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Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses

Multiple Outward Bound locations

Outward Bound offers a variety of wilderness adventure courses for youth across multiple US locations, focusing on

▌ Editor's read The Outward Bound website loads successfully, detailing various youth adventure courses across multiple locations in the US. While a specific Google review rating for 'Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses' as a whole is difficult to pinpoint due to its decentralized nature, individual Outward Bound schools often have high ratings (e.g., Outward Bound California has a 4.9-star rating from 100+ reviews, praising transformative experiences and skilled instructors). The organization is a non-profit, and their 'Safety' page explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Programs are primarily overnight wilderness expeditions, ranging from backpacking and climbing to canoeing and sailing. The website features links to their Instagram (@outwardbound) and Facebook (OutwardBound) pages. Outward Bound's focus on challenging outdoor experiences aims to foster resilience, compassion, and leadership in participants.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–22

Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in adventure, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 12–22
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Outward Bound, 2000 Old Post Rd, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28217
  • Phone: 866-467-7651
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. 8-day courses $3,250-$3,375 total (approximately $400-$420/day). Various locations nationwide.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses

What ages does Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses accept?
Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses is open to children ages 12–22. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses cost?
Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. 8-day courses $3,250-$3,375 total (approximately $400-$420/day). Various locations nationwide. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses's hours?
Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses?
Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses provide lunch?
Yes — Outward Bound – Youth Adventure Courses includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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