Every year, Philadelphia Outward Bound School offers four fully-funded merit award courses. Admission to these courses is highly selective and includes an application, essay, letters of recommendation, and an interview.

Requirements:

  • For students entering grades 7-9
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Must be resident of Delaware Valley.
  • Preference given to Philadelphia residents.

Requirements:

  • For students entering grades 10-12
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Must be resident of Delaware Valley.
  • Preference given to Philadelphia residents

Requirements:

  • For students entering grades 10-12
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Must be resident of Northern New Jersey.
  • Preference given to students from Newark, NJ.

Requirements:

  • For educators from PA, NJ or DE.
  • $250 Application Fee
  • This is a 7-day course for Philadelphia area educators

Get Out And Lead (GOAL)

Backpacking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing

Courses: 1 scheduled
Ages:12-14
Destination:Delaware Water Gap
Length: 10 DAYS
Cost: $50
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Educator Expeditions

Canoeing

Courses: 1 scheduled
Ages:20+
Destination:Delaware Water Gap
Length: 7 Days
Cost: $250
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Philadelphia Youth Leadership Corps (PYLC)

Backpacking, Canoeing, Leadership Intensive, Rock Climbing

Courses: 1 scheduled
Ages:15-17
Destination:Delaware Water Gap
Length: 14 DAYS
Cost: $50
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New Jersey Youth Leadership Corps (NJYLC)

Backpacking, Canoeing, Leadership Intensive, Rock Climbing

Courses: 1 scheduled
Ages:15-17
Destination:Delaware Water Gap
Length: 14 DAYS
Cost: $50
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