“So many people have gone the extra mile for me. I always wanted to have the same impact on others. I can’t imagine any other life than doing what others have done for me.” Donnie Belcher, Program Director, Ann Bancroft... READ MORE

Charles Shulz: “Happiness is a warm puppy.” Greetings VOBS Friends, Ever wonder where that “dog days of summer” phrase comes from? While it does refer to a time of year that can be hot in the northern hemisphere, the phrase... READ MORE

Greetings VOBS Friends,  Voyageur Outward Bound School has served women and girls in Minnesota since 1965. Our leadership team is majority women. While we strive for greater racial diversity, over half of our field staff identify as female or non-binary. Today... READ MORE

“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

“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” –Maya Angelou Greetings VOBS Friends,  My furlough continues this week and while I’m away, I’ve asked our Director of... READ MORE

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Greetings VOBS Friends,  I am on furlough this week, and so is Dan Blessing, our Homeplace Summer Program... READ MORE

“Take courage, my heart: you have been through worse than this. Be strong, saith my heart; I am a soldier; I have seen worse sights than this.” Homer, The Odyssey Greetings VOBS Friends, This is a strange moment for us... 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

“You, me, all of us, we do this together. We are a family. Like the ‘Holy Trinity,’ we move forward and make change together.” Otis Zanders, President & CEO, Ujamaa Place Greetings VOBS Friends,  The Swahili word “ujamaa” means, “extended family” or “brotherhood.”... READ MORE

Greetings VOBS Friends,  At Voyageur Outward Bound School, we want to engage and inspire. I’m writing today to tell you that we are reaching out to fellow organizations and leaders in the Twin Cities community and beyond to learn from and... READ MORE