![]() ![]() Some of the land was purchased by Yale, but most of it was gifted by donors for Yale’s use in perpetuity. Prior to 1966, the OEC was called the Yale Engineering Camp, part of the Sheffield Scientific School, which was used for summer field-work experience for Yale students enrolled in the Engineering program. His taxidermy work is also viewable in the fish display case on the OEC boat dock. Prior to joining the Athletics Department in 1966, Ed was a world explorer, specimen collector and taxidermist at Yale’s Peabody Museum in New Haven. He was a pioneer of the outdoor recreation concept and club sports movement nationally, and the author of nine outdoor-sports books, primarily on fishes and fishing. Migdalski, father of the current director, who was the director from its creation in 1966 to 1984, when his son Tom took over management. The Yale Outdoor Education Center was founded and named by Yale Medal recipient Edward C. A spring water dispenser is located in the Pavilion. Small groups to 25 may prefer the lakeside Gazebo with large grill and tables nearby.Īdditionally, the OEC offers a small dressing room, shower house (for overnight guests only), picnic grove with tables and grills, grass and sand beaches, campfire ring, clay volleyball court, and small basketball court. For a private atmosphere, the rustic Dining Hall*, situated on a hill, offers a panorama of the lake from its oversize deck and indoor seating. A new 20’ x 24’ deck with seating fronts the pavilion. A grill & serving area connect by breezeway. The lakeside Pavilion, a big, open-air structure with large picnic tables, is available for group rentals. ![]() All paddlecraft may be used (only) during supervised waterfront hours. Our extended beach offers 8 single- and two-person kayaks and 12 standup-paddleboards. Nearby, a wooden dock houses 6 rowboats, and is also available for fishing. Campsites include a grill and picnic table cabins have a picnic table, grill, and small deck.Ī large, H-shaped aluminum dock provides ideal swimming conditions in the lake. Nine rustic lakeside cabins and eight secluded campsites are available for summer rental. The OEC is available to all members of the Yale community via membership, day-use fee or rental. The OEC is located in East Lyme, Connecticut, just northwest of the quaint, seaside town of Niantic and only 42 miles from New Haven. There are cabins and campsites to rent, plenty of spots to picnic, a new hiking trail, and a clean lake in which to rowboat, kayak, paddleboard, fish or swim. Located on 1,500 wooded acres, the Yale Outdoor Education Center (OEC) is nestled on the south shore of a pristine mile-long lake. ![]() Playground Camp will be supervised by WHPR staff from 9:00 am - 1:45pm, Monday-Friday.Summer 2023 Season begins on Friday, June 16th If this occurs the parent/guardian will be notified, the child will not be allowed to stay at camp and will be sent home for the day. Campers MAY NOT WALK to or from by themselves. All campers MUST be escorted to & from camp by an adult at least 18 years of age. WHPR will have water filling stations for the children to access and refill their water bottles throughout the day. WHBOE Summer Nutrition will be serving boxed lunches to the campers.Ĭamp is PEANUT FREE ZONE so if you send your child with lunch or snacks please comply to this request. Also please send a daily plastic water bottle with your child's name on it. Washington Elementary - 369 Washington Ave. Savin Rock Community School - 50 Park St. The Playground Camps are for RESIDENTS ONLY, & will meet at the following 4 locations from 9:00 am -1:45 pm Our playground camps offer other daily games (basketball, kickball, wiffleball, 4 square, tag, dodgeball) arts and crafts, and more fun activities for campers to enjoy! WHPR has put the necessary safeguards in place to make this year's camp experience fun & safe for your child! We will be returning to the Carrigan pool this summer and have other water activities at each site. WHPR will be offering a 6 week session starting July 5th - August 12th. WELCOME TO WEST HAVEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S SUMMER PLAYGROUND CAMPS ![]()
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