At Voyageur Outward Bound School, we believe in the potential of every individual. We believe when people discover strength of character, an aptitude for leadership and a desire to serve, it has a positive impact on their lives and the lives of those around them. And that discovery has the power to make the world a better place. Our mission is to change lives through challenge and discovery. We offer life-changing expeditions for everyone, regardless of social or economic status, race or gender, from struggling teens, to first generation urban youth, adults in transition or veterans integrating back into life outside of active duty.
Throw people together, give them a task, give them some skills and guide them to figure it out. It’s the process of figuring it out where they do some of the intense learning that gets incorporated into their lives. That... READ MORE
Homeplace instructor Benji Blumenstock has received the Lt. Col. Mark Weber Service Above Self Award. He was nominated by his VOBS peers for exemplary service and dedication to Outward Bound’s mission. The award, named for the late Army Lt. Col.... READ MORE
Q: Please tell us a little about yourself and how you are connected to Voyageur Outward Bound School (VOBS). Lisa: I joined a VOBS dog sledding course in late December 2018 with a main goal to learn how to dog... READ MORE
After seven years of committed leadership, Board Chair and former Executive Director, Ted Moores passed the paddle to incoming Board Chair Cindy Holker. Over his tenure with Voyageur Outward Bound School (VOBS), Ted provided invaluable wisdom and steady leadership, most... READ MORE
Greetings VOBS Friends, Here we are, well into the first quarter of a new year!Days are getting longer and we are busy enrolling summer and even fall students. This month, the VOBS team is taking time to engage around our... READ MORE
Happy 2022! As we paddle out into the New Year, we’d like to tie up for a moment, and reflect on how far we’ve come, thanks to you. Thanks to you–our community of friends and champions–the wind is at our... READ MORE
ap·pre·ci·ate /əˈprēSHēˌāt/ verb to understand the worth or importance of something or someoneto admire and value something or someoneto be grateful for something or someoneto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance ofto value or admire highlyto make a polite... READ MORE
Attention VOBS Community! Voyageur Outward Bound School is launching a full scholarship opportunity for students in our partner schools, colleges and youth-serving nonprofits. And you can help spread the word! We love working with our partner schools, colleges and youth-serving... READ MORE
Last Spring, as we prepared to return to a full summer of programming, we were a little nervous, and frankly, a little daunted. But one of our intrepid Course Directors brought us right back to the mission: Our canoes and... READ MORE
I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with this summer. Nick Carraway – The Great Gatsby Hello Summer 2021! We made it! It’s June, and VOBS has returned to in-person expedition programming at both of our... READ MORE