The Finnish Adventure Education Network comprises professional educators, researchers, students and other actors who practice or promote adventure and outdoor education and therapy. The National Adventure Education Network was founded during the 2007 National Adventure Education Conference at the Anjala Youth Centre in Finland. Its purpose was to enhance networking and develop adventure education in Finland. Since then, the network has been coordinated by the Finnish Youth Centres Association, which serves as the central hub for the administration of the network. The Ministry of Education and Culture financially supports its operation and development.
Ethical Principles of the Network
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Transparency and communality We are an open network – new actors are warmly welcome.
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Dissemination of information Good practices are made available to those interested.
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Diversity We value various competences and skills.
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Lifelong learning We encourage professional reflection and sharing knowledge.
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Sustainable development Our activities are based on respecting the environment.
The adventure education community is organised into various subnetworks. Those interested in the activities can follow our Facebook page, subscribe to our newsletter (content is mainly in Finnish, but occasionally English content is included as well), or contact us directly.