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Welcome to the fall edition of SPARK, a Voyageur Outward Bound School eNews for donors, friends, and alumni-
The leaves are falling and the snow has made an appearance at Homeplace and in the Twin Cities. The crisp air has arrived. And, the bustling summer is in the rearview. We want to take a minute to circle-up and appreciate it.
In this issue:
Celebrate the power of another incredible summer season!
Learn - Get a glimpse of a rock climbing INSIGHT program day in the Twin Cities.
Reflect - Voyageur Outward Bound School's curriculum and character development doesn't stop when the course ends. Life is always about going Outward Bound with compassion and resilience. Crew, not passengers. Think on it.
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Welcome to the family Abi, 3-week Backpacking + Canoeing course, Homeplace Basecamp Graduate
"I think the best way to describe Outward Bound is this: A challenge, a mission, to do anything that comes your way. No matter how hard it might be, you are strong. You can do this. And most importantly there are people there to support you no matter what."
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Kayla Sawyer (bottom left), Ely & Homeplace Instructor, Homeplace and Twin Cities Basecamp
"Outward Bound has provided me with the platform to facilitate immense growth, both for myself and for the students I serve, making it a profoundly rewarding endeavor."
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Just this summer, gifts from the Voyageur Outward Bound School community supported building a more compassionate and resilient community through challenge and discovery. While we are still calculating the numbers, you helped:
350+ students
26,000+ hours of programming experienced by students = 1,560,000 minutes
35 courses
718 days on course
14,000+ Miles paddled, hiked, or portaged
4 Curriculum Domains Leveraged: Courage, Belonging, Physical Engagement, Reflection
12 Social-Emotional Skills strengthened and measured: teamwork, assertiveness, self-awareness, social responsibility, physical confidence, self-regulation, perseverance, emotional control, learning interest, empathy, staff and student relationships
We are grateful for all students that joined VOBS this summer! A special shout out to these partners and incredible crews!
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Fall programming is in full swing. Check out what's happening around Voyageur Outward Bound basecamps.
Homeplace in Ely is gearing up for winter programming and there a 50-day INTERCEPT Semester course just returned from the field. Learn about INTERCEPT.
Texas A VOBS Crew just completed the 'Long Haul' - the caravan drive from Ely to Big Bend MILES with boats, trailers, and gear. They're prepping and training for winter expeditions. Learn about programs in Big Bend.
Twin Cities INSIGHT season begins. During INSIGHT, school partners in Minneapolis and Saint Paul go Outward Bound. From rock climbing to cross-country skiing, students experience nature as a classroom, explore the great outdoors in their community, and develop their leadership abilities.
Get a Glimpse of a Voyageur Outward Bound School INSIGHT program at Taylor's Falls with Gordon Parks High School by clicking below.
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A core element of each Outward Bound course is Reflection. By taking the time and space to examine our actions, roles, and relationships we can become more self-aware and considerate of our communities and the natural world at large. Take some time today for your personal reflection and appreciation.
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