Outward Bound California is an organization that strives to cultivate leaders with integrity, moral courage, and above all, compassion. Therefore, with our values at the forefront, we are unable to stay silent on recent events. What transpired at the US... READ MORE

My six-year-old daughter started school this week. Like many caregivers and parents,  I am faced with the anxiety and uncertainty about schooling for the near and long term. One of my greatest worries is: How does a small, highly energetic,... READ MORE

Our country is hurting and communities are mourning from so much loss.  I hear the anger, pain, and fear. I hear the call for decisive action to be anti-racist. I also hear the call to innovate our business models to... READ MORE

Update 10/6/20 To our valued community, As our communities continue to struggle with poor air quality, wildfire danger due to climate change, and a tense upcoming election, we pause to acknowledge another big misstep in our social justice system with... READ MORE

Our world continues to face uncertainty and separation from one another. Through the fear and isolation, the domains of thriving that I explored in my last blog – Belonging, Courage, Reflection and Physical Engagement – ring even more true to... READ MORE

Outward Bound was founded with four core values: excellence, service, integrity and diversity & inclusion.  While diversity and inclusion have been written into our curriculum since day one, we know that the outdoor industry has been and is still deeply... READ MORE

By Allison Croley Under a blue Florida sky and longleaf pine, he poked his head out of the small solo tent.  “What am I going to do alone for two days?” he asked. I can’t do this. I’m going to... READ MORE

By Allison Croley What have you been doing to foster community during this statewide shelter in place order? Do you have daily rituals or traditions you do with your family to keep everyone grounded?   An Outward Bound (OB) course... READ MORE

By Allison Croley In the 1930s, when Kurt Hahn, the founder of Outward Bound, was diagnosed with an allergy to the sun, he was ordered to stay inside. Sound familiar? We may not all be allergic to the sun, but... READ MORE

For over 80 years, Outward Bound has been providing life-changing outdoor experiential learning programs that focus on character development, leadership, and service. As a former instructor and now Executive Director, I believe in what we do and have experienced the... READ MORE