Meet Erica, Hometown Instructor
Erica Wiggins grew up just blocks away from POBS headquarters in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood of North Philadelphia. “Working for POBS is everything I hoped it would be,” she said. “Especially being a young, inner-city, urban kid that had no prior experience being in the wilderness, or getting on a challenge course. Now I get to pass on what I’ve learned to other people that look like me.” Read Erica's story >
Text Me!
Great news for alumni and all those who want to stay connected with us: you can now receive texts from POBS!
Text ALUM to 215-258-8187 or sign up online!
Veterans Canoe Day
Veterans: join us for a free day of team-building and canoeing at The Discovery Center on Saturday, September 16!
Building Adventure Rappel Slots Are Filling Up!
Our legendary peer-to-peer fundraiser, Building Adventure, is on October 20, 2023, and slots are filling up fast! Learn more and get registered >
ALUMNI: why not join the Building Adventure Alumni Team!
Come to Discovery Fest 2023!
Join Philadelphia Outward Bound School, Audubon Mid-Atlantic, and community partners in the celebration of the 5th Anniversary of The Discovery Center! The day will be filled with activities: ziplining, aerial teams course, bird meet and greets, scavenger hunts, community resource tables, the Philly Goat Project, and more!
NEW: POBS Quarter Zips Are Here!
Check out these suave new POBS branded 1/4-zip sweatshirts! New to our school store, they have a nice feel and are not too heavy - our staff loves them! Get yours while the gettin's good!
