Still accepting applications for cabin leaders from:

Monroe, scio, & McMinneville High School

and

field study instructors

for spring 2025!

Spring Application Deadline:

Thursday, February 28, 2025 - Monroe and Scio HS applicants

Friday, March 21, 2025 - McMinneville HS applicants

woods overnight staff training retreat:

This is a mandatory training for cabin leaders of Forest Camp and Philomath ODS programs at Camp Tadmor. There is no cost to attend and meals will be provided.

Saturday, March 8 - Sunday, March 9, 2025

  • Being a cabin leader at Outdoor School is an invaluable leadership opportunity! Cabin leaders are responsible for managing a cabin of 8-10 fifth or sixth grade students for up to one week. Sophomores, juniors and seniors can earn up to 90 hours of community service for their participation.

    Eligibility/Requirements

    High school sophomores, juniors & seniors who are interested in positive leadership, education, natural resources, and/or science fields.

    Attend the required overnight training March 8-9, 2025

  • Field study instructors are individuals who value leadership, are seeking teaching opportunities, who can be professionals in natural resource education/environmental education/science fields. Field Instructors teach lessons to groups of 5th and/or 6th grade students. College students can earn up to 4 credits for participation and a designated stipend.

    Eligibility/Requirements

    Post high school or high school juniors and seniors interested in education, natural resource education, and/or science fields

    Professionals in fields of natural resources/science

    Submission of field instructor application

    Completion of required background screening

    Attend virtual trainings scheduled prior to selected program (if a high school or college student)

    Attend the required overnight training March 8-9, 2025 (if a high school or college student)

upcoming Programs:

silverton middle school: 5 day-4 night residential

Dates: March 3-7, 2025

Number of Cabin Leaders: 16-22

Cabin Leader Responsibilities: Reside onsite for the week and lead a cabin of up to 10 sixth grade students.

Number of Field Instructors: 9-12

Field Instructor Responsibilities: Reside onsite for the week and teach field study lessons to groups of 12-14 sixth grade students.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, February 6, 2025

forest camp ODS: 5 day-4 night residential

Dates: April 21-25, 2025

Number of Cabin Leaders: 18-24

Cabin Leader Responsibilities: Reside onsite for the week and lead a cabin of up to 10 sixth grade students.

Number of Field Instructors: 9-12

Field Instructor Responsibilities: Reside onsite for the week and teach field study lessons to groups of 12-14 sixth grade students.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 7, 2025

Philomath middle school: 5 day-4 night residential

Dates: April 28-May 2, 2025

Number of Cabin Leaders: 16-22

Cabin Leader Responsibilities: Reside onsite for the week and lead a cabin of up to 10 sixth grade students.

Number of Field Instructors: 9-12

Field Instructor Responsibilities: Reside onsite for the week and teach field study lessons to groups of 12-14 sixth grade students.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, February 6, 2025

mcminneville School: 3 day-2 night residential

Dates: May 21-23, 2025

Number of Cabin Leaders: 14-16

Cabin Leader Responsibilities: Reside onsite for the week and lead a cabin of up to 10 fifth grade students.

Number of Field Instructors: 8-10

Field Instructor Responsibilities: Reside onsite for the duration and teach field study lessons to groups of sixth grade students.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 7, 2025

“Outdoor school can’t be described in words. It’s more of a feeling.” - Fossa

Whether a cabin leader or field instructor, you are in for a memorable and powerful leadership opportunity. WOODS is committed to preparing you for your time with students at Outdoor School. We are very excited to work with you on creating the best possible experience for you and the students we serve!