“Imagine a community of joyful, curious, self-directed learners engaged in the world. Imagine every student inspired, challenged, and prepared for the future beyond high school. Imagine every family welcomed, respected, and cared for by a responsive staff.“ This is what Dave... READ MORE
“Up until maybe the last day, I didn’t realize the importance of this experience. But when I woke up today, I realized I would miss every single thing about this trip. If you open yourself up, Outward Bound can be... READ MORE
Ruby Simione is a VOBS Instructor who works out of Twin Cities Center, our urban base in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ruby joined the team in spring of 2019 and then instructed a Leadership Expedition in July. This particular Expedition was... READ MORE
VOBS is pleased to announce Voyageur Start 2019! Voyageur Start is a bold funding initiative for our community, our youth and our young adults. Thanks to a very generous new funder, VOBS seeks to partner with Minnesota schools, colleges and youth-serving... READ MORE
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King Out “on course,” Outward Bound students learn to function as valued members of a group working toward a common goal.... READ MORE
James Hancock, former VOBS Staffing Director, shares his impressions of our friend, and colleague, Jesse Littleton: “It wasn’t until I stood waiting in the misty pre-dawn gloom at a local public golf course parking lot, that I had any inkling... READ MORE
Last night was, as Marlene Frye, aka, “Queen,” noted, “a special time to pause and enjoy.” Twin Cities Center staff were lucky enough to attend the Mid-Year Awards Celebration at Ujamaa Place last night. Ujamaa writing instructor, “Sister Queen,” as... READ MORE
Last Thursday, more than 50 Voyageur Outward Bound School (VOBS) supporters came together at our Twin Cities Center (TCC) in Saint Paul for a festive Open House. As Poppy Potter, Director of TCC and Group Programs explained, “this year is a milestone for VOBS.”... READ MORE
In the winter of 2013, I was an instructor on what we call an Insight Day here at VOBS, Twin Cities Center. On this particular day, we were supposed to snowshoe. The students met us as at the site and... READ MORE
“Silence is powerful.” Gayle Smaller takes off his glasses and with one sweeping gesture, invokes the grandeur of the North Shore. “Out there, the guys can hear it.” “The guys” are the promising young black men who are New Lens... READ MORE
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