Why everyone should go on Outward Bound

This means you!

Outward Bound is an outdoor educational program that builds confidence, develops character, improves communication, and strives to teach students of all ages that "there is more in them than they know" and challenges them to take what they learn out in nature and apply it to the struggles and challenges of every day life. If you're someone who knows that they have more to offer themselves and the world but doesn't know how to pull that greatness out of them, let Outward Bound help you to reach your full potential. If you're somoene who is struggling to find purpose and drive, Outward Bound can help you too! You'll go outside your comfort zone and discover that you are a vital part of the group that you're with, and therefore an important part of the population in general. Outward Bound teaches you that you are needed, your efforts are needed, and that you have an important part to play in your own life. Learn to take ownership of it!

Some myths we've heard about Outward Bound


• It is for "problem kids"

  - Nope! Outward Bound is for anyone who wants to improve themselves through challenge and discovery

• You have to hunt and forage for your own food

  - If you happen to find a blueberry or raspberry bush then that's great! But you'll carry all the food you need with you. Longer trips will have resupplies periodicaly so you won't be trapping/hunting for food.

• You have to poop in the woods!

  - umm.. well, this one is true.🤣 But it's not as wild as it sounds. And this website lends some handy advice!

• It's like "Naked and Afraid"

  Wrong again! You get a clothing list when you sign up for a course. Layering is key to being comfortable outside.

Check out some pictures below that past students have taken while on course

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Blue Ridge Mountains

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Outer Banks

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Everglades

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Superior Hiking Trail

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