The best form of education comes through experience, challenge and discovery. Jessica Naugle McAtamney, principal at Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School, understands this best. When Jessica came to the district in 2002, at W.B. Saul High School, she was tasked with facilitating Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) school trips. A former AG teacher, Jessica moved to… READ MORE >
By Matteo Iadonisi via 6abc Friday, August 12, 2022 6:11PM PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — “Everyone’s always proud of an accomplishment,” said 17-year-old Edward Rosario. “And something like this, I’d say it’s a pretty big one.” Rosario is a member of the Philadelphia non-profit, SquashSmarts, which uses the sport of squash as a platform to teach life… 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 >
By LAURA JOELSSON The New Jersey Youth Leadership Corps (NJYLC) embarked on 14 days of wilderness living featuring rock climbing, canoeing, and hiking in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on July 4th. On Sunday, July 17, the 23 students reunited with their families in a celebration at the Brady Life Camp in Pottersville for… 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 >