A Unique ROTC Program Finishes its First Year

A new ROTC program and partnership wraps up its first year with Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from Bowie State University and University of Maryland completing a five-day wilderness expedition on the Appalachian Trail. The week-long challenge was the final step in the first year of the Building Bridges program. The program kicked off with… READ MORE >

An Outward Bound Experience Shared through a Mother’s Lens

When Monique heard she was sending her son on a five-day backpacking course she was hesitant at best, yet after seeing William’s transformation from his expedition she couldn’t wait to send him out again. Monique shares her story of watching her son’s transformation and learn what motivated her to join the Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School’s Donor Community.  

The Best Time to Give to Students like Kailani is Now

Hearing stories of our students’ resilience in the face of adversity is what makes our work and your contributions worth it. Recently, we received a story from Kailani, a former GOAL expedition student, and we were moved to share it with you and others who made her experience possible. The best time to give is… READ MORE >