We’re empowering generations of leaders to realize their potential—rising with courage, leading with compassion, and building more connected, resilient communities.
Outward Bound empowers young people through the challenging and supportive environment of the outdoors. Now 60 years later, we’ve expanded our programs and partnerships to communities, public schools and other youth-serving organizations to provide more young people, everywhere, with the opportunity to discover there is more in them than they know.
2025 = our biggest year yet! 3,521 students & 106,488 hours off screens.
2021 – 2025
Outward Bound California programs lead to measurable growth—on the trail and beyond.
Participants return with stronger leadership, deeper self-awareness, and skills that carry into daily life.
EXPEDITION PARTICIPANTS REPORT:
92%
gained confidence to try new things.
95%
are more aware of how to support others.
95%
feel more connected to their group
95%
are excited to keep learning about themselves and others.
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