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.

Discover More

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

Check Out Our Blog


Philadelphia Student Malcolm Bullock Awarded Prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award

Malcolm Bullock, a junior at George Washington Carver High School of Engineering [...]

Build a Positive Workplace Culture Through Experiential Learning

Outward Bound Professional (OB Pro) Can Help You Create a High-Performance Team [...]

Lessons From Beyond the Classroom: A 9th Grader’s Outward Bound Reflection

9th Grader Chidera O. Reflects on Her (Rainy) Outward Bound Expedition Each [...]

Growing Through Challenge: One Student’s Duke of Edinburgh Award Experience

From wilderness expeditions to a meeting with Prince Edward, Madelyn’s story shows [...]

Advancing Access to the Outdoors: A Powerful Morning of Partnership and Purpose

Highlights from the 2nd Annual POBS Partner Breakfast Earlier this month, more [...]

Why a Day Out Can Move Your Team Forward

Team-building with Outward Bound Professional in PhiladelphiaIn a world of tight deadlines [...]

Prince Edward honors Philadelphia teens for extracurricular endeavors, community service

The squealing sounds of saws and the smell of wood dust filled [...]

Prince Edward to visit Philadelphia to dedicate historic bell, honor students

Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, will embark on a two-day visit to [...]

The ROI of Outward Bound Professional Team Building and Leadership Training

Why Smart Companies Invest in Outward Bound Professional In today’s fast-paced work [...]

Valley Forge Academy 9th graders take to the Appalachian Trail

Most of the ninth grade class at Valley Forge Military Academy for [...]