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Explore who we are, what we do, and the impact of our programs through this collection of stories. They offer a window into our classrooms in the woods, our challenge courses in the city, and the growth that happens every day.
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Meet Leonard, Alumnus of POBS
Alumnus Leonard Johnson reflects on how his POBS expedition strengthened his perseverance and confidence, lessons he now applies in the boxing ring, in college, and in life.
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Youth Programs on the Aerial Teams Challenge Course
A look at how students grow together on the POBS Aerial Teams Challenge Course at The Discovery Center in Fairmount Park.
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POBS in Wissahickon Park
Students are challenged on the High Y, the Goal Pole, and the Zipline at our Wissahickon Park location.
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Backpacking with the Philadelphia Outward Bound School
Students travel on foot through wilderness terrain, carrying everything they need and learning essential skills like navigation, campcraft, and teamwork.
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Canoeing with the Philadelphia Outward Bound School
Follow students on the water as they describe their canoeing expedition experience, including paddling as a team, making decisions together, and camping along the river.
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Rock Climbing with the Philadelphia Outward Bound School
Students talk about what it’s like to climb on an Outward Bound expedition, sharing how they gear up, communicate, and support one another on the rock.
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POBS Student and Teacher Alumni
Students and educators reflect on how their Outward Bound experiences challenged them to step beyond their comfort zones, build meaningful connections, and discover resilience they carry back into school, home, and community.
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Outward Bound Professional
Outward Bound Professional team building programs challenge adult teams to step outside their comfort zones and build the trust, leadership, and collaboration required for high performance.
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Veterans Program
See and hear from veterans about what Outward Bound programs offer them – from shared challenge and connection to renewed confidence and perspective.
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The Founding of POBS
Co-founders Nancy Goldenberg, Tim Greenwood and Michael Nutter related how they created a city-based Outward Bound school dedicated to inspiring Philadelphia’s young people with self-confidence and leadership skills.
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Building Adventure
Building Adventure is POBS’s signature biennial fundraiser, where participants raise funds and then rappel down a Center City skyscraper in support of life-changing programs. It’s a bold day of courage, community, and impact that fuels experiential learning for young people across the region.
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