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NYC Outward Bound Schools

We partner with more than 100 public schools across New York City to bring adventurous learning to life in classrooms, school communities and the outdoors.

Learn more about adventurous learning

Two young women are looking at a map while wearing backpacks. They appear to be on a hiking trip or camping adventure. The woman on the left is wearing a purple t-shirt and the woman on the right is wearing a beige t-shirt. They are standing on a paved path with trees in the background.

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Explore Our Work

Our work ranges from school-based coaching of educators to outdoor adventures for students.

Crew

We provide coaching, professional development and networked learning to more than 50 schools working to implement or grow Crew, our signature advisory structure that supports student belonging and agency.

Crew

Instruction for Deeper Learning

We bring our dynamic instructional approach — hallmarked by project-based learning, field work and student-led performance assessments — to schools across the city through coaching, professional development and networked learning.

Instruction for Deeper Learning

Outdoor Adventure

We deliver catalytic outdoor adventure programming — from city-based programs to wilderness experiences — directly to students who might not otherwise have these opportunities.

Outdoor Adventure

Student Leadership

We foster leadership spaces where students can build critical thinking and communication skills, take risks, and fail safely before entering the real world.

Student Leadership

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We envision

a future where all NYC students are engaged in equitable, immersive and joyful learning that prepares them to thrive in community, college and career.

Learn more about who we are