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 >

Meet Liz Biagioli (pictured above with her students on a Peer Leadership Expedition), she is what we call a “School Champion.”  Liz has been on over 12 Outward Bound courses here at the Philadelphia Outward Bound School with her students at the Wissahickon Charter School.  Liz’s hard work, dedication and investment  has allowed her students… READ MORE >