Article courtesy of Outward Bound International. Established in 1941 amidst the harrowing circumstances of World War II, Outward Bound was a trailblazer in offering an “authentic, rigorous, and adventurous ‘training for life’ program.” This initiative stood out as a significant departure from the conventional educational models of the time, focusing on equipping young people with… READ MORE >

“Outward Bound is only for troubled kids.” “Outward Bound is not fun.” “The food on Outward Bound is terrible.” “Outward Bound is only for experienced campers.” “Outward Bound is too hard.” ! ! ! ! ! All of the above statements are FALSE! Well, maybe it’s a little hard. Watch the video below for the… READ MORE >

Text, graphics, and video by Emily Della Fera, Associate Director of School District Partnerships In 2024, POBS participants didn’t just conquer physical challenges; they grew as individuals. Students reported improvements in courage, teamwork, and self-awareness — proof that the power of adventure creates lasting impact. Measurable moments include: We served 7,325 participants across 123 schools,… READ MORE >

Text and photos by Ritam Chakraborty, POBS Expedition Program Coordinator Top banner image: A view from one of the many summits in Harriman State Park In mid-November, after wrapping up our expedition and overnight programs for the season, our Expedition Team set out on a recon trip to Harriman State Park. Earlier this year, we… READ MORE >

Our Favorite Photos of 2024 This past year, students and instructors used course cameras to capture their experience on expedition and day programs. The results were outstanding – hundreds of photos rolled in from the field and we posted them on our website so students could share, download and preserve their Outward Bound memories. View… READ MORE >