The Cousins of 
Outdoor Education

The Cousins of Outdoor Education

Outdoor education has evolved along with many closely related experiential and nature or adventure-based programs, including:

• Adventure education

• Adventure therapy

• Awareness education

• Camps & camping

• Humanistic education

• Experiential education

• Environmental education

• Outdoor leisure and recreation

• Play education

• Residential camping and summer camps

• Somatic education

• Go to Formats of Outdoor Education Programs