“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
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
Greetings VOBS Friends, As I write this, our team is preparing for a summer like no other. VOBS is preparing for a summer without students. The global Coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented, and so is our decision to suspend programming for... 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
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
So, what does it mean to be “Outward Bound?” A few, and lucky, first year students at St. Norbert College know. They’re chronicling their discovery in a lovely Gap Experience blog. Do yourself a favor and read this, then visit... READ MORE
Be tough, yet gentle. Humble, yet bold. Swayed always by beauty and truth. -Bob Pieh The photos on the left are from the photo album “Mom’s Extraordinary, Outstanding, Personal, Adventure.” These treasured memories feature VOBS alumni and donor, Deb... READ MORE
The air is thick and the barometric pressure is dropping. Something is brewing. Tension is building– in the atmosphere and in our crew. It’s just after 5pm on day 6 of our 8 day Boundary Waters Canoe Expedition in the... READ MORE
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