Outdoor Education Center

OEC Dates of Operation:

Friday, June 13th - Monday, September 1st

OEC Hours of Operation

Day	OEC Hours (Includes picnic grounds and group areas.)	OEC Waterfront Hours
Mondays & Tuesdays	Closed	Closed
Wednesdays - Fridays	10am - 6pm	10am - 12pm & 1pm - 5pm
Saturdays & Sundays	9:30am - 6:30pm	10am - 12pm & 1pm - 5:30pm
Holidays	Open on Thursday, June 19th (Juneteenth) & Monday, September 1st (Labor Day)

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OEC Group Rentals & Access

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OEC Hours, Membership, & Visitor Information (Purchase Memberships & Day-Use Passes)

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OEC Policies, Guidelines, Advisories, & FAQ

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Directions and Site Maps

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About the OEC

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Overnight stays, cabin, and campsite rentals are no longer available at the Outdoor Education Center.

OEC Employment (East Lyme, CT)

Position	Position Description	How to Apply & Learn More
OEC Lifeguard	OEC Lifeguards serve as waterfront lifeguards at the Yale Outdoor Education Center, located in East Lyme, CT. Additional duties include providing exceptional customer service for members and visitors, following and enforcing policies and procedures, supervising of paddle craft, montirnoting waterfront safety/crowd control, performing light waterfront and picnic grove maintenance work, and other duties as assigned. This position requires: Current (or able to obtain) American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED Certification. On-site training is available for those selected for the position; however, they must pass the certification course. Connecticut Safe Boating Course certification. On-site training is available for those selected for the position; however, they must pass the certification course. Basic boating/paddle craft knowledge preferred. Ability to work flexible days/hours including weekends, holidays, and weekdays between the hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm (OEC is closed on Mondays). Preferred job period: Mid-June through Labor Day.	Hiring now for Summer 2025. E-Mail Tom Migdalski Applications must include Resume , Cover Letter, and Certifications.

Position

Position Description

How to Apply & Learn More

OEC Lifeguard

OEC Lifeguards serve as waterfront lifeguards at the Yale Outdoor Education Center, located in East Lyme, CT.

Additional duties include providing exceptional customer service for members and visitors, following and enforcing policies and procedures, supervising of paddle craft, montirnoting waterfront safety/crowd control, performing light waterfront and picnic grove maintenance work, and other duties as assigned.

This position requires:

Current (or able to obtain) American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED Certification. On-site training is available for those selected for the position; however, they must pass the certification course.
Connecticut Safe Boating Course certification. On-site training is available for those selected for the position; however, they must pass the certification course. Basic boating/paddle craft knowledge preferred.
Ability to work flexible days/hours including weekends, holidays, and weekdays between the hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm (OEC is closed on Mondays).
Preferred job period: Mid-June through Labor Day.

Hiring now for Summer 2025.

E-Mail Tom Migdalski

Applications must include Resume , Cover Letter, and Certifications.

Outdoor Education Center