Remembering Mike Stanley: A Life of Service, Leadership and Impact

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Michael C. Stanley, known affectionately as “Mike” to so many in the Outward Bound community. Mike passed away peacefully on August 1, leaving behind a legacy of service, passion, and inspiration that will forever be cherished. Mike’s journey with Outward Bound began later in life, after spending… READ MORE >

Why Experiential Learning Makes for Great Corporate Teambuilding

Experiential learning simply means learning by doing. As we practice it here at Outward Bound with OB Pro, or Outward Bound Professional, it is like a breath of fresh mountain air for corporate teams seeking to strengthen their bonds and cultivate leadership prowess. Picture this: your team, surrounded by nature’s grandeur, facing challenges that demand… READ MORE >

Partner Spotlight: Hand2Paw

Hand2Paw has been a POBS community partner since 2022. They provide paid internships working with rescue animals as a way to strengthen connection, compassion, and community for young adults from marginalized communities, including those experiencing housing insecurity or foster care involvement. Hand2Paw brings their students (ages 17-24) to POBS in order to strengthen the connection… READ MORE >

Fearless Philly Educators Go “Over the Edge” For Outward Bound!

Three Philadelphia educators went “Over the Edge” for Building Adventure, Philadelphia Outward Bound School’s (POBS) bi-annual fundraiser which supports outdoor education programs for more than 100 public and charter schools and youth-serving community organizations in and around Philadelphia. The call went out to hundreds of Philly educators to enter the lottery for a chance to… READ MORE >