Teambuilding is more than just a fun day laughing with your coworkers—but it is that too. As our teams become increasingly hybrid and we look for ways to stay connected to the work (and people) that matter, it’s even more important to set aside time to be together. Here are five reasons you should be… READ MORE >
We stand with #StopAsianHate and look to leaders and organizations working to actively dismantle oppression. While the post may be late, it remains important. As Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month continues, we share some ways to celebrate and grow this month. We know that #StopAsianHate is more than just a post and are reminded… READ MORE >
On October 4th, Khai Overton, our Police Youth Challenge (PYC) Program Coordinator, presented a Ted Talk at Thomas Jefferson University regarding our Police Youth Challenge Program. After the events surrounding Freddie Gray Jr., Khai was inspired to be involved in changing the dynamics of community-police relations within Baltimore. After joining our team and becoming a… READ MORE >
This Fall, seven members from our Board of Trustees ventured onto the Appalachian Trail to further connect to the Outward Bound mission. While many of them have been on courses before, this group was spending it’s first time together as a crew. That means they performed all the same duties and challenges our students do… READ MORE >
Every year our expedition ‘season’ comes to a close after months of unworldly dedication from our instructors and team. While we don’t take the winter off, this milestone creates a perfect time to recognize our internal CBOBS community for going above and beyond throughout the year. Instructors, administrators, and members of the Board all come… READ MORE >
“As we think about organizations we want to partner with, who share our values of integrity, excellence and inclusiveness, Outward Bound is at the top of that list.” – DANA COOKSEY, CHIEF PURPOSE OFFICER It can be hard to find win-win solutions in life. Luckily, that’s exactly the business of both CBOBS and Brown Advisory…. READ MORE >
Each of our three new board members share a spirit for adventure. Our team is grateful to have them join us on the path to our future as an organization.
“I remember the goal was for police officers and youth to come together and figure out where the common ground is, and where everything goes wrong. We actually had a whole discussion where we talked about all the things we can change collectively as a group—as police officers and for ourselves as youth.” PYC STUDENT
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: NATALIE SHERMAN PARTNER, GALLAGHER, EVELIUS & JONES, LLP | DONOR SINCE 2010 “When you invest in Outward Bound, you’re going to see the return. The money that is spent on programs has a concrete, tangible, quantifiable impact.” The student expeditions at Outward Bound inspire my giving. They connect kids with the outdoors in… READ MORE >
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: JORDAN ROSE ALUMNUS | PEER LEADERSHIP, YOUTH LEADERSHIP CORPS “I want people to know that this organization focuses on kids being able to jump out of technology and into being personable with one another, and also with nature.” Jordan is a two time alumnus, joining us for his first course in November of… READ MORE >