Educator Expedition Application - Philadelphia Outward Bound School

Outward Bound Educator Expeditions are professional development courses designed for educators and school administrators. The goal is to develop experiential education and social emotional learning skills that can be applied in a variety of learning environments. Our courses provide opportunities to personally experience Outward Bound and explore its renowned leadership curriculum.

Experiential education is learning by doing. Our courses encourage growth and peer-to-peer teaching and learning, build courage to take risks, inspire a sense of compassion, expand curiosity, and develop self-confidence and self-reliance. All courses foster communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

Apply using the form below. After we receive your materials, you will be contacted for a brief interview. Feel free to contact us with questions in the meantime.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email
Phone
Gender*
- Female
- Male
- Transgender
- Other
Height*
Weight (in pounds)*
Date of Birth*
MM/DD/YYYY
Name of School / Organization*
Website
Number of Years Teaching / Instructing*
2. PERSONAL INTENT ESSAY
Please upload a one-page (500 word) essay indicating why you should be considered for this merit award. Topic: How would participation in an Outward Bound Educator Expedition benefit your professional development and your interactions with your "students" in and outside of the learning environment.
Max. file size: 10 MB.
Please upload a one-page (500 word) essay indicating why you should be considered for this merit award.
Topic: How would participation in an Outward Bound Educator Expedition benefit your professional development and your interactions with your "students" in and outside of the learning environment.
3. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Two letters (250-500 words each) of recommendation from a supervisor or coworker. Each letter should provide information about your background, leadership skills, and potential areas for growth. Letters may be uploaded with your online application, emailed to [email protected] or sent to our office by the person writing them and must include the applicant's name and merit award in the subject line. Be sure these arrive by the due date.
Letters of reference (1 of 2)
Max. file size: 10 MB.
Letters of reference (2 of 2)
Max. file size: 10 MB.
4. APPLICATION FEE

The application fee for this course is $250.

The merit based scholarship fund for Educator Expeditions covers the cost of transportation, food, two Outward Bound instructors per crew, gear and equipment, and the Outward Bound canoeing experience, which generally totals $2,500-$3,000.
$250 Application Fee Payment
- I will pay the fee now with a credit card
- I will pay the fee later via check or other method
Application Fee
Price:
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Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name
Billing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
In addition to the application fee, I would like to support Educator Scholarships at POBS with an additional donation.
Add a donation?
- Yes I would like to donate!
Donation Amount

Thank you for your support!
5. INTERVIEW & SELECTION
After your information is received, our Merit Award Selection Committee will review your materials and invite you to a phone interview. Decisions will be made and selected educators will be informed in early May.

Those selected will receive a Welcome Packet via email (or mail if necessary) from Jennifer Raymond containing course documents including medical and liability forms, packing list, FAQs, and instructions for return.

We look forward to guiding you in your challenge to go Outward Bound.