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04.13.23
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Make Outward Bound Part of Your Gap Year

Each year, high school seniors and young adults are tasked with discovering the perfect answer to “what’s next?” Throw in the aftereffects a global pandemic has had on the social and emotional health of teens—and that question becomes a million... READ MORE
02.01.23
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Who Answers the Phone When You Call Outward Bound?

So, you’ve decided to go on an Outward Bound expedition, or sign your kid up for one. First – CONGRATS, we’re thrilled you’ve made the initial step. Secondly, we know our expeditions are an investment and with any investment, you... READ MORE
12.02.22
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Climbing Mountains: From Outward Bound Expeditions to the Highest Peaks of the Beer Industry

An Interview with Outward Bound Alum, Jim Koch: Chairman and founder of Boston Beer Company, and brewer of Sam Adams beer By Daniel Lilienthal  Going Outward Bound  Jim Koch is one of the world’s most successful beer brewers, creating Sam Adams... READ MORE
08.08.22
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How Will I Survive Without My Phone?

So, you just found out you have to give up your phone while on your Outward Bound expedition. GASP. We know you are probably dealing with a lot of shock and maybe a tinge of resentment and anger. That’s okay... READ MORE
06.15.22
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Alumni Spotlight: Meet Mike Stanley

Outward Bound did not come into Mike Stanley’s life as a 14-year-old middle school student or during a gap year in college. Mike found Outward Bound, and ultimately himself, as a 54-year-old.   It was 1987 and Mike knew he needed... READ MORE
08.17.21
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4 Ways Outward Bound is Shaping Student Leadership in Public Schools

Through our educational and community partnerships across the U.S., students in public schools growing in new and creative ways. Wilderness and adventure have always been at the deepest root of Outward Bound’s story…but did you know our outdoor programs serve... READ MORE
02.18.21
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4 Reasons Your Middle School Student Should Go Outward Bound

Before you know it, summer will be right around the corner. We can only guess, your top priority is probably to get the kids outside and out of the house. There are a lot of summer programs for middle school... READ MORE
01.26.21
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An Inside Look Into Our COVID-19 Practices In Action

With new COVID-19 practices in place, we caught up with our Alumni to hear about their recent course experiences. As I walk out the door to my house, I check for four things: wallet, keys, phone and mask—an essential list... READ MORE
12.15.20
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5 Last-Minute Gifts for the Outdoor Adventurer

With the holidays coming up it can be hard to know what to get the outdoor adventurer in your life because what they thrive on is experiences. Explore these five last-minute gifts they won’t only love, but will keep them... READ MORE
03.05.20
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Outward Bound Instructors: Champions of Youth

We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us is something valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or... READ MORE

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