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Student Impact
People go Outward Bound to learn new things, and grow the skills that constitute character and lead to resilience. Our participants’ growth is paramount, so we measure outcomes to understand participant experience and program impact.
We also participate in educational thought leadership and co-author a variety of publications to advance best practices in experiential education and character development.
Because of their voyageur outward bound experience, students overwhelmingly agree:
83.7%
I can work more effectively in a group
91.1%
I am more aware
87.2%
I have gained courage to face challenges
76.1%
I am a better person
100% of INSIGHT students say “I gained more confidence to try new things. I am more aware of how to support those around me. I feel more connected to people in my group.”
Classic expedition students reported their Voyageur Outward Bound experience helped them:
90.4%
Stretch my comfort zone
91.3%
See my strengths
94.8%
Try new things
94.8%
Get physical activity
Reports
In the spirit of accountability, partnership and collective impact, we also measure and share our annual organizational performance. We are, after all, “crew, not passengers.” How are we embodying our mission, vision and values? How are we achieving our strategic goals? How are we charting a course for the future? We invite all stakeholders to deepen connection with Voyageur via our annual reports.
Annual Outward Bound USA Survey Results (forthcoming)
Listen 4 Good Survey Results (forthcoming)
2025 Alumni Survey (forthcoming)
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