Founded over coffee more than 30 years ago at the Valley Green Inn, Philadelphia Outward Bound School continues to challenge students and inspire the city through programs like the recent “Building Adventure.” When more than 120 Philadelphians rappelled 300 feet down Commerce Square last month for Building Adventure, they weren’t just raising funds for a… READ MORE >
Building Adventure 2025 made big news across Philadelphia! Coverage of the event reached new heights, with all four major local TV networks — Fox, NBC, CBS, and 6abc — showing up to capture the courage, excitement, and community spirit on display. From mascot rappels to inspiring personal stories, the city was watching as more than… READ MORE >
Just before the 2025-26 school year began, more than 100 teachers, administrators, and support staff from Russell Byers Charter School stepped out of the classroom to take on Philadelphia Outward Bound School’s (POBS) aerial team course at the Discovery Center. As part of POBS’ annual Educators Week, Byers staff spent the day in hands-on team… READ MORE >
By Olga Christie Published August 16, 2025 BERNARDSVILLE, NJ – Penny Christie, a student at Bernards High School in Bernardsville, has completed the Outward Bound Backpacking, Canoeing & Leadership Program where students trade screens and schedules for the silence of the woods: a stretch of time meant to strip away comfort and teach what resilience really feels like. Each… READ MORE >
Malcolm Bullock, a junior at George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science, was recently honored with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award, one of the world’s most prestigious achievements for young people. As part of this internationally recognized program, Malcolm was invited to personally meet Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, during a… READ MORE >
The squealing sounds of saws and the smell of wood dust filled the shop at Philadelphia Woodworks in Manayunk, where artisans make everything from dressers to bowls. At his workstation, Roman McNichols, 16, sawed slabs of wood into usable cuts of lumber. “My favorite is cedar, it smells like Christmastime,” he said. “Poplar smells pretty… READ MORE >
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, will embark on a two-day visit to Philadelphia Wednesday and Thursday to recognize youth education in the city, and to commemorate the historic ties between the U.S. and Great Britain. This is Prince Edward’s third visit to Philadelphia, following his trips in 2012 and 2018. As a working royal, the… READ MORE >
Most of the ninth grade class at Valley Forge Military Academy for five days this month traded their classrooms for the AppalachianTrail, hiking through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, learning essential outdoor skills like navigation, camp craft, and backpacking, all while developing teamwork, resilience and leadership, according to the school. The purpose of… READ MORE >