Custom Wilderness Programs

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Age 11+

Duration 4-5 days +

Location Northern Ontario

Options Summer or Winter

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Custom Wilderness Programs

The simplicity and balance of nature creates an environment where people can learn about themselves without the distractions of home – so that they really see themselves, and come to understand their full potential, often for the first time in their lives. Our Custom Wilderness Programs are designed to integrate Outward Bound’s well-developed methodology and educational philosophy with the values and objectives of our clients and partners. These programs are a vital way for educators and community organizations to support those they serve by helping them reconnect with themselves and develop increased self-confidence, resilience, motivation and compassion. We are also able to offer High School Credit options and address a wide range of needs and objectives for the following groups: High Schools & Post-Secondary Institutions, Community Agencies & Organizations, Canadian Military Veterans, Women Survivors of Violence and/or Abuse, Aboriginal Communities, New Canadians, Corporate and Staff Teams (Professional Development). Click here for more information or to inquire about a program for your group.

Is this course right for me?

You are looking for that extra challenge in your life, something that lights a fire inside you, that spurs you on and inspires you. You enjoy meeting new people, trying new things and discovering new places. You are not afraid of a little hard work and are willing to lend a hand to get the job done.

YOUR INNER JOURNEY

Outward Bound Canada’s Journey courses are designed to help you take charge of your life and realize what you are capable of. Each experience begins with a physical journey – stepping out of the comforts of day-to-day routines and into an environment that may be very new, adventurous and exciting, but also foreign and uncertain. Facing these changes helps to bring out new perspectives.

Using the challenges of the course as a starting-point, our skilled instructors will teach you how to transfer the skills learned on course to your life at home. These important life skills include caring for yourself, taking responsibility for your choices, expressing your needs and opinions with confidence, and working with others in your life at home.

learning outcomes

Our expert instructors lead participants through novel, real-life experiences that require groups to collaboratively problem-solve through challenges, failure, and success. This course is designed to have a lasting and measurable impact in three key areas:
1. Improved sense of resiliency
– OBC is building a generation of physically and mentally healthy citizens
– Participants choose to improve their physical and mental health
2. Greater leadership skills and social connectedness
– OBC is teaching the skills needed to succeed at school, work and in life
– Participants become more confident, collaborative and respectful team members
3. Stronger connection with nature
– OBC is promoting greater levels of environmentalism
– Participants develop stronger life-long connections to the natural world

SOLO

There will also be a solo experience during every course that provides participants with the opportunity to reflect on their Outward Bound experience and make decisions about their future.

Students are given a secluded spot to reflect alone and are safely monitored by staff. Many participants say that the solo experience was the most impactful component of their course.

FUNDING & SUPPORT

Outward Bound Canada is a charitable, educational organization. Our goal is to increase the ability of Canadian residents experiencing socio-economic barriers to access Outward Bound Canada’s impactful programs. In order to support this goal, Outward Bound Canada offers funding designed to assist eligible participants and their families with financial assistance. If you would like to learn more, please visit our Fund Your Adventure page.

We also have partnered with HigherEdPoints so you can now pay for your course fee (or a portion of your course fee) with loyalty points from a variety of programs, using your own points or a family member/friends points. Once you make the deposit payment to hold your spot on a course, you can go to their website to create an account and convert your points into course fee payments. To learn more, please contact admissions@outwardbound.ca.