Welcome to the home of the Michigan Association of Activity Professionals. MAAP serves those working as activity professionals through seminars and conferences. We provide a platform from which activity professionals may address their particular needs in the area of standards, training, programming, legislation and professional communication.
2026 Spring Conference
We will be meeting for Spring Conference on March 19th & 20th at Deer Lake Banquet Center in Clarkston Michigan!
6167 White Lake Rd.
Clarkston, MI. 48346
Please click on the Conference / Seminar for more!
MAAP Goals
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To promote activity therapy as a profession and to provide appropriate educational opportunities.
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To provide a forum of communication between activity professionals through the state of Michigan.
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To improve and advance professionalism in the field of activities.
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To promote knowledge, principles and techniques designed to continually upgrade activity programming.
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To communicate with government agencies on policies relating to the field of activities and to provide input into formulating any changes.
M.A.A.P. was organized on August 1, 1983 by activity professionals throughout the State of Michigan. The organization promotes educational opportunities, personal development and the continuing excellence of activity programs in long-term care facilities, residential housing, adult day care and senior centers.
History
MAAP Code of Ethics
MAAP members must meet standards as indicated in the By-Laws, Article 3, Section 1. In addition, members are expected to maintain the following Code of Ethics:
1. Enhance your professionalism through appropriate education opportunities specifically geared toward the activity profession.
2. Adhere to the Michigan Resident Bill of Rights, according to the population served.
3. Be a resident advocate.
4. Initiate and promote the Activities profession within the workplace and the general public.
Grounds for Disassociation from MAAP:
1. Inappropriate conduct which is in violation of the By-Laws of MAAP.
2. Falsify personal credentials for ulterior motives or gain.
3. Misuse of MAAP funds and property.
4. Violation of Michigan Resident Bill of Rights according to population served.