The Outdoor Lab is a partnership between the non-profit Arlington Outdoor Education Association (AOEA) and the Arlington Public Schools (APS)
- APS provides the teachers, educational program and buses.
- AOEA owns and manages the land and buildings as well as advocates for outdoor education, STEAM curriculum, and hands-on, experiential leaning.
The AOEA is an all-volunteer, hands-on organization that keeps this beloved Arlington institution available for Arlington students and families.
We need members of the Arlington community to step-up and help us in this critical time for educating our students.
We need Board Members for the AOEA!
Current and past Board Members have a variety of experience and skills. Many are parents, teachers or staff of Arlington schools. Others are scientists, marketing professionals, real estate agents/builders or consultants. We need a variety of experiences to challenge our organization to improve and grow.
If you are willing to help Arlington children and the Outdoor Lab (or know someone who might) please contact the AOEA President to learn more about our Board of Directors at [email protected]. We elect a slate of Directors at our annual meeting in April/May, but have openings year-round.
If you’d like to volunteer to help the Outdoor Lab in other ways learn more HERE.
APS Students: Join the AOEA Board
In 2021, the AOEA began a student Board Member program offering an opportunity for select APS students who have benefitted from the Outdoor Lab and want to give back.
The student Board Member participates in monthly AOEA board meetings mostly via Zoom, offering advice and voting on AOEA business. They participate in AOEA events at the Outdoor Lab and in Arlington and act as a liaison to their schools and student groups in APS.
If you are a rising Junior or Senior at an APS high school and are interested in learning more please fill out our brief application (2025-26 school year applications due March 31) or contact AOEA’s Board president at [email protected] with any questions.