Get to the heart of what "family" means with the shared experience of a family adventure. Together you'll face the wilderness, and see it in, and through, each other's eyes: personal success, learning by doing, the joy and deep sense of well-being in knowing there's someone close you can count on.
Outward Bound offers two unique family experiences:
Family - Bring the whole family on an adventure that is
not your typical family vacation.
Parent/Child - With up to four other pairs, explore the natural
world and learn more about each other.
Get away from your normal routine for an uninterrupted adventure, and share a unique experience that builds trust and communication. You’ll forge a stronger relationship while sharing a tarp, relying on one another to navigate the wilderness, being belaying and climbing partners, and participating in group discussions with other parent/child combos.
Activities: backpacking, rock climbing or rappelling, duo, Leave No Trace
Lengths: 4 days
Ages: 12+
Special Focus: Family
This is a one week desert adventure in the mystical and amazing Joshua Tree National Park. Outward Bound Family courses are designed for any familial group of, ideally 2 or 3 members. Shared adventure means shared memories, laughter and fun.
Activities: Desert backpacking, rock climbing, solo, service
Lengths: 7 days
Ages: 14+
Special Focus: Family
This one week dogsled expedition in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters is perfect for small family groups and parent child pairs to enjoy time together and get outdoors in winter.
Activities: Skiing, dogsledding, campcraft, solo, wilderness marathon
Lengths: 8 days
Ages: 14+
Special Focus: Family
