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12.05.19
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Eight Memorable Experiences with Solo

Solo is one of my favorite aspects of an Outward Bound course to facilitate. We find a remote, wild spot, and open an experience that our students are unlikely to be able to re-create on their own—the feeling of being... READ MORE
08.29.19
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Why Learning Increases with More Time Spent in the Wilderness

The first day of any expedition is nerve-wracking, thinking about the future days together with your crew—the miles not yet traveled and skills waiting to be mastered. You’re apt to see everyone’s true selves, which will be a mixture of... READ MORE
08.13.19
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How Outdoor Play Can Help Manage Challenging Behaviors

When we’re in the wilderness, we’re in session 24 hours a day. As Instructors, we strive to find the balance of when our students are ready to learn, when they’re ready for a challenge and when they need a break.... READ MORE
10.03.18
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Your Family Graduated Intercept. Now What?

I tell my Intercept students that “A ship is safe in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for.” I often compare their life at home to the harbor, and their adventure on their Outward Bound expedition as... READ MORE
07.12.18
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How Will My Teen Survive 4 Weeks Without Their Phone?

In recent years at Outward Bound, teens face a different kind of challenge: turning their phones off for four weeks and leaving them behind. In some ways, it’s a challenge of the expedition that we tackle like any other—whether it’s... READ MORE
06.07.18
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How to Talk to Your Teen About Intercept

Four to seven weeks away from home, away from their friends, away from social media—it sounds like a difficult sell. If you’re considering an Intercept course for your teen, you may be nervous or concerned about how you’ll convince them... READ MORE
05.31.18
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How to Prepare for Your Summer Expedition

10 tips to help you be well-prepared for your summer expedition, so you can make the most of your trip once you arrive. If you’re like me, the final days leading up to your summer expedition will feel like a... READ MORE
05.10.18
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Why Intercept is a Family Program

An Intercept course doesn’t end when the tents are aired out and the campfire soot is washed off the pots and pans. An Intercept course concludes when a student and their family reunite for an honest conversation. This conversation is... READ MORE
11.22.17
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Leadership Lessons Learned

The campsite the team planned on reaching for the evening is already occupied. As tents and tarps come into view, team members begin to grumble and complain. The team needs to look at their map and find a route to... READ MORE