It was Day 2, and it was hot. We broke camp earlier than expected and made our way north on the Appalachian Trail for what promised to be a long day of hiking. Our destination was a campsite 11 miles away, and for many of us, it would be the longest hike we had ever… READ MORE >
~Matt Norcini, Dean of Student Life “Camouflage!” Jenna’s cry sent us scurrying in all directions around the woods in search of hiding places. It was early afternoon, we had just arrived at camp, and one of our two Outward Bound facilitators had called for a game of Camouflage—essentially, a forest hybrid of hide-and-go-seek and tag…. READ MORE >
Name: Morgan Mifflin Outward Bound Course: Youth Leadership Corps, 2014 Where are you now? Right now I am in 10th grade, attending Central High School. I am adjusting to all the changes I am experiencing with getting older and taking on more responsibility for myself and for my learning. The skills I have learned… READ MORE >
Alum of the 2014 Fourteen-Day New Jersey Youth Leadership Corps Expedition Before Outward Bound, I had little to no self-confidence. I was shy. I had dreams like everyone else, but no knowledge about how to reach those dreams. During my experience at Outward Bound, I learned so much—not only about the amazing world around me, but… READ MORE >
An Outward Bound Reflection by Siduri Beckman, Student at Masterman High School in Philadelphia and three-time POBS Expedition Alum. When I was a little girl, my grandfather taught me how to fall. Falling was inevitable, he said; you weren’t always going to catch yourself. But if you fell in the right way, you wouldn’t hurt… READ MORE >
The biggest adventure event of the year is right around the corner! In less than 2 weeks, rappellers will be descending 31 stories from Brandywine Realty Trust’s One Logan Square! Building Adventure raises crucial funds so we can deliver our mission and serve students. Visit www.buildingadventure.org for more info. Now, meet Kelly Tornes, who may be a first time rappeller… READ MORE >
Plans are underway for our biggest event of the year-Building Adventure 2014. Spots are filling up so register now to rappel 31 stories from Brandywine Realty Trust’s One Logan Square! This event raises crucial funds that allow us to carry out our mission and serve students. For more information, visit our event page or follow… READ MORE >
To help illustrate the life changing impact of Outward Bound, we’ve asked one of our partner public school teachers, Joel Jaroch, to share his perspective. Mr. Jaroch teaches 6th grade at Overbrook Education Center, a public school that has partnered with POBS since 2003 and inspired hundreds of students. Here is Joel’s story: “Steve and… READ MORE >