High School Work Program

Hooper Camp Counselors and Student Workers 2025
The Institute sponsors a summer work program for high school age youth entering grades 9-12. Teens have a choice of working at a variety of locations that are updated yearly. Check in each year to see the current offerings!
This program is competitive and does require students to complete a formal application and interview process.
Applications are closed for this year. Please check back in the spring!
This program is competitive and does require students to complete a formal application and interview process.
Applications are closed for this year. Please check back in the spring!
Current High School Work Placement Options:
- Summer Camp Counselors at Hooper Camp
- Garden Assistant
- Local Farms
Interested in hosting a High School Worker for the summer?
We are always looking for new high school work program sites around Walpole to host our wonderful workers. If you have a site that could use an extra set of hands and fits in the category of agriculture, botany, soils, forestry or environmental science, please contact us at [email protected].