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

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

Greetings VOBS Friends,It’s Q3 (July-September) of 2021 at VOBS.Time to look ahead and “report out” on our progress-to-date. We are in the middle of our busiest season, delivering in-person challenge and adventure right on through what is shaping up to be a... 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

A More Equitable Education Model One of Voyageur Outward Bound School’s 2021 strategic goals is to “increase Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity across VOBS.” This year’s goal is a bold affirmation of our vision here at VOBS. We envision a more... READ MORE

“There is more in us than we know.  If we can be made to see it, perhaps for the rest of our lives, we will be unwilling to settle for less.” Kurt Hahn, Founder of Outward Bound Greetings VOBS Friends,Today... READ MORE

This year, VOBS has laid out a bold 2021 Strategic Plan. The ’21 Plan calls for VOBS to “Retain staff and improve employee satisfaction.” Readers might imagine that a pandemic can be a challenging time to do both. We are happy... READ MORE