Alum of the 2014 Fourteen-Day New Jersey Youth Leadership Corps Expedition Before Outward Bound, I had little to no self-confidence. I was shy. I had dreams like everyone else, but no knowledge about how to reach those dreams. During my experience at Outward Bound, I learned so much—not only about the amazing world around me, but… READ MORE >
An Outward Bound Reflection by Siduri Beckman, Student at Masterman High School in Philadelphia and three-time POBS Expedition Alum. When I was a little girl, my grandfather taught me how to fall. Falling was inevitable, he said; you weren’t always going to catch yourself. But if you fell in the right way, you wouldn’t hurt… READ MORE >
The biggest adventure event of the year is right around the corner! In less than 2 weeks, rappellers will be descending 31 stories from Brandywine Realty Trust’s One Logan Square! Building Adventure raises crucial funds so we can deliver our mission and serve students. Visit www.buildingadventure.org for more info. Now, meet Kelly Tornes, who may be a first time rappeller… READ MORE >
Plans are underway for our biggest event of the year-Building Adventure 2014. Spots are filling up so register now to rappel 31 stories from Brandywine Realty Trust’s One Logan Square! This event raises crucial funds that allow us to carry out our mission and serve students. For more information, visit our event page or follow… READ MORE >
To help illustrate the life changing impact of Outward Bound, we’ve asked one of our partner public school teachers, Joel Jaroch, to share his perspective. Mr. Jaroch teaches 6th grade at Overbrook Education Center, a public school that has partnered with POBS since 2003 and inspired hundreds of students. Here is Joel’s story: “Steve and… READ MORE >
Building Adventure 2014 is here! This is the biggest adventure event of the year, and we are 50% full. Secure your spot now to rappel 31 stories from Brandywine Realty Trust’s One Logan Square! Building Adventure raises crucial funds so we can deliver our mission and serve students. For the month of July, enter the… READ MORE >
By: Julia Magowan, Outward Bound Alum, OB Student Intern and Graduating Senior at Masterman High School My journey with Outward Bound began in 2012 when a club I am in at school was given the opportunity, through a scholarship, to participate in an Insight day at the Philadelphia Outward Bound Ropes Course in Roxborough. Walking… READ MORE >
By Alana Noble, Outward Bound and Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Alum Along my time involved with Outward Bound, I’ve found more than a few things to hold true and firm. Above all else, I always find myself coming back. Although in each course you find yourself amongst strangers, by the end you become a family…. READ MORE >