Student Spotlight: Morgan Mifflin

Name: Morgan Mifflin Outward Bound Course: Youth Leadership Corps, 2014   Where are you now? Right now I am in 10th grade, attending Central High School. I am adjusting to all the changes I am experiencing with getting older and taking on more responsibility for myself and for my learning. The skills I have learned… READ MORE >

Outward Bound Changed My Life

Alum of the 2014 Fourteen-Day New Jersey Youth Leadership Corps Expedition Before Outward Bound, I had little to no self-confidence. I was shy.Β  I had dreams like everyone else, but no knowledge about how to reach those dreams. During my experience at Outward Bound, I learnedΒ so muchβ€”not only about the amazing world around me, but… READ MORE >

Rappeller Profile: Kelly Tornes

The biggest adventure event of the year is right around the corner! In less than 2 weeks, rappellers will be descending 31 stories from Brandywine Realty Trust’s One Logan Square!Β  Building Adventure raises crucial funds so we can deliver our mission and serve students.Β Β VisitΒ www.buildingadventure.orgΒ for more info. Now, meet Kelly Tornes, who may be aΒ first timeΒ rappeller… READ MORE >

Rappeler Profile: Rachel Park

Plans are underway for our biggest event of the year-Building Adventure 2014.Β  Spots are filling up so register now to rappel 31 stories from Brandywine Realty Trust’s One Logan Square!Β  This event raises crucial funds that allow us to carry out our mission and serve students.Β  For more information, visit our event page or follow… READ MORE >

Tales from the Trail #1: Joel Jaroch, Teacher

To help illustrate the life changing impact of Outward Bound, we’ve asked one of our partner public school teachers,Β  Joel Jaroch, to share his perspective. Β Mr. Jaroch teaches 6th grade at Overbrook Education Center, a public school that has partnered with POBS since 2003 and inspired hundreds of students. Here is Joel’s story: β€œSteve and… READ MORE >