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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
11.12.21
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A Learning Environment That Builds Confidence in the Lives of Teenagers

Explore the learning environment and progression used on Outward Bound courses to build confidence and success into the lives of teenagers. When you hear the name Outward Bound, you probably envision vast expanses of forests, week-long backpacking trips and remote... 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
10.05.21
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How to Build A Feedback Culture that Inspires Personal Growth and Teamwork

Building a strong and immediate feedback culture is one of our not-so-secret tricks to creating a space where students can grow and succeed as a team.  One thing said about experiential education is that you get the test first... 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
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
08.25.20
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Why the World Needs More Outdoor Educators

If one thing is true, it’s that the world needs more outdoor educators.  Let me tell you why.  Outdoor Educators Wear Many Hats When we assess physical health in the field and tend to cuts and scrapes and sunburn, we’re... READ MORE
07.14.20
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Experiential Education Motivated Me to Attend College

My high school experience was mundane and ordinary. I enjoyed my time in school, participated in sports and extracurricular activities, but I wasn’t excelling. My time in the classroom felt mandatory and uninspiring. I was going through the motions to... READ MORE

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