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Updated February 2021

To Our Students, Families, Program Partners and the Outward Bound Community, 

We are thrilled to inform you that NCOBS will begin limited programming in February through our Everglades City Base Camp in Florida. Outward Bound USA has worked with safety directors around the system and developed new policies and protocols for programming during this period of the Coronavirus. At this time, NCOBS has met the requirements, and we will continue to monitor all metrics before the resumption of programs. Safety is our priority for all our students and staff, and we believe we can reasonably mitigate the risks from the Coronavirus by following these new protocols.   

Tremendous effort has been put into planning these programs and preparing to return to delivering life-affirming and life-changing courses. Many of us, along with board members and medical directors, continue to work diligently to ensure sound mitigation of the risks involved in delivering programs at this time.  

In addition, a limited number of in-person custom day programs are being delivered this fall. This includes community-based programs, small intact groups, and Outward Bound Professional Programs. Each program is considered on a case-by-case basis to meet Outward Bound USA’s requirements and regulations as well as those at the local, state, and federal level. Additionally, we continue to engage with Outward Bound Professional clients, education partners, and students to deliver virtual programs that allow us to serve our mission during this changing environment.  

We continue to assess and adapt to this situation and prepare for the continued revival of our educational programs.  

To our Outward Bound community—above all, know you are not alone. United, we are resilient together.  

Be well, stay safe, and get outside.  

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