“Since my first trip in 7th grade, Outward Bound has made a huge impact on my life,” said Grace, a senior from Springside Chestnut Hill (SCH). “Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) has provided me with so many amazing opportunities to meet new people and learn new things about myself. By doing my senior project here,… READ MORE >

“When I was in Middle School, I did two expeditions with Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS), where I learned that I really loved being outside, and it’s a huge reason I’m pursuing an environmental career today,” said Teora, a senior from The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. “I’ve known about The Discovery… READ MORE >

POBS’ Partnership with Neighborhood Schools Will Help Track Student Outcomes “I learned a lot about leadership,” said 12 year-old Ben, reflecting on his Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) experience. “I’ve learned to be more open with people. And overall, I’ve learned to help my group more and just to be more selfless.” “When I go… READ MORE >

Yes, her name was Marina Ewald. Kurt Hahn is known as the founder of Outward Bound and the father of experiential education. Less widely known is his colleague who initiated the birth of expeditionary learning, a woman named Marina Ewald. Ewald was a geographer and co-director of the Salem School, the first school Hahn founded. In… READ MORE >

Imagine you are leading a group of students on a multi-day backpacking trip deep in the heart of the Appalachian Trail. You’ve spent weeks preparing for this expedition, ensuring an enriching experience for your group. But despite your best efforts, an unexpected medical emergency arises! A member of your group twists an ankle, or worse,… READ MORE >

Later this summer I’ll be resigning my position at the Philadelphia Outward Bound School. This was a bittersweet decision for me and I would only be leaving to tackle something really significant – and challenging – next.  I’m planning to write a novel! This has been a lifelong dream, and my experiences at POBS have… READ MORE >

A Guest Blog Post by Northeast High School Teacher Andrew Adams January 30, 2023 I got bit hard by the hiking bug after I was fortunate enough to accompany ten Freshman from Northeast High School on a 5-day Outward Bound Expedition in the Spring of 2018. It was here that I first became familiar with… READ MORE >

The Philadelphia Outward Bound School is currently working with Audubon Mid-Atlantic on a paid internship program for high school students at The Discovery Center in Fairmount Park. The Environmental and Outdoor Leadership Program is a 10 week internship program that exposes Philadelphia high school students to nature & the outdoor industry through lessons in local… READ MORE >