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Youth-Serving Partnership Programs

Together, we can cultivate compassionate leaders, bold changemakers, and more resilient communities.

Two young women are enjoying a ropes course in a forest setting. Both are wearing helmets and safety harnesses, indicating they are engaged in a safe, adventurous activity. The woman on the left is smiling broadly and holding onto a rope, while the other woman is standing on a platform attached to a tree. The background features lush green trees, suggesting a natural and scenic environment for the ropes course.
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Our Educational Approach

On high mountain trails and in red rock canyons, we help youth discover that they are stronger than they realize.

We believe that when youth take on challenge and teamwork in a supportive environment, transformational learning is sparked. In these moments, students form deep connections, build confidence in their abilities, and practice compassion at every step of the way.

The social and emotional skills students develop on an Outward Bound adventure fuels a lifetime of self-discovery and growth. The impact? A future with more compassionate leaders and more resilient communities.

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An Adventure for Every Crew

Outdoor learning that meets your students where they're at.

We facilitate outdoor learning adventures for groups of youth aged 12-25. Programs are designed to facilitate social and emotional learning, empowering youth to build skills in physical engagement, belonging, reflection, and courage. We work with our program partners to design each course – or progression of courses – to meet the needs of your group.

Plan Your Adventure
The image shows a group of people on a ropes course. A woman in the foreground is smiling and looking up, wearing a helmet and harness. Behind her, two other people are navigating the ropes course. The course appears to be set in a forest, with trees visible in the background. A banner at the bottom reads "Leadville Camping & Ropes Course Weekend."

Cultivate belonging, learn to camp, and practice leadership.

The image shows a group of people rock climbing in the Colorado Rockies. They are wearing helmets and harnesses, and ropes are visible, suggesting they are belaying each other. The climbers appear to be enjoying a sunny day outdoors, surrounded by trees and rocky terrain. The text overlay reads "Colorado Rockies Rock Climbing Adventure."

Build courage and comradery while rock climbing.

The image shows a group of people enjoying a whitewater rafting trip. They are wearing life jackets and holding paddles, suggesting they are actively participating in the activity. The text on the image indicates it's a 6-day whitewater rafting adventure in Utah Canyons. The overall impression is one of excitement and outdoor adventure.

Practice leadership and teamwork on a paddle raft.

A man stands smiling in a mountainous landscape, likely in the Colorado Rockies, as suggested by the text overlay "Colorado Rockies 3-Day Backpacking Adventure." He is dressed in outdoor attire, with backpacking gear nearby, indicating he is on a hiking or camping trip. The background features a scenic view of mountains, trees, and a partly cloudy sky, contributing to the adventurous and outdoorsy feel of the image.

Get connected as a crew while hiking and reflecting in nature.

The image shows a group of people participating in a 5-day canyoneering expedition in Moab. They are walking through a narrow canyon, wearing helmets and backpacks, suggesting they are prepared for outdoor activities. The focus is on the person in the front with a blue helmet, with the rest of the group blurred in the background.

Take time for reflection and being present in nature.

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Skills for Thriving Curriculum

Our curriculum empowers students to build the social and emotional skills needed to thrive in the classroom, at home, and in their communities. Every Outward Bound experience focuses on four key domains of human development: Belonging, Courage, Reflection, and Physical Engagement. We work with our partner to design every program around desired learning outcomes in each of these domains.  

Our Educational Approach

The Belonging Workshop

Discover shared values and learn the power of an inclusive and caring community. Return home with the tools and foundation needed to continue growing closer and supporting one another.

The Courage Workshop

Practice persevering in the face of challenges and work together to achieve common goals. Return home with the confidence to speak up for yourself and others and the enthusiasm for embarking on bold futures.

The Reflection Workshop

Learn to pause, reflect and share in a supportive and compassionate environment. Return home with clarity, self-awareness, and a strong sense of connection to your community.

The Physical Engagement Workshop

Build awareness and confidence in your body. Return home with more skills in self-regulation and expression, and enthusiasm for outdoor activities.

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Student Outcomes

Whether embarking on a 1-day ropes course or a 1-month rafting adventure, our students report significant growth in social and emotional skills. That’s the power of learning through experience in the outdoor classroom.

Our Impact

Social and Emotional Growth

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Students reported: “I feel more connected to people in my group.”

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Students reported: “I gained the courage to try new things.”

92%

Students reported: “I am excited to keep learning about myself and others.”

97%

Accompanying educators reported: “I built trust with my students.”

The image shows a scenic mountain landscape with three hikers on a trail. The hikers are walking away from the viewer, towards a lake nestled between the mountains. Patches of snow are visible on the mountain slopes, contrasting with the green grass and wildflowers in the foreground. The sky is partly cloudy, adding depth to the scene.
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A man wearing a helmet and climbing gear is holding a rope. He is standing next to a rock face and appears to be preparing to climb. He is smiling and looking at the camera. The background shows a wooded area with a dirt path.

“I believe that Outward Bound has served as an awakening in the minds and hearts of my students. Spending a weekend in the mountains was a foreign concept. Hiking, orienteering, and completing a high ropes course was an unthinkable task. Upon their return, it was clear that, for many students, a love of the outdoors had awakened.”

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“Best experience of my life! I felt connected to my peers. I felt a sense of gratitude for the people have in my life. It was such a refreshing experience I feel most people need in their life. I recommend Outward Bound for the mental benefit, lifelong skills, and more importantly, friendships!”

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Social and Emotional Transformation Starts Here

From Leadville, Colorado, to Moab, Utah, and everywhere in between. We create a supportive outdoor learning classroom where students can thrive.

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