Outward Bound, founded in 1941 by educator Kurt Hahn, is a non-profit educational organization that serves people of all ages and backgrounds through challenging learning expeditions that focus on character development, leadership and service. As the pioneer and leading provider of experiential and outdoor education in the U.S., Outward Bound offers over 1,000 courses throughout the year, across the U.S. and internationally.
Outward Bound helps individuals and teams discover strength of character and an aptitude for leadership needed to serve others in their community and care for the world around them. Outward Bound serves 70,000 students annually, many of whom receive scholarship support, and has a nationwide community of more than 1 million people.
Mountain Camp is a traditional, co-ed overnight summer camp for kids entering 2nd–12th grades. Located on Ice House Lake in the Eldorado National Forest near Lake Tahoe, we offer one- and two-week sessions filled with outdoor adventure, creative arts, and water sports.
Founded in 1966 and accredited by the American Camp Association, our technology-free, non-competitive program helps campers build confidence, resilience, and lifelong friendships through activities like sailing, wakeboarding, ropes course, archery, mountain biking, and more. We focus on community, healthy living, and positive self-image—preparing kids with skills they’ll carry far beyond camp.
Camp Echo is a traditional, coed, sleep-away camp located about 90 minutes from New York City. Our unique, child-centered world becomes a home away from home each summer for our campers, ages 7-15, and staff members. The community and friendships we build together through caring and trust last a lifetime.