PHILADELPHIA — The School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Outward Bound School have partnered on an exciting pilot program to be offered primarily to 9th Grade Academy students throughout the District beginning in the 2017-2018 school year. “Many of our students have participated in Outward Bound programs over the years, and have greatly… READ MORE >

This July (2016), Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) partnered with Good Grief to deliver a seven-day Grieving Teens Expedition. Good Grief a is a non-profit located in Morristown and Princeton, New Jersey that provides unlimited and free support to children, teens, young adults, and families after the death of a mother, father, sister, or brother through peer… READ MORE >

Guest Author:  Kim Glodek, Education Manager . . .  

  Katie’s Korner: A few words from our Executive Director . . .   Philadelphia Outward Bound School students return for another season of challenge and discovery – building character and grit! This month featured three expedition crews from Philadelphia’s Masterman High School hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Delaware Water Gap, and daylong Insight Courses (problem-solving, climbing,… READ MORE >

The questions we asked… 1. Who from history would you take on an Outward Bound expedition and why? 2. If the person above you on this list were a piece of kitchen equipment, what would it be and why? 3. What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten? Talia Brody   I’d like to take Walt… READ MORE >

Katie’s Korner: A few words from our Executive Director . . .   In 1993, I participated in a high ropes course instructor training.  Among the high ropes course elements on which we trained was The Multi Vine. Imagine, you’re 35 feet above the ground (having arrived at this level after climbing multiple metal staples in the side of… READ MORE >

  Katie’s Korner: A few words from our Executive Director . . .   One of the most common words we hear at POBS is “opportunity.”  We talk about opportunities to reach more students with our mission to change lives through challenge and discovery.  We discuss opportunities to invite more donors to invest in the lives of Philadelphia… READ MORE >

This year POBS introduced a new year-long Apprentice Program. Two alumni of the Youth Leadership Corps program were selected to play a pivotal role in selecting and developing next year’s YLC students. The apprentice program is designed to model Outward Bound’s core value of service. Participants will engage with their schools, neighborhoods and communities in positive ways… READ MORE >