On May 6, POBS convened its first-ever Expedition Launch Partner Breakfast, celebrating the beginning of program season with funders, trustees, and school partners. Attendees heard from two students from Northeast High School about their experiences on course; from POBS board members Claire Robertson-Kraft (founder of ImpactED) and Crystal Edwards (principal at W.D. Kelley Elementary School),… READ MORE >
Trailblazer Gala Will Honor Jennifer Raymond and Katie Newsom for 25 Years of Service This year the Philadelphia Outward Bound School is proud to honor two legendary women of Outward Bound: Jennifer Raymond and Katie Newsom. Both will be celebrated at the 2024 Trailblazer Gala on June 5th for their 25 years of service, inspiration, and compassion. Read more about… READ MORE >
This year the Philadelphia Outward Bound School is proud to honor two legendary women of Outward Bound: Jennifer Raymond and Katie Newsom. Both will be celebrated at the 2024 Trailblazer Gala on June 5th for their 25 years of service, inspiration, and compassion. Jennifer Raymond has been an Outward Bound instructor, mentor, and leader since… READ MORE >
Experiential learning simply means learning by doing. As we practice it here at Outward Bound with OB Pro, or Outward Bound Professional, it is like a breath of fresh mountain air for corporate teams seeking to strengthen their bonds and cultivate leadership prowess. Picture this: your team, surrounded by nature’s grandeur, facing challenges that demand… READ MORE >
Celebrating 25 Years of Jennifer Raymond On Friday, March 22, all of us at POBS were THRILLED to honor our own Jennifer Raymond for 25 years of service to Outward Bound by throwing a surprise party for her at our Wigard Avenue location in the Wissahickon, AND renaming Goal Pole #1 after her! Read more > Partner Spotlight:… READ MORE >
Applications are open for the Environmental & Outdoor Leadership Program (EOLP) at The Discovery Center! EOLP is a paid opportunity for high school students (grades 9th-11th) that starts in May and runs through the summer season. Interns will work up to 10 hours/week during the school year and 18 hours/week over the summer. It will begin… READ MORE >
On Friday, March 22, all of us at POBS were THRILLED to honor our own Jennifer Raymond for 25 years of service to Outward Bound by throwing a surprise party for her at our Wigard Avenue location in the Wissahickon, AND renaming Goal Pole #1 after her! Not only that, she will be honored at our Gala… READ MORE >
Hand2Paw has been a POBS community partner since 2022. They provide paid internships working with rescue animals as a way to strengthen connection, compassion, and community for young adults from marginalized communities, including those experiencing housing insecurity or foster care involvement. Hand2Paw brings their students (ages 17-24) to POBS in order to strengthen the connection… READ MORE >