Growing Through Challenge: One Student’s Duke of Edinburgh Award Experience

From wilderness expeditions to a meeting with Prince Edward, Madelyn’s story shows what young people can achieve through Outward Bound and the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Last month, sixteen Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) alumni participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a visit and celebration with His Royal… READ MORE >

Lessons from the wilderness: SCH kicks off 9th grade

by Griffy Whitman and Benje Whitman (SCH students) On the first day of school at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, most Upper School students go to their classes and meet their new teachers — but not everyone. Every year, while 10th through 12th graders read over their syllabi and start getting back into the swing of… READ MORE >

Guest Blog Post: The Bicycle Coalition

Youth Cyclists Tackle High Ropes Course This post was written by Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling member Daa’mir Speight-Taylor (featured in the below photo on the left) recapping the adventures of the day. On Friday, July 14th, 8 students, 3 staff members and our BCYC intern took a trip to participate in Outward Bound programing at… READ MORE >

Insight Day gets students climbing

Northeast High School students participated in the Philadelphia Outward Bound School’s Insight Day on Friday at the Discovery Center in Fairmount Park. The day included team-building activities such as an outdoor ropes course, where partners were challenged to climb to the top of a large structure in harnesses as their peers belayed. “Climbing was really… READ MORE >

Noam’s Story: “He Came Back a Different Kid”

With guidance from an Outward Bound instructor, one student learns lessons in positivity The email came from the parent of a 10th grade student who had been on a two-week expedition a few months ago: “I want you to know how much this program has meant to me and my boys. Noam actually came back… READ MORE >