Voyageur Outward Bound School (VOBS) is pleased to announce a bold new funding initiative for experiential education programming for high schools, colleges and universities in Texas: Big Bend 2020. VOBS seeks to partner with high schools, colleges and universities in... READ MORE

Not Our First Rodeo Hi, my name is Megan Henning, and I recently joined the VOBS team here in Saint Paul. My title is Outreach Representative and this is a brand new role for VOBS. When I was applying for... 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

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