OUTWARD BOUND IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL
It’s official! We’re proud to share some big news from Southeast D.C.
This fall, Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School will open a permanent outdoor learning campus in Ward 8 of Washington, D.C. in partnership with THEARC (Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus).
This new space marks a major milestone: the first-ever experiential outdoor classroom of its kind in D.C., purpose-built with climbing elements and immersive team-based programs to help students build the confidence, connection, and mindsets to thrive.
We’ve worked with over 6,000 students across all eight Wards since 2020—and now we’re bringing Outward Bound right to the heart of where D.C. students live and learn.
This project is made possible by a $2 million investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, the largest in our history.
We’re deeply grateful to the Clark Foundation, our longtime partners at THEARC, and the many leaders and champions who helped turn this bold vision into reality. Read the full press release>
NOW WELCOMING NEW SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PROGRAM PARTNERS
BY THE NUMBERS
6,000
DC STUDENTS SERVED SINCE 2020
2,227
2024 DC OUTWARD BOUND PARTICIPANTS
27
2024 DC COMMUNITY PARTNERS
ACROSS ALL 8 WARDS
OUR PROGRAMS
Watch our Insight one-day youth programs in action.
SPOTLIGHTING OUR DC ALUMNI & PARTNERS
Sojourner Truth School Educator, Coach Ty, shares the unique relationship between educators and students that forms through Outward Bound programs.
Archbishop Carroll H.S. students walk you through their Outward Bound expedition along with their classmates.
2024-25 DC REGION SCHOOL & PROGRAM PARTNERS INCLUDING:
Archbishop Carroll High School
Center City Public Charter Schools
City Kids Wilderness Project
Colin Powell Academy
DC Police Foundation
DC Prep – Anacostia
DC Prep – Benning
DC Prep – Edgewood
Episcopal High School
General James Gholson Middle School
Georgetown Day School
Identity, Inc.
John Hayden Johson Middle School
Kelly Miller Middle
Kenmoore Middle School
KIPP DC
The Lab School of Washington
Martha’s Table
Phelps ACE High School
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Prince George’s County Police Athletic League
Robert Goddard Montessori
The Siena School
The Sojourner Truth School
TRiO Upward Bound, Prince George’s Community College
Two Rivers Public Charter School
Walker Mill Middle
Washington Latin Charter School
Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
Youth Guidance – DC
IN THE KNOW: CBOBS IN WASHINGTON, DC
- DC Students to Get New Outdoor Adventure-Based Campus with $2M from Sunsetting Clark Foundation to Outward Bound School
- Incorporating Purpose Driven Leadership into Your Work
- An Innovative New Pay Model For Outdoors Instructors
- An Exciting Start to 2025 as Six New Members Join Our Board
- Welcoming New Board Leadership in 2025
- Community Circle: Deloitte Impact Day comes to Outward Bound
Read our 2024 DC Case for Support
Voices of DC | Endorsing Outward Bound
Hear from the likes of Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, as well as Congressman (and Outward Bound Alum) Don Beyer as they share their excitement for our new venture into Washington DC. We’re honored to have these distinguished individuals take the time to voice their support for our future work within the DC Education System.
GET INVOLVED
We’re looking for people who want to join us in our mission to bring Character Education programs to as many students in the DMV as we can. Refer us to your child’s school, donate in any amount to help us provide scholarship resources, become part of our Advisory Committee, or bring your organization to us for to take part in our professional team-building.