North Philly principal among honorees for this year’s Lindback award
Chanel Hill TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Apr 18, 2023 Crystal Edwards never saw herself having a career in education. In fact, she wanted to be the next Oprah Winfrey. “I was a communications major at Temple University,” Edwards said. “During my senior year, I got an internship at ABC. I worked on ‘Philly After Midnight’ with… READ MORE >
Some Philly school leaders spend their spring break bonding high above Fairmount Park
Trauma specialists at Philly schools take on an aerial challenge to better connect and build trust. By Ella Lathan April 6, 2023 A group of 25 Philly school leaders spent part of their spring break learning how to work as a team while conquering their fears high above East Fairmount Park. The group from the Office… READ MORE >
March 2023 Newsletter
Did a Woman Lead the First Outward Bound Expedition? Yes. Her name was Marina Ewald and she initiated the birth of expeditionary learning. Ewald was a geographer and co-director of the Salem School in Germany, the first school Hahn founded. In 1925 Ewald put together and led an expedition to Finland for students of the… READ MORE >
Did a Woman Lead the First Outward Bound Expedition?
Yes, her name was Marina Ewald. Kurt Hahn is known as the founder of Outward Bound and the father of experiential education. Less widely known is his colleague who initiated the birth of expeditionary learning, a woman named Marina Ewald. Ewald was a geographer and co-director of the Salem School, the first school Hahn founded. In… READ MORE >
February 2023 Newsletter
Wilderness First Responder Training at POBS This month, POBS instructors participated in Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training at The Discovery Center. Read more > Building Adventure is Back! Our legendary peer-to-peer fundraiser, Building Adventure, is returning on October 20, 2023, and YOU are invited! Read more > Join the POBS Alumni Dragon Boat Team! Join us on… READ MORE >
Wilderness First Responder Training: Prepare for the Unexpected
Imagine you are leading a group of students on a multi-day backpacking trip deep in the heart of the Appalachian Trail. You’ve spent weeks preparing for this expedition, ensuring an enriching experience for your group. But despite your best efforts, an unexpected medical emergency arises! A member of your group twists an ankle, or worse,… READ MORE >
How Could I Leave This Amazing Job?
Later this summer I’ll be resigning my position at the Philadelphia Outward Bound School. This was a bittersweet decision for me and I would only be leaving to tackle something really significant – and challenging – next. I’m planning to write a novel! This has been a lifelong dream, and my experiences at POBS have… READ MORE >