Since 1975, Outward Bound has offered unique programs to youth, families, schools, professional organizations and communities who are at-risk for delinquency, violence, crime, and substance abuse.

We strive to inspire at-risk and committed delinquent youth to remain crime free and stay in school to reach their full potential in education, community, career and life, through attaining academic achievement, character development and social responsibility.

We also strive to provide at-risk and committed delinquent populations positive alternatives and services necessary to enhance pro-social and life skills, enrich family relationships, improve academic participation and decrease delinquent behavior.

At-Risk Program Overviews

Intercept — A program for at-risk teens (ages 13-17) and young adults (ages 18-20) and from throughout the U.S. Intercept, one of the few expedition programs purposefully designed to address the needs of teens and young adults who are not in serious trouble... yet.

FINS — A program for teens and their families to help transition their lives in more meaningful and positive directions. We emphasize character development, academic achievement and social responsibility to reduce the risk of dropping out of school, substance abuse and future delinquency.

STEP — STEP is a program of intensive rehabilitative that is an alternative to incarceration for committed delinquent youth, The STEP program operates experiential and adventure-based wilderness programming to promote academic achievement, character development and social responsibility.

Delta Centers — Our Delta Centers work collaboratively with communities to actively engage youth, families, schools and neighborhoods to eliminate the factors that put their community most at risk for crime, violence and substance abuse.