The OEC is closed for the Summer 2024 Season. The OEC will reopen for the Summer 2025 Season in mid to late June 2025.
OEC Member & Visitor Information
OEC Site Location & Map
The OEC is located at 297 Upper Pattagansett Road, East Lyme, CT
The center is located in East Lyme, CT, only 42 miles from New Haven via I-95 north.
OEC Memberships, Day-Use Passes, & Guests
General Information
| Access | Memberships provide access for the current OEC Season. |
|---|---|
| Individual Memberships | Individual Memberships provide access for the individual use only. |
| Family Memberships |
Family Memberships provide access for the family use only. At least one parent/guardian must qualify as a Yale Student, Yale University Faculty/Staff, Yale New Haven Hospital Employees (not Yale New Haven Health Employee), Yale Alumni, Yale Retirees or East Lyme Resident. Family is defined as 2-parent/guardians and 4-dependents 17 years of age or below. |
| Guests | Guest Passes must be purchased for any additional guests. In total, the party cannot exceed 8 individuals. (Including the family members.) |
| Membership Benefits |
Access during all operating hours throughout the season. Discounted rates for Guest Passes. |
Membership Fees
| Eligibility | Individual Season Membership |
Family Season Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Yale Students | Summer 2025 TBA | Summer 2025 TBA |
| Yale University Faculty/Staff & Yale New Haven Hospital Employees (not Yale New Haven Health Employees) |
Summer 2025 TBA | Summer 2025 TBA |
| Yale Alumni & Yale Retirees | Summer 2025 TBA | Summer 2025 TBA |
| East Lyme, CT Residents |
Summer 2025 TBA | Summer 2025 TBA |
| Definition | A Day-Use Visitor is an individual or group of individuals who do not possess an OEC Membership. |
|---|---|
| Sponsor & Size Limit |
At least one member of the party must qualify as a Yale Faculty/Staff, Yale New Haven Hospital Employee (not Yale New Haven Health Employee), Yale Retiree, Yale Alumni or East Lyme Resident and may serve at the party’s sponsor. In total the size of the party cannot exceed eight (8) individuals. For example, if you are a current Yale Student you may sponsor up to (seven) 7 individuals with you to enjoy the OEC for the day. |
| Access to the OEC |
Day-Use Passes provide one-day access to the OEC. If the party sponsor or OEC Member exits the OEC, then the entire party must leave as well. |
Day-Use Pass Fees
| Children 5 years of age or younger | Free |
|---|---|
| Individuals 6 years of age or older | Advanced Purchase: $12 |
| On-Site Purchase: $15 | |
| Guests of OEC Members |
Advanced or On-Site Purchase: $10 A benefit of OEC Membership is that they may sponsor guests a Day-Use visitor at reduced fee. |
Q: What is a MyRec Account? How do I obtain one?
A: must be eligible and have a MyRec account to purchase an OEC Membership or Day-Use Pass online. If you do not have a MyRec account, please schedule an appointment with our Membership Services Team. Click Here to Schedule an Appointment. East Lyme residents please email oec@yale.edu to setup a MyRec account.
Q: I have a MyRec account, how do I make an online purchase?
A: If you have a MyRec account, click on either link below to completed your purchase.
Q: Can I purchase Day-Use Passes on-site
A: Yes, the OEC Gatehouse accepts cash, check, or debit/credit cards for Day-Use Passes. (Cash transactions cannot exceed more than $20/transaction.)
Overnight stays, cabin, and campsite rentals are no longer available at the Outdoor Education Center.
