Youth Cyclists Tackle High Ropes Course This post was written by Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling member Daa’mir Speight-Taylor (featured in the below photo on the left) recapping the adventures of the day. On Friday, July 14th, 8 students, 3 staff members and our BCYC intern took a trip to participate in Outward Bound programing at… READ MORE >
Your “PAL” in the Community “When I bring Police Athletic League campers to the Philadelphia Outward Bound School, my goal is to open their eyes to something new,” says Officer Glenn Haskins, Center Director of North Penn Police Athletic League (PAL). POBS and PAL share many similarities, such as fostering connection, community and personal growth… READ MORE >
The Philadelphia Outward Bound School — a nonprofit experiential education organization that serves youth through one-day programs and multi-day expeditions that inspire character development, self-discovery and service — recently announced the selection of Northwood native Justin Ennis as new executive director. Ennis joins the POBS team with more than 15 years of experience in the… READ MORE >
The healthtech company’s head of people shares how features like small cohorts, Outward Bound excursions and “accountability buddies” make the retention-minded program effective. by Jen McClintic, head of the people team at NeuroFlow in Center City, Philadelphia July 12, 2023 As world-changing innovations bubble up from shared workspaces, home offices and huddle rooms around the… READ MORE >
Justin Ennis brings strong Philadelphia roots and more than 15 years championing youth development and equity in public education to leadership position. He will start August 16. The Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) is thrilled to announce the selection of Justin Ennis as new Executive Director. Ennis joins the POBS team with more than 15… READ MORE >
Service is a Way of Life at POBS A commitment to service is one of the fundamental pillars of the Outward Bound philosophy. Acts of service challenge students to transcend their personal boundaries and prioritize the needs of others. Read more > Springside Chestnut Hill Senior Project at POBS SCH students Emily, Grace and Jack… READ MORE >
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 >