Time spent in the wilderness gives students a much needed break and a valuable opportunity to reflect on who they are and who they want to become. We often ask students to reflect on their course experience and write about it. A student recently sent us the letter below (edited for brevity and privacy). Dear… READ MORE >
Rock Climbing: Challenge by Choice The concept of Challenge by Choice allows students to engage in rock climbing, one of the most exciting, challenging and high-adrenaline activities on an Outward Bound course, at their own personalized level of engagement. Read all about it > POBS School Store Open for Business! POBS gear is here! Now… READ MORE >
It’s Our 30th Anniversary Year! To commemorate 30 years of Philadelphia Outward Bound School, you are invited to join us for a spectacular two-day celebration starting on September 30 of this year. Learn more about the 30th Anniversary Celebration > Introducing the “Archives” Series A celebration of the past 30 years would be incomplete without a look… READ MORE >
by Lorraine Lavender-Sams Philadelphia offers a wide variety of diverse places to explore…parks, museums, food trucks, and restaurants–to name a few. But, there’s a hidden gem right in the heart of North Philadelphia. The Discovery Center is located in East Fairmount Park, at 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121. In a unique partnership, the Philadelphia Outward… READ MORE >
From Desk Jockey to Outward Bound Instructor Aaron Bonfante gave up his office job to start a new life with Outward Bound. Read his story > Life on the Trail: An Instructor’s Perspective Outward Bound program staff undergo expedition training on the trail. POBS instructor Joe Knoblauch shares an inside view of “staff travel” – complete… READ MORE >
Article and photos by POBS instructor Joe K. To return to POBS as an expedition instructor after a winter of rest means to hit the ground running. Within a day of our spring season beginning, we’re back on the Appalachian Trail. I get to share meals with people I have been missing, and return to… READ MORE >
Northeast High School students participated in the Philadelphia Outward Bound School’s Insight Day on Friday at the Discovery Center in Fairmount Park. The day included team-building activities such as an outdoor ropes course, where partners were challenged to climb to the top of a large structure in harnesses as their peers belayed. “Climbing was really… READ MORE >