Adventure Learning Experiences was founded in 1996 by Greg Rogers and Robert Lato.  In that year they established a model of learning and leadership development, which incorporated both service and adventure as integral themes in their educational programs.  This model has been successfully used in all their study and leadership programs since their initial inception in 1996.  During this time it has been effectively applied in programs involving secondary school students, university and college young people, and with adults.  On many occasions these populations have cohesively engaged together in a program of learning, leadership and adventure.

The summer of 2007 will witness Adventure Learning’s 17th study and service program.  Since 1996, 118 young people and 121 adults have taken part in these programs.  They have traveled to Asia on 4 occasions, Central Africa on 8 occasions, as well as Israel and Eastern Europe.  Countries that have been visited include Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, India, Nepal, Sikkim, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Poland, Mexico, Israel and Palestine.

Each program is governed by a different theme.  Many have been designed for leadership development and service to the Developing World.  Others have examined study themes such as Apartheid, The Holocaust, Migrant Communities, and the Biblical Lands of Israel.  A single program was designed for trekking in the Himalayas.

The second decade of programs, beginning in 2007, will maintain the same integral themes of service, leadership, learning, and adventure and will involve many of the same destinations.  In addition, planning is well underway for 2008 programs in China, Mongolia, and Viet Nam.

The programs have proven to be very popular and successful.  Since all programs have limited enrolment, many people are making reservations for future programs by submitting applications well in advance.