Today, Outward Bound is the recognized leader in the field of outdoor educaiton and has 38 schools on five continents. Over 200,000 people in the United States alone have ventured into the outdoors with Outward Bound. The North Carolina Outward Bound School is part of the Outward Bound system and is a wilderness-based school offering a variety of courses to those 14 and older. Outward Bound places students in challenging and physically rigorous but safe situations where they must make decisions, overcome obstacles, and develop new patterns for dealing with themselves and others. Teamwork, self-reliance, and compassion are emphasized.
Students also learn stewardship for the environment as they journey through wilderness areas.
Activities include an extended backpacking expedition, group challenge initiatives, and a high ropes course. You don't have to be an Olympic athlete or skilled outdoors person to attend. Activities will include an extended back-packing expedition, group challenge initiatives, and a high ropes course. Participants will arrive on campus on Friday, Aug. 14. After moving into your residence hall room, we will begin with a group dinner and information session.