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04.19.21
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20 Practical Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

Celebrate Earth Day through everyday practical acts of service, sustainability and fun. Updated April 18th, 2022. Earth needs our attention more than just one day a year. Make time to celebrate the place we live, love and play in on... READ MORE
04.06.21
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Intercept or Classic? How to Choose the Right Expedition for Your Teen

Deciding what type of expedition is right for your teen can feel overwhelming—we’re here to help.  This post was originally published on August 9, 2018, and updated on April 6, 2021. The list of things teens learn on Outward... READ MORE
03.17.21
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Why Summer Break Is Important, Even for Adults

 The idea of summer as a chance to relax, recharge and forget about everything sticks with us long after the idyllic weeks between elementary school grades are gone. Children have a way of reminding us adults that it’s important... READ MORE
01.14.21
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5 Reasons to Not Stop Going Outdoors Even After COVID

Since the onset of COVID, we’ve continually been reminded of several lessons we all learned in elementary school, like the importance of washing our hands and staying home if we feel unwell. However, we’ve learned some new, much more challenging... READ MORE
11.12.20
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7 Expedition Moments That Will Leave You Speechless

Anyone who has been on an expedition knows there’s something special about it. We often struggle to describe it, ending up sounding starry-eyed or silly. Spending long periods of time in a small group out in the wild can lead... READ MORE
10.13.20
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7 Practical Ways to Build Strong Trust

 On an Outward Bound expedition, trust is crucial. Students need to trust Instructors to provide for their basic needs of safety, food, water and shelter, as well as trust each other to act in the best interest of the... READ MORE
10.06.20
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Kurt Hahn’s Time in Quarantine

 If you’ve been around Outward Bound for any amount of time you’ve probably heard a story or two about Kurt Hahn. As an educational reformer, Hahn is known for his fundamental developments in experiential education. He founded Outward Bound... READ MORE
09.24.20
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6 Expedition Skills You Didn’t Expect to Need During a Pandemic

 Skills from your Outward Bound course have a way of popping up in unexpected places in your life after an expedition. Since the beginning of the pandemic this year, many of our lives changed dramatically. In some ways, they’ve... READ MORE
09.17.20
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What Outward Bound Can Offer You, an Adult

 While Outward Bound is well-known for its youth expeditionary programs, some can be surprised to learn that we also offer courses for adults. These courses range in length, with options for those over 55, specifically for women, veterans, young... READ MORE
09.03.20
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7 Tips for Guiding Your Team Through Conflict

 Conflict can be the result of bringing different people together in a stressful situation, or from a situation where the best path forward is unclear. Conflict is no stranger on Outward Bound courses, and our students learn conflict shouldn’t be... READ MORE