Outward Bound USA

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.