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Why Work at Outdoor Lab?

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    Real world skills

    Working at camp builds real world skills like leadership, organization, time management, SEL, problem-solving, and communication. These skills translate across industries and can boost your career whatever your future dreams and aspirations.

  • Meaningful work

    Make a unique impact on youth, grow relationships with coworkers, enjoy time outside, and catch opportunities for personal development. Studies show that staffers find working at camp is more meaningful than non-camp summer work.

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    Learn & grow

    At Outdoor Lab, we believe that Staff growth and development are vital to a thriving camp experience. Counselors build skills through their core job responsibilities, supported by group and individual training and coaching throughout the summer.

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Sign up to learn more about working at Outdoor Lab and about our application process. Applications open January for Summer 2026.

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