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2008 Outward Bound Summer Expeditions

 

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COURSE DATES


Connecting with Courage
A course for 12 – 13 year old girls
The Connecting with Courage program is especially designed for girls. On a Connecting with Courage course (which include sailing, backpacking, climbing, kayaking, or canoeing), you’ll meet 7 to 10 other girls who, just like you, want to share their ideas, challenge themselves physically, express their emotions, speak their minds and build their self-confidence.

14-Day Courses
COURSE # DATES MULTI-ACTIVITY COURSE AREA
CWC 77 June 21– July 4 Backpacking, canoeing, rock-climbing NH
CWC 79 July 12– July 25 Backpacking, canoeing, rock-climbing NH
CWC 83 August 2 – August 15 Backpacking, canoeing, rock-climbing NH

10-Day Courses
COURSE # DATES MULTI-ACTIVITY COURSE AREA
CWC 81 July 16-July 25 Backpacking, rock-climbing NH

12-Day Courses
COURSE # DATES MULTI-ACTIVITY COURSE AREA
CWC 114 June 21– July 2 Sailing; climbing tower Boston Harbor
CWC 116 June 21– July 2 Sea-kayaking; climbing tower Boston Harbor
CWC 118 July 12 – July 23 Sailing; climbing tower Boston Harbor
CWC 120 July 12– July 23 Sea-kayaking; climbing tower Boston Harbor
CWC 122 August 2 – August 13 Sailing; climbing tower Boston Harbor
CWC 124 August 2 – August 13 Sea-kayaking; climbing tower Boston Harbor


Passages
A course for 12 – 13 year old boys
Passages is a special kind of program for boys that combines adventure and learning new skills with teamwork and independence. Depending on the course you choose, you’ll be on the waters of Boston Harbor or in the mountains of New Hampshire. There will be 7 to 10 other guys with you as you sail, backpack, kayak, climb, hike, or canoe.

14-Day Courses
COURSE # DATES MULTI-ACTIVITY COURSE AREA
OBPA 101 June 21– July 4 New England Backpacking, canoeing, rock-climbing New Hampshire
OBPA 105 July 12– July 25 New England Backpacking, canoeing, rock-climbing New Hampshire
OBPA 107 August 2 – August 15 New England Backpacking, canoeing, rock-climbing New Hampshire

10-Day Courses
COURSE # DATES MULTI-ACTIVITY COURSE AREA
OBPA 103 June 25– July 4 New England Backpacking and Rock Climbing New Hampshire


12-Day Courses
COURSE # DATES MULTI-ACTIVITY COURSE AREA
OBPA 116 June 21– July 2

Sea-kayaking; climbing tower

Boston Harbor

OBPA 118 June 21– July 2 Sailing, climbing tower Boston Harbor
OBPA 120 July 12 – July 23 Sea-kayaking; climbing tower Boston Harbor
OBPA 122 July 12 – July 23 Sailing; climbing tower Boston Harbor
OBPA 124 August 2-August 13 Sea-kayaking; climbing tower Boston Harbor
OBPA 126 August 2-August 13 Sailing; climbing tower Boston Harbor


Environmental Expeditions
A coed course for 14 – 17 year olds
This exciting expedition has a sailing and marine biology focus. You and 8 to 10 other co-ed students will be trained in the fundamentals of seamanship including chart reading, navigation and sail theory. You’ll learn to set up tarps, handle an oar, read a compass, cook afloat, and set anchor. You’ll spend 14 days exploring miles of Massachusetts Bay, from the Boston Harbor Islands to the shores of Cape Ann.

14-Day Courses
COURSE # DATES MULTI-ACTIVITY COURSE AREA
OBEE 41 June 21– July 4 Sailing, rock-climbing Boston Harbor; Cape Ann
OBEE 42 July 12– July 25 Sailing, rock-climbing Boston Harbor; Cape Ann
OBEE 43 August 2 – August 15 Sailing, rock-climbing Boston Harbor; Cape Ann


Intercept
A course for 13 – 17 year olds who need to get back on track
Part adventure trip, part assessment and prevention program, Intercept is a 22-day expedition for young people who are having trouble at home or at school. Through the challenges of backpacking, rock climbing and canoeing in the wilderness, you’ll figure out what’s important to you and what motivates you. You’ll learn how to take healthy risks, make good decisions and set goals. You’ll re-channel your behaviors in positive ways.

22-Day Courses
COURSE # DATES MULTI-ACTIVITY COURSE AREA
OBIN 35 June 29 – July 20 Backpacking, rock-climbing, canoeing New Hampshire
OBIN 36 August 3 – August 24 Backpacking, rock-climbing, canoeing New Hampshire

 
 
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