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Join Outward Bound for an outdoor experience of fun, growth and self discovery. Carve out some personal time to get physically stronger, improve your sense of self and renew your energy by being with nature. Learning-by-doing with a group of women, who like yourself, want to step out of their comfort zone, and step up to some new and challenging experiences.
Visit Thompson Island in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area for a get-away for YOU! Enjoy our beautiful island and a day in the outdoors. Check out our photos!
Women's Courses for 2008: One-day courses available. Sign-up your group of friends for a one-day Outward Bound adventure. Try a fun, challenging course with your book club, group of moms, or women's group.
Date: Saturday, June 21,2008
(Please contact us even if this date does not work and we'll investigate additional dates. Private groups available.)
Activity: Low and High Ropes Challenge Courses
Length: 1 day
Age: 30+
Special Focus: Women
Number of Participants: 12 to one lead instructor, minimum 8 participants
Sample one day schedule:
| TIME |
ACTIVITY |
| 8:15 AM |
Meet at EDIC/Berth #10 for Ferry to Thompson Island |
| 8:30 AM |
Ferry Departs for Thompson Island - Enjoy the views of Boston |
| 9:00 AM |
Arrive on Thompson Island. Welcome and brief overview of the island. Continental breakfast in dining hall. |
| 9:30 AM |
Opening Circle and Tone Setting |
| 9:45 AM -12:30 |
Morning Activities: problem-solving activities and Low Ropes |
| 12:30 |
Picnic Lunch |
| 1:00- 3:45PM |
Afternoon Activities: High Challenge Course (or other activities) |
| 3:45-4:30 PM |
Final Debrief- Letter to Self |
| 4:30-5:50 PM |
Sunset Social: wine, beer and cheese to top off the day |
| 6:00 PM |
Depart Thompson Island |
| 6:30 PM |
Arrive on Mainland |
Challenge by Choice: In Outward Bound, we practice Challenge by Choice, which means each participant decides the degree to which they feel comfortable participating in an activity. Their decision is supported by the whole group.
For more information, please contact: Katherine K. Macdonald at 617-830-5104 or kmacdonald@thompsonisland.org
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