Twin Cities Center welcomes a new Program Director! Sovatha Oum may be new to VOBS, but he is not new to the Twin Cities Community. Just say his name in Saint Paul, and people smile. He is a well-known and... READ MORE

It was the last two days of a burly 50-day course, and we were in for one of our biggest challenges yet. Simple as it was, this statement inspired our team to push on through the most miles I’ve ever... READ MORE

Each year, Voyageur Outward Bound School welcomes the Merit Scholars of the University of Notre Dame to Minnesota. These bold and curious first year students begin their Ethical Leadership inquiry and their undergraduate career in the wilderness. Notre Dame students... READ MORE

Dear VOBS Partners, Each year we collaborate with an amazing variety of change-makers to create life-changing programs. We value our our partnership with you–the schools and colleges, youth-serving non-profits and for-profit organizations–who share our vision for a more resilient and... READ MORE

Once in a while, you find yourself dumbstruck by gratitude. We are now in the middle of the season of joy, and perhaps I’m primed for it, but I recently found myself moved to tears by student endeavor, courage and... READ MORE

Vita Dulcedo Spes. “Life, Sweetness, Hope.” This is the University of Notre Dame motto. Life is often sweet for students like Notre Dame’s “Domers,” but sometimes the just deserts are hard-won and living life requires courage. Voyageur Outward Bound School asks... READ MORE

Gary Lee, Voyageur Outward Bound Alumni Course M-11 (August 10-September 6, 1967) August 10, 2017 I walk down the road to Homeplace, Voyageur Outward Bound School’s northern Minnesotan basecamp. As I walk, I pass sign after sign along the dirt... READ MORE

The Academy The University of Southern Mississippi has created an innovative model for student athlete leadership development. This year, they launched the Leadership Academy, and Voyageur Outward Bound School is lucky enough to be part of this brand new educational... READ MORE

So, what does it mean to be “Outward Bound?” A few, and lucky, first year students at St. Norbert College know. They’re chronicling their discovery in a lovely Gap Experience blog. Do yourself a favor and read this, then visit... READ MORE

Mark Petraitis and Emily Roskey are part of our team here at Voyageur Outward Bound School (VOBS). This summer, they had a chance to work together for the first time. Together, they led one of five crews for The Fellowship Initiative... READ MORE