Outdoor Education Center

Since 1956, the Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center has been dedicated to helping children and adults develop healthy connections to the natural world, to themselves and to their community.  We pride ourselves on a holistic learning practice that incorporates the many human ways of knowing; we especially like science, play, art, curiosity, music, drama, and friendship.  

Overnight Outdoor School​



Primarily serving grades 4-7, our residential Outdoor School experience is a field trip your students will remember for a lifetime! Aligned with Ohio Academic Content Standards, Outdoor School immerses students in the natural world, connecting classroom concepts with real-world experience. ::More Information::

Summer EcoCamp &

Leaders in Training



Imagine a summer camp where you can have fun AND learn about the natural world! Ecocamp offers a variety of day and overnight options for ages 5-15 years old, June through August. 

Public Programming & Extension

Glen Helen also offers custom educational program for individual groups, either out of the Trailside Museum, or in your classroom! Many of our programs include an up-close encounter with one of our animal ambassadors. ::More Information::

Be a Part of the Glen Helen Outdoor Learning Experience

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We accept applications for our 10 Month Naturalist Teaching Internships and Ecocamp Naturalist Counselor positions on a rolling basis, but the prime recruitment season for both positions is February through April.

For more information, or to apply, please contact our Director Michael J. Blackwell.