I’ve had the opportunity to do a lot of work instructing courses for Voyageur Outward Bound School’s award-winning Intercept Program. I’ve also had the privilege of learning from teens who challenge the status quo. Often times we become so focused... READ MORE
When you ask an Outward Bound Instructor the difference between our 7-day courses and our 30 to 85-day courses, they light up. While all Outward Bound expeditions teach the core values of compassion, integrity, excellence, inclusion and diversity, students on longer... READ MORE
Since Outward Bound’s inception, millions of students have experienced our wilderness programs. As you can imagine, throughout these 75 years we have established quite a few traditions, skills, quirks and pins on the map. To help prospective students gain a better understanding of... READ MORE
While every Outward Bound Intercept course follows a meticulously crafted learning structure, the memories, lessons and stories each student takes home after 28 days in the wilderness are entirely their own. Outward Bound Intercept is a program for families with... READ MORE
Outward Bound expeditions range in length from one week to 12 weeks. Everyone should have access to life-changing Outward Bound wilderness experiences, and for that reason we accommodate a variety of schedules, skill levels and time commitments. Whether you are... READ MORE
Just because the snow is blowing outside, doesn’t mean you need to hang up your camping gear for the season. Students on winter Outward Bound expeditions embrace the cold for a chance to explore snowy alpine ridges, glassy frozen lakes, and... READ MORE
The start of a New Year brings the desire to try something new; do something different; go beyond the ordinary. As January comes to an end, the day dream of a spring break vacation begins to focus into reality. Students everywhere are... READ MORE
It was a life-changing experience that gave me time to really come to realize what things are important to me and what I want my priorities to be. Stewart Sarris, Southwest Semester alum. The 50-day Southwest Leadership Semester journeys through mountains,... READ MORE
With spring just around the corner, the inevitable question is beginning to arise: what are you going to do for Spring Break? While you could go the generic route and spend the week getting sunburned on the beach, why not do something off the... READ MORE
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