What is an Outward Bound Professional Program? At the heart of every Outward Bound experience is the philosophy of learning by doing, placing yourself in unfamiliar environments, with all necessary tools for solving problems. The challenges we offer require cooperation, teamwork, leadership, and communication.
Following the problem-solving effort, we will ask you to reflect on your actions and discuss what you have learned. We hope that you leave with the skills, awareness, and knowledge of how to achieve your professional and personal goals.
What will we be doing? We use a variety of activities as vehicles for learning and positive change. During your program, you will be engaged in a variety of challenges, including hiking and team initiatives. Some of the activities may be physically strenuous for you. We plan all of our activities with a wide variety of physical abilities in mind and will ask that you participate at the level that makes sense for you. Please be sure to refer to the CLOTHING AND GEAR tab to ensure you bring clothing that will keep you comfortable.
Will participants be required to do all the activities? You are encouraged to fully engage in the activities we offer. We encourage you to arrive with a willingness to be challenged and, with the support of our staff and your group, to try things that seem beyond your reach. However, if medical limitations might preclude you from fully taking part in the physical aspects of some activities, please let us know as part of the medical screening process about your concerns, and speak to your Outward Bound facilitator to determine the best level of participation for you. Along with learning and growth, your safety is our top priority.
Please note that every person has the opportunity to be involved regardless of his or her physical ability.