Free Film Screening: STILL ALIVE With Director Santino Martirano

Tuesday’s Film Screening of STILL ALIVE and Q&A with Director Santino Martirano is POSTPONED The event originally set to take place Tuesday, November 12 will be rescheduled. Thank you so much to those of you who RSVPed to our screening of STILL ALIVE tomorrow at The Discovery Center. Unfortunately, due to a key participant’s illness,… READ MORE >

Remembering Mike Stanley: A Life of Service, Leadership and Impact

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Michael C. Stanley, known affectionately as “Mike” to so many in the Outward Bound community. Mike passed away peacefully on August 1, leaving behind a legacy of service, passion, and inspiration that will forever be cherished. Mike’s journey with Outward Bound began later in life, after spending… READ MORE >

Alumni: Join the POBS Dragon Boat Team!

POBS Alumni Dragon Boat Team Formation – Info Session On Saturday, April 13, 2024, come out and meet POBS alumni as we form a 2024 Dragon Boat team to defend our 2023 Gold Medal win! This will be our third year racing and we are excited to have fellow Outward Bound alum Dave Kunz back… READ MORE >

“Breaking Trail” Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Join Philadelphia Outward Bound School for an in-person screening of the documentary Breaking Trail, the story of Emily Ford’s winter thru-hike of Wisconsin’s 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail with her sled dog, Diggins. She is just the second person – and first woman and first person of color to complete this hike. Afterwards, there will be a… READ MORE >

POBS alum Jonathan Sim Receives Infinite Potential Commendation

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award celebrates POBS alum Jonathan Sim with the Infinite Potential Commendation One of the world’s leading youth achievement programs, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, has selected Jonathan Sim and four other US participants out of a pool of 1,000 students in recognition of their perseverance, creativity, and high level… READ MORE >

Learning the Magic of it All: From Student to Instructor

“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 >

Join Us for Love Your Park Service Day!

  LOVE YOUR PARK Day was a great success. Thanks so much to everyone who came out to The Discovery Center for Love Your Park Service Day today!!! We got a whole lot done and were able to finish before the rain came.   Loading…