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Practicum on Experiential Peacebuilding

Read along as our own Dan Blessing reflects upon his transformative experience as he participated in the Practicum on Experiential Peacebuilding facilitated by the Outward Bound Center for Peacebuilding in partnership with The Costa Rica Rainforest Outward Bound School. 

The first post is a description of his experience as an Outward Bound student during this practicum. The second draws on his experience in Costa Rica to reflect on what peacebuilding means for the work we do at VOBS. And the final post discusses how peacebuilding relates to the VOBS Intercept Program.


 
 
Leadership Semester
Boundary Waters to Rio Grande Leadership Semester

Our 72 day Boundary Waters to Rio Grande Leadership Semester takes students out of the classroom – and into the world.

These courses are all about cultivating independence, developing technical skills, and engaging with the people and places around them. Learn from the best Instructors in the industry.

Tackle challenges alongside a supportive crew of motivated peers. Amidst rugged natural landscapes, learn to lead and to follow; to give and receive feedback; and to trust in your own capabilities.

This expedition provides an outstanding opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the rugged landscapes of the Rio Grande and Boundary Water wilderness areas.

Learn more today >>
Strong Families Strong Futures
Intercept Expeditions are specifically designed for families with teens struggling at home or in school.

This highly structured and facilitated program removes students from the pressures and influences of home and school, and instead presents them with the healthy risks and real challenges of the natural world. Intercept courses focus on communication, conflict resolution and decision making tools..


28-day Fall Expeditions are Enrolling Now
Rebuild strong, healthy family relationships in an awe-inspiring true American wilderness.

At the end of the wilderness expedition there is an intensive family seminar and conference that helps families leverage the experience into a model for everyday life.  Families will walk away with a new outlook, a new plan and new optimism for success as a family.

Share our 28-Day Intercept Expeditions with Friends, Family, and Coworkers today!
  We Are Hiring at Homeplace:

Join our Student Services team. Assist customers with course selection, convert inquiries to enrollments, and prepare all incoming students for their Outward Bound experience.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.

Visit http://www.vobs.org/jobs/ to learn more.
  Ode'imini-Giizis
The Ojibwe name for this month is Ode'imini-Giizis which means Strawberry Moon.

Learn more about the Ojibwe language and culture.

 
  SOURCE OF CONFIDENCE:

The seven month expedition has started. Lisa and Alyce will be exploring the topic of self-confidence in girls and women. They have designed a confidence-building curriculum for teen girls that they will be delivering both online and in-person as they paddle.

Click to learn more and Follow the Source of Confidence journey online.