The Urban Expedition One of the goals when POBS was founded 30 years ago was to introduce Philadelphia public school students to their city. And what better way to do that than with a multi-day Outward Bound expedition? Read all about the Urban Expedition > Alumni Insight Day Attention POBS alumni! Join us Saturday, October 22 for a… READ MORE >
Discovery Fest! On Saturday, October 1, you are invited to Discovery Fest, an all-day, family-friendly festival at The Discovery Center which will offer attendees the chance to experience Outward Bound the way our students do! Take part in high adventure challenges like climbing the rock wall, canoeing the reservoir, and ziplining from our challenge course! Admission and activities are FREE… READ MORE >
Course Photos are Now Online! POBS supplies each expedition crew with a course camera so students can preserve memories of the experience. The photos are coming back from the field and they are looking good! Now they are online for you to view, download, and treasure. Relive the experience with your course photos! View Course Photos… READ MORE >
Time spent in the wilderness gives students a much needed break and a valuable opportunity to reflect on who they are and who they want to become. We often ask students to reflect on their course experience and write about it. A student recently sent us the letter below (edited for brevity and privacy). Dear… READ MORE >
For many, experiential education is not a preordained career path; it’s often found through one’s lived experiences. According to Emily Della Fera, a 29-year old Center-Based Faculty Instructor, that’s the kind of path worth taking. “You learn from the bad ideas just as much as you learn from the good ones,” said Della Fera with… READ MORE >
Rock Climbing: Challenge by Choice The concept of Challenge by Choice allows students to engage in rock climbing, one of the most exciting, challenging and high-adrenaline activities on an Outward Bound course, at their own personalized level of engagement. Read all about it > POBS School Store Open for Business! POBS gear is here! Now… READ MORE >
Minutes after hiking several miles in the wilderness with a 45 pound pack on his back, 12 year old Riehle (“Riley”) is beaming with excitement in anticipation of what comes next. “I’ve never done rock climbing before, but I think it’s going to be really fun!” said Riehle. Not all members of the crew are… READ MORE >
It’s Our 30th Anniversary Year! To commemorate 30 years of Philadelphia Outward Bound School, you are invited to join us for a spectacular two-day celebration starting on September 30 of this year. Learn more about the 30th Anniversary Celebration > Introducing the “Archives” Series A celebration of the past 30 years would be incomplete without a look… READ MORE >