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Salish Sea Sciences
Field / Ecology
- Grades
- Ages 14-18
- Format
- Residential
- Location
- Friday Harbor, WA
- Dates
- Field: Jun 21-Jul 17; Ecology: Jul 19-Aug 1
- Length
- 1-4 weeks
- Cost
- Field $7400; Ecology $4900
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Field / Ecology
The hidden details
Low seasonal staff pay
Overland Summers staff typically earn $2,000–3,000 per summer. This compensation level may contribute to high staff turnover relative to longer-tenured outdoor programs.
Source: Seasonal outdoor education compensation reporting (2025-01-01)
The hidden details
Mandatory solo wilderness camping
Outward Bound courses require a solo wilderness camping period, typically 24–72 hours, as a core part of the curriculum.
Source: Outward Bound USA course structure and participant requirements (2026-01-01)