Omaha Outward Bound School is a part of an international educational movement dedicated to the idea that people are capable of far more than they know. Originally designed by educator Kurt Hahn in 1941 to prepare young sailors on British merchant ships during WWII, providing the leadership skills necessary to survive at sea. Outward Bound has since founded over 40 schools in 32 countries, and has become the premier adventure-based education program in the world.
With schools in spectacular wilderness settings, as well as in bustling urban communities, Outward Bound serves a diverse student population, while delivering courses with consistently high standards of learning, safety, and results.
In 2009, Omaha Outward Bound School was created to bring high-quality, experiential education programs to the Midwest in an urban setting. Based on a curriculum focused on developing high quality leaders, we serve participants through school-based programs, one day challenge course programs, and front country and urban expeditions. In addition to youth-serving programs, Omaha Outward Bound School provides programs focused on corporate team building and educator training.
To change lives through vision and discovery. (Outward Bound USA Mission)
We have a vision of more resilient and compassionate individuals. A more resilient and compassionate world.
Programs:
Launch Session :
Bring the Outward Bound experience to the classroom and watch as concepts such as team building, conflict resolution, and goal setting come to life through experiential activities and initiatives.
Group Size: Up to 15 students.
Age: Middle and High School
Insight Session:
Solve challenging initiatives that teach creative problem solving on our Team Development Course, or ascent up the 40 ft Hitchcock High Ropes Challenge Course that boasts high team building elements and two zip lines, to discover that there is more in you than you know.
Group Size: 7 - 40 students
Age: Middle and High School
Peer Leadership:
Our Peer Leadership programs impel students into challenging experiences that teach both outdoor skills, and skills for working and traveling as a small group. Options include: 5-Day Canoeing along a river in Western Iowa or Nebraska, and 3-Day Urban Expedition traveling by foot or public transportation to complete a series of urban challenges connected to an educational theme.
Group Size: 10 Students
Age: High School
We also provide educator training and corporate training programs.
