PHILADELPHIA OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL
This 10-day transformative leadership course is an opportunity for students to challenge themselves while they backpack and canoe through the Appalachian Mountains and Delaware River Water Gap.
PROGRAM DETAILS
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Location: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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Program Length: 10 days
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Dates: Dates TBA – check back soon!
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Participant Mix: Summer Search-only group
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Phone Policy: You will NOT have access to your phone throughout the program
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Accommodations: Sleeping in tents or under tarps with no access to traditional toilets/bathroom
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
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Leadership & Team Skills: Practice leadership, initiative, sound judgement, and self-reliance. Set goals and make decisions as a group while relying on compassion and tolerance to transform the group into a team.
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Skills Education: Develop technical skills, like backcountry navigation using a map, teamwork skills, backcountry cooking, and surviving and thriving in the elements.
YOU'LL GET FROM THIS EXPERIENCE...
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Push yourself beyond your comfort zone to discover your full potential
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Uncover your unique character strengths and develop leadership skills
THIS EXPERIENCE IS A GOOD FIT FOR STUDENTS WHO...
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Are able to participate in physical activity for many hours in a day
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Are comfortable in water wearing a lifejacket
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No previous outdoor experience necessary
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS TO KEEP IN MIND
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A welcome packet with course details and a packing list will be provided at least a month prior to start date
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A mandatory skills prep day will be held prior to the course – more information about this to come!