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 >
Founded in 1956 by HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is the world’s leading youth development award with over a million-youth participating in over 130 countries. The Philadelphia Outward Bound School is proud to be one of 34 partners across the country licensed by the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA to… READ MORE >
Better Together: Our Partnership with the School District of Philadelphia The Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) began its partnership with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) over 30 years ago. Today, we celebrate this extraordinary partnership which has evolved and strengthened over the years. Read why POBS and the SDP are Better Together > Want… READ MORE >
The Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) began its partnership with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) over 30 years ago when opening an Outward Bound school in Philadelphia went from being an idea to becoming a reality. At the time, Outward Bound schools operated in the United States and around the world, but the question… READ MORE >
By Evan Jones – The Morning Call (TNS) Feb 17, 2024 Growing up, Chris Martin IV wasn’t the type to run for class president. “I wasn’t the student that wanted to be a leader,” the executive chairman of C.F. Martin & Co said. “I was a follower.” When he was 31, however, Martin found himself… READ MORE >
Meet the Science Behind Outward Bound Magic: The Domains of Thriving! The Domains of Thriving is a tool centered on the social-emotional areas of human development that students experience on an Outward Bound course. It serves as a framework for instructors to plan curriculum and activities as well as a guide for evaluating program impact…. READ MORE >
From Public School Teacher to Outward Bound Instructor They say retirement is a new adventure. After 34 years teaching in the School District of Philadelphia, Kerry Lubin, seen kneeling with students above right, jumped at the chance to become an Outward Bound instructor. Read his story > Why I Support Philadelphia Outward Bound School It’s… READ MORE >
A guest blog post by Kerry Lubin When I was a kid, my elementary school didn’t have a physical education teacher, so I ended up going to the library to get books on how to play football and basketball, and I taught myself how to play. Then I taught the neighborhood kids how to play…. READ MORE >