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04.21.22
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The Beauty in Diverse Experience Levels in the Outdoors 

We all have something to offer and lessons to learn from each other. Keep reading to discover why diversity in skills and experience levels is a recipe for a good team. Walking up the steep fire roads of Henry Coe... READ MORE
03.22.22
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5-Minute Outdoor Learning Activities for Students

From nature-based scavenger hunts to lessons on leadership and trust, explore five outdoor activities that can be incorporated into any lesson plan. Whether your class always takes place outdoors or your group is stepping into the outdoor education world for... READ MORE
01.25.22
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Finding Compassion and Understanding Within the Growth Zone

Every student comes face-to-face with their growth zone on an outdoor expedition. This is the story of one student’s growth zone and how it taught her compassion. Part Three of a Three-Part Series on Outdoor Education within the Growth Zone.... READ MORE
01.18.22
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An Outdoor Instructor’s Role in Facilitating Student Growth

Outward Bound Instructors create space for students to experience growth beyond their personal comfort zones through physical challenge and backcountry lessons. Part Two of a Three-Part Series on Outdoor Education within the Growth Zone. If you’re unfamiliar with the Growth... READ MORE
01.13.22
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Why the Growth Zone is an Important Learning Tool of Outdoor Education

As a leader in outdoor education, Outward Bound utilizes the growth zone model to increase students’ confidence as individuals and leaders. Part One of a Three-Part Series on Outdoor Education within the Growth Zone. Whether you’re interested in Outward Bound... READ MORE
12.22.21
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22 Reasons to Go Outward Bound in 2022

Whether you’re 14 or 48, we’ve got 22 reasons why you should go Outward Bound in 2022. It’s easy to think of all the reasons why remaining in your comfort zone is the right choice. Pushing ourselves into the unknown... READ MORE
10.28.21
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Why a 30+ Day Course Is the Perfect Follow-up to a Classic Course

This post was originally published on November 26, 2019 and updated on October 28, 2021. You finished your first Outward Bound course. Congratulations! Now you can’t wait to go on your next one, right? Maybe you took a classic course... READ MORE
10.18.21
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Nourishing the Tool of Self-Advocacy in Students

Discover how Outward Bound expeditions and programs are intentionally structured to nurture self-advocacy in students. Self-advocacy and self-care are vital tools for students and educators in any group or community-based environment, and especially on Outward Bound expeditions. We all know... READ MORE
09.30.21
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Establishing a Foundation of Teamwork in Students

Establishing a solid foundation of teamwork among students allows them to collaboratively work together and deepen their capacity to face challenge.  The first few days on an expedition or in a classroom make all the difference in shaping a... 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

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