Our students head out on expedition without their phones, but we do provide each crew with a camera to document their time in nature. There are usually a few wildlife photos that come back, and we thought it would be fun to share them to give you an idea of what kinds of critters students… READ MORE >
Service has always been a cornerstone of the Outward Bound experience. Striving to make a difference in the lives of others and our communities helps cultivate compassion and foster a sense of selflessness. As Kurt Hahn once said, “We learn what it means to be human when we act to help others.” Recently POBS teamed… READ MORE >
By Tom Waring Seventeen Northeast High School students recently completed their freshmen year with a unique experience outside the classroom – hiking and canoeing at the Delaware Water Gap. Nine students hiked for five days, from June 3-7, while eight navigated canoes for the week. The teenagers had no cell phones or traditional ways to… READ MORE >
It’s All About Transforming Lives Through Outdoor Experiential Learning Adventures By Northeast High School Teacher Andrew Adams Hey! Are you an Experiential Learning Advocate? I am. Here’s why: Life’s peaks and valleys are conquered the same way — step by step. It’s the journey, with struggles and triumphs, that shapes our adventure, and in Outward… READ MORE >
This past summer, 13-year old Blaine Elementary School student Jayden B. embarked on a 10-day Outward Bound expedition as part of the GOAL (Get Out and Lead) program. GOAL is a merit scholarship course that is specifically designed for rising 8th grade students and includes backpacking, canoeing, and rock climbing in the Delaware Water Gap…. READ MORE >
Icebreakers are cool. But how about four days in the wilderness with your board and staff? To cap-off my first month on the job, I embarked on a 25-mile canoeing expedition down the gorgeous Delaware Water Gap with six intrepid members of the POBS board. Yeah, I know: “work.” With three of our amazing staff… READ MORE >
By Carly Sitrin Sept 11, 2023 In the waning days of summer, a group of Philadelphia teachers gathered on the banks of the Delaware River for an exercise in teamwork — and geometry. Their assignment: Determine the width of the river they would be canoeing on for a week. The catch: They’d have no tools or… READ MORE >