Why Philadelphia Outward Bound School?


Philadelphia Outward Bound School (est.1992) is a non-profit educational organization serving people of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic status through challenging learning expeditions that inspire self-discovery, both in and out of the classroom.

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The experience of helping a fellow in danger, or even of training in a realistic manner to be ready to give this help, tends to change the balance of power in a youth's inner life with the result that compassion can become the master motive.
Kurt Hahn

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March 2024 Newsletter

Celebrating 25 Years of Jennifer Raymond On Friday, March 22, all of [...]

Applications Now Open for Environmental & Outdoor Leadership Program at The Discovery Center!

Applications are open for the Environmental & Outdoor Leadership Program (EOLP) at [...]

Celebrating 25 Years of Jennifer Raymond

On Friday, March 22, all of us at POBS were THRILLED to [...]

Partner Spotlight: Hand2Paw

Hand2Paw has been a POBS community partner since 2022. They provide paid [...]

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA Ceremony Held at The Discovery Center

Founded in 1956 by HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International [...]

February 2024 Newsletter

Better Together: Our Partnership with the School District of Philadelphia The Philadelphia [...]

Better Together: Our Partnership with the School District of Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) began its partnership with the School [...]

The extreme adventure challenge that helps guitar-maker C.F. Martin grow as a company

By Evan Jones - The Morning Call (TNS) Feb 17, 2024 Growing [...]

Alumni: Join the POBS Dragon Boat Team!

POBS Alumni Dragon Boat Team Formation - Info Session On Saturday, April [...]

January 2024 Newsletter

Meet the Science Behind Outward Bound Magic: The Domains of Thriving! The [...]