Why Philadelphia Outward Bound School?


Philadelphia Outward Bound School (est.1992) is a non-profit educational organization serving people of all ages, backgrounds, and socioeconomic status through challenging learning expeditions that inspire self-discovery, both in and out of the classroom.

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The experience of helping a fellow in danger, or even of training in a realistic manner to be ready to give this help, tends to change the balance of power in a youth's inner life with the result that compassion can become the master motive.
Kurt Hahn

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Building Belonging and More With 9th Grade Academies

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Outward Bound’s Blue Heron Awards Celebrate Philly Educators

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Philadelphia Student Malcolm Bullock Awarded Prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award

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Build a Positive Workplace Culture Through Experiential Learning

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Lessons From Beyond the Classroom: A 9th Grader’s Outward Bound Reflection

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Growing Through Challenge: One Student’s Duke of Edinburgh Award Experience

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Advancing Access to the Outdoors: A Powerful Morning of Partnership and Purpose

Highlights from the 2nd Annual POBS Partner Breakfast Earlier this month, more [...]

Why a Day Out Can Move Your Team Forward

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Prince Edward honors Philadelphia teens for extracurricular endeavors, community service

The squealing sounds of saws and the smell of wood dust filled [...]