Here are a few field experience ideas for students interested in outdoor education:

• Outward Bound Internships
  • Outdoor education, across the US (locations in California, Colorado, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Florida, North Carolina, etc…..) from May-August, with the chance to continue working in the fall
  • Compensation is usually basic, but room and board is included in addition to a small stipend
  • WFR certification required to begin employment, but not to apply, good physical fitness is required
• Center for Talented Youth: Work as a teaching assistant or residential assistant for summer educational programs for gifted and talented middle and high school students
  • Locations across the US, compensation is $2800 for the summer, room and board included for residential sites, flights to domestic sites not included
  • Really interesting and thoughtfully taught courses that you can help to teach!
  • End of June-beginning of August
• Sanborn Western Camps – Work at an adventure camp in Colorado, leading hikes, excursions, horse riding, etc.
  • • $2500 compensation for the summer, plus accommodation
    • Should have completed sophomore year in college
• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
  • NOLS offers outdoor gap year, cultural, language immersion, and WFR-certifying programs (each with different requirements and intensities)
  • You can learn more about participating or leading outdoor education trips across the world

Read about Nicole Alleyne’s ’24 experience working as a field instructor for Campfire Wilani, an Oregon Outdoor school, here!