Outward Bound courses for younger teenagers are similar to our standard courses; however, they are geared to the energy and developing abilities of younger students looking for a unique challenge. Our staff are specially chosen and trained to work with this age group. Acting as more than counselors or coaches, they set a disciplined, sensitive and supportive example for young people who are at an age of exploration and experimentation.
Depending on course selection, students will backpack, canoe, rock climb, sail or raft on the same terrain as our standard courses. They’ll learn the same skills of low-impact camping, route finding, outdoor nutrition and cooking, shelter construction, navigation, first aid and search and rescue techniques—skills that will last a lifetime. And, as with all other Outward Bound courses, they’ll be participating in group expeditions, a solo period and a mini-marathon.
