Value of the Experience

No Education Is Complete Without Outward Bound

Why Take an Outward Bound Course?

Regardless of who you are or where you’re from, there is an Outward Bound course for you. Once you have completed your course, you will know the meaning of the motto “to serve, to strive and not to yield.”

You will become part of a community of accomplished and compassionate people making a positive difference in their lives, their communities and the world. Outward Bound is not an adventure travel program or summer camp. It is first and foremost a school based on a proven experiential educational model.

Outward Bound is unique and powerful because of its focus on the interplay between character, leadership and service. That focus can help foster the self-confidence, compassion, resilience and skill that our founder Kurt Hahn* believed could make a difference in the world.

What Makes Outward Bound Unique? And Powerful?

We believe that physically and mentally challenging experiences, when facilitated by trained professionals in a safe and supportive environment, can help students discover and develop their strength of character, ability to lead and desire to serve.

We believe that reflection is as important as action in developing skills and learning from experience. We respect the diverse capabilities and talents of each individual and are dedicated to helping all students discover their true potential.

Read our alumni stories in the "Sections" listed to the right.