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 >

And we too must make time to continue to stretch our comfort zones and go on an adventure. May it be… Traveling off-the-beaten-path on an excursion into the jungle of Peru… Taking a trip  to an inspiring and mission driven school in Nairobi… Paying homage to remembering what it’s like to get back on a… READ MORE >

By: Sarrah Schreffler, Outward Bound Alumn and Senior at SCH Academy  My love for Outward Bound first began in the fall of 2010, and since then, I have been on 4 expeditions: 3 Peer Leadership backpacking and rock climbing expeditions with my school and the 2012 Youth Leadership Corps Expedition. I was a freshman in… READ MORE >

As folks here in the city of Philadelphia began to plan their Independence Day festivities (it’s a big deal around here ya know), we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the upcoming 4th than with the graduation of our two Veteran’s Expeditions.  After 6 days of backpacking and advanced navigation on the Appalachian… READ MORE >

Niki King shares her personal growth, and perspective on what it’s like to be an Outward Bound Instructor. As a field staff instructor for Outward Bound, I thought it might be helpful to share the perspective of someone in this position and a little about my own 8 month Outward Bound course… When I arrived… READ MORE >

Last week, 4 brave students from MLK High School took an even larger step outside of their comfort zone and onto a course that they would remember forever. Khalil Brintley, Rhashon Brew, Keon Ragland and Nicko Bryant are all seniors at MLK high school and participated in the 6-week summer intensive leadership program with Outward Bound… READ MORE >

Last Friday, after weeks of focused effort, Hayley received the last $25 she needed to take her over the edge (a touching contribution from a fellow rappel participant).  She did it the old-fashioned way – by asking and asking again.  In this special Q&A, Hayley shares her very special story of how she turned her… READ MORE >