PROGRAMS

At North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS), we strive to provide a wide variety of life-changing programs for students of all ages and life experiences. In 2019, 5,494 students participated in our diverse programs, representing 30,198 student program days. These students attended courses for the general public offered in our seven spectacular wilderness settings or participated in one of our custom programs for school groups and other unique populations. These are the different programs NCOBS provides:

VIRTUAL 

Adapted from many of the "traditional" experiential learning lessons that Outward Bound is known for, these courses were created to confront the challenges brought forward by COVID-19. Lessons are strategically based on the needs of the clients but are always activity-based learning, followed by intentional reflection and guided conversation which leads to newfound knowledge for each participant. Virtual curriculums are offered for educators, business professionals, and students. > More

EDUCATORS 

A year-long professional development program for traditional, charter, and independent school teachers that positively impacts classroom culture and curriculum through the wilderness, classroom, and online components. > More

SCHOOLS & GROUPS

Short (4 - 7 day), wilderness-based, self-pay courses customized for intact groups from public and independent secondary schools, colleges and universities. These programs are designed to fit the needs and learning styles of the group and foster analytical thinking, effective communication, and responsible citizenship. > More

OUTWARD BOUND PROFESSIONAL

Custom-designed programs that augment leadership training and team development at the workplace for business professionals. The goal is to create positive, lasting change in the workplace through innovative programs that enhance the effectiveness of individuals, groups, and organizations. > More

ATLANTA PROGRAMS

A wide range of leadership development and team-building programs delivered to groups of elementary, middle, and high school students in Metro Atlanta and in the North Carolina mountains. > More

UNITY

Wilderness-based high school program, with a school-based component, to empower young people of diverse backgrounds to become compassionate leaders of social change with a school-based follow-up component. > More