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WHO IS OUTWARD BOUND?

Outward Bound USA is the leading provider of outdoor education programs that allow young people to explore their personal potential, since 1962. From expeditions in some of the most remote locations in the U.S. to programs in local schools and neighborhoods, young people nationwide are cultivating a passion for learning, and discovering greater success in school, work and life.

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Take Your Gap Year Outside

Take your gap year outside and explore the world! Gap years are the perfect opportunity to see new places, learn new skills, meet new people, and challenge yourself in new ways. Ways that will help you grow as a person and prepare for the future. Start planning your gap year today, browse our upcoming courses.

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Take your gap year outside and explore the world! Gap years are the perfect opportunity to see new places, learn new skills, meet new people, and challenge yourself in new ways. Ways that will help you grow as a person and prepare for the future. Start planning your gap year today, browse our upcoming courses.

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WHY OUTWARD BOUND

Outward Bound is the leading provider of experiential and outdoor education programs for youth and adults. Regardless of who you are or where you are from, there is an Outward Bound course at an Outward Bound School that is right for you. Experience Outward Bound on one of our backpacking trips, mountaineering trips, whitewater rafting trips, canoeing trips, dog sledding expeditions, sailing trips and many other offerings.

INSPIRING BOLD FUTURES

Outward Bound USA is taking bold steps as the leader in outdoor education. Outward Bound programs are serving more students everywhere in partnership with communities and public schools from New York City and Baltimore to the west coast of San Francisco.

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Outward Bound USA is taking bold steps as the leader in outdoor education. Outward Bound programs are serving more students everywhere in partnership with communities and public schools from New York City and Baltimore to the west coast of San Francisco.

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