonburg Va 22807. For inclusion on printed materials, ship gear donations for arrival at JMU by January 24. For including your company literature/stickers/items into every participant packet, send/ship to JMU (see address above) before February 15.
For questions about donating gear and prizes and/or being an event Vendor, Susan Herndon-Powell, 540-853-5360, Jenna Stacy, 540-992-2940; or Lester Zook, 540-433-1637.
Email your high resolution logo in .eps or .png format to VaAdventureEd@gmail.com
...and send STICKERS! Adventure People LOVE stickers!
We seek donations of outdoor adventure gear and cool swag for college students. Examples of awesome past donations include: sit-on-top kayak; stand-up paddleboard & paddle; mountain bikes; helmets (biking, climbing, paddling); climbing ropes; climbing harness; backpacks and backpacking supplies; tents; sleeping pads; cook stoves w/ fuel; water filters; paddling lifejackets; canoe paddles; kayak paddles; Go-Pro camera and other adventure tech; headlamps; apparel of all kinds; gift certificates to gear shops and outfitters; and quality used adventure gear. Donations valued at $75 and up gets your logo onto the event banner and this web site, your company info/literature/stickers into every participant packet, and it elevates your company into the heights of adventure coolness.
Mail/ship all gear, stickers, and/or company literature to JMU UREC ATTN: Sasha Griffith 701 Driver Drive Harrisonburg Va 22807. For inclusion on printed materials, ship gear donations for arrival at JMU by January 24. For including your company literature/stickers/items into every participant packet, send/ship to JMU (see address above) before February 15.
For questions about donating gear and prizes and/or being an event Vendor, Susan Herndon-Powell, 540-853-5360, Jenna Stacy, 540-992-2940; or Lester Zook, 540-433-1637.
Email your high resolution logo in .eps or .png format to VaAdventureEd@gmail.com
