It’s the first day of autumn!What an auspicious day to celebrate Twin Cities Center, and our return to in-person programming! This school year, VOBS partners with nine community organizations to work with 160 students for belonging, strength and purpose: City Academy... READ MORE

There’s a theme here. It’s not new, but, given the year and half we just lived through, it’s pretty remarkable. I had the privilege of attending two Outward Bound graduations in the last two weeks. Every Outward Bound expedition closes... READ MORE

Hey Neighbor! We’re reaching out to Midwestern students, families, educators, administrators, counselors, and youth workers with some good news: Voyageur Outward Bound School of Minnesota is offering tuition discounts and scholarships for local students this fall. We recognize that the... READ MORE

The Coronavirus pandemic has certainly disrupted life and learning this year. In some cases, this disruption has taken a greater toll on struggling teens and young people. For some, stay-at-home orders and quarantine have strained already tense relationships at home.... READ MORE

“I regard it as the foremost task of education to ensure the survival of these qualities:  an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self-denial, and, above all, compassion.” Kurt Hahn Campuses are closed, study abroad... READ MORE

Brand new VOBS alum, Kirsten Bunch, recently reached out to VOBS to share her Outward Bound story. Kirsten’s reflection and her gratitude are a balm for our resilient instructors, who patiently await the start of a COVID-delayed program season. Kirsten... READ MORE

The Storm on the Sea of Galilee. This Rembrandt painting was stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum thirty years ago this week. It depicts Christ and the Twelve Apostles in a tiny boat, on a raging sea.  The storm... READ MORE

VOBS heads into a new school year with an expanded presence and a renewed commitment to our Minnesota community.... 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

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