Thanks to our community support, we are able to reach more young people from marginalized communities.
In 2023, Northwest Outward Bound School students reported higher average scores in the following outcomes after completing a Northwest Outward Bound School course: assertiveness • emotional control • empathy • group relationships • learning interest • perseverance • physical confidence • responsibility • self-awareness • self-regulation • student & staff relationships • teamwork
Read more about our impact in our latest report.
How we do our work
Our work is based on the simple idea that there is more in us than we know. By pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones, we grow and learn to lead together.
Our model, a social and emotional learning approach, focuses on teamwork and builds compassion and resilience – creating a sense of courage and belonging that propels our students forward long after their course ends. Learn more.
Community Funded Programs
Outward Bound in the Classroom
The Northwest Outward Bound School in the Classroom brings challenge and collaboration into the classroom through team building and character development activities. Through shared experiences and successes, Outward Bound students build resilience and create lasting relationships with peers.
Wilderness Expeditions
Northwest Outward Bound School Wilderness Expeditions encourages students to reach further than they thought possible — physically and emotionally — to find the untapped strength within themselves. With course areas in Central Oregon and Washington, and activities like rafting, backpacking or climbing, our programs are tailored to the goals and targeted outcomes of your class.
Pinnacle Program
The Pinnacle Program is more than an Outward Bound wilderness course – it provides long-term support for youth historically excluded from outdoor education and leadership opportunities. Students go on a life-changing Outward Bound course, free of tuition, and step outside of their comfort zone to see what they are capable of achieving.
