The following is selection of links to organizations related to Outdoor Education. It includes professional associations, sport specific organizations, outdoor job service sites, outdoor education literature and research sources, wilderness first aid certifiers, and other non-profits.
Professional associations which have either a direct or indirect relationship Outdoor Education include:
• Society of Health and Physical Educators (Shape America)
• American Mountain Guides Association
• Association for Challenge Course Technology
• Association for Experiential Education
• Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education
• Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
• National Association for Interpretation
• National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association
• National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs
• National Recreation and Park Association
• National Science Teachers Association
• North American Association for Environmental Education
Sport Specific Organizations:
Outdoor Education Job Sites:
Reliable Sources of Outdoor Education Information:
Wilderness First Aid Certification:
Other Non-profit Organizations:
• National Outdoor Leadership School
• YMCA