Guest Blog Post by Matt Norcini Matt Norcini is the Head of Upper School at Springside Chestnut Hill (SCH) Academy in Philadelphia and the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Philadelphia Outward Bound School. The perennial anticipation of teacher assignments, foraging of school supplies, and frantic last-minute completion of summer assignments are nothing… READ MORE >
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 >
POBS Educators Week Makes News! Every year just before school starts we host hundreds of educators from schools all over Philly to help them prepare for the coming year during Educators Week. This year, we gained the attention of the Philly news media, including most local TV stations as well as the Philadelphia Inquirer. Check… READ MORE >
Service in the Wild Students on expedition give back to the trail they hike on Service has always been a cornerstone of the Outward Bound experience, so POBS teamed up with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference to provide service opportunities to our students on expedition in the Delaware Water Gap. Read more > Wildlife… READ MORE >
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 >
POBS Trailblazer Gala a Resounding Success! Outward Bound friends and family came to The Discovery Center from near and far for POBS’s bi-annual Trailblazer Gala on June 5. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate Katie Newsom and Jennifer Raymond, each of whom received the second-ever Founders’ Awards, given in recognition of individuals who have showed extraordinary leadership and vision… READ MORE >
The Transformative Power of Social Emotional Learning Social Emotional Learning frameworks shape the experiential education programs of the Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) and allow POBS to achieve positive outcomes with students of Philadelphia schools. Learn what Social Emotional Learning is and how students benefit > POBS Holds First Partner Breakfast On May 6, POBS convened its… READ MORE >