"The world does not need tourists who ride by in a bus clucking their tongues. The world as it is needs those who will love it enough to change it, with what they have, where they are." – Robert Fulghum
No student or course is the same at VOBS but there is a common theme:
Your support changes lives:
"Thank you for bringing me to the realization that I am a natural leader with a good vision of the broad picture, for helping me work on my efficiency, for helping me realize my values, for helping me with my mental and physical tenacity... Thank you for all the love and dedication, this has truly been a life changing experience. - VOBS Student, John
“This course changed my life. I challenged myself physically and mentally everyday whether that was paddling and portaging or having conversations on how I can better myself with my group.” - VOBS Student, Elizabeth
“Before this trip, my level of self confidence and motivation were almost non-existent. I've learned to believe in myself and my abilities and how doing that can impact a whole group.” - VOBS student, Paige
“When I came to Outward Bound, I had already decided I wasn't going to rock climb, but with encouragement from my crew, I overcame that challenge and I rock climbed, On this trip I learned that I'm a lot stronger than I think, and I can do anything I put my mind to. In the future, I will always try, no matter what." - VOBS student, Sheliah
For the last six months we've been compiling data, course narratives, student and staff testimonials, and photographs in order to capture
the life-changing impact you create for our students.
To view our 2018 Annual Report online, click here. If you have feedback or questions, I'd love to hear from you!
P.S. We're excited to share that we are in the planning stages for a comprehensive campaign to support three
specific needs: student scholarships, facility repairs and upgrades, and support for internal capacity. We'll send you updates as we move along in our planning.
