The Outdoor Lab welcomes Arlington high school students who wish to volunteer at the Lab throughout the school year. Students in grades 9-12 are also welcome to apply for summer camp junior counselor positions, hired through APS. Please see below for details about the various ways we welcome teens to get involved at the Lab.
- Apply to serve as a Student Board Member: 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 applying, please fill out our brief application (2026-27 school year applications are due March 31, 2026) or contact AOEA at secretary@outdoorlab.org with any questions.
- Summer Camp Counselors-in-Training/Junior Staff: APS conducts three weeks of overnight summer camp, July 6-10, July 13-17 and July 20-24. Current students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to apply for a volunteer CIT/junior staff position; applications are due Fri., March 27.
- Volunteer: Students can earn service hours at our Spring (April 18) and Fall (tbd) Open Houses or at other volunteer work days throughout the year; please sign up here to hear about upcoming volunteer needs. We also welcome high school seniors to work with the Lab for their senior experience; please reach out to volunteer@outdoorlab.org to inquire about opportunities.