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Hear about the changes these teachers witnessed in their students after three days backpacking in Henry Coe State Park. 

- Greg G. and Erin H., Thomas Edison Charter Academy 6th Grade Teachers

- Outward Bound and Linda Mornell of Summer Search.

Credit: tboltkid on Vimeo.

Educator Testimonials
"The students who go on course discover how to connect with one another, create traditions around meals and are encouraged to reach new heights. They then bring those skills back to camp and ultimately, back home. The older students return with confidence, ready to be role models for the next generation of campers. We are excited to see our partnership with Outward Bound grow."

- Eric N, Witherbee Wilderness Program Director

"Our students returned from their (Outward Bound California) experiences more confident, more centered and more focused on their futures. Not only did they learn rock climbing and an appreciation for camping and nature, they learned self-confidence, leadership and team work skills…The most heart-warming is the students plan to go camping and hiking again. Outward Bound sparked a passion that will continue with our students throughout their lives."

- Vonda V, Principal of Black Rock High School

Partner Schools

Outward Bound California believes that a collaborative spirit on and off course is the best way to see a well-rounded community thrive.

Through Outward Bound California’s bases in the High Sierras, Joshua Tree and San Francisco Bay Area, students can embark on a multi-week wilderness backpacking trip, gain deeper cultural understanding on an Urban Expedition, build community through a one-day rock climbing course and much more! We are committed to serving low-income, traditionally excluded populations and effective community partnerships, giving two in three of our students a full or partial scholarship. Since 2008, we have served more than 5,000 students.

Outward Bound California has been fortunate to partner with the following schools, governing bodies, and non-profit organizations throughout the state of California:

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Alliance Environmental Science and Technology High School, Los Angeles
Alliance Gertz-Ressler, Los Angeles
Anahuacalmecac International University Preparatory, Los Angeles
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy, Los Angeles
KIPP King Collegiate High School, San Lorenzo
Leadership Public School, Oakland
Leadership Public School, Richmond
Redwood Academy of Ukiah, Ukiah
Willow Creek Academy, Sausalito
Oakland Military Institute, Oakland
Sunrise Middle School, San Jose

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Abraham Lincoln High School, San Francisco
Arvin High School, Arvin
Bret Harte Middle School, Oakland
San Francisco International High School
Urban Promise Academy, Oakland
Visitacion Valley Middle School, San Francisco
Mission High School, San Francisco
Roosevelt Middle School, San Francisco
Leadership High School, San Francisco
Lowell High School, San Francisco
Rudsdale Newcomer High School, Oakland
Dewey High School, Oakland
Desert Hot Springs High School, Desert Hot Springs
June Jordan School for Equity

GOVERNMENT

Bakersfield Veterans Center
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
U.S. Forest Service’s Generation Green

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

Greenagers, San Francisco 
Enterprise for Youth, San Francisco  
Literacy for Environmental Justice, San Francisco 
Community Grows, San Francisco
City Youth Now, San Francisco 
Real Options for City Kids, San Francisco 
Camp Phoenix, Oakland
Covenant House, Oakland
Bresee Youth Center, Los Angeles
Friends of the Urban Forest, San Francisco
Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles
Los Angeles Audubon Society
Outdoor Educators Institute (OEI), Oakland
San Francisco Achievers
Summer Search
YES Nature to Neighborhoods, Richmond
The Dinner Party
Larkin Street Youth Services, San Francisco
Girl Scouts of Northern California
Student Conservation Association, Community Crews
Boys and Girls Club Vistication Valley Clubhouse
AIM High, San Francisco
United Playaz, San Francisco
Kern County Wounded Heroes Fund, Bakersfield
AHERO (America's Heroes Enjoying Recreation Outdoors)
All Raise

CORPORATIONS

JP Morgan Chase

Contact Us

If your company, organization, or department would like to partner with Outward Bound California, contact Emma Rapp, Director of Advancement at [email protected], or complete this Contact Form and we'll be in touch with you. 

 

Forest Service Dept. of Agriculture

Outward Bound operates under a U.S. Forest Services special use permit in the Sierra, Sequoia, San Bernardino and Stanislaus National Forest. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

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