May 8, 2026 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
As adventure therapists, we thrive in community – practitioners often relish the opportunity to connect with one another to explore this practice approach we are so passionate about! Take this time to recharge, laugh, and build deeper connections, because just like adventure, growth happens together.
This day is designed to support adventure therapy professionals in building community and cultivating their practice, regardless of where you are in your professional journey. We will meet folks from our regions, connect with folks from our specific practice contexts, and share strategies with one another while spending time in the restorative nature of the eastern deciduous forest at Camp Mary Orton in Columbus, Ohio.
This is more community-building than conference style, so we’re leaning into connection and coaching rather than CE’s and formal workshops.
Registration Information
- Regular Rate $35
- Student Rate $20
Schedule
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9:00-10:00 |
Open Gathering Time / Sign In: This is an open time for people to gather, before the official start. Coffee and tea will be provided. |
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10:00-10:45 |
Welcome Session: In our welcoming session, we will meet one another, orient folks to the day and space, and establish community norms. |
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10:45-12:15 |
Community Building: This facilitated networking session will create space for attendees to connect with others from their communities of practice (various populations worked with, practice settings, and regions). |
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12:15-1:00 |
Lunch: Lunch is on your own. Attendees are encouraged to pack a lunch for the day and stay onsite to continue the conversations started in the earlier sessions. |
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1:00-2:00 |
“Connect by Topic” Round I: Attendees can choose which facilitated discussion group to attend from a list of topics they would like to discuss in more depth with other practitioners. Topics will include areas such as clinical applications, risk management, or business administration and will be selected based on attendee’s responses to a survey upon registration. |
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2:15-3:15 |
“Connect by Topic” Round II: Round II presents an opportunity to switch to a different topic group and diversify your topic options. |
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3:30- 4:00 |
Closure: Reflect and conclude the day. |
What to Expect
Adventure therapy is an active and experiential modality, yet it does not require athleticism, daring or any other extremes that the name might suggest. We want you to know some important things about what to expect.
- Sessions will be active and engaging, inviting all participants to learn through experience. Dress to be moving around, including wearing closed-toed shoes.
- Sessions will be outdoors. Dress for the weather and consider packing layers for the temperature fluctuations we experience in spring in Ohio! Include sunscreen and insect repellant in your self-care list.
- Sessions will be facilitated by experienced adventure therapy leaders, providing structure to support attendees in navigating the process.
- Pack a lunch and snacks for the day.
- Consider bringing a small backpack or day pack to easily carry layers, a water bottle, note-taking materials, camp chair, and other supplies.
- Know that how you choose to participate in sessions will always be up to you. We want you to choose what is best for your well-being, learning, and experience.
- Please contact us related to any accessibility needs or questions you might have related to this event.
Have Questions?
If you are interested in the event or have questions, please email [email protected] for more information.
Location
This event will be held at: Camp Mary Orton, 7925 N. High Street, Columbus, OH and will take place entirely outdoors in and around pavilion-style picnic shelters.
