Happy President’s Day! We’re honoring our past presidents by highlighting ten who acted on our shared passion for nature, conservation and the outdoors, and have made landmark (pun intended) progress toward environmental care, awareness and appreciation. Upper Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California. We all think of Lincoln as an outdoorsy guy anyway, having… READ MORE >
Outward Bound is known for providing transformative experiences that can be life-changing—especially when they bring together those who share the same interests, values, and passions. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, read Chris’ account below of how he met his wife, Liana, and how Outward Bound—and cookies—brought them together.
If you’re an alumni, we taught you a LOT on your course! Check out our Alumni Lessons to help refresh your memory of basic camp craft and teachings from your instructors. HOW TO PACK AND FIT A BACKPACK For those of you who want to go backpacking again in the future, check out these Outward Bound… READ MORE >
THIS YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS 2018 flew by, and stunned all of us here at CBOBS with what gems it brought in its wake. We’re grateful for the results of hard work, public support, and leadership that made 2018 a year for CBOBS to remember and replicate.
“I remember the goal was for police officers and youth to come together and figure out where the common ground is, and where everything goes wrong. We actually had a whole discussion where we talked about all the things we can change collectively as a group—as police officers and for ourselves as youth.” PYC STUDENT
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: NATALIE SHERMAN PARTNER, GALLAGHER, EVELIUS & JONES, LLP | DONOR SINCE 2010 “When you invest in Outward Bound, you’re going to see the return. The money that is spent on programs has a concrete, tangible, quantifiable impact.” The student expeditions at Outward Bound inspire my giving. They connect kids with the outdoors in… READ MORE >
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: JORDAN ROSE ALUMNUS | PEER LEADERSHIP, YOUTH LEADERSHIP CORPS “I want people to know that this organization focuses on kids being able to jump out of technology and into being personable with one another, and also with nature.” Jordan is a two time alumnus, joining us for his first course in November of… READ MORE >
Just a week until Giving Tuesday! Help out our cause at Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School—participate in Giving Tuesday! We’ll be hosting Facebook fundraisers, giveaways, live videos, and fun, informational posts on Tuesday, November 27th in honor of our mission and to give back to the Baltimore Community. What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday… READ MORE >
Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School has been given Honorable Mention as one of OUTSIDE’s Best Places to Work 2018. Winning companies provide great workplaces for employees and encourage a balance between work and enjoying life in the great outdoors, while also respecting the environment. “We believe that by creating a more inclusive and connected… READ MORE >
CORNERSTONE AWARDS DINNER SATURDAY, MAY 12 2017 The 15th Annual Cornerstone Awards Dinner ordered up some classic Outward Bound weather for this year’s event, but that didn’t stop our guests from taking on the Aerial Teams Course before sitting down for the evening. We were treated to a live stream of the Kentucky Derby, a… READ MORE >