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IN DEPTH | INSIGHT
INSIGHT, unlike any other outdoor educational experience in the Twin Cities. Adventure for life.
Voyageur's two basecamps, Ely and Twin Cities Center (TCC) give students, educators, schools, and youth serving nonprofits options for learning in the outdoors. At the TCC, INSIGHT is a series of five, one-day-sessions held during the school year. Students get outside, connect, learn, build community. Technical skills like rock climbing and paddling are linked to social-emotional curricula we call the Domains of Thriving, connecting classroom learning to problem-solving challenge. From fire building and canoeing, to map reading and navigation, sessions happen in local parks and outdoors spaces where students can be vulnerable, exercise trust, and belong. Students gain relationship strength, character, critical thinking, and confidence - all of which often translate to improved school attendance, academic health, and increased preparedness for life beyond the classroom.
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| LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INSIGHT PROGRAM, ITS IMPACT AND VALUE |
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On COURSE |
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INSIGHT HIGHLIGHT | Gordon Parks High School
Gordon Parks High School has been a Voyageur Outward Bound community partner for over a decade. More than 300 GP students have had the opportunity to go Outward Bound - thanks to generous donors and foundations supporting VOBS Community Partner Programming. Gordon Parks High School students build leadership and character muscle by paddling, climbing, and skiing inside a social-emotional skill-building progression. A part of the St. Paul Public School system, Gordon Parks High School provides a dynamic and supportive learning environment where every student is seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Learn more about the school and hear from the school's programming coordinator Jamie Haag, 2025 Outward Bound Blue Heron Educator Award Winner!
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| MORE ABOUT INSIGHT PARTNER GORDON PARKS HIGH SCHOOL |
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On BELONGING FUN HAPPENINGS! |
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SEPTEMBER
IN PERSON
S'mores & More |
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S'mores, Sled Dogs, and Skills for Outdoor Adventure! Join instructors and dogs, and on Saturday, September 27, at Hidden Falls Regional Park in St. Paul. Register today! |
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OCTOBER
NATIONAL BOOK MONTH
Carry the Flame Author Panel |
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On Tuesday, October 7, VOBS and OBUSA co-host a special National Book Month Zoom Presentation with Outward Bound Alumni authors of Carry the Flame. Register now! |
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NOVEMBER
A Conversation with Ann
2025 ZOOM Series Finale
On Wednesday, November 5th, join us for a conversation with the incredible, world renowned explorer and educator, Ann Bancroft. Register here! |
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Welcome VOBS Alumni Networks Coordinator - Meet Yoshie |
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Voyageur Outward Bound School is pleased to share Yoshie Fujimoto Kateada has joined the Development Team as the Alumni Networks Coordinator. Yoshie's unique perspective is perfect for accelerating connection among Voyageur alumni. As Outward Bound student, instructor, and staff, she understands all parts of the VOBS alumni network, prioritizing lifelong connection among the VOBS alumni community. This new role ensures the VOBS experience goes far beyond expedition, encapsulating what it means for all of us to be Outward Bound.
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The VOBS Readings Book is a collection of quotes and excerpts given to students on course.
Need inspiration? The printed, bound book is available for purchase.
Email development@vobs.org
for a copy. |
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