Outward Bound has led the way in experiential outdoor education in Australia for over fifty years. The organisation is recognised worldwide as a leader in providing 'rite of passage' experiences for young people. Our journey-based programs are powerful foundations for future learning and life challenges.
An Outward Bound experience as part of a young person's schooling sets them up for greater success and personal well-being. The results speak for themselves, making Outward Bound a necessary part of the school curriculum and an important investment in each student's future.
More than just a camp!
When students return to school, they reflect upon more than just the activities. Outward Bound is a transformational learning experience that lasts throughout their schooling and beyond. Upon completing Year 12, students consistently reflect upon Outward Bound as one of the most significant events in their schooling life.
Outward Bound programs support curriculum across key learning areas. Moreover, it is the "plus-factor" that sets Outward Bound apart from the rest. Outward Bound provides students with the attitudes life skills and inner strength that lead them to greater achievement and well-being back at school.
Outward Bound is recognised as Australia's leading provider of Outdoor Education Programs for Schools. Working with Public, Catholic and Independent schools, Outward Bound seeks to meet the unique needs of each school. This page aims to provide information for schools to help them construct an effective Outdoor Education program. If your school requires any further information or consultation, please contact us.
Outward Bound is the number one choice for over 60 of Australia's leading schools. Knowing that we can safely provide such a powerful experience for their students brings peace of mind for teachers, parents and Principals. Outward Bound partners with schools in a number of ways to complement the values of the school and the aims of their Outdoor Education Program.
Our list of Partner Schools includes schools who choose to send entire year levels, multiple years and smaller groups of students as part of an optional outdoor educational program. Some of our schools are supported through Outward Bound's Regional Community Partnerships Program .
Students, parents, teachers and Principals share their stories and feedback on how Outward Bound has helped them in their lives, their communities and their school.
Outward Bound School Programs are more than an isolated Outdoor Education experience. We work closely with teachers and their school to develop the program for their students. During the programs, teachers play an important and integral role in the facilitation of the students' learning experience. This page provides information to help teachers prepare for and make the most of their Outward Bound experience. This page also shares many of the benefits and rewards that teachers have received when attending Outward Bound with their students.
Marist College Canberra is a Catholic school for boys located in the Suburb of Pearce in Canberra. The school has an enrolment of some 1600 boys and is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2008. An Outward Bound program has been part of the school’s curriculum since 1982.
Marist Canberra runs an extensive, rigorous Outdoor Education program in which all students participate. Camps are conducted for boys in Years 5 to 10. These camps follow a variety of patterns with an increasing level of challenge and culminate in the ten-day Outward Bound program. These outdoor activities are designed to complement the religious and academic development of the students, and to promote qualities of self-reliance, initiative, cooperation, confidence, leadership, and the capacity to deal with significant emotional and physical challenges.
Marist Canberra also offers The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to students in years 9 to 12 on weekends, as an additional avenue to pursue those objectives.
Schools 
Marist College Canberra is a Catholic school for boys located in the Suburb of Pearce in Canberra. The school has an enrolment of some 1600 boys and is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2008. An Outward Bound program has been part of the school’s curriculum since 1982.