Rewarding Returns - Why partner with Outward Bound Australia?
The future lies squarely in the hands of our youth. Their lives and those of everyone in the communities of which they are part (and some are destined to lead) will be influenced by the vital choices they make. At Outward Bound they will, quite simply, learn how to make better choices. This is your chance to be part of their future by giving them the opportunity for positive attitudinal change.
Participating Lions Club members agree that their reward comes from the obvious changes in basic attitudes that continue to amaze parents, teachers and often the young people themselves, as they return with enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence.
In presenting their experiences to a Lions Club dinner that includes an assembled gathering of family, sponsors and teachers, they consistently display a revitalised enthusiasm for life, having experienced through making decisions and dealing with consequences, the thrill of achievement through personal effort and discovering within themselves, qualities of perseverance, resilience and determination. These essential life skills introduce the notion that their potential is unlimited; that they are better than they ever thought possible. In the words of Kurt Hahn, the founder of Outward Bound:
We are all better than we know. If only we could be brought to realise this, we may never again settle for anything less.
Your involvement should not be considered as expenditure – this is a gilt-edged investment in the future!
The Real Reward - What do the kids think?
Lions Club sponsored participants have described their Outward Bound experience as 'amazing' and 'a life-changing experience'. But don't just take our word for it, to read their inspiring testimonials.
These Lions Club sponsored participants were asked to briefly describe their Outward Bound experience and how they thought it would help them in life:
"Amazing, fun, challenging, new skills, friends, working together, rafting, caving, hiking, laughing, games… 100%. Thank you for having me, it will help so much at home. Yes of course I have learnt a lot on this course… and I’ll take all my new skills home. Thank you…!"
- Ami, 17
"An amazing whirlwind of adventure, discovery, learning and good old fun. It has taught me great life skills which I will use in the future"
- Jememy, 17
"Amazing. One of the best and most challenging things I’ve done. To learn you are so amazing and Outward Bound can help you realise this. It’s something that will change your life forever and you will never forget. I now know I can achieve greatness and I know/hope that all my goals I’ve been striving for will be reachable."
- Samantha, 17
"Amazing, exciting, exhilarating, confronting, challenging, entertaining. It showed me how to enjoy life, not to get caught up in the goal, to strive at whatever I do, and to live for the team."
- Josh, 17
"AMAZING…! It helped me identify my anxiety and to cope with challenges."
- Chelsea, 16
"Absolutely awesome in every aspect – environment, people, lifestyle and culture. I learned I must face all challenges head-on and not to give up until the goal has been achieved."
- Jordan, 16
"Outward Bound will help me in school and life situations. It gave me time to think about what I’d been doing and how hard I haven’t been working (school). There’s no shortcuts in working hard. This gave me the chance to work hard and see how tough I am and can be. Being given this amount of responsibility on course was possibly the best."
- Julian, 17
"Fun, exciting, made life-long friends, confronting at times, challenging, mountains, rapids, laughing, smiling… AMAZING! It’s given me life skills I will never forget and taught me that I am capable of more than I thought."
- Erin, 17
"Rewarding! It helped me realise my potential incredibly. An unforgettable experience. It will help me to make decisions and follow through with them."
- Riley, 17
"My experience at Outward Bound was the hardest experience of my life and a huge challenge. I was put out of my comfort zone and I challenged my fear of heights."
- Hugo, 15
"I learnt a lot of new skills on the course that will make me strive to achieve my goals, because it’s not as hard as it feels at the time."
- Sharon, 16
"This was an enjoyable and fun experience that will help me in life by making better decisions."
- Paige, 15
"The course was a fantastic life-changing experience. I had a great time, made new friends, set new boundaries and learned that I am better and can do better in all parts of life."
- Jeremy, 16
Upcoming Courses
| Sat Jun 09 - Fri Jun 15 ACT Catalyst Leadership Development - HURRY, ENROL NOW ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT! |
| Sun Jul 01 - Sat Jul 07 NSW & QLD School Leaders |
| Mon Jul 02 - Fri Jul 13 NSW Rainforest Navigator |
| Mon Jul 02 - Sun Jul 15 NSW Scenic Rim to River |
| Mon Sep 24 - Fri Oct 05 ACT Australian Alps Navigator |
| Mon Sep 24 - Fri Oct 05 NSW Rainforest Navigator |
| Mon Sep 24 - Sun Sep 30 VIC Snowy River Family |
| Mon Sep 24 - Fri Oct 05 VIC Snowy River Navigator |
| Sat Sep 29 - Fri Oct 05 ACT Australian Alps Family |
| Sun Oct 14 - Sat Oct 20 NSW Hawkesbury River Catalyst Leadership Development |
| Mon Jan 07 - Fri Feb 01 Summit to Sea: January 2013 |
