OEC Member & Visitor Information

OEC

Outdoor Education Center (OEC)

Located in East Lyme, CT. Open to the Yale Community and East Lyme Residents. 

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

Closed 

Closed 

Tuesdays - 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)

OEC Site Location & Map

The OEC is located at 297 Upper Pattagansett Road, East Lyme, CT, only 42 miles from New Haven via I-95 north.

Click Here for Google Map Location.

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 Employee (not Yale New Haven Health Employee), Yale Alumnus/Alumnae, Yale Retiree 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.

Purchase an OEC Membership

Purchase an OEC Day-Use Pass

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.

No Overnight