“I first heard about Outward Bound through a social worker,” said Nick Hazell, who hails from Trenton, New Jersey. “I think he realized I was interested in things most city kids weren’t into, like the outdoors. I didn’t have video games. I was 15 years old.” Nick was encouraged to apply for a spot on… READ MORE >
Google “outdoor education Philly” and the Philadelphia Outward Bound School pops right up. That’s what Mac Dvorak learned when searching for an organization that could provide them with training in experiential learning. It was part of Dvorak’s larger plan to create a program to help young women and trans folx develop positive body image and… READ MORE >
Keenan Corrigan was in middle school when she first learned about Outward Bound from a magazine and thought, “I want to do that.” Corrigan became a girl scout and stayed with the program for 12 years, gaining outdoor and camping experience along the way. She then worked in summer camp all through high school and… READ MORE >
In this season of giving thanks we want to acknowledge and show gratitude to all of those in our community we have the pleasure and privilege of working alongside. To kick off this series of thanksgiving posts, we’d like to express our gratitude for our longstanding partnership with Leadership Philadelphia. We have had a meaningful… READ MORE >
This month, after a busy summer of over 30 expeditions, our instructors and logistics team spent a full week – aptly named Logistics Week – taking stock of our gear and expedition materials and preparing for the spring season. “Fall is the perfect time to care, clean, rebuild, and really get ready for the new… READ MORE >
Philadelphia Outward Bound School would truly not be the place it is without all of our incredible school partners. We are privileged to work with over 70 schools in the Greater Philadelphia Region, including the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) and many charter and independent schools. POBS was founded by a group of passionate community… READ MORE >
Fundraiser soars past $200,000 goal to hit a record $300,000 There’s no other way to put it: this year’s Building Adventure – the high-adrenaline fundraiser for the Philadelphia Outward Bound School in which participants who raise at least $1,750 earn the opportunity to rappel down a skyscraper in Center City – was an unqualified success…. READ MORE >
The email read simply: “I’d love the opportunity to conquer my fear of heights – put my name in.” The email was from Santo Mazzeo, a teacher at Kensington High School. He was responding to a request from the Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) calling on educators and administrators who have a relationship with POBS… READ MORE >