Outward Bound: Finding Personal Limits
The Outward Bound program exposes adolescents to new and demanding situations while enhancing their abilities to meet demands and to act positively beyond their perceived personal limits. From the beginning, students are challenged mentally and physically to do things they never thought possible. Confidence and self-esteem develop as students learn the skills of wilderness living, such as canoeing, camp craft, first aid, and navigation. Students learn that, in order for the expedition to proceed, cooperation among participants is needed; group decision-making and problem-solving skills are learned and responsible behaviors are fostered.
What is Required of Parents?
Parental support and interaction play a crucial role in the success of the program. Through parent education meetings, family behavioral contracts and frequent family sessions, both parents and students develop more effective communications and coping skills.
Parents are required to:
- Provide transportation to and from the program site.
- Attend one meeting during the 20-day expeditionary phase.
- Write 3 letters to their child while on course.
- Participate in Mediation Session.
- Participate in home visits during the reinforcement phase.
- For more information, please read our frequently asked questions.
Staff
Outward Bound instructors are skilled at safely leading groups of troubled adolescents on wilderness expeditions. Instructors advise the individual student as issues arise and provide expertise in problem solving.
Course Referral Information
North Carolina Outward Bound's Scottsmoor Basecamp has been contracted by the State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice to provide services to adolescents and their families in the following counties: Brevard, Flagler, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia. A referral and family interview are required prior to a student's acceptance into the program. Equipment is provided, and students need only bring and open mind and willingness to participate.
FINS Application & Forms
Admission Paperwork
The following are paperwork is needed before starting the 20-day wilderness expedition.
Please print and return to the Intake Coordinator, as requested.
**Paperwork for 2012 will be available soon. Please contact us at the information below if you would like to start the admissions process.**
Contact Information
Outward Bound Scottsmoor
Angela Skroch, Intake Coordinator
P.O. Box 417/3500 Sunset Ave
Scottsmoor FL 32775
Telephone: 321-268-5666
Fax: 321-268-5667
scottsmoorintake@outwardbound.org