Today’s Partnerships Prepare Young People for the World of Tomorrow
The Philadelphia Outward Bound School (POBS) helps students build the courage, character, and confidence they need to meet life head-on. In a time of rising anxiety, fractured attention, and social disconnection, our courses offer a powerful alternative. Students learn by doing: hiking, paddling, climbing, and working together outdoors. They push past fear, solve problems with others, and discover their own strength. These experiences shape resilient, reflective, and capable young people who are ready to take on the challenges of modern life.
We work hand-in-hand with businesses, foundations, and individuals to make these experiences accessible to more Philadelphia youth. Whether you choose to give, create a scholarship, or sponsor a program, expedition or event, your partnership fuels long-term change. You'll be joining a community of supporters committed to helping students access opportunities that can change their lives.
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Equipping Students With Skills for Life and Work
Outward Bound does more than build stronger students. It helps shape future leaders, engaged citizens, and prepared professionals. Our programs teach perseverance, communication, decision-making, and teamwork. These are the qualities employers value most, and they form the foundation for a productive, thoughtful, and agile workforce.
Corporate partners who support Outward Bound play a direct role in preparing young people to become the leaders, problem-solvers, and team players of the future. At the same time, partners can take advantage of our custom-built professional team building programs that offer current employees powerful opportunities to grow, connect, and lead. It's a meaningful way to invest in your team today while helping build the leaders of tomorrow.
Get Involved
There are many ways to support our work: Become a sponsor. Fund a student expedition. Design a partnership that aligns with your values. However you choose to engage, you will be helping students across the city discover their potential and carry that confidence into the world.
Get Involved Today and help us build a stronger Philadelphia, one student at a time.