the outward bound experience

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Travel back in time to explore the meaning of Outward Bound and how it all began. Or you can just enjoy the settings right here, before plunging into the real challenge. Decide whether it is something you would like to experience.

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Outward Bound is a not-for-profit charitable educational organization dedicated to adventure-based, outdoor education. In some of the most spectacular places Canada has to offer, Outward Bound has pioneered experiential – or, "learn-by-doing" – wilderness education, since 1969. Part of the Outward Bound family, we are one of more than 50 schools around the world.

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youth
If you’ve ever wondered where you fit into this world, sometimes just getting out there can help you figure it out. People tell us that Outward Bound made them look at life differently. They learned things about themselves – they learned they had more strength, courage and capabilities than they ever imagined. They say they’ll never forget being Outward Bound.

At Outward Bound Canada we deliver an experience like no other. Our approach to education is experiential or – "learn-by-doing." You pick where you want to learn – the rugged peaks of western Canada, the boreal forest of northern Ontario, or BC’s beautiful coastal waters. The wilderness is your classroom.

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adult
Whether you need to recharge your batteries, or it’s time to fulfill a dream you’ve had for years, Outward Bound Canada is ready when you are. An Outward Bound journey offers more than a conventional vacation. It’s an opportunity to grow, to test yourself, and to experience an adventure of a lifetime in a spectacular wilderness setting.

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community
Survivors of violence and abuse. People living with cancer. Single mothers who shoulder so much of the responsibility on their own. People with differing physical abilities. Young people who may have encountered, or be on the brink, of trouble who need to feel the pride of achievement in order to change direction. We also have a variety of programs for Aboriginal people designed in collaboration with native communities that incorporate native values and teaching principles.

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history
"Outward Bound transcends class and individual differences and kindles within each of us a sense of community and strong dedication to service. The wilderness environment allows one’s veneers to slip away, and each person can grow through daring to risk, to care, and to share with others. As an educational forum, Outward Bound offers true learning, involving heart, mind, and body, in a way that will last a lifetime."
This was the philosophy of Outward Bound founder, Kurt Hahn.

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