Your company can help young people discover what they’re capable of through experiential, social-emotional learning in the outdoors.
Why Corporate Support Matters
Philadelphia’s young people are strong, capable, and full of potential. Yet many face barriers to high school readiness, mental well-being, and access to nature-based learning experiences that build resilience, teamwork, and confidence.
Corporate partners help expand these opportunities by funding day programs, high school expedition crews, and year-round outdoor learning for students from schools and youth-serving organizations across the region.
Together, we prepare the next generation of leaders to step into their futures with courage, character, and a sense of belonging.
Ways to Partner
Companies support Philadelphia Outward Bound School in several meaningful ways:
Sponsor High School Expedition Crews
Underwrite life-changing wilderness experiences where students build teamwork, confidence, and school readiness.
Support Outdoor Learning for Schools & Youth Groups
Expand access to day programs and Challenge Course experiences for students from under-resourced communities.
Invest in Social-Emotional Learning
Fund programs centered on resilience, communication, and well-being during a critical stage of adolescent development.
Strengthen Your Own Team Through OB Pro
Book an OB Pro team-building experience for your employees and help sustain student programming at the same time.
Sponsor Events
Build visibility and community impact by sponsoring events such as Building Adventure, our biennial Gala, Discovery Day celebrations, and other seasonal community gatherings.
In-Kind and Pro Bono Support
Examples include: outdoor gear, printing, food services, marketing and media support, technology, or professional consulting.
Employee Giving & Matching Gifts
Encourage workplace giving and matching gift opportunities to multiply your team’s impact.
Partnership Spotlight: Genentech
Genentech is supporting POBS' Experiential Social-Emotional Learning Programs to Ensure High School Readiness, helping Philadelphia students build the confidence and problem-solving skills they need as they transition into high school.
