Meet the Next Generation of Environmental Leaders The Environmental and Outdoor Leadership Program is a 10-week paid internship program at The Discovery Center created in partnership between the Philadelphia Outward Bound School and Audubon Mid-Atlantic. Its purpose is to expose Philadelphia students to nature and the outdoor industry through hands-on experiences in local conservation, watershed… READ MORE >
By Tom Waring May 18, 2023 Ten Northeast High School students just spent five days canoeing at the Delaware Water Gap – with no cell phones or traditional ways to cook, sleep and go to the bathroom – and they loved it. Even during a few days when bugs, hornets and a canoe tip replaced… READ MORE >
Chanel Hill TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Apr 18, 2023 Crystal Edwards never saw herself having a career in education. In fact, she wanted to be the next Oprah Winfrey. “I was a communications major at Temple University,” Edwards said. “During my senior year, I got an internship at ABC. I worked on ‘Philly After Midnight’ with… READ MORE >
Trauma specialists at Philly schools take on an aerial challenge to better connect and build trust. By Ella Lathan April 6, 2023 A group of 25 Philly school leaders spent part of their spring break learning how to work as a team while conquering their fears high above East Fairmount Park. The group from the Office… READ MORE >
Yes, her name was Marina Ewald. Kurt Hahn is known as the founder of Outward Bound and the father of experiential education. Less widely known is his colleague who initiated the birth of expeditionary learning, a woman named Marina Ewald. Ewald was a geographer and co-director of the Salem School, the first school Hahn founded. In… READ MORE >
Wilderness First Responder Training at POBS This month, POBS instructors participated in Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training at The Discovery Center. Read more > Building Adventure is Back! Our legendary peer-to-peer fundraiser, Building Adventure, is returning on October 20, 2023, and YOU are invited! Read more > Join the POBS Alumni Dragon Boat Team! Join us on… READ MORE >
Guest Blog Post by Northeast High School Teacher Andrew Adams We Must All Row the Boat We Find Ourselves In Northeast High School teacher Andrew Adams shares his thoughts on the Appalachian Trail and Outward Bound, and how both inspire him to make education more relevant to students. Read post > Our Favorite Photos of… READ MORE >