An unforgettable experience, a real accomplishment, something to be proud of for the rest of your life; your Outward Bound Wilderness course will be all that and more. Our courses really are quite flexible and anyone can take a Teen course but these courses were designed specifically for older teens. They were designed to deliver leadership skills and achievement, to bring out the best and provide each student with an opportunity for success.
Seek adventure and find out what you are made of. With the support of your instructors, you and your group will set high standards for success and surpass your own expectations. Learn outdoor skills and gain confidence from knowing first hand, that even with minimal gear, you can take care of yourself. Take some time away and listen to yourself for a change.
This two or three week course is an extended expedition in the vast Boundary Waters. You may travel for the entire time without resupplies, cook over an open fire and learn the meaning of teamwork. Two days of rock climbing, our high ropes course, a solo, Final Expedition and a service project make this more than just a camping trip. This course is ideal for teens looking for challenge and accomplishment.
Activities: Canoeing, portaging, rock climbing and/or ropes course, solo, service, wilderness marathon and final expedition
Lengths: 8 days, 15 days, 22 days
Ages: 30+, 16-18, 18+
This three week backpacking course takes place in the Carter-Mahoosuc and Bigelow Mountain ranges in western Maine. This course includes rock climbing, solo and final expedition and service and is ideal for rising juniors and seniors ready to take on challenge and experience adventure.
Activities: Backpacking, extensive rock climbing, solo, service, final expedition
Lengths: 21 days
Ages: 16-18
This is a whitewater river expedition through the forests of western Maine with lots of opportunities to climb at rock sites along the way. Whitewater canoeing is fun and challenging and rock climbing is exhilarating and enlightening. This course is ideal for teens looking for the thrill of whitewater paddling and the perseverance to climb rocks.
Activities: Canoeing, rock climbing, solo, service and final expedition
Lengths: 14 days
Ages: 16-18
