National OEE Associations - Jason William Hunt Foundation

We shall not cease from exploration

And the end of all our exploring

Will be to arrive where we started

And know the place for the first time.

--T.S. Eliot

You are invited to find out more about each group by clicking on their web link. Please note that to return to the Foundation website you will need to use your browser's return arrow.

The first three provide search aids to find member camps / facilities that can provide help for children in need.

Association for Experiential Education www.aee.org

AEE Standards:

References to check out

Website to compare to other providers

Clear list of activities and inherent risks

Ratio of participants to staff

Types of environment to be encountered

Safety & health practices

Qualifications of trip leaders

Certifications

Years in youth leadership

Experience in activities they are leading

National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (1999) http://natsap.org

National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camps (1994) www.natwc.org

This second groups provide industry standards and / or support to members as related to health care and / or outdoors activities.

American Camping Association (1910) www.acacamps.org

American Canoeing Association (1880) www.americancanoe.org

American Correctional Association (1870) www.aca.org

American Mountain Guides Association (1979) www.amga.com

Association for Challenge Course Technology (1993) www.acctinfo.org

Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (1993) www.aore.org

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (1951) www.jcaho.org

Outdoor Industry Association www.outdoorindustry.org

Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission (1966) www.carf.org