Pay Schedule

Outdoor School staff are paid hourly. There are three pay dates in the 2027 season, each covering the sessions worked in the month before.

Outdoor School staff and students hiking a trail at Camp Ramah in Ojai, California

How Pay Works

There are three pay dates for the season. Payment is made by direct deposit, except for the first payment, which is issued as a physical check. You will set up direct deposit during the training week.

All dates are in 2027. Pay periods are approximate and follow the session calendar.
Pay Date Covers Method
February 26, 2027 The first two weeks of the season — staff training week and Redwood A (January 18 – 31). Physical check
March 31, 2027 All work in February (February 1 – 28) — Redwood B, Sequoia A, Sequoia B, and Sycamore Canyon. Direct deposit
April 30, 2027 All work in March (March 1 – 26) — Colina A, Colina B, Los Cerritos A, Los Cerritos B, and Packing Day. Direct deposit

Season Pay Calendar

Every pay date and every session at a glance. Session dates are preliminary and may shift.

Staff training week Student session Pay date

January 2027

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Staff training week Jan 18–22 · Redwood A Jan 26–29 → paid Feb 26

February 2027

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Redwood B Feb 2–5 · Sequoia A Feb 8–11 · Sequoia B Feb 16–19 · Sycamore Canyon Feb 23–26 → paid Mar 31
Pay date Feb 26 is for January's work.

March 2027

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Colina A Mar 2–5 · Colina B Mar 9–12 · Los Cerritos A Mar 16–19 · Los Cerritos B Mar 22–25 · Packing Day Mar 26 → paid Apr 30
Pay date Mar 31 is for February's work.

April 2027

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No sessions in April.
Pay date Apr 30 is for March's work — the final payment of the season.

How to Apply   Season Dates