Outward Bound Canada
- Outdoor Education Centre
Outward Bound Canada’s programs use the challenges and inspiration of the natural environment to allow students to uncover their true potential. We employ adventure-oriented, 21st century learning methodologies to help students build a strong sense of self and community through active and authentic experiences that foster social competence, resilience and environmental responsibility. As a not-for-profit charitable organization we work with groups to ensure our programs are financially accessible through our Group Access Fund we can help support your desires to get outside.
Our outcomes include:
- Deepen student bonding through shared challenge and adventure
- Deepen social & emotional skills: self-efficacy, conflict resolution, problem solving and resilience through real life scenarios
- Inspire increased compassion and empathy by creating safe space for discussing personal identity and values
- Inspire increased compassion and empathy by creating safe space for discussing personal identity and values
- Inspire students to approach physical and emotional challenges as vehicles for personal growth
- Build technical skills (e.g. navigation, wilderness travel, camp-craft, paddling, etc.)
- Gain exposure to various leadership styles including personal leadership style
- Outward Bound Canada’s School and Group Programs (video)
Emphasis
Focus
This program has a particular approach or emphasis.
- Leadership
- Outdoor Adventure / Tripping
- Wilderness Setting
Approach
This program focuses on:
- Outdoor Education
- Outdoor Recreation
- Environment Education
Format
Session Types
This program offers the following types of sessions:
- Overnight Program
Session Timings
This program offers sessions during these parts of the year:
- Spring (or March Break)
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter (or Winter Holidays)
Session Lengths
This program offers the following session lengths:
- 1 Week
- 2 Weeks
- 3 Weeks
- 4 Weeks
- 5 Weeks
Community
Grades
This program offers sessions for participants in these grade ranges:
- Elementary / Middle (Grades 6 - 8)
- Secondary (Grades 9 - 12)
- Other
Activities
This program offers the following activities:
- Camping / Cookouts
- Canoe Trips
- Duke of Ed
- High School Credit
Financial
Subsidy Program
This program offers subsidies. Contact them for more information.
Contact Info
Address
1766 Queens Line
Minden, ON
P0C1J0
Phone
Primary or "On Season"
Number
888-688-9273
Secondary or "Off Season"
Number
888-688-9273