Outward Bound Adventures (OBA) is the oldest non-profit in the nation dedicated to outdoor education for BIPOC youth. OBA is a pioneer of Transformational Experiential Environmental Education (TEEE). Every OBA course is designed to challenge and empower youth with environmental education that changes their perspective about themselves and their surroundings.
Participants become intimately connected to nature through discovery based education that deepens ecological understanding of their surroundings and bolsters curiosity.
Every course curriculum highlights the important role indigenous cultures and other ethnic groups have played in managing the natural landscapes participants visit.
Youth are challenged with problem-solving initiatives as fun group activities designed to develop a growth mindset, self mastery, and foster an environment of cooperation.
Physical and mental challenges on courses help youth develop tools to overcome perceived obstacles while creating opportunities for youth to incorporate movement into their lives.
Hands-on activities and leadership initiatives teach participants fundamental leadership characteristics and define the value of authentic leadership.
Participants are introduced to careers in conservation and opportunities for paid and volunteer environmental work experiences that help them build their resumes.
The Leave No Trace Principles teach participants the value of being land stewards and the importance of giving back by implementing Leave No Trace in their own neighborhoods.